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based on 2073 reviews published
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based on 2073 reviews published
Latest neutral customer reviews
2
/5
★★☆☆☆
Fragrance that doesn't last
Yves G.
purchased on 30/06/2025
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Answer from CARREMENT BELLE
Sorry Yves if our fragrance doesn't suit you, but it would be interesting to try to understand why it doesn't last... on you! If our fragrances didn't last, we would have pulled the curtain a long time ago, but it's good to remember that a fragrance can react, smell, or last differently from one person to another, as the longevity depends a lot on the skin of the person wearing it. Don't hesitate to perfume your clothes, on which the fragrance will last longer, or to opt for a pure perfume that will be even more concentrated and therefore more intense than the eau de parfum. Also be careful of temporary loss of smell caused by allergies or viruses, or a change in cosmetic products in your routine for example. Thank you for having the curiosity to test our fragrances and good luck in your olfactory quest!
3
/5
★★★☆☆
Beautiful fragrances, too bad the perfume doesn't last
Patricia D.
purchased on 04/06/2025
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Answer from CARREMENT BELLE
Thank you for this feedback Patricia, we are relieved to read that you love our perfumes. Allow us just to complete the end of your review: "the perfume doesn't last... on my skin". As explained to other curious noses before you who did not have the expected longevity, if our perfumes did not last, we would have closed shop a long time ago. We can never say it enough: the longevity of a perfume can vary from one person to another, depending on our skin and its evolution over time, the cosmetic products used... or passing viruses that can also play nasty tricks on our senses! We are also the first to admit that our samples are equipped with a roll-on that is less practical than a spray for dosing and distributing the perfume. This may also explain this impression of lightness, which could disappear with your bottle as it is equipped with a spray (whether it is a bottle of eau de parfum, or pure perfume which is even more concentrated, therefore more intense if needed). In any case, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for having the curiosity to try our perfumes, we hope you find your happiness with our fellow perfumers! Maxime
3
/5
★★★☆☆
Excellent contact with the Carrément Belle team, sample pouch received, and great packaging. The scents smell very good, with a preference for "hippie", to try in pure perfume version to check if the scent lasts longer.
Typhanie B.
purchased on 04/06/2025
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Answer from CARREMENT BELLE
We are happy to read that you found your happiness with ippi patchouli Typhaine! Indeed, the pure perfume is even more concentrated than the eau de parfum, so if you like intense versions, this may be the suitable format for you. Just one thing to help you in your choice: the eau de parfum is often more than sufficient in terms of longevity/power for most fans of ippi patchouli, but I must admit that our samples, which are equipped with an ear touch (and not a spray), do not always allow for proper dosing or distribution of the perfume, and thus to get a real idea of the longevity. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or need advice... Have a nice day and see you very soon! Maxime
2
/5
★★☆☆☆
I am disappointed, I bought the kit; no hold. Not even 10 minutes. I don't understand the other reviews
Valerie B.
purchased on 02/06/2025
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We are also disappointed, Valerie, that you did not find your happiness in our collection! The other reviews are as sincere as yours, and you can imagine that if our perfumes did not last, we would not have existed since 1988. The explanation lies elsewhere... While some fragrances in our collection are made to be rather discreet and confidential (musk or aloe for example), others offer a beautiful trail and long-lasting presence. However, it is important to remember that a perfume can react, smell, or last differently from one person to another, as the longevity depends a lot on the skin of the person wearing it. Do not hesitate to perfume your clothes, on which the scent will last longer, or to opt for a pure perfume that will be even more concentrated and therefore more intense than eau de parfum. Also be careful of temporary loss of smell caused by allergies or viruses, or a change in cosmetic products in your routine for example. Finally, I concede that our samples are equipped with a roll-on that is less practical than a spray for dosing and distributing the perfume. This may also explain this impression of lightness, which could disappear with your bottle as it is equipped with a spray. Thank you for having the curiosity to test our fragrances and good luck in your olfactory quest... Maxime
3
/5
★★★☆☆
Received all the samples well! It's sometimes to discover the range of your products and it's really nice of you to have a refund voucher on the purchase of the future perfume if we find our happiness! I wanted to know ippi patchouli but for my part who is a big fan of patchouli your perfume does not suit me I find it too sweet and I think that the patchouli is not highlighted too much essence of other scents but I still appreciated another of your perfume that I think I will order.
Karine B.
purchased on 28/05/2025
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Thank you Karine for this valuable feedback, and sorry if our perfume did not meet 100% of your expectations. The whole team wishes you good luck in your olfactory quest!
