If Le Lion werent such a well-done, harmonious, and purely joyous, intoxicating delight, and addictive scent to wear, I would be irritated by either the degree of parallels or by the wholesale attempt to capitalize on almost a century of Shalimar popularity, love, and sales. O Hira is one of our most concentrated perfume. Verified purchaser. But there is no denying that Chanel has never done a hardcore labdanum or anything that ever remotely evoked Guerlains Shalimar until now. Occupy The Mind / The Six Buddha Project / by J.D Doria 2016 / Photography Shaw Gadi Raz. Source: J.D. Sometimes, it takes 5 or 15 minutes; sometimes, almost a full hour. Ha! Will keep - Number of user that found this review helpful: - Number of user that found this review not helpful: - Number of users that found this review helpful: - Number of users that found this review not helpful: Browse 13 questions It helps that there are so many different parallels, on me at least, to so many different fragrances across a wide expanse. (Mitzahs roses are missing though.). Just wondering in the midst of all that olfactory delight how much synthetic ingredients might have been used to deliver it? There is also something in the dry down that reminds me of Sycamore.

A warm, carnal and refined scent. xo. What happens next varies in its timing but, usually, a lovely, lush creamy vanilla materializes within moments and slathers itself on top of the leather. A timeless masterpiece, composed with elegance and purpose. This was not to scare customers with something that they hardly know but for fine connoisseur like you, its definitely fine. (Never more than 30 minutes, though.). However, when everything is taken as a whole and when a handful of anomalous fragrance versions (usually from the psycho skin on my right arm) are excluded, then whats left is one roughly ballpark or generalized version. (Cf., Shalimar Guide Part II on the EDPs/EDTs of the 1980s and beyond; Shalimar Guide Part I on the extrait or pure parfum birch tar version from the 1930s to the 1980s. Verified purchaser. As for Mitzah, I really hope it hadnt been reformulated but it probably has been given what Diors been doing in the last few years. Lets turn now to sillage and longevity. The ensuing bouquets are inconsistent from one wearing to another in terms of their timing, strength, or order. Verified purchaser, My Wife loved this as part of her Birthday gift. Awesome review as always! Thank you for all that you do. Le Lion is a unisex fragrance that's sophisticated but brings an unexpected edge and is a wonderful edition to the exclusifs line from Chanel. It various particularly in the prominence of individual notes during the first hour. I absolutely agree with the patchwork feel, though it still feels very cohesive. It is now my favorite daily perfume. Verified purchaser. The most reductivist, simplistic nutshell summary of Le Lion would call it a floral leather amber oriental with strong, endless, powerful echoes of vintage Shalimar, both in its original pre-1980/1982 birch tar formulations and its post-1982/1984 sandalwood versions. We call it the scent of 2021!!! The Coromandel similarities dont end there, however. I also bought a bottle just after my second test , BTW As for SHL O Hira. Email addresses, URLs (chanel.com is OK), phone numbers, physical addresses, or other forms of personal information or likeness of another person. The entire bouquet has a textural softness and plushness from the sandalwood. By clicking I agree, you confirm that you also agree to the Chanel Legal Statement. In the majority of my tests/wearings, the Shalimar bouquet retreats during Le Lions heart stage and the other fragrances take turns dominating for several hours at a time. Le Lion is a real beauty at the 4.25 to 4.5 hour mark. The time it takes for the labdanum to become a central note, however, varies from one wearing to the next on me. What connects the various bouquets is a common bridge composed of bergamot-drenched vanilla, labdanum toffee, a lovely spiciness in the heart stage onwards, and different sorts of smokiness. ), By the time Le Lion progresses to an actual drydown, it smells primarily of vanilla-infused labdanum toffee accompanied by a quiet, slightly muffled, spicy, patchouli-ish woodiness. Well, Le Lion is going to be my new favorite! It