Jacques Zolty
A unique visual signature based on accords, character, and seasonality
Bergamot arrives with a cool, slightly peppery crispness that immediately establishes clarity, cutting through the emerging floral sweetness with a citrus-fresh demeanour. The initial spray feels luminous and uncluttered, almost aromatic in its restraint.
As the heart unfolds, rose and freesia create a powdery, almost translucent floral tapestry where neither note dominates—they exist in gentle counterpoint. The almond base notes begin emerging now, lending a creamy sweetness that softens without sentimentalising, whilst the woody undertones (cedarwood and sandalwood) quietly establish themselves beneath the florals.
The composition settles into a soft, musky second skin where the florals become increasingly powdery and abstract, the almond's creamy character blends seamlessly with sandalwood, and the musk creates an intimate, close-to-skin whisper. What remains is more impression than presence—a gentle, almost nostalgic warmth.
Fleur de Lune arrives as a whispered invitation rather than a proclamation—a fragrance that understands the power of restraint. David Maruitte has orchestrated a composition where powdery florals form the architectural backbone, with rose and freesia creating an almost gossamer-like floral accord that feels more impressionistic than literal. The bergamot opening provides a structural clarity, cutting through what could otherwise become cloying, whilst the almond base notes introduce a subtle gourmand dimension without veering into dessert territory. This is the creamy sweetness of crushed almonds lending a velvety texture rather than caramel or vanilla sugar.
What distinguishes Fleur de Lune is how these elements refuse to shout—the cedarwood and sandalwood create a woody undertow that prevents the composition from floating away entirely, anchoring the powdery florals with cool, dry elegance. The musk provides a second skin quality, almost imperceptible until you realise the fragrance has become part of your natural scent profile. There's an androgynous quality here; neither aggressively floral nor artificially modernised, it appeals to those who appreciate restraint and nuance.
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3.9/5 (272)