2
/5
★★☆☆☆
Service and logistics nothing to complain about, the perfume called Vanilla I don't smell vanilla and it doesn't last .. I was hoping for vanilla. Disappointed Caroline
Caroline R.
purchased on 18/05/2025
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We are sorry that you did not have an olfactory crush with our perfume Caroline. However, we wanted to confirm that vanilla is indeed the ingredient at the heart of this fragrance: a natural vanilla from Madagascar to be precise. Be careful: as explained on the sheet of this perfume, it is not a solinote, so other ingredients mingle with the vanilla to give it depth (like caramel, almond, or tobacco). This eau de parfum generally offers good longevity, especially thanks to its sweet notes, but it is true that the longevity can vary from person to person (depending on our skin, the cosmetic products used...). Don't hesitate to perfume your clothes or hair, on which the fragrance may last longer than on your skin. We hope you find your happiness with our colleagues, thank you again for having the curiosity to test our perfume! Maxime
2
/5
★★☆☆☆
Very disappointed by the perfumes..
Fanny M.
purchased on 14/05/2025
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We are also disappointed Fanny: unfortunately, the magic doesn't work every time, despite the choice offered by the variety of our collection... It sometimes takes time to find your perfume, but that's what makes the pleasure so intense when you find the right one! We wish you to find your happiness with our colleagues. Thank you again for your curiosity and see you soon perhaps...
3
/5
★★★☆☆
Nice fragrance scents but still from my original patchouli... However, the scent lasts better on clothes than on skin. It is very, very sweet; I think the other notes overpower the patchouli...
Charlotte D.
purchased on 26/03/2025
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Answer from CARREMENT BELLE
Thank you for having the curiosity to test ippi patchouli and the rest of our collection with the Charlotte Discovery Pack! We would have preferred it to be a love at first scent, but sometimes it takes a little time to fully discover a fragrance. Because the formula of ippi patchouli is made up of over 40% natural patchouli from Indonesia: it is generally the ingredient that stands out the most, along with tuberose, but the beauty and complexity of the fragrance mean that we all have a different perception of a scent. You are not the only one to notice the sweet note of this fragrance, while if you ask me for my opinion, for example, I don't particularly sense it (rather in ippi patchouli light with its praline note). In short, the important thing is to keep a curious nose; you will find your happiness among the beautiful creations of our colleagues... or ours to come, I hope 🙂 All the best for the future! Maxime
3
/5
★★★☆☆
The idea of samples is very good because I still haven't found what I'm looking for despite the choice. However, the discount on the perfume that we are supposed to buy is really short. I don't really like this way of putting pressure... That's it.
Fanny C.
purchased on 04/03/2025
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Answer from CARREMENT BELLE
The €15 discount code, which allows you to get a refund on your first Discovery Pack, is valid for 30 days by default. Generally, our customers test our perfumes within a few days before making a decision: we do not want to 'put pressure' on you in any way. Since you need more time Fanny, I just extended it until June 30th, you just had to ask. I hope you will have time to test each of the 12 perfumes in our collection, and especially that you will fall in love with one or more of them... See you soon! Maxime
2
/5
★★☆☆☆
A little disappointed with the fragrance
Virginie H.
purchased on 02/02/2025
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Answer from CARREMENT BELLE
So are we, Virginie: we'd love our perfumes to please every time, but this quest is what makes the relationship with our perfume unique when we've found the right one! We hope you've enjoyed the quality of our service, with your parcel dispatched promptly and the little touches that went into it... Don't hesitate to order our Discovery Pack if you think you'd like to try another fragrance from our collection, otherwise good luck and see you again sometime!
3
/5
★★★☆☆
A little disappointed, I'm looking for products that hold better for Eau de Parfum, but they don't hold that well.
Laurent D.
purchased on 20/01/2025
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Thank you for your curiosity, Laurent! Please note that the name "eau de parfum" is not a guarantee of staying power. Some eaux de toilette may last longer on your skin than other eaux de parfum, just as an eau de parfum may suit you better and last longer on you than a pure/perfume extract/essence. On the one hand, this depends on the perfume's formula (its ingredients and concentration), but it also depends a great deal on your skin! While some fragrances in our collection are designed to be rather discreet and confidential (musk or alõ, for example), others 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, or a change of cosmetic product in your routine, for example. I hope these explanations will make things clearer for you, and wish you every success in your olfactory quest!
3
/5
★★★☆☆
I ordered the Hippy patchouli received very quickly 🤗 and it smells very very good! However, it really doesn't last long on the skin. What a shame!
Nathalie D.
purchased on 21/01/2025
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Answer from CARREMENT BELLE
Thank you Nathalie for your curiosity, I'm glad you like the smell of our ippi patchouli eau de parfum! If it doesn't last long enough on your skin, don't hesitate to try the pur parfum, which is even more concentrated, so it's more intense and should last longer too! Enjoy your perfumed adventures, and I hope to see you soon...
