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Oriental Sans Souci by Le Jardin Retrouve

Men Women 1963

Perfumer
Yuri Gutsatz

Description

Oriental Sans Souci by Le Jardin Retrouve is an oriental floral fragrance for men and women. This creation was launched in 1963 under the olfactory direction of Yuri Gutsatz. The fragrance pyramid begins with top notes of bergamot, lemon, and basil; the heart reveals ylang-ylang, rose, neroli, vanilla, and jasmine; while the base settles on patchouli, oakmoss, tonka bean, vanilla,…

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When to wear it (votes)

  • Winter 33%
  • Spring 25%
  • Summer 8.6%
  • Autumn 33%
  • Day 56%
  • Night 44%

Key notes

Community

103 votes

  • Positive 78%
  • Negative 8.7%
  • Neutral 14%
positive reviews 103 community votes
LongevityModerate SillageModerate Best momentWinter CharacterUnisex

The olfactory pyramid

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Leading answer I want it

247 votes

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Tied for the lead Winter / Autumn

105 votes

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Leading answer Day

55 votes

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Fragrance profile

About Oriental Sans Souci

Main accord citrus Year 1963 Gender Men · Women Perfumer Yuri Gutsatz

Oriental Sans Souci by Le Jardin Retrouve is an oriental floral fragrance for men and women. This creation was launched in 1963 under the olfactory direction of Yuri Gutsatz. The fragrance pyramid begins with top notes of bergamot, lemon, and basil; the heart reveals ylang-ylang, rose, neroli, vanilla, and jasmine; while the base settles on patchouli, oakmoss, tonka bean, vanilla, and ambergris.

Green, herbal and fougère Flowers Spices White flowers Woods and mosses Musk, amber and animalic

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Longevity

Leading answer Moderate

37 votes

Sillage

Leading answer Moderate

35 votes

Character

Leading answer Balanced

47 votes

Value perception

Leading answer Fair price

36 votes

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  1. Oriental Sans Souci is a classic I’ve absolutely loved; unlike others in its style, it’s more subtle and balanced. It opens with a brief citrus burst before settling into an old dressing room scent, reminiscent of quality soap and an elegant woman. It strikes a fine balance between French fragrance and exotic, slightly animalic notes, very well crafted for its time. At the heart, that floral combo of jasmine, rose, and ylang-ylang with a powdery touch, sitting over a base of patchouli and moss which linger on the skin for hours. It has moderate sillage and lasts more than 12 hours on my skin. While many call it unisex, for me it’s feminine, though I acknowledge that assigning gender to perfumes is subjective and depends on personal experiences. To some it may seem vintage, but for lovers of classic cuts it’s a delight. I’ve used it with pleasure and, like any scent that makes us vibrate, I believe it has a place in the modern world. Scent 8/10 Longevity 10/10 Sillage 7.5/10 Value for money 7/10 Packaging 6.5/10 Would I buy again? No, I haven’t purchased it.

    • Citrus
    • Jasmine
    • Patchouli
    • Rose