Darcy
Parfums de Marly (2014)

Apparently this fragrance was named after a famous mare in the British monarchy. The price tag certainly makes you wonder if you are indeed buying a horse!

DARCY is for the most part a clean and green floral. Emphasis is on 'clean'. I wish it isn't so. A 'horse mane' accord a la Cartier L'Heure Fougueuse would be more on point. Even a little barnyard vibe or a whiff of horse manure would make for a welcome distraction from its scrubbed, sanitized, almost astringent presentation.

But the Queen wouldn't have it any other way, would she? The Royal stables must be kept pristine at all times even if it means dumping a shipload of synthetic (aroma) chemicals on the greenery.

In all fairness, it's not a bad scent. But I'll leave the hysterical gushing (and historical neighings) to the 'thoroughbreds' at Fragrantica.

This smells exactly like Lancome La vie est Belle. Without the longevity or projection. Disappointing. I like the Lancome, but this is so derivative. Oh well. Just a sample, no big waste of money.
Still. Expected more.