3
/5
★★★☆☆
One of de samples was broken, with littlel glasses in the package
Bendicho B.
purchased on 04/01/2025
Answer from CARREMENT BELLE
Hello Gemma,
Sorry if a sample arrived broken: packages are sometimes mishandled during delivery, and sometimes samples can be damaged despite the care taken to protect the products in your packages. We have made a note to add a sample alõ into your next order so you can finally try this fragrance by yourself! Have a nice day and we hope to read you soon... Maxime
Sorry if a sample arrived broken: packages are sometimes mishandled during delivery, and sometimes samples can be damaged despite the care taken to protect the products in your packages. We have made a note to add a sample alõ into your next order so you can finally try this fragrance by yourself! Have a nice day and we hope to read you soon... Maxime
2
/5
★★☆☆☆
Hello Delivery impeccable presentation nickel On the other hand disappointed perfume (not enough patchouli ..too sweet (I'm sorry all the excuses) I should have tested before Cordially Happy Holidays 🎄😀 Véronique
Véronique L.
purchased on 15/12/2024
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Answer from CARREMENT BELLE
Thank you Véronique for taking the time to write us these kind words about the quality of our service, and I'm sorry our perfume didn't meet your expectations! It contains over 40% natural patchouli from Indonesia, but also other ingredients that make it so unique! Not to be confused with patchouli essential oil, for example... Next time, consider the Discovery Pack, which allows you to try out the whole collection before taking the plunge. Happy Holidays and see you soon I hope! Maxime
3
/5
★★★☆☆
Well received my parcel but I'm disappointed with the eau de parfums which don't last at all and the patchouli is practically non-existent in the ippi bottle. I wouldn't recommend it. On the other hand, bravo for the descriptions you give on your site, but your perfumes are really light.
Christine G.
purchased on 20/11/2024
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Answer from CARREMENT BELLE
Thank you Christine for sharing your experience and I'm sorry to read that our perfumes don't suit you completely. It's possible that our perfume doesn't hold up well enough on you, but I guarantee that it holds up very well on the vast majority of our customers, otherwise it wouldn't have been our iconic fragrance for over 36 years. The staying power of a fragrance can vary from one person to another, depending on our skin. Perhaps the "pur parfum" version would suit you better? Note that the formulas of 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 this fragrance doesn't smell of 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 fragrances you've ever loved, themselves containing patchouli, but not only. We sincerely hope you find what you're looking for with our colleagues, and that your nose crosses paths with our fragrances one day! Happy holidays... Maxime
3
/5
★★★☆☆
A very pleasant fragrance, quite different from patchouli, which doesn't last very long. However, I was pleasantly surprised, even if it didn't live up to my expectations.
Patricia O.
purchased on 12/09/2024
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Answer from CARREMENT BELLE
Thank you, Patricia, for your kind words. We wish our fragrance had ticked all the boxes so that you could be fully satisfied! Are you referring to the patchouli ingredient or to another patchouli fragrance? Because ours contains over 40% natural patchouli from Indonesia: so it's by far the main ingredient in this fragrance that makes it so successful, with its earthy, woody notes! I understand that it may be different from your interpretation of patchouli, influenced by all the patchouli perfumes you've ever loved, themselves containing patchouli, but not only. Too bad you didn't order our Discovery Pack to test it out first. Good luck in your olfactory quest and I hope we'll have the opportunity to surprise you in the future! Best wishes and happy holidays... Maxime
2
/5
★★☆☆☆
I love this perfume but the fragrance doesn't stay.
Françoise C.
purchased on 25/08/2024
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Answer from CARREMENT BELLE
Hello Françoise and thank you for your feedback. If our perfumes didn't last, we wouldn't exist any more, but we can hear that it doesn't last long enough on your skin: staying power can vary from one person to another! We'd love to hear what you thought of the quality of our service: from the speedy dispatch of your parcel to the thoughtfulness that went into it. Good luck in your quest for fragrance, and maybe we'll see you again! Maxime
3
/5
★★★☆☆
Hello, the product is good, but I had to pay in addition to the port, for customs clearance: 25 euro! not justified because I also paid the vat. it is not tut profitable to be honest. when you send a package or EU it should never put the invoice in document but, gift or samples otherwise customs charge a maximum.
