Annick Goutal

This is a rose bouquet that has 6 different types of roses. Although it is a soliflore, it is not boring and keeps evolving during its time on my skin - which is very short unfortunately. I appreciate experiencing different facets of rose though I cannot say that I'm happy with its performance on myself.

The opening is much woodier on me than I would expect. After the initial …Read more

Let me first say that I love many of Goutal's scents and some classics like "Heure Exquise" are long time favourites of mine and are favourites in my collection.
This was the first and only Goutal scent that almost made me gag. I think it smells horrendous. Like mouldy, wet earth combined with overripe, rotting fruits. This scent combination is superstrong with a very strong …Read more

Vanille Exquise is a sublime well rounded non-sweet vanilla.
It reminds me of vintage Guerlain Shalimar minus the leather note plus a bittersweet hint of almond.
It starts off with a blast of non-gourmand vanilla and a herbal overtone (angelica?). After about 10 minutes in an incense note gets stronger (benzoin). Later rhum and woods that have been there all along become more prominent …Read more