Continuing going through my samples...
Diptyque's Olene is available from Lucky Scent $88 for 50 ml or $3 for .7 ml. It's reasonably priced for its size.
Notes: wisteria, jasmine, narcissus, honeysuckle
Olene is a very interesting fragrance. I can't remember when I've smelled a white floral that is so different. And fiercely strong! But not sharp. There is a sparkle to it that runs like a ribbon through it.
The opening
The opening is strongly green on me, as if I were standing in the cooler of my local florist shop, heady with these fragrances. I pick up a tad of the flowers, but mostly green. At this point I get some wisteria.
Some people say it is all jasmine, and very indolic at that. Others say it is strongly honeysuckle for them.
So it will depend on your chemistry.
The middle
As it settles down, the almost fizzy nature of the beginning tapers off. The green is still there under it all, but the flowers are coming to the front. Now it is more honeysuckle.
The end point
The end point is a softer mix of both greens and florals, still heavily green.
White flowers and me
Generally we don't mix. I find white florals tend to get very sharp and harsh on me. I worried about this when I applied it, but it stays true. It must be the greens.
My take:
You'll love it or hate it. It is one of Diptyque's best sellers. It is huge, so if you are looking for quiet, this won't be it. Even at it's end point, it is dramatic. Then it is gone.
When to wear it
I don't know that I would wear this in the heat of a muggy summer. It would be a nice complement to spring -- and possibly even winter to bring the flowers inside.
Be careful how much you use, unless it softens quickly on you.
Is this one you wear? Have you tried it? Do you do well with white florals?
Try a sample first, since it is so different. It's been described as one that might give you a headache if you are inclined that way.
Karin
www.savvythinker.com
Originally posted 2009-10-28 07:32:58.
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