Customer reviews of CARREMENT BELLE

Hello Anne and thank you already for this first compliment on the smell of the eau de parfum ïōdé ordered! We're the first to apologize when the magic between our fragrances and your skin doesn't work, but if our customers had to wear perfume every hour, we'd have gone out of business long ago 😅 While some fragrances in our collection are made to be rather discreet and confidential (musk or alõ, for example), others offer a beautiful sillage and a long afterglow. However, it's important to remember that a fragrance can react, smell or hold up differently from one person to another, as the way it holds up depends very much on the wearer's skin. Don't hesitate to perfume your clothes, on which the fragrance will last longer, or opt for a pure perfume, which will be even more concentrated and therefore more intense than eau de parfum. Beware, too, of temporary loss of smell caused by allergies or viruses. We wish you all the best in your perfumery adventures, and hope to see you back here soon! Maxime

Thank you Marielle for underlining the quality of our team's service. Your last order contained a bottle of the so pure perfume, while your first order was for our Discovery Pack, which contains samples of our eaux de parfum. You began by testing the sample of eau de parfum so, before ordering a bottle of pur parfum. Both versions have the same formula: the difference lies in their concentration of raw materials. As a result, the pur parfum is even more intense than the eau de parfum. Some customers may find slight olfactory nuances between eau de parfum and pur parfum: the latter being more concentrated, certain ingredients may stand out more than in eau de parfum. A slight olfactory difference can also be explained by the maceration time from one production to another. I hope you now have a better understanding of where this perception comes from, and I'll be in touch if you have any further questions! Enjoy your perfume and see you soon... Maxime

Thank you for your recent orders Karim, I can see that you like our perfume despite the price which you find "a bit expensive". We'd like to know what you think is a fair price? We don't know where you place your cursor and what your budget is, but we are surprised because since 1988, the originality and quality of our fragrances at fair and accessible prices are precisely our strength. Enjoy your fragrance and see you soon!

Hello Aude, and thank you for your curiosity and feedback! Far from wanting to convince you at all costs, let's try to provide you with some answers to explain this feeling. We're the first to apologize when the magic between our fragrances and your skin doesn't work, but if our fragrances didn't hold up, we'd have closed the store a long time ago! While some fragrances in our collection are designed to be discreet and confidential (musk or alõ, for example), others offer a beautiful trail and long-lasting fragrance. However, it's important to remember that a fragrance can react, smell or hold up differently from one person to another, as the way it holds up depends very much on the wearer's skin. In this case, don't hesitate to perfume your clothes, on which the fragrance will last longer, or opt for a pure perfume, which will be even more concentrated and therefore more intense than eau de parfum. Beware, too, of temporary loss of smell caused by allergies or viruses, for example.
Finally, I concede that our samples come with an ear touch, which is less practical than a spray bottle, which would enable the fragrance to be better dosed and distributed. This may also explain the impression of lightness, which could disappear with your bottle as it is fitted with a spray bottle.
I've just extended your coupon to the end of June if you decide to treat yourself to a bottle. If not, good luck in your quest for fragrance, and I hope to see you soon! Maxime

Thank you for your curiosity in testing our perfumes Dominique, we would have loved to have had the alchemy! It's very true, and I thank you for pointing out that the 2 fragrances tested don't last "on you". In fact, a perfume's staying power varies from one person to another. I'm all the more sorry that the kilim and ippi patchouli eaux de parfum ordered are among our most powerful fragrances and generally last a day on the vast majority of people who wear them. If your skin drinks up these fragrances too quickly and you're looking for more intensity, note that these 2 fragrances are available in a pur parfum version: the formula is the same, but the pur parfum is even more concentrated than eau de parfum, and therefore more intense. If you're tempted by other fragrances in our collection, don't hesitate to order the Discovery Pack, so you can test them without risk before treating yourself to a bottle... Have a nice day and see you soon! Maxime

