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MPG Eau des Iles
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I thought it was similar to Yatagan. Now, before the dissenters start in on me, let me say that it is not the same thing as Yatagan, but it is in the same genre IMO. It has that "sharpness" to it.
It does have some sweetness added into the base which comes through in the drydown. I think it's from the blackcurrant that is in a lot of MPG frags.
It is NOT gourmand, but there are hints of smoke and coffee. There's also some vetiver and patchouli. Maybe some civet or labdanum. I'm not really, sure, I haven't seen the notes.
Its got a lot of greenness tucked under woods and a hint of leather and then finally a touch of sweetness to it as it dries down.
It's a very complex frag and a great one. I do have to put it behind PdH and Santal Nobile as my 3rd favorite from MPG personally, but it carries the same quality and composure. A must try.
It does have some sweetness added into the base which comes through in the drydown. I think it's from the blackcurrant that is in a lot of MPG frags.
It is NOT gourmand, but there are hints of smoke and coffee. There's also some vetiver and patchouli. Maybe some civet or labdanum. I'm not really, sure, I haven't seen the notes.
Its got a lot of greenness tucked under woods and a hint of leather and then finally a touch of sweetness to it as it dries down.
It's a very complex frag and a great one. I do have to put it behind PdH and Santal Nobile as my 3rd favorite from MPG personally, but it carries the same quality and composure. A must try.
I found this informative...
From Suzannes Perfume Journal:
From Suzannes Perfume Journal:
Better than Route de Vetiver, too?
IMO yes, but I don't really love vetiver based colognes either, so I might not be the best judge of that!
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Sounds like it is a must try. I find that while I enjoy aspects of many gourmands, the sweetness turns me off. This sounds like it might strike more of the balance I'm looking for.
Funny, I've never seen that, but makes me feel better I'm not the only one getting a Yatagan-like vibe from it, but the dry down takes a bit of a different turn. It's better than Yatagan for me. More complex.
I definitely wouldn't call it sweet. The sweetness is very subtle.
I think so. Among other things, I get smoke, coffee and tarragon which combine irresistibly (IMNSHO).
When Jean Laporte founded this house in 1988, his bold, and unique take on fragrances pushed the envelope of blends that led the way for other house's to follow. I guess when you own the house you have the freedom to create fragrances that you deem are market ready, rather than house's that have in house perfumers that have to answer to share holders, rather than to the buying public. In my humble opinion Jean Laporte is a frigging genius. This can be witnessed by the product currently in the market place, vs. the original versions of some of his creations before being reformulated.
+1. http://www.basenotes.net/ID26120088.htmlAmbre Précieux and Centaure are two of my favorite fragrances and have had a place on my dresser for over a decade.
I have a sample of the Eau des Isles that I've had for a while and haven't given much thought to even trying it. Now I'm anxious to try it. If I end up with a bottle by this time next week, I'm blaming every one of you guys!!! 
Yes, I'm taking names....
Yes, I'm taking names....
You thought you had conquered this particular AD Randy?
Say it ain't so! A must try for me, for sure. How did I miss this one? Love MPG.
