ÉCLAT 906 VIP

Scent Breakdown

ÉCLAT 906 VIP opens with a compelling pistachio note, though it leans towards a candied pistachio rather than a realistic, oily one. The bergamot provides a necessary citrus brightness, but it’s fleeting, quickly yielding to the heart. The tuberose is dominant, almost aggressively so. It lacks the velvety smoothness of the original, presenting with a slightly indolic edge, reminiscent of mothballs in a floral shop. The ylang-ylang offers some creaminess, but the jasmine feels synthetic, contributing to a somewhat discordant floral accord. The base attempts to replicate the coconut and amber warmth, but the coconut here has a distinctly artificial character, similar to suntan lotion left in the sun too long. The tonka bean adds a coumarin sweetness, but it's overshadowed by the synthetic coconut and the lingering, almost medicinal, tuberose. It deviates quite significantly from the intended inspiration, especially in the drydown where a plasticky, vanillin accord surfaces.

Conclusion

This fragrance is suitable for someone who enjoys loud, sweet florals with a tropical twist. The ideal wearer is a younger individual, perhaps one who frequents heavily air-conditioned malls and enjoys sugary cocktails. This fragrance doesn't whisper sophistication, but it does shout "summertime fun," albeit with a synthetic reverb.

Performance Reality Check

Longevity is moderate, clocking in at around 5-6 hours. Projection is initially strong, reaching about an arm's length, but it rapidly diminishes to a skin scent within an hour. Tested in both warm and cool environments, the scent profile remained consistent.