Thank you Huguette for pointing out the quality of our service, and I'm delighted that you like our packaging!
As for the most important item, the perfume, I'm sorry to see that you're not happy with it. To be factual and tell you more about the quality of our fragrances, you need to know that the formula of this perfume contains over 40% natural patchouli from Indonesia. If you can't "smell the patchouli", it's probably because our fragrance doesn't match your interpretation of patchouli, which has been influenced by all the patchouli fragrances you've ever loved, containing patchouli themselves, but not only.
Finally, on the subject of staying power, it's important to remember that a fragrance can react, smell or hold differently from one person to another, since staying power depends very much on the wearer's skin. Don't hesitate to perfume your clothes, on which the fragrance will last longer, or opt for a pure perfume, which will be even more concentrated and therefore more intense than eau de parfum. Beware, too, of temporary loss of smell caused by allergies or viruses, for example.
Affordable prices for the quality of our perfumes have made us a success since 1988, and ippi patchouli is our first perfume, which has become our iconic fragrance. If it didn't smell like patchouli and didn't hold up, we wouldn't have been around for a long time 😅 Too bad you didn't order our Discovery Pack first to avoid this disappointment.
We sincerely hope you find what you're looking for with our colleagues, and that your nose will cross paths with our fragrances one day! See you soon, Maxime

We're very sorry if our perfumes don't live up to your expectations, Anne-Marie. However, we can't let this kind of unfounded opinion pass without clarifying the way we work. You should know that the formulas of our 3 fragrances built around patchouli (ippi patchouli, ippi patchouli clair and kilim) contain over 40% natural patchouli from Indonesia: it's not fair to say that these fragrances don't smell of patchouli or that they are "chemical". On the other hand, we can hear that they don't match your interpretation of patchouli, which has been influenced by all the patchouli fragrances you've ever loved, themselves containing patchouli, but not only. It's a pity you didn't order our Discovery Pack to avoid this disappointment. We sincerely hope you find what you're looking for with our colleagues, and that your nose crosses paths with our fragrances one day!

Hello Ann, and thank you for your feedback: in case of doubt it is always a good idea to ask and I see 2 explanations to your problem.
First is that we had to slightly modify SO's formula in 2021 to comply with a change of the European cosmetic regulation. We worked with our perfumer for months on the reformulation of SO with the main objective to respect its original scent. We managed to get very close but, despite our best efforts, we also find a discreet difference in the base note. We can join you on this.
Secondly, your feeling could also be explained by a simple fact: before your last order, the previous one dated back from 2020. If you are comparing your bottle from 2020 to your bottle from 2024, it is completely normal to find an olfactory difference between both. Indeed, perfumes naturally evolves over time, and become more intense, often more sweet too. The bottle purchased this year has been freshly produced, so it is normal if its perfume is not the same than the one from 2020. Give your new bottle some time and you will see how it evolves.
I hope this helps you to understand and explain your feeling: since 1988, we always intended to create beautiful fragrances, so be sure we never decreased the quality of our perfumes.
Have a lovely day in the US and let's keep in touch...
Maxime

Thank you for your curiosity, Annick, and for taking the time to write to us after ordering your Discovery Pack. We are the first to apologize when our fragrances don't live up to your expectations. Which patchouli arfum are you referring to exactly? Because the formulas of our 3 fragrances built around patchouli (ippi patchouli, ippi patchouli clair and kilim) contain over 40% natural patchouli from Indonesia: it's the main ingredient and therefore very present. On the other hand, we can hear that these fragrances do not correspond to your interpretation of patchouli, which has been influenced by all the patchouli fragrances you may have liked, themselves containing patchouli, but not only. We combine other ingredients with patchouli to give depth and personality to our fragrances, so be careful not to compare our creations with a patchouli essential oil containing only patchouli. If time allows you to enjoy the eau de parfum samples you've ordered, you should know that some of them are also available as pure perfumes: an even more intense version, if that's what you're looking for! We hope you'll find what you're looking for in our perfumes, or that you'll find what you're looking for in our other products. Have a nice day and see you soon! Maxime

We're surprised, Véronique, because you've been ordering our "vanilla" fragrance for several years, but you've never ordered "ippi patchouli" (not from our website, anyway). What's certain is that this fragrance hasn't changed: it's been our iconic fragrance since 1988, and we'd have no interest in changing a formula that's so popular. Be careful not to compare our fragrance to patchouli essential oil or other perfumes containing patchouli: although over 40% of our "ippi patchouli" is natural Indonesian patchouli, it also contains other ingredients to give it personality and depth. The comparison is therefore irrelevant. We're sorry, however, that you don't like it, but there's no accounting for taste! We hope you've appreciated the quality of our service: shipment in less than 2 hours, delivery in 48 hours, little touches... We hope to see you soon. Maxime

