Bouquet Supreme Gold

The Verdict

Bouquet Supreme Gold is suited for one occasion only: when you want to smell vaguely floral and sweet in a non-descript way, for a short amount of time. Perhaps a quick grocery run or a gym visit where you don't want to invest in a quality scent. It's too cloying for warm weather and lacks the sophistication for evening wear. Proceed with caution.

How it Smells

Bouquet Supreme Gold opens with a blast of candied pear – think gummy bears soaked in cheap hairspray. The pink pepper is dialed up, lending a harsh, almost medicinal sharpness that clashes with the saccharine fruit. The tuberose emerges quickly, but it lacks the creamy depth of the inspiration; instead, it's a screechy, synthetic floral accord. The ylang-ylang is barely detectable, overshadowed by a soapy jasmine. The drydown is where this clone truly falters. The amber is a cloying, amberol-type synthetic, and the patchouli is a stripped down version- the patchouli smells more like cardboard with a hint of mothballs, rather than earthy. The musk is a basic white musk, adding a powdery veil that does little to salvage the plasticky remnants.

Projection Power

Longevity is moderate, clinging to skin for around 4-5 hours. Projection starts strong, filling a small room for the first hour, then quickly fades to a skin scent. I wore this during a humid summer day; it amplified the sweetness to an unbearable degree.