Friedemodin’s Jardin Mystique
Collection comprises four fragrances composed by François Robert with the idea
that they can be worn individually or layered to create a ‘bespoke scent’.
Although the brand assures
that the ingredients of each perfume have been chosen ‘to ensure they interact
harmoniously however they are combined’, in actuality, the results are rather
unappealing and directionless.
Vertine is a very basic green
fragrance featuring galbanum and fig-leafy Stemone, whose minty facets are
picked out by peppermint. It shares an unfortunate soapy, functional fragrance
quality with Jardin Mystique, a pallid fruity-floral of muguet
(hydroxycitronellal) jasmine (Hedione), black current and peach (C14 aldehyde).
Feu Follet goes down the well-trodden fruity patchouli/Ambrox(an) type route,
its derivative nature apparent even in its name (cf. Roger & Gallet’s Feu
Follet from the ‘30s). The most worked out composition is Rosée de Nuit where some
mildly earthy / mossy patchouli is blended with violety ionones and brought to
life with piquant pimento berries (allspice).
Nose: François Robert
House: Friedemodin
Release date: 2012/13
Notes
(per Fragrantica): Vertine: mint, basil, fig leaf, galbanum, rose, musk, cedar.
Jardin Mystique: Cassis, bergamot, grass, lily of the valley, jasmine, green
notes, patchouli, woody notes. Feu Follet: coriander, pink pepper, nutmeg,
lavender, cardamom, leather, patchouli, amber, moss. Rosée de Nuit: Cardamom,
bergamot, allspice, violet, wood, teak, sandalwood.
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