Guipure & Silk by Jeanne Arthes

I got this via a trade because the original didn’t suit me and I wanted to see if a clone could surprise me. Spoiler: it didn’t. It starts a bit artificial and chaotic with lots of dusty orange blossom, but then settles into that salty vanilla that reminds me of the trendy Play-Doh version of Hypnotic Poison. I hardly notice the individual notes, but I do detect licorice, orange blossom, a hint of heliotrope, and that synthetic vanilla. It’s a feminine, all-rounder scent, exclusive to cold weather (it’s potent) for very cold days or evenings; it goes with everything, from formal to informal. It’s not my style, so I gifted it to a younger cousin who loved it. For those seeking a substitute for HP, it does resemble it without being identical: it’s a less accomplished and more strident version. Pleasant: 5/10 Interesting: 5/10 Versatile: 7/10 Original: 1/10

I’ve been wearing this for a couple of years now and I’m getting more and more hooked. The resemblance to Hypnotic Poison is minimal; they’re distant cousins, nothing more. Guipure & Silk has its own personality: sweet, warm, with a delicious liquor note. I own three perfumes from the Guipure range by Jeanne Arthes; the other two are nearly empty and this one is half-used, which is tricky when you have a good collection. The longevity and scent are top-notch. If you like sweet fragrances, give it a try; there’s no better option for the price.

I received it today, bought it blind, and I have no regrets because I’ve liked it since the bottle. It’s a very rich scent; they say it resembles Hypnotic Poison, but I haven’t tried the original. For the price, it’s worth it; you can’t ask for more, it’s a lovely perfume.

This wonderful perfume arrived today, and it did not disappoint given the positive reviews I read on Notino. It is long-lasting, about six hours on my skin. The trail is moderate; you have to get close to smell it after a couple of hours, but it remains latent, and you end up smelling like yourself. It resembles Dior’s Hypnotic Poison, but here the notes feel more synthetic, giving a slightly plastified scent. Nevertheless, it is a 10 for value for money; I recommend it without hesitation.

This is my third purchase from Jeanne Arthes. The previous ones were Love Generation Rock and Sultana L’Eau Fatale. Of the three, this one has lesser longevity and trail, but it is pleasant and, as Taurien says, you constantly smell like yourself. It is a sweet fragrance that does not cloy, melting into the skin to leave a trail of vanilla and spices. I have really enjoyed it as much as my two previous purchases.