evokes for me what is now vintage Ambre Sultan and, on occasion, also Ambra Aurea. Im glad you found a fragrance that made you enjoy perfumery again. I love this addition to the collection and Le Lion has easily become a new favorite of mine recently in my fragrance collection. In my opinion, Le Lions note list should also include: birch tar; jasmine; one or more types of incense; and aldehydes. Source: Fragrantica. Im sorry for the delayed reply, my dear, but things have been pretty rough over here in terms of my parents health. Also, Coromandel has a significant benzoin base (which can skew very sweet if I apply too much scent); that is not the case for Le Lion. Is Le Lion a litany of greatest fragrance hits? The labdanum here, however, goes beyond that toffee in its first hour: it is a dark, chewier, grittier, more leathery, and masculine sort of aroma with unexpected undertones of burnt toffee, dark raw tobacco, and musky leather. I find it addictive. https://kafkaesqueblog.com/2020/09/18/areej-le-dore-cuir-de-russie/. Right on the labdanums heels is a slew of accompanying notes that dance around in varying degrees. Ref. Describe what you like or dislike about this product. To confirm that a CHANEL product is suitable for your personal use, please consult the list of ingredients that is included on our product packaging. Content that is fraudulent, deceptive, misleading, unlawful and/or promotes unlawful activities. Purchase date:10/05/2021 Ref. An emblem of strength and wisdom, the lion is continually reinvented in the creations of the House. Im not getting much Shalimar however; the earl grey and vanilla arent quite as big on me. Source: Twitter. So I shall say it again: Purifying and Radiance-Revealing Vanilla Seed Face Scrub It is not, not by any stretch of the imagination. This was a gift for my husbandHe loves it.. Purchase date:05/11/2021 I should also add that with a single spray, Le Lion is extremely linear and simple on my skin and lacks the nuances Im describing here. On my skin, Coromandel has patchouli in the way that Mitzah has labdanum: The materials are dominant forces. No, I would bet money that Le Lion contains birch tar, a classical way of creating a cuir de russie-style of smoky leather. I think its likely that there is also tonka in the scent and, possibly, a pinch of vetiver. Purchase date:03/04/2022 Le Lion De Chanel feels like I am wearing a warm hug wrapped in a fragrance. No. Comments that harass, abuse, disparage, and/or defame another person or entity, including any other authors who post to this Site or any of their comments. It is not, however, sold in most other parts of the world, including the US. . (With 3 or 4 sprays, Le Lion lasts over 24 hours on me. That said, Le Lion is always easy to detect on my skin, whether Im applying 2 sprays or more, during the first 10 hours. 144350. Verified purchaser. As I am not familiar with vintage Shalimar or Coloromandel or Mitzah, Le Lion smells quite unique to me and I am never bored wearing it. We suggest that you visit your nearest Chanel counter, where a skilled Beauty Advisor will be happy to assist you with your sample request. Welcome to the blog! Cherish, oui, cetait toi!! Verified purchaser. Thank you for this lovely and thorough review. Heavenly! Great longevity & project, Purchase date:05/23/2021 In my most recent wearing, it was Mitzah (minus its roses) during the 3rd and 4th hour, then Coromandel for another few hours (minus its benzoin), then back again. When the labdanum is mixed with vanilla, as it is here in Le Lion, it tends to smell, to my nose at least, like dark, sticky toffee. . Purchase date:01/11/2021 In half the tests, jasmine also appears in the opening, creating a central quartet that drives Le Lion for a while. Instead, its is a highly modulated touch that adds a cool, aerated feel to the smoky black leather. When it is overt, it hovers quietly over the Cuir de Russie-style birch leather during the opening 15 minutes. The leather note is indeed similar to Cuir de Russie probably my favorite from Les Exclusifs. Olivier Polge reportedly worked with Christopher Sheldrake on Chanels sole other ambered, oriental Exclusif, the stunning now-vintage EDT version of Coromandel. The sillage, which is also dependent on the size of my scent application, is either, very large at a