A large fragrance class, featuring the scents of vanilla and animal scents together with flowers and wood. Frequently enhanced by camphorous oils and incense resins.Shalimar (Guerlain 1925) is the state of the art among oriental perfumes and the only one in the world's top five which is not a floral scent. Shalimar means "Temple of love" and alludes to Taj Mahal in India.
Notes de tête: Citron, Bergamote
Notes de coeur: Jasmin, Rose de Mai, Opopanax, Fève Tonka, Vanille
Notes de fond: Iris, Encens
Angel (Thierry Mugler 1992) is warm, sweet and spicy, caring. It reminds me of a old friend of mines and times we spent together in the mid-nineties. The list of ingredients reminds of an ice cream parlor... Unzipped (Samba 1998) reminds of this perfume, with the base note of chocolate.
Notes de tête: Bergamote, Mandarine
Notes de coeur: Fruit de la passion, Pêche, Abricot
Notes de fond: Patchouli, Vanille, Chocolat, Caramel
Samsara (Guerlain 1989) is a floral-oriental scent that gains over time, I think, and is less heavy than the above, ladylike.
Notes de tête: Bergamote, Citron, Note Verte, Estragon
Notes de coeur: Jasmin, Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Oeillet
Notes de fond: Santal, Vanille, Benjoin, Fève Tonka
