Immortelle
Manos Gerakinis (2017)

This likable lactonic floral spin on immortelle reminds me a bit of Carner Barcelona's Palo Santo, though this is the better scent of the two: warm, spicy, milky, sweet, and a bit green.

I can see why some would identify this as gourmand, though the green-floral facets keep it from feeling too foody for me, and its general dryness makes this the kind of sweeter scent that actually wears well in warmer weather.

A long overdue sampling of Manos Gerakinis Immortelle, a creamy/milky, smooth floral creation that was instantly pleasing when I first smelled it some months ago at Perfumology. Its heart notes of immortelle and milk tell much of the story, but it's also accented with the top note spices of clove and cinnamon and base notes of brown sugar, benzoin, sandalwood, and patchouli. The notes feel very much in sync with my experience of the fragrance, with spices and a creamy woody dry down that complement the milky floral center.

Immortelle is easily likable and for many, I imagine, easily lovable, safe but not in an inelegant, uninteresting way. It's a nice creation that really brings out what's lovely about the immortelle flower, which I generally associate with sweeter perfumes. Moreover, it's rich and fairly dense, not overwhelming but certainly to the point that despite its light and fluffy quality, it really feels more suited for cold weather use.

Perfumology remains the only US retailer that sells the “Parfums de Jour” trio, which includes Pivoine and Rose Poetique. Immortelle is priced at $145 for 60ml, as is Pivoine, with Rose Poetique priced slightly higher at $168 for 50ml.

7 out of 10