I am gasping for Spring. It has been cold for too long. And although ‘Deux’, a brisk, intelligent- if conservative – scent crafted by perfumer Lyn Harris for candlemaker Cire Trudon is not quite my usual style : serious, clear-eyed, a determined hiker walking grim-lipped, alone through miles of undisturbed forest……this morning, I did enjoy its sense of leaves, saplings and bitter, green, clenched coniferousness; the buds’ perennial perseverance on the branches, and the soon-to-come opening newness.
The Black Narcissus 
Sounds like just the right antidote to to Winter Fatigue, N. I’m longing for Spring as well. It hasn’t been very cold here, but my gawd, the RAIN . . .
Just found a vintage bottle of Balenciaga Michelle, which is chasing the rainclouds away rather effectively. It’s a spicy, heady, old-school tuberose Very French and yet very lush and tropical at the same time. Do you know it?
Oh Yes.
Vintage parfum sitting right in my kitchen!
Unique, horny stuff.
https://theblacknarcissus.com/2013/05/07/s-o-f-t-l-o-v-e-michelle-by-balenciaga-1979/
Ooh, that was a good read. So you do know it — you REALLY know it. I had a feeling it was going to be alright, but it really is epic.
Also got a bottle of Cialenga, which I think you would like. Lots of nice vintage-y green stuff happening in it.
I do like it, but always wondered how distinctive it is.
I don’t think it is, particularly. You’re quite right. It’s lovely to wear, gentle, but definitely not a Statement perfume. Doesn’t project much either. This is one vintage fragrance I’d wear in a “fragrance-free” environment without raising any eyebrows. (In that respect, it does stand apart.) Couldn’t say that about our Michelle, tee hee.
God no – suggestive as hell!