Zelda Z.
purchased on 22/08/2024
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Answer from CARREMENT BELLE
Thank you for sharing your experience with us Zelda, I'm glad you like our perfumes! Unfortunately, there's not much we can do about customs clearance fees: each country (outside the EU) has its own customs fees, and we can't do anything about them. The same goes for the VAT we have to pay. Declaring your parcel as a "gift" or "sample" would be illegal, and would put us in an awkward position as it is a commercial shipment. Please note that we only charge a €10 postage fee (which in reality costs us at least double) and that delivery is free in Switzerland for orders over €120. Don't hesitate to have your order delivered to France if you have friends or family there whom you see regularly. Have a nice day and enjoy your perfumes! Maxime
3
/5
★★★☆☆
A little disappointed, like all perfumes, they don't last any longer. Nothing to do with the old ones The fragance was stronger.
Chantal R.
purchased on 06/08/2024
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Answer from CARREMENT BELLE
Hello Chantal! We're also disappointed if you're not fully satisfied with our perfume, but also surprised because you seem to have just discovered our brand with the recent purchase of our Discovery Pack and a bottle in the process. Aren't you comparing our perfume to another? Because we can confirm that we haven't changed our formula, which still contains over 40% natural Indonesian patchouli and a high concentration, offering long-lasting fragrance to most of our customers who have been wearing this fragrance since 1988. Of course, the staying power of a fragrance can vary from one person to another, depending on skin type, but this factor is independent of the fragrance itself. 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, or changes in cosmetics in your routine. We sincerely hope you find what you're looking for from our colleagues, and thank you for your curiosity in testing our fragrances! We hope to see you soon... Maxime
2
/5
★★☆☆☆
I ordered the set of perfumes to test them out. They smell great but don't last at all... Really disappointed and I read that I'm not alone... It's a pity because it's becoming impossible to find a perfume that's light and lasts a minimum ((I used to wear Angel Innocent by Mugler, but it's been discontinued ☹️)...I rummage and rummage among nice brands...but it doesn't last... disappointed 😵💫
Marie Hélène D.
purchased on 24/07/2024
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Answer from CARREMENT BELLE
We're the first to apologize when the magic between our fragrances and your skin doesn't work, Marie-Hélène, but as you can imagine, if our fragrances didn't last, we'd have closed up 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, long-lasting trail. 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. Incidentally, you seem to have the same problem with other brands... 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
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
3
/5
★★★☆☆
Samples received quickly. Maybe too quickly? I had 3 out of 10 that were broken... The scents are very original. Worth a try!
Florence S.
purchased on 16/07/2024
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Answer from CARREMENT BELLE
We are very happy to read that you liked our Florence perfumes, but sorry to hear that 3 samples arrived broken. Your parcel must have received a shock during delivery, which can happen despite the precautions taken. Could you please write to us to let us know which samples were broken so that we can arrange for them to be returned? Have a nice day and see you soon! Maxime
3
/5
★★★☆☆
I love your perfumes and scents but I'm sorry they last so long...you'd have to wear perfume every hour!
Anne C.
purchased on 23/06/2024
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Answer from 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
3
/5
★★★☆☆
Super fast delivery, I'm just a little disappointed because the so fragrance doesn't smell the same as the sample I received.
Marielle S.
purchased on 07/06/2024
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Answer from CARREMENT BELLE
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
3
/5
★★★☆☆
A bit expensive for scented water
Karim M.
purchased on 29/05/2024
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Answer from CARREMENT BELLE
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!
2
/5
★★☆☆☆
Hello, I ordered the samples in order to choose my new "perfume" and order it. But I have to tell you my disappointment, they don't stay on my skin. Very quickly, I don't feel them anymore (on the wrist if I tested it on the wrist). So I'm really hesitating to order. Am I the only one?
Aude D.
purchased on 06/05/2024
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Answer from CARREMENT BELLE
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
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
3
/5
★★★☆☆
Hello, the fragrances are good but they don't stay on me. It's the second time I've tried it and there's nothing I can do.
Dominique L.
purchased on 03/05/2024
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Answer from CARREMENT BELLE
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
3
/5
★★★☆☆
I have ordered so in the past this one smells different. I am not sure it is the same product I always bought in the past. I have used SO since 2006
Ann P.
purchased on 08/04/2024
Answer from CARREMENT BELLE
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
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
3
/5
★★★☆☆
It's perfect
Veronique M.
purchased on 02/04/2024
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3
/5
★★★☆☆
I am a little disappointed by the patchouli.....I find it light, and has nothing of the 70s-80s . I'm going to insist though.
Annick D.
purchased on 30/03/2024
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Answer from CARREMENT BELLE
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
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Tried the 2 patchouli samples and the scent didn't stick what a shame I'm disappointed
Pascale G.
purchased on 05/02/2024
Translated review
Answer from CARREMENT BELLE
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
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