Jean-Louis Scherrer

15 reseñas

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• Rebecavpf

  August 27, 2017

  

  Jean Louis Scherrer is a wonderful Eau de Toilette. It has a green, crisp opening, but little by little it gives way to a sweeter, floral aroma, without losing the fresh and green point at any moment. To be an EDT it is intense and one must have character to use it. A bosky chypre and oakmoss sweetened by a discreet vanilla; vetiver and cedar give it a cosy nuance… Earthy and umbrine notes are detected between a non-edible sweetness and a slight touch of civet makes it a perfectly sensual perfume. I agree that it plays in the line of Sisley’s Eau de Soir, but this Jean Louis Scherrer I perceive as sweeter, more intimate. It has much power, trail, and longevity. A couple of touches and you leave your scent wherever you pass. I recommend it for those who like intense, green perfumes and chypres. I see it for any season, if perhaps leaving out the hottest days of summer. Day and night, depending on what you feel like… I like the bottle even in its simplicity. One of my favourites!!!

• remy

  August 31, 2017

  

  What a green and astringent aldehydic opening! It’s like entering a lush and shaded forest in spring, hearing the crystal waters of a nearby river flowing quietly. Shadow, freshness, and tranquility. It seems nothing moves, however, in the background life resurges, like sage runs along the trunk of a tree announcing a new cycle… A classic bunch of flowers, nothing sweet, joins this rebirth. I perceive mainly hyacinths, nudges, and carnations, powerful and bitter, always green. The base is composed mainly of oakmoss, granting it character and firmness, although it doesn’t need it, joined to a woody and dry vetiver, thanks to the contribution of cedar. Civet makes it even more earthly, and slight nuances of vanilla and amber try to sweeten it, without succeeding… A powerful and green chypre up to the height of Cristalle Eau de Parfum or Chanel 19. A brave and risky fragrance that goes head-on. Its power and trail are worthy of admiration and the longevity on my skin is about 8 hours and it is an EDT. How I like to find these little jewels. It could be for any time, timeless and without seasons, although I feel like using it more in spring and summer. Better for the day and for all sexes. A classic to discover, elegant and deep, it unites you to the earth and your origins. A fragrance to try even if only once. It’s not for weak spirits, one must enjoy it without fear. It gives me security, comforts me, and anchors me to life… Sublime. And another one on my wishlist. Many thanks Rebecavpf, I wouldn’t have discovered green chypres without your help. If not, I’ll pass you the bill hehe!

• Rebecavpf

  September 11, 2017

  

  Jean Louis Scherrer is a brutal eau de toilette. It opens green and crisp, but gradually turns sweet and floral without losing that freshness. For an EDT, it’s intense; you need character. It’s a woody chypre with oakmoss sweetened by a discreet vanilla; vetiver and cedar add warmth. Earthy, shadowy notes between an inedible sweetness and a touch of civet make it sensual. It plays like an Eau de Soir by Sisley, but this one is sweeter and more intimate. Lots of power, trail, and longevity. A few sprays leave a trail wherever you go. Recommended for those who love intense, green, and chypre fragrances. Goes in any season except the hottest summer days. Day or night, depending on your mood. I like the bottle for its simplicity. One of my favourites!

• remy

  September 14, 2017

  

  What a green, astringent aldehydic opening! It’s like stepping into a lush, shaded forest in spring, with the crystal clear water of a running river. Shade, freshness, and tranquility. It seems like nothing moves, but underneath, life resurges, like sage climbing a tree. A classic bouquet of non-sweet flowers joins this rebirth: hyacinths, neroli, and carnations, powerful and bitter, always green. The base is characterful oakmoss, paired with a dry, woody vetiver enhanced by cedar. Civet makes it more earthly; vanilla and amber try to sweeten it, but they don’t quite succeed. A powerful green chypre on par with Cristalle or Chanel 19. Bold and risky, it goes headfirst. Its power and trail are admirable; it lasts about 8 hours as an EDT. I love finding these little gems. Timeless, but I fancy it more in spring and summer. Ideal for day and for everyone. A classic to discover, elegant and deep, connecting you to the earth. Worth trying even once. Not for the faint-hearted; enjoy it without fear. It gives me security and anchors me to life. Sublime. Another one for my wishlist. Many thanks, Rebecavpf, I wouldn’t have discovered green chypres without your help! Or I’ll send you the bill, hehe!

