Unfortunately, Farouche has become a necessity. ‘Unfortunately’ : because it was long discontinued and is something of a rarity, and because now I need a stable and regular supply.
It is so beautiful. Of all the woody aldehydes , it is possibly the most understated, subtle, elegant, ‘difficult’; moody. The most androgynous. And possibly the most poetic.
It has been a slow burner. And it is certainly not sexy on me. But I find it immensely calming and dignifying; and the bottle you see above is now down to a low third.
We are going out to Yokohama tomorrow, where in one particular shop, locked away in a glass cabinet in a basement antique place near the sea, I know for sure that there is a long untouched vintage parfum.
The Black Narcissus 
I know exactly what you mean about Farouche. You know it is one of my favorites, has been since I discovered it in 1986. I hope you will get that pristine bottle as soon as possible, you need it. As I say, perfume as armour.
This one especially. It is just so…….I wouldn’t say ‘demure’ exactly, as that would be ridiculous on someone like myself, but there is a protective dignity to this perfume that makes me ‘rise above’ the brutality out there.
It has a ‘silent strength’ about it. It really is a protective barrier, always has been for me.
Perfectly put. Off to get another bottle with D now!
Yay!!!
Best post title ever!
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An absurd title, but a true one!