When the chemistry between your skin and our fragrance isn't there, we're disappointed too, Pascale! But be careful to analyze things carefully, because if our fragrances didn't hold up, we wouldn't have been around for a long time... While some of the fragrances in our collection are designed to be discreet and confidential (musk or alõ, for example), our 3 patchouli fragrances offer a beautiful trail and a long afterglow. However, it's important to remember that a fragrance can react, smell or hold up differently from one person to another, as the way it holds up depends very much on the wearer's skin. Don't hesitate to perfume your clothes, on which the fragrance will last longer, or opt for a pure perfume, which will be even more concentrated and therefore more intense than eau de parfum. Beware, too, of temporary loss of smell caused by allergies or viruses.
Finally, I concede that our samples come with an ear touch, which is less practical than a spray bottle for dosing and distributing the fragrance. This may also explain the impression of lightness, which could disappear with your bottle, which is fitted with a spray bottle.
Thank you for your curiosity in testing our fragrances, and good luck in your olfactory quest! Maxime

Many thanks for this lovely message Dominique, it's a pleasure to read that you've found your happiness with our ippi patchouli eau de parfum!

Thank you for having the curiosity to try our Véronique fragrance, and sorry if it's not strong enough for you! The strength of a fragrance can vary from one skin to another, and this appreciation depends very much on individual preferences. I sincerely hope you find what you're looking for from our colleagues, and wish you all the best for the future! Maxime

Thanks for the kind words about our new packaging, Gwenola. We're the first to apologize when the magic between our fragrances and your skin doesn't work, but if our scents didn't hold up, we'd have closed the store long ago! While some fragrances in our collection are designed to be discreet and confidential (musk or alõ, for example), others offer a beautiful trail and long-lasting fragrance. However, it's important to remember that a fragrance can react, smell or hold up differently from one person to another, as the way it holds up depends very much on the wearer's skin. Don't hesitate to perfume your clothes, on which the fragrance will last longer, or opt for a pure perfume, which will be even more concentrated and therefore more intense than eau de parfum. Beware, too, of temporary loss of smell caused by allergies or viruses.
Thank you for your curiosity in testing our fragrances, and good luck in your olfactory quest! Maxime

We'd love you to fall in love with our Andrea fragrance, but unfortunately the chemistry isn't always there. And yet, this fragrance's formula contains over 40% natural patchouli from Indonesia: the main ingredient. While the gourmand note mentioned is not a primary facet of this juice, that's the beauty of perfume: everyone interprets it in their own way, and it's surely this subjectivity that makes the relationship with one's perfume so strong and personal. Good luck in your quest for the perfect perfume, and thank you for giving our fragrances a chance. I hope to see you soon... Maxime

It's always a good idea to share your feelings Valérie, but we're very surprised because we can guarantee that your fragrance hasn't changed! You've known us all these years: we're very transparent about the way we work, and we would have informed you if we'd changed the formula of our fragrance. If you compare the bottle you ordered a few days ago with the last bottle you ordered on our site almost 2 years ago, it's normal to notice a difference, as the fragrance it contained had naturally evolved between the time you started it and the time you finished it. Your new bottle, freshly produced, allows you to rediscover the initial scent of your perfume, which will evolve over the coming months/years and become more intense, often sweeter, with time.
Note that our brains sometimes play tricks on us and can influence the perception we have of a fragrance, even when we think we know it by heart:
- Over time, and the longer we wear a fragrance, our brain tends to "fall asleep": as it becomes accustomed to a scent, we have the impression of no longer (or less) smelling our perfume. We may also have the impression that it has changed, as the brain may also discover other ingredients and new facets of the fragrance, less obvious to perceive at first.
- Some fragrances can also change color: in contact with air, light and temperature variations, the juice naturally oxidizes (more information here). The conditions under which a fragrance is stored in a bottle can therefore accelerate its "aging". Its scent won't change radically, but it will become more intense and mellower. For example, the freshly produced juice of our SO eau de parfum is translucent with a slight green tinge, but it will become darker and darker, until it is dark brown after a few months or years!
- Finally, we need to take into account the context in which we evolve: a change in skincare/beauty products, a hormonal evolution or the contraction of a virus (COVID or other) can explain a new perception of one's perfume for sometimes several months.
I hope you now have a better understanding of this feeling of change, and I'll be happy to answer any further questions you may have! Have a nice day and see you soon...
Maxime