• Casablanca77

  December 1, 2017

  

  Jean Louis Scherrer is a beautiful perfume that clearly already belongs to another dimension. Totally recommended for lovers of vintage perfumes. It has an herbal opening that is nothing discreet, expressing itself as perfumes of the bygone days did… Imposing with its aldehydes and authentic floral part, without shame. It recreates from a little cared-for and wild garden to a bog full of humidity, passing through some ruins of Northern Europe on a grey rainy day. Impressive the evocation it gives you of a cold, humid climate, with little light and much natural life. A masterful amalgam of usual facets in a fragrance of this era. If its hyper-realistic baroque woodiness hadn’t been enough, at five minutes vetiver enters, maturing it, giving it body and posture until its end. This type of dense and decidedly green perfumes without mercy, showing so clearly the green stalks but also their dark branches soaked in death that already denote certain sadness and gloom, show a woman who must not be an object for anyone, nor femme fatale, but the protagonist of her own story being strong and bold. Undisputed prime, more or less distant, of Aromatics, Private Collection, Eau du Soir, imprinting its seal leaving a totally umbrine and fascinating trail. Thanks Remy.

• CarCar

  September 27, 2019

  

  I have a miniature that came with Chloe, Chloe Narcisse, Red Door, White Diamonds, and Cerruti, a box that looks like it’s from the eighties. I think this is it because the box only says ‘Jean-Louis Scherrer Eau de Toilette’. The cap is opaque black (not gold) and the liquid is amber colour (not green), the inscription of the name on the little bottle is the same as the one in the advertisement photo to the right. It strikes me that they say it resembles Private Collection; these two juices don’t resemble each other… The other two I don’t know (Vent Vert and Eau de Soir). I loved it! It reminded me a lot of Paloma Picasso, more linear, conserving the character of the first phase of Paloma, although without those slightly citrusy notes of Paloma. I read on English Fragrantica that the current version doesn’t have the leather note. That would explain the difference… If I could find an old bottle, I would probably buy it…

• CarCar

  October 11, 2019

  

  I have a miniature that came with Chloe, Chloe Narcisse, Red Door, White Diamonds, and Cerruti, a box that looks like it’s from the 80s. I think it’s this one because the box just says ‘jean-louis scherrer eau de toilette’. The cap is matte black (not gold) and the liquid is amber (not green), and the name inscription matches the promotional photo. It strikes me that people say it resembles the Private Collection; these two liquids don’t resemble each other… I don’t know the other two (Vent Vert and Eau de Soir). I loved it! It reminded me a lot of Paloma Picasso, more linear, keeping the character of the first phase of Paloma, though without those soft citrus notes. I read on the English Fragrantica that the current version doesn’t have the leather note. That would explain the difference… If I could find an old bottle, I’d probably buy it…

• Bonomie

  June 14, 2020

  

  Thank you. Guided by the formidable reviews and the vintage charm, attracted by the notes of eighties aromas, I bought a bottle and I must say it was almost a reunion. It goes straight into what I understand as a green chypre. There are flowers, although it is a life’s task to differentiate them. Civet in the base, providing the accented and animal note. Lots of oakmoss and quite dry, in the line of Private Collection, it brings me memories of La Nuit back in the eighties. Something like an ancestor and relative of many other fragrances that share a stage but develop individually. Cabochard in me results in more oriented towards the resolute dryness without disguise. No truce. All with brutal yields. The bottle seems to be over 30 years old. Here there is no target audience, no target, no hard discount, no drugstore, no selective, no niche, there is a complicit honesty of the genre lover and establishes its own relationship with whoever accesses to try it. If you wear it with pleasure, it will give its best in women and men.

