Eau De Magnolia

12 reseñas

Mostrando las más recientes primero.

• drakecito

  January 28, 2015

  

  A magnificent creation by Carlos Benaim for Frederic Malle. It’s like a classic Eau de Cologne, fresh, sparkling, and refreshing, with a citrus opening and magnolia as the central axis. I insist, it’s very fresh, so one shouldn’t expect a dense or potent perfume. It’s somewhat linear. In the middle-to-final phase, patchouli and vetiver appear, settle down, and become the protagonists, giving a quite earthy dry-down. The trail is moderate (I don’t think it’s bad) with good longevity for its style (more than 6-7 hours). The quality and naturalness are exceptional. It’s simple, cheerful, and perfect with jeans and a t-shirt. It’s the style that suits me best. Magnificent. UPDATE: I thought the earthy notes of vetiver and patchouli were the end, but magically a citrus part returns with bergamot, very soft and delicious, lasting over 24 hours on my skin, without trail and close to the skin. I consider it an exceptional perfume that has me fascinated and offers the best sense of naturalness I’ve tried to date. Finally, the atomiser is one of the best I’ve tried: it sprays a strong and regular jet, simply perfect. Creed should take note. To my taste, it’s a masterpiece of modern perfumery. It’s very ethereal and delicate.

• Niti

  April 18, 2016

  

  I can only confirm what Drakecito says. For me, it’s the best magnolia I’ve tried; it’s my wardrobe staple. It makes me feel sublime and powerful.

• Niti

  April 20, 2016

  

  My review was quite longer, but it didn’t appear. I’m a novice, I’ll investigate.

• gelo999

  July 10, 2016

  

  Eau de Magnolia kicks off with a fresh, citrusy explosion, loaded with bergamot and a touch of aldehydes that brighten the flower. It’s as if the magnolia has decided to show its most luminous side, floating above a brilliant chypre base by Benaim. As it develops, the bergamot and floral blend reaches a divine level. Of course, natural citrus doesn’t last long, so the perfumer uses synthetics and aldehydes to extend it. When the heart arrives, there’s a dry-down with woods, moss, and amber. Here, the citrus character shifts, becoming creamier thanks to those aldehydes, a nod to Gieffeffe by Ferré that gives it a more feminine air. It’s a spectacular fragrance up to the citrus climax, with a brilliant concept, but the end feels a bit conventional and dull. Rating: 8/10.

• gelo999

  July 12, 2016

  

  Eau de Magnolia has a spectacular opening, fresh and very citrusy with lots of bergamot, and light touches of aldehydes accompanying a magnolia base that completes the citrus note. I feel as if the flower has been treated, revealing its more citrusy and luminous facet, hidden over a refreshing chypre base (an excellent idea by Benaim). When it moves to the heart notes and the bergamot-magnolia mix shines, the fragrance reaches its peak glory. Up to here, it’s wonderful. Naturally, with natural citrus, the longevity is short, but to extend them towards the dry-down, the perfumer uses synthetics or aldehydes. This happens when the magnolia reaches its zenith and the soft dry-down with woods, moss, and amber appears. Here, the citrus character changes, becoming similar to a body cream. An idea already used by Saramito in 1995 with Gieffeffe by Ferré, which turns the fragrance towards more feminine tastes, interesting for some, not for me. In summary: a wonderful fragrance up to the heart notes, reaching the citrus zenith of Olympus in this phase. Benaim’s concept is spectacular, but the rest of the dry-down is more boring and conventional. Rating: 8.

• uhm

  December 30, 2017

  

  Very good perfume, with the usual problem of price. It’s not very linear: fresh at the start due to the citrus, and as these fade, warmer with woods and amber. I like that slow transition, without any abrupt changes. The main note is magnolia with that soapy touch that reminds me of the feminine versions of L’Instant by Guerlain. Among florals, it doesn’t seem excessively feminine for today. I received a compliment shortly after applying it and it lasts many hours at a low profile; I suppose that’s the intention being an Eau, to create something relaxed.

• uhm

  January 11, 2018

  

  A very good perfume, save for the usual high price. It’s not very linear: it starts fresh with the citrus and, as it fades, turns warm with woods and amber. I like that slow transition, without any abrupt jumps. The star note is the magnolia, with that soapy touch that reminds me of the feminine versions of L’Instant by Guerlain. Within the floral category, it doesn’t sound excessively feminine these days. It earned me a compliment quickly and lasts many hours, albeit at a low sillage, which I suppose is the intention behind calling it Eau: to make something more relaxed.

• Coloniafresca

  December 2, 2020

  

  I like the scent at first, but after a few hours, it seems to become cloying.

• Lux

  July 2, 2023

  

  It’s a woody floral that blends the joy of flowers with aromatic and warm wood notes. The result is sophisticated and elegant, yet in an accessible, natural way for everyday wear. The concept smells like Si by Armani or Coco Mademoiselle, although this perfume has much higher quality and, for that reason, a superior price. The magnolia looks enhanced and beautiful thanks to that highly crafted wood structure.

• Lux

  July 8, 2023

  

  It’s a woody floral that combines the joy of flowers with aromatic and warm wooden planks. The result is sophisticated and elegant, yet accessible and natural for everyday wear. The concept of Si by Armani or Coco Mademoiselle would fit this scheme, although this one has much more quality and price. It’s a beautiful magnolia in a very crafted wooden structure.

• sisucoro

  May 23, 2024

  

  It smells like a remix of Ralph Lauren’s Polo Blue. The base is similar, but here there’s less cucumber and more of an interesting green floral scent that I absolutely love. The nuances are well-defined, rounding it off and reminding me of Hermès Jardins; it would fit perfectly into that collection.

• Caresse

  May 21, 2025

  

  I tried it as a sample and wouldn’t buy it. At first, it’s clean, fresh, and lovely, but then it evolves into something rough and creamy, losing that initial luminosity. I thought it would be unisex with a feminine touch, but it’s almost the opposite. I prefer other compositions that are more aquatic with a subtle moss note. It evolves calmly, but on my feminine skin, it loses the promised charm. The trail and longevity are good for everyday wear.