minimum or practically room-filling during the first 4 hours. Obscenities, discriminatory language, or other language that is generally not considered appropriate for a Site of this nature, or any public forum, including any content that promotes racism, bigotry, hatred or physical harm of any kind against any group or individual or promotes or encourages violence. A friend who is a fellow Mitzah lover texted me after she tried Le Lion to tell me how she almost yelled out MITZZZZZZAAAAAH! in the store after sniffing her wrist. Sometimes, the labdanum, patchouli, spice, and incense-like notes (Mitzah) dominate; sometimes its the bergamot, vanilla, jasmine, smoky leather, and sandalwood of Shalimar; sometimes its the Coromandel bouquet of bergamot, patchouli, incense, sandalwood, jasmine, tonka, and vanilla; and sometimes its different combinations of the signature aromas from two different fragrances at once. First: my beloved vintage Chanel Coromandel EDT one of my all-time favourite modern designer fragrances and partially worked on by Chanels Olivier Polge, maker of Le Lion with its patchouli, patchouli chocolate, incense, and other notes shared with Shalimar. I have never smelled Mitzah but your description of it is so enchanting. The bright citrusy-jasmine-bergamot-aldehydes feel like such a distinctive Chanel signature immediately identifiable. (As a side note about Mitzah: It is a fragrance whose availability is now, annoyingly, limited to a few geographic locations but it is not, technically, discontinued. ), In my opinion, that doesnt even begin to tell the story. It is still available on Diors French website and, Ive been told, is also available in Dior stores in the United Arab Emirates. One important note: The overlap or similarity to other fragrances, the strength of their signature accord, and which perfume or notes dominate is significantly impacted by the amount of Le Lion that I apply. The bergamot is also inextricably linked with the creamy vanilla. Verified purchaser, Lovely refreshing fragrance.

Today, Ill share a broad scent overview of Le Lion, macro and micro olfactory descriptions, and scent comparisons to other fragrances. But roughly 90 minutes into the fragrances development, the labdanum rises from the base and turns the overall bouquet into something that is like Shalimar enhanced by the musky, leathery, smoky, spicy, dark labdanum that is so central to Mitzah. Mustve been the birch leather! I was looking for an interesting scent that would reflect my state of being during this challenging time and I found it in Le Lion! Verified purchaser. While we could talk about Extrait de Parfum, we preferred the mention Eau de Parfum Haute Concentration (High Concentration). Ref.

Its been YEARS since I have left a comment. Second: the gorgeous vintage Dior Mitzah, a dark, chocolatey, leathery, toffeed labdanum-driven perfume that also has patchouli and incense-like smokiness. Brought to you.only by Chanel. 101990, SUBLIMAGE L'EXTRAIT DE CRME In short, if you love Shalimar, ambered floral leathers, or the fragrances mentioned here and if you also have not already tried Le Lion, I strongly recommend that you do so. ), By clicking SUBMIT, I confirm that I have read and agree to Chanels Review Guidelines and Terms. With 3-4 sprays, I get over 24 hours. Ref. Its also hard to ignore that, to me, Le Lion reaches the heights of glory that it does (for me) solely because it actually is a beautiful Frankenstein composite. Generally speaking, the early minutes of Le Lion have the labdanum quietly stirring in the base, smelling both of dark toffee and gritty, slightly musky leatheriness. So with the citrus there is some freshness along with the amber and vanilla which bring a certain sweetness to the fragrance. For example, the amount of jasmine in Coromandel could never approach the significantly higher, heftier amounts in Le Lion (or Shalimar). To be crystal clear, I am not saying that Le Lion is a dupe for any of these fragrances in solo form. Diors Mitzah, circa 2013; a rare Shalimar Avion parfum bottle; Chanels now vintage Coromandel EDT. Art by Victor Grabarczyk (@Victor_vector) on Unsplash.com. Advertisements, 'spam' content, and/or off-topic messages or content that is unrelated to Chanels products and services or references other products, offers, or websites.