Hello Laurie,
As someone who should know us so well after so many years of wearing our perfumes, I'm amazed that you think we've changed our packaging "for economies of scale". What a pity you didn't call us, we would have explained to you that the new label decorating our bottles is anything but "cheap": we worked for several months with our French printer to create a specially designed shape, embossing and silver hot stamping. They are then delicately applied by hand in our Nîmes workshop by Dominique and Cécile, which requires a great deal of time and attention. The idea was not to save money, but to offer a graphic universe to each fragrance, to complement their olfactory worlds. We're sorry if you don't like the new design, but we'd have appreciated it if these comments had been tempered by the quality of our fragrances that you love so much, or by the quality of our service with the ultra-fast dispatch of your parcel, the thoughtfulness that goes into it... The whole team wishes you all the very best for the holidays, and we hope that our fragrances will continue to stick to your skin for a long time to come: after all, the most important thing is what's IN the bottle... 😊 See you soon, Maxime

When you can't find what you're looking for in one of our fragrances, we're the first to apologize. As we explained in our conversation with Julia, don't hesitate to order our Discovery Pack before buying a new bottle in the future! Happy holidays and good luck in your olfactory quest...

Hello Jean-Paul, and thank you for being curious enough to try our iconic ippi patchouli! Natural patchouli from Indonesia accounts for over 40% of this fragrance's formula. Patchouli is therefore clearly the main ingredient in this fragrance, which also offers woody and earthy notes in particular. Patchouli is also featured in our kilim (a spicy oriental patchouli) and ippi patchouli clair (a sunny patchouli) fragrances, which you were able to test thanks to the samples included in your parcel. If you like these fragrances but are looking for more intensity, consider our pure perfumes, which are more concentrated than eaux de parfum, and therefore more intense. But if that's still not enough for you - and we understand that you're addicted to this addictive ingredient - then we hope you'll find what you're looking for from our colleagues! Good luck in your quest, and we hope to see you soon... Maxime

Thank you for your curiosity in testing our Patricia fragrances: we're very sorry if you didn't find what you were looking for. If our fragrances didn't hold up, we'd probably no longer be here, 35 years after the creation of our first perfume. So it's worth trying to understand why you felt that way. While some fragrances in our collection are designed to be discreet and confidential (musk or alõ, for example), others offer a beautiful trail and a long afterglow. But it's important to remember that a fragrance can react, smell or hold up differently from one person to another, because how it holds up depends very much on the wearer's skin. What's more, sports and perspiration will alter the way a fragrance holds up: try them on a normal day to see if you notice any difference. Don't hesitate to perfume your clothes, on which the fragrance will last longer, or opt for a pure perfume, which will be even more concentrated and therefore more intense than eau de parfum.
Last but not least, our samples come with an ear bud, which is admittedly less practical than a spray bottle for dosing and distributing the fragrance. This may also explain the impression of lightness, which could disappear with your bottle, as the latter is equipped with a spray bottle. I hope that these elements will enable you to test our fragrances in other conditions, and that the magic with your skin will work! If not, I wish you a wonderful continutation and good luck in your quest for fragrance... See you soon, Maxime

A big THANK YOU Carole for underlining the quality of our service, and sorry if the eau de parfum kilim doesn't hold enough on your skin. It's one of the most intense fragrances in our collection, but it's true that a perfume can react, smell or hold differently from one person to another, as the way it holds depends very much on the wearer's skin. Don't hesitate to try the pur parfum next time: it's the same formula, but even more concentrated and therefore more intense than eau de parfum... Have a nice day and see you soon! Maxime

It's a good thing you called us to have a constructive discussion Gilbert. Although our operation is clearly and transparently explained before you place your order, I'm glad you now understand better that the €15 price is only a contribution, as this Discovery Pack has a cost and requires a lot of preparation time. The most important thing is that you've found what you're looking for: your bottle of ippi patchouli ordered yesterday is on its way, and I wish you both the very best of adventures! See you soon... Maxime

