Oeillet fragrance notes
Head
- carnation, osmanthus, ylang ylang, orange blossom, bergamot
Heart
- marigold, cloves, rose, violet leaf, cinnamon
Base
- sandalwood, patchouli, cedar, musk
Latest Reviews of Oeillet
PLASSARD OEILLET (1923)
Oeillet is the French word for the Latin Dianthus (Carnation). Dianthis is derived from Greek, meaning di, Zeus and anthos, flower, the flower of Zeus, indicating its importance in the religious context of Ancient Greece.
Perfumista and collector, Alexandra Star, tells us: In the Middle Ages, it was one of the most popular flowers for fragrance gardens. Its probably most interesting usage has been recorded in the late 1600s, when the Countess of Dorset, England made her own love potion, including carnation, lavender, bay leaf and marjoram. It is rather ironic that the flower of the most licentious of all Greek gods is supposed to have powers to cure wayward lovers. Interesting also to note is that carnation signified devotion and loyalty in a variety of traditions, from European to Asian.
Although many countries cultivate the flower, the absolute is produced only in Southern France. Its popular spicy floral scent works well when paired with rose in vintage perfumery, and it is particularly prized in the composition of oriental fragrances, adding that veil of mystery and promise.
Released in 1923, Plassard's illet (originally released as Oeillet Reve) is not a simple soliflore, as were so many perfumes named for the flower. This is a complex spicy floral chypre with deep patchouli and musk base notes. The orange blossom combines with the spices of clove and cinnamon, deepened by rose, and given an edge by violet leaf and marigold, to support the gorgeous, fresh and alive carnation scent which floats over all.
This is for the fiery, tempestuous temperament. Although it could be worn by a man, it seems more at home with a strong, independent feminine personality. Rosalind Russell and Joan Crawford could have pulled this off with flair.
Top notes: Osmanthus, Ylang Ylang, Orange Blossom, Bergamot
Middle notes: Carnation, Marigold, Cloves, Rose, Violet Leaf, Cinnamon
Base Notes: Sandalwood, Patchouli, Cedar, Musk
A gorgeous spicy floral chypre, quite a surprise, and from a house I had never experienced before. The vintage perfume world is full of such surprises. Happily, this is still available on the internet from private sellers.
Oeillet is the French word for the Latin Dianthus (Carnation). Dianthis is derived from Greek, meaning di, Zeus and anthos, flower, the flower of Zeus, indicating its importance in the religious context of Ancient Greece.
Perfumista and collector, Alexandra Star, tells us: In the Middle Ages, it was one of the most popular flowers for fragrance gardens. Its probably most interesting usage has been recorded in the late 1600s, when the Countess of Dorset, England made her own love potion, including carnation, lavender, bay leaf and marjoram. It is rather ironic that the flower of the most licentious of all Greek gods is supposed to have powers to cure wayward lovers. Interesting also to note is that carnation signified devotion and loyalty in a variety of traditions, from European to Asian.
Although many countries cultivate the flower, the absolute is produced only in Southern France. Its popular spicy floral scent works well when paired with rose in vintage perfumery, and it is particularly prized in the composition of oriental fragrances, adding that veil of mystery and promise.
Released in 1923, Plassard's illet (originally released as Oeillet Reve) is not a simple soliflore, as were so many perfumes named for the flower. This is a complex spicy floral chypre with deep patchouli and musk base notes. The orange blossom combines with the spices of clove and cinnamon, deepened by rose, and given an edge by violet leaf and marigold, to support the gorgeous, fresh and alive carnation scent which floats over all.
This is for the fiery, tempestuous temperament. Although it could be worn by a man, it seems more at home with a strong, independent feminine personality. Rosalind Russell and Joan Crawford could have pulled this off with flair.
Top notes: Osmanthus, Ylang Ylang, Orange Blossom, Bergamot
Middle notes: Carnation, Marigold, Cloves, Rose, Violet Leaf, Cinnamon
Base Notes: Sandalwood, Patchouli, Cedar, Musk
A gorgeous spicy floral chypre, quite a surprise, and from a house I had never experienced before. The vintage perfume world is full of such surprises. Happily, this is still available on the internet from private sellers.