Gabrielle Chanel was born on August 19, 1883, under the sign of Leo. My goal is to get to know all 50 fragrances you mentioned there. In a number of my tests when I applied 3 to 4 sprays from a bottle, the drydown is a mix of labdanum, vanilla, and what smells like small slugs of tonka and benzoin. However, Le Lion is very much like a vintage Shalimar that has been enhanced by the very particular aromas of labdanum amber as well as by varying degrees of other famous oriental fragrances signature bouquets or accords. Discussion of medical conditions or claims of medical effectiveness. (Later, it grows quite syrupy and even a bit indolic.) Base: Madagascar vanilla, patchouli, sandalwood, musk. The rest of Le Lion final hours, big to huge sillage, and fantastic to 24+ hours of longevity are the same as above so, to avoid turning this article into an encyclopedia, Id like to move onto broader and conclusory thoughts on the perfume. Btw, Bengale Rouge is one of my top favourites from Papillon. In a way, Le Lion has become its own thing, because it copies such a degree of other influences that it grows beyond the sum of its part and turns into something practically new. All my favorite notes blendet to the perfection. I am a big fan of Les Exclusifs. Photo: my own. 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The incense-like accord is, on my skin, multi-faceted and resembles myrrh followed by dark frankincense smoke and opoponax or sweet myrrh. By the same token, I firmly believe that Le Lion also has a huge amount of jasmine as well as lesser amounts of other materials, even if they may be unlisted. It is so rich and long lasting. We do not store nor share this information, and your image is deleted automatically when you close the virtual try-on page. Returning to Le Lion and its scent development, from the end of the 2nd hour and the start of the 3rd hour onwards, Le Lions labdanum amber turns into one of the dominant characters on center stage. While the other scents never compare in strength or clarity to the primary, dominent, Shalimar-centered bouquet, there are noticeable undercurrents of the labdanum-driven Mitzah (minus the dark rose) and Chanels own bewitching Coromandel that is driven primarily by a duet of incense and multi-faceted patchouli. OZ. Proud and passionate, instinctive and daring, Mademoiselle fully embodied her zodiac symbol. Thank you. I have had Le Lion for over a year and enjoy it. And when I did, I was smitten in a way I thought was behind me. I found myself nodding along with your Mitzah friend until I thought, Wait, was it me? Purchase date:02/21/2022 I promised to get back to it and try to reconstitute the destroyed analysis (almost 14 pages work of written text!). There is something else here, too, though it is a subtle touch that is only occasionally overt and easily detectible: Aldehydes. After the disappointing experience with Misia, Le Lion has restored my romance with this collection becoming one of my favorites. Start typing your question and we'll check if it was already asked and answered. It certainly is for me. Given my acute, extreme sensitivities to things like woody ambers, I would and could tell if Le Lion had abrasive, shrill, or unpleasant, headache-inducing stuff. It doesnt on me. I refuse to type any self-aggrandizing words about that wretched woman and I will not be a stenographer to the companys obnoxious, gushing white-washing about its Nazi founder. Purchase date:03/08/2021 Echoes of still other fragrances appear on my skin in a few wearings during Le Lions drydown. chanel cuir russie perfume 1924 exclusifs les pyramid CHANEL presents each purchase in signature keepsake packaging. It is also more of a Shalimar redux without much else. First is the sandalwood which, in conjunction with the vanilla, adds a soft creamy undertone to the notes. If Shalimar and Coromandel had a child, that would definitely be Le Lion. It is a quiet note that gradually expands and becomes extremely prominent and integral to the scent. Le Lion de Chanel is the latest addition to Chanels high-end Exclusifs collection and a fragrance that I loved from the start, so much so that I bought the largest bottle possible soon after my second test. fragrance fingers

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