Boucheron Boucheron for women

Classy, cozy, deep, empowering, suitable for evenings and cold season. I personally imagine it containing a touch of cardamom...what a dream would be!

Boucheron, purchased this in the early 90's blind. I still have a full bottle. Tried it again this morning. One spritz of the EDT. I remember it being very strong. I barely let any of the fragrance hit my arm.
For me it is too strong, too much, I had to get out of the room. Darn,some of it is still on my skin. I washed my arm. A bit got on the sleeve of my jammies. This fragrance on the on-set is way way too much for me. I don't appreciate it, it overwhelms me.
It is still on the sleeve of my jammies. Now it is becoming softer. Very powdery and something else. Too powdery. Coughing, eyes are watering.
EEECK.....top of the jammies has to go. I just want it to go far, far away....another galaxy would be good.
I can't put my finger on the note or notes of this fragrance that repulses me so. I am unable to get that far.
I am adding this one to my list of never buy again. Hell, never smell again fragrances.
I gave Boucheron Saphir away. Boucheron purfumes, thus far, just do not work for me.
Boucheron does get a strong reaction, I am feel quite sure the people out there who love her.....really and passionately love her.

To me the most preeminent note here is orange blossom, seconded by vanilla, benzoine and iris. It is quite strong and lasting power and sillage are very good. I think it has been reformulated at least twice, and it cannot be compared to the original, which I did like, while I do not like any of the reformulations. The previous reformulation smelled much more of benzoine, while this one smells very much of orange blossom, which I do not like. Probably perfect, though, for who likes orange blossom, a bit on the heavy side. It is the same type of perfume as Arpége and Coco.

This is a wonderful fragrance in the bottle. I pick it up and take a deep breath. Marvelous.
After a three years I still have a full bottle. It does not work with my chemistry. On me it ends up sickly sweet. Next time I go through my perfumes this one shall be passed on.

This beautiful perfume has been for years in my top 5 and it will stay there forever! I have worn it again a couple of days ago after a few month ''break''. I was in heaven again. Amazing... It's unbelievable how magical Boucheron smells. I just couldn't get enough of it! It stayed a whole day on my skin and a few more days on my scarf. Mmmmmmmmm ;-)

Having a lot of perfumes in my collection the best ones kind of sort themselfs out just by being a real piece of art. They don't need to prove themselfs any more. They are just THERE with their eternal beauty and high quality. And Boucheron EDP is one of them. Thank God it was created. Halleluja! ;-)

Really like it so far. It is nice and floral. While the top notes (all the citrussy stuff) are kind of strong, the florals are so very mild (or is that my skin?). I dont get any of powdery from it at all, and usually that is the first thing that irritates me and makes me shy away from a perfume.
I think its a keeper.

Love it!

A Masterpiece, It smells classy,a little vintage but it's so elegant.
It starts floral fresh with something really soft citric then it's floral sweet and it ends warm from the Benzoin, cozy with Vanilla and floral. I sense on my skin a lot of Gardenia combined with Geranium, Narcissus, Orange Blossom and Jasmin.
The gardenia makes me remember a little of Versace's Blonde.
I had a lovely deja vu when I applied Boucheron, it made me remember of something my mother used to wear but I can't really put my finger on it.
It's worth every penny.
I picture a confident woman wearing it.
It's just GREAT!

Great Sillage and good lasting power.
I wrote this review for Boucheron EDP.

Having tried Boucheron once and being underwhelmed I thought I'd try my almost empty vial just one more time. Boucheron then took me on a strange journey. The opening was pleasant but rather like one of the late 80's pack, so still of no great interest. But this time I applied more in determination to find out about this famous Boucheron. Having left it to develop I was startled by it's development into something quite exotic. The scent of incense grabbed me then danced around me, sometimes elusive then suddenly surrounding me, altogether captivating. Smitten I jumped online to find a bottle, like now, excitedly considering auctions for this new wonder. The incense, however, had been up to no good and had stealthily crept in somewhere deep between my nose and my brain. Another hour passed and instead of fearing that my vial would run out before I could purchase a bottle, I wondered instead, how much more incense I could actually endure. Sigh. The spell had broken. Boucheron clearly wasn't going to move beyond incense and I wanted it to just go! But oh no, it didn't go. And the next day I could still smell the incense lingering on the sheets my wrist had lain against. Still can't believe I fell out of love almost as quickly as I'd fallen. The relationship just had nowhere to go, I suppose? I guess I'm just fickle.

For so many, MANY, years, I was trying to overlook the fact that my signature fragrance was 'here'