A pineapple perfume is a rarity. A non-syrupy, grown-up, complex and wearable pineapple perfume is more precious than rubies. Up untill know I knew of four (Marina de Bourbon, Bahiana, Colony, Ananas Fizz). Somehow I did not expect to find the fifth favorite in a scent inspired by George Sand...although, if you accept Histores de Parfums' description of her as of a "woman who knew how to live to the fullest", the sinfully honeyed fruitiness of the composition in general and the presence of the juice-oozing, ripe pineapple in particular begin to make sense.On my skin, pineapple in 1804 reigns supreme, overwhelming even tiare, which is ordinarily not a shy little blossom and rather hard to tame. I don't smell much peach, although I suppose its presence adds juiciness to the very realistic pineapple note. The beginning of 1804 is the smell of a freshly-cut ripe pineapple. The heart, with a touch of piquancy from clove and nutmeg, makes me think of some exotic sweet-n-spicy pineapple jam. The luscious ananas keeps going strong even in the drydown, keeping its sunny, tropical own against the nocturnal, brooding note of patchouli. Here in the base, pineapple is sweetened further by vanilla, which makes the already mouthwatering fragrance almost unbearably delicious.
A completely unexpected new summer favorite of mine, it is available at shopmiomia.com, $115.00 for 4 oz.
This reads really nice- damn! I was hoping to save a few bucks this summer...
ReplyDeleteTom,
ReplyDeleteNot gonna happen, my friend :-)
Pineapple is one of my favorite notes! I own and love Ananas Fizz, and a generous decant of Colony. Must...resist...urge...to buy unsniffed...
ReplyDeleteWhat an unusual combo: George Sand and pineapple. But guess, as you write, it's all about being unconventional. I look forward to trying it, although I seem to be going off fruit notes at the moment.
ReplyDeleteI was wondering: aren't there two perfumes named George Sand? One by maitre parfumeur et gantier, and the above, by histoires de parfums?
ReplyDeleteIf this is indeed true, I wonder how you would review the George Sand by maitre parfumeur etc. Any chance?
Denise,
ReplyDeleteThis one is denser than AF and sweeter and more realistically pineapple than Colony. If you really love pineapple note, I think it is fairly safe to buy unsniffed :-)
Silvia,
ReplyDeleteI don't think I have ever been into fruity notes (well I am not counting the years of misspent youth :-)). But pineapple is one of the notes that always intrigued me.
Bradamante,
ReplyDeleteIsn't there even a 3rd one, no?
As for the other GS scent, to me it's more obviously george-sand-y :-)It is rich and heavy and spicy. Reminds me of Opium.
Marina,
ReplyDeleteI'm new to your lovely blog although have been enjoyably lurking for several months. Your review was delicious indeed...the scent sounds mouthwatering :)
Mimi,
ReplyDeleteWelcome and thank you for unlurking! :-)
While this sounds lucious from one perspective, I can't imagine wanting to wear pineapple. Well, maybe on my head. . . .
ReplyDeleteJ,
ReplyDelete:-) I can't imagine you in this one somehow either. But I can imagine you in darker, oakmossy Colony.
Colony, huh? Must look into that! But I am NOT buying any perfumes now (repeat until I believe it).
ReplyDeleteOh, you mean the Patou, don't you? (MoRE COFFEE!!!) I have that (whew!)
ReplyDeleteSounds like I will have two scents dedicated to GS in my collection now. This sounds delicious!
ReplyDeleteLordy, lordy.
ReplyDeleteI'm NOT seeing that, my dear...
[ But I SURE AS HELL want to see the lovely auburn, hyacinthine Judith replete with pineapple, a la CARMEN MIRANDA-
That would just tickle me, in the best way !]
[Marinochka- check your mail, soon !
I've sent an unexpected, non-perfumed surprise your way...]
This is going on me to smell list; I adore the scent of pineapple. If you love the scent of pineapple you have to try Pre de Provence's Ananas soap, the perfect pineapple scent.
ReplyDeleteMarina,
ReplyDeleteHave you tried Caron Acaciosa?
Moi and pineapple don't really get along, but that's the one I can really enjoy. A pineapple-laced mimosa of a perfume, Mmmm.
George Sand was a scrubber for me, unfortunately. I had such high hopes for it:(
Veronika
I too have been a lurker, but this review lured me out of hiding! I adore the idea of a pineapple scent and I treasure my bottle of Bahiana, but found the woods in Ananas Fizz to strong. But 1804 sounds delicious. Any idea where I could score a sample?
ReplyDeleteJ,
ReplyDeleteYep, Patou! Do you wear it?
L,
ReplyDeleteHave you tried Marquis de Sade, now that one is just pure awesomeness :-)
Ida,
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, I can't wait! Thank you!
Jenavira,
ReplyDeleteI must find that soap!
Veronika,
ReplyDeleteAcaciosa has that powdery-dusty thing most Carons have on my skin :-(
Rachel,
ReplyDeletePerhaps MioMia sells samples? or Perfumed Court?
I like it, but I don't really wear it. need to try that Marquis de Sade.
ReplyDeleteOh boy, here we go! I LOVE the deep, dark Colony, and wear it often; the only reason I do not own Ananas Fizz is that it disppears on me almost immediately. This one sounds like it's right in the middle as far as intensity. I must have it! You make it sound like it was dreamed up just for me, in fact... :-D
ReplyDeleteOk,
ReplyDeleteGeorge Sand is one of my heroes......This sounds just beautiful and much like something that I've been dreaming of wearing this summer. Honeyed, pineapple, clove, patchouli , JAM.......All make me want to rush out and try this one. I love my summer fragrances to be practically edible:)
What a gorgeous, sexy review.
Oh....Need to clarify...I actually want all of my fragrances to be edible:)
ReplyDeleteJ,
ReplyDeleteUnless it turns sweet on you, I think you will love de Sade.
Dona,
ReplyDeleteIt is definitely right in the middle, you will love it.
Beth,
ReplyDeleteMe too, not necessarily in a literal manner, but I know just what you mean.