Hello Caroline. If I have to see the glass as half full, I'm happy to see that you've found your happiness with label rose! But let me come back to the other points raised by your experience... You should know that our 3 fragrances built around patchouli (ippi patchouli, ippi patchouli clair and kilim) contain over 40% natural patchouli from Indonesia: so it's not fair to say that these fragrances don't smell of patchouli. On the other hand, we can hear that they don't correspond to your interpretation of patchouli, which has been influenced by all the patchouli fragrances you may have liked, themselves containing patchouli, but not only. Secondly, while some of the fragrances in our collection are designed to be discreet and confidential (musk or alõ, for example), others (including our patchouli fragrances) are long-lasting. But it's important to remember that a fragrance can react, smell or hold up differently from one person to another, because the way it holds up depends very much on the wearer's skin. In this case, it's always possible to opt for a pure perfume (even more concentrated and therefore more intense), or to perfume your clothes, for example. Enjoy your adventures with label rose, and I hope to see you soon! Maxime

Thank you Pascaline for highlighting the quality of our service and the new bottle design! I only wish you were as big a fan of our perfume... Please note that the ippi patchouli formula contains over 40% natural Indonesian patchouli, so it's not fair to say that this fragrance doesn't smell like patchouli. On the other hand, we can hear that it doesn't match your interpretation of patchouli, which has been influenced by all the patchouli perfumes you've ever loved, themselves containing patchouli, but not only. It's a pity you didn't order our Discovery Pack to avoid this disappointment. I sincerely hope you find what you're looking for with our colleagues, and that your nose crosses paths with our fragrances one day! Have a nice day, Maxime

I'm very happy to read that you've appreciated the quality of our service Nathalie, but I wish you'd been as delighted with our vanilla eau de parfum. I can confirm that this fragrance does contain natural vanilla (from Madagascar, to be precise), but not only. You may not like the surrounding ingredients, particularly the caramel and almond notes. If you use it at home, don't hesitate to scent your sheets, curtains or sofa, for example, to enjoy the subtle benefits. I hope you find what you're looking for and have a wonderful day! Maxime

We are so happy to read that you have fallen in love with our Marie-José kilim eau de parfum! It is one of the most intense fragrances in our collection, and although its staying power may vary from person to person (some skin types return a fragrance more than others), it normally lasts from half a day to a day. Give your perfume some time to let your brain discover all its facets, your feeling will surely change! Otherwise, don't hesitate to try the pure kilim perfume, which is even more concentrated than the eau de parfum and therefore lasts longer!

We are the first ones to be disappointed when a curious nose does not find its total happiness among our Karim fragrances. We would not be celebrating our 35th anniversary this year if our fragrances did not hold up. On the other hand, it is true that the durability of a perfume can vary from one person to another depending on our skin. It also takes time for our brain to get used to new fragrances and discover all their facets. I sincerely hope that you will find your happiness with other perfumes from our collection (maybe try the pure perfumes which are even more concentrated and therefore more intense) or with our fellow perfumers. I look forward to talking to you and have a nice day!

Thank you Claudine for being curious enough to test our fragrances! Which fragrance(s) do you find not long-lasting enough for your taste? The staying power of a fragrance is different from one skin to another, and it is important to keep in mind that not all fragrances are made to be intense and leave a powerful trail: we try to design a balanced collection to suit all tastes, with powerful fragrances and others that are more discreet. Our advice: on occasion, try the pure perfumes which are even more concentrated than the eaux de parfum, and therefore more intense! See you soon I hope...

Hello Isabelle, and thank you for having the curiosity to discover our fragrances! We are very sorry if you did not find what you were looking for in our collection. However, we are surprised by your message, because the 12 eaux de parfum that you were able to test thanks to our Discovery Pack are all very different. From the discreet musk to the powerful kilim, from the floral label rose to the woody and earthy ippi patchouli, from the aromatic alfred kafé to the marine ïōdé or from the gourmand vanilla to the festive alõ to name a few, we find it hard to compare. Some perfumes belong to the same olfactory family (musky ones are represented by musk and original musk, oriental ones by ippi patchouli, kilim or so for example), but we try to build, perfume by perfume, a balanced and varied collection. We sincerely wish you to find the perfume you are looking for with our fellow perfumers! Don't hesitate to offer your Discovery Pack to a loved one, hoping that it will make someone else happy... Have a nice day and a good quest!

