Fleur Defendue by Lolita Lempicka

Kept like gold in a cloth bag because it is discontinued. It does not smell like L’eau en Blanc, but rather of dusty absinthe, violets, and cherries in a musky field. Addictive, unique, and long-lasting. 10/10.

Daughter of the original Lolita and L’eau en Blanc, it is more powdery and discreet, ideal for heat or formal settings. Longevity is good and it is a more appropriate version for everyday wear.

Fleur Defendue breaks with the house’s mystique to be luminous and austere. It opens with a green shock of mimosa reminiscent of gourmet herbs, with a heart of soft anise and dominant violet. A base of almond and cherry with musk. Fresh, carefree, and with a touch of Celtic mythology.

This fragrance is delicious, super fresh, very floral and green; it is definitely my signature scent. I love it; it is one of the best aromas I have ever smelled in my life. It is not a common scent; it is different but beautiful. I agree with the previous reviews; I do not smell gourmand notes from start to finish. I detect green notes and I adore them. As soon as I smell it, I am transported to a forest. It is a slightly earthy scent; colloquially speaking, I smell wet earth, and that is what I like most about this perfume. Another excellent thing for me is that I do not detect the cherry at all, as I do not like that smell. The trail is light, but the longevity is excellent, lasting more than eight hours on my skin. The bottle is simply beautiful; it is like a little fairy. Although I first heard of Le Premier Parfum and loved it, when I smelled this one, I simply fell in love and liked it much more than the other. Wearing this perfume makes me feel like I am in a fairy tale.

Lovely, fresh, and feminine, with a bitter note over sweet flowers. It is not cloying; its character is natural. On my skin, the green notes and violet stand out, while cherry and almond are discreet. It evokes a spring forest under the morning sun. It is an interesting apple and different from the heap of gourmand options.

Fleur Defendue is a floral-gourmand scent that leans more towards gourmand. It smells like the original Lolita but is less sweet and dreamy, instead feeling more mature, feminine and sophisticated. It definitely smells of vanilla, even though it’s not listed in the composition. You can sense that spongy, slightly creamy texture found in the original, but here the vanilla is drier and more opaque, which gives it its charm. My nose detects a slightly bitter, dry almond, a dark cherry, an exotic violet, a tiny touch of velvety musk over a soft cushion of opaque vanilla, and a very discreet peony that holds everything together. The drydown has a smooth, creamy nutty facet with a powdery touch. This beauty whispers its charm on the skin, evoking the texture of almond and powder-dusted silk touching you… Overall, it is sensual yet refined. In my opinion, it is the most charismatic and likeable of the Lolitas. It is not my favourite, but I notice it has more fans because it is not as sweet as the original. Its longevity is excellent, and its projection is very strong; highly recommended.