Le Lion Eau de Parfum

11 reseñas

Mostrando las más recientes primero.

• Lux

  May 24, 2021

  

  Concentrated and intense patchouli, incense, and amber. The labdanum smells like something burning. It’s the roaring lion of Metropolis. On smelling it, I thought of dusty leather next to a fireplace. The opening is shocking and powerful, like a musical piece starting at ‘prestissimo’. But wait, the lion calms down and lets you caress its skin, revealing then a dusty touch reminiscent of Shalimar. Shalimar, Opium, or Samsara lovers: go caress Chanel’s lion.

• Casablanca77

  November 5, 2021

  

  Le Lion is Chanel’s unleashed beast, now wearing a diamond collar but still escaping. The first spray is an unexpected bite: reality and excitement. It’s not the most powerful perfume in history, but for 2020, it has a wild ferocity. It opens tar-like with majestic incense, like a lion staring straight ahead. The citrus notes are subtle, giving a spark before we dive into an ocean of labdanum and amber. If it weren’t unisex, I’d believe it’s an erotic men’s perfume. It doesn’t resemble the current Shalimar (too farinelli), but rather an old version full of leather and incense. Le Lion doesn’t follow fantasy oriental paths; it hits you hard with labdanum and amber without harshness, just vanilla. I loved feeling possessed and dominated by this uncontrolled aggression. The 2020 edition is excellent; if you like labdanum, try it without hesitation.

• ngarcia

  January 18, 2022

  

  Having tried almost the entire range of Chanel and Dior, this house remains the best. Le Lion, alongside Coromandel, is one of the best designer perfumes of 2020. Impressive in body, density, and class. It’s a perfect blend of labdanum and amber with citrus in the opening, giving way to a rugous patchouli, later stabilised by sandalwood and musk. It conveys power and class, like Daniel Craig’s James Bond. Although compared to Shalimar, Le Lion is more modern, masculine, and less dusty. The projection is perfect (strong but not suffocating) and the longevity exceeds 12 hours. Scent: 8.2, Projection: 7.4, Longevity: 8.6. Recommended: Yes.

• Coquita

  February 21, 2022

  

  Flawless unisex fragrance that smells like money, perfect for cold nights. The opening and heart are almost identical to Shalimar: citrus, patchouli, leather, and old-school vanilla. But at two hours, labdanum appears, giving it a smokier, braver touch than Guerlain’s. In the end, after a shower, it reminds me of Eau Duellé by Diptyque: simple and loaded with ambroxan. It’s an oriental worth trying, though I think it’s too similar to Shalimar to justify its price unless you’re in love with the incense. Pleasant and interesting: 8/10. Originality: 2/10.

• Coquita

  March 14, 2022

  

  Le Lion is a very well-crafted unisex that smells of money, ideal for cold nights. At first, it smells just like Shalimar: citrus, patchouli, leather and vanilla. But after two hours, the laudanum emerges, giving it a smoky touch and making it livelier than Guerlain’s. In the end, after ten hours and a shower, it smells like Eau Duelle by Diptyque: simple and heavy with ambroxan. It’s an oriental worth trying; I enjoyed it greatly, but it seems too similar to an iconic fragrance to justify its price. If incense isn’t key for you, go for Shalimar. Pleasant: 8/10 Interesting: 8/10 Versatile: 6/10 Original: 2/10

• FlordeLis

  August 4, 2022

  

  Le Lion is a pure, unadulterated amber, very sweet yet with a resinous sweetness. It’s a dense warmth perfect for the cold. It’s an ode to amber and laudanum. The opening is citrusy and effervescent, while the dry-down is tar-like and I swear it smells of leather. It’s an endless array of contrasts that has nothing to do with Shalimar and boasts excellent longevity.

• FlordeLis

  August 17, 2022

  

  Le Lion is pure amber. To my nose, it’s quite sweet, but that sweetness is resinous, warm, and dense, ideal for cold weather. It’s an ode to amber and labdanum. The opening is effervescent citrus and the dry-down is tar-like, with a leather touch that defines the whole composition. It’s an endless array of contrasts. It doesn’t remind me of Shalimar at all. Excellent performance.

• Perfu_Manu

  October 28, 2022

  

  I do see the connection with Shalimar; I’d define it as a more masculine version. It’s amber, smoky, balsamic, and spicy. It lives up to its name: it’s a beast. When I thought Sycomore or Coromandel were Chanel’s peak, Le Lion proved me wrong.

• jerry drake

  December 14, 2022

  

  Chanel used to be the very essence of liquid art, with luxury details and raw materials, far from big chains. Now you have to look to the luxury line to find gems. Le Lion caught my eye from its launch; thanks to a Fragrantica friend, I managed to get 75ml blind. It’s a unique experience starting with a magnetic cap and bright citrus notes before releasing its oriental soul: amber, incense, and animalic labdanum. It evolves into a dominant leather softened by smoky Madagascar vanilla, reminiscent of Shalimar but less dusty and more intense. Sandalwood tames a wild patchouli. It’s dark, angular, and has a powerful trail that requires careful dosing. A different kind of luxury that is worth it.

• Ztarkiller

  May 15, 2023

  

  On my skin, it smells like a drool-covered pillow. The quality is undeniable, but unfortunately, that’s the impression it leaves me with 🙁

• ambrelover

  July 24, 2023

  

  A beast! Smells like Shalimar but more balanced, less sharp, and with less sugar. It’s a brutal-quality animalic oriental.