• Safita

  January 15, 2021

  

  One of my favourites. I treasure little bottles that were brought to me from Argentina years ago and which are no longer available. In the first minutes it is invasive and difficult for me, but afterwards it explodes! Sisley’s Eau de Dior has a resemblance, but it is more complex and not for me.

• Belvedere

  March 17, 2021

  

  Marvelous, like its sister Scherrer 2, although they have nothing to do with each other. How much elegance and class this fragrance exudes… I don’t know how the vintage smelled; it must have been a masterpiece, because what remains is magnificent. In love.

• Belvedere

  March 22, 2021

  

  Marvelous, like its sister Scherrer 2, although they have nothing to do with each other. How much elegance and class this fragrance exudes! I don’t know how the vintage smelled; it must have been a masterpiece, because what remains is magnificent. Smitten ❤❤❤

• FlordeLis

  November 5, 2021

  

  What a wonder! It smells a bit like Eau du Soir, but JLS is much greener, woodier, and more animalic. It has that ‘here I am’ aldehyde touch I love so much, but very subtle. It’s a dry, precious green floral chypre with a slight ‘dirty’ edge. I’ll get one of these one day. I’m sure of it 😍

• FlordeLis

  November 8, 2021

  

  What a wonderful perfume. It has a scent that reminds a bit of Eau du Soir, but JLS is much greener, woodier, and animalic. It also has that ‘here I am’ touch so characteristic of aldehydes (and which I like so much), but quite subtle. A dry, precious green floral chypre with a slightly ‘dirty’ touch. One day I will get my hands on it. I am sure of it.

• Selene

  November 16, 2021

  

  Supreme elegance. Unfortunately, it’s not as well-known as Courrèges, YSL, or Cardin. Jean Louis Ferrer was a gentleman of fashion; his clothes made clients swoon and dressed important personalities. He exhibited haute couture and prêt-à-porter to the world. His first fragrance emanates all possible luxury and ostentation. It is the glamour of a bygone era in all its splendour. A colossal green chypre, ambitious, with that characteristic bitterness that exudes an intimidating and challenging aroma. From the first spray, intense bergamot, half-spicy, bitter and cold, accompanied by galbanum and dreamy moss. Here is quality and dedication. A dark rose with herbal tones tries to take control, but is quickly accompanied by jasmine absolute. The floral bouquet is impeccable and luxurious; iris is there, but I sense it less. The fragrance mutates from that cold, bitter side to a warmth that springs from sandalwood woods and touches of amber. Incredible the articulation between moss, herbal, flowers, and warm half-spicy amber, with a very clear woody base. I have reminiscences of Dioressence, Givenchy III, Ivoire, and it resembles the old Eau du Soir greatly. My version is on an old tester bottle of amber colour, EDT concentration. Projection is very good for the first two hours, then it stays closer to the skin, but the longevity persists much longer. I can’t imagine the old EDP; I can’t conceive a more voluptuous concentration with more nuances than this EDT. Impeccable green chypre.

• Edu Lezana

  December 17, 2021

  

  A floral chypre that screams nature: sappy, crushed leaves, oakmoss, and aromatic vetiver. It’s dry, reminiscent of Sisley’s Eau de Soir but less soapy and more masculine. Elegant and sophisticated, with that vibe of a sun-drenched, pulsating nature. Ideal for independent women in charge of all ages (not for teenagers); it requires experience as it creates an ‘implant’ wherever you wear it. In the end, it evolves into something woody and dry from the sun, probably cedar. Perfect for business commitments or gala dinners. As with all chypres, best to test on skin; being dry, it varies with pH and won’t suit everyone: you either love it or hate it, no middle ground.