Thanks for the feedback Odile, we're so glad to read that you love the chypre scent of ïōdé! The floral heart and woody base of this fragrance offer a nice staying power in general, but it can vary from skin to skin. Here are 2 tips: scent your clothes on which the fragrance will last longer, and don't hesitate to try the "pure perfume" version which is even more concentrated than eau de parfum, and thus more intense. Have a nice perfumed adventure and see you soon...

Hello Pauline, and thank you for having been curious to discover our fragrances! We must admit that we are surprised by your message, because our 12 current eaux de parfum, which you were able to test thanks to our Discovery Pack, are all very different. From the discreet musk to the powerful kilim, from the floral label rose to the woody and earthy ippi patchouli, from the aromatic alfred kafé to the marine ïōdé or from the gourmand vanilla to the festive alõ to name a few, we find it difficult to compare. Certainly several perfumes belong to the same olfactory family (musky ones are represented by musk and original musk, oriental ones by ippi patchouli, kilim or so for example), but we try to build, perfume by perfume, a balanced and varied collection. In any case, we are the first to be disappointed that you did not find your happiness and we sincerely wish you to find it with our fellow perfumers! Don't hesitate to offer your Discovery Pack to a loved one, hoping that it will make someone else happy... Happy Holidays and good quest ☺️

Thank you for underlining the quality of our service, Isabelle. We understand and accept that you may not like our fragrances: we cannot and do not want to please everyone. We do offer eau de parfum, as well as pure perfumes for those who like very concentrated fragrances, but in your quest for the perfect perfume (for you), keep in mind that not all are made to be powerful and that the hold can vary from one skin to another, as can the olfactory perception of a fragrance (our noses and brains do not necessarily detect the same notes). We thank you very much for having had the curiosity to discover our collection and we wish you good luck in your research with our fellow perfumers. We will continue to create our perfumes with passion for the many curious, faithful, intrigued but not "bored" people by our creations...

Thank you for having been curious enough to discover our Catherine perfumes: we would have loved you to find your happiness, but unfortunately the magic does not work every time! Don't hesitate to offer your Discovery Pack to your friends and family to make them happy, and good luck in your perfume quest...

Thank you Philippe for having the curiosity to test our perfume! This fragrance has been known for more than 34 years to leave a trail behind your steps, but the staying power of a perfume can indeed vary from one person to another because we all have a different skin. Our advice: on occasion, try the pure perfume which is even more concentrated and therefore more intense! See you soon I hope...

Grazie mille Salem! I am thrilled to read that you loved your eau de parfum vanille and its gourmand notes. I hope you enjoyed the complementary samples too and I wish you a lovely day in Italy...

Thank you for your feedback Jean-François. We would be curious to know what is the "only" fragrance in our collection that you consider masculine? The appreciation of a fragrance is very subjective and opinions can differ from one perfume to another. But go and explain to the many men who wear our "mixed and masculine" perfumes indicated on the dedicated page of our site that they wear a perfume for women, I don't think they share your opinion... Besides, why should some ingredients be feminine and others masculine? If in Europe few men wear flowery perfumes, they are numerous to wear rose in the Middle East for example. It's all a question of olfactory culture and one must be wary of the codes imposed in Europe by marketing campaigns for decades. Everyone is free to appreciate and adopt a perfume according to their taste. I hope you have at least appreciated the perfume you consider as masculine, otherwise good luck in your research!

Thank you for your curiosity to discover our creations Sandrine, it's a pleasure to read that you like our fragrances. Some perfumes are made to be powerful and leave a trail, others are thought to be discreet and confidential: we try to offer a balanced collection to meet the different tastes of our customers. Please note, however, that since our samples are equipped with an earpiece (and not a spray bottle), the result is not always representative. However, our bottles are equipped with a spray bottle that allows for a better dosage and distribution of the perfume, thus improving the feeling of hold. Also keep in mind that each skin is different, and the same perfume will last more or less on different people. But on the whole, the samples sent being eaux de parfum, they offer a nice concentration offering a hold from half a day to a day on the skin and more on clothes. If you like very intense perfumes, you can also use your coupon to treat yourself to a pure perfume, which is even more concentrated than the eau de parfum, and therefore lasts longer with a higher intensity. Have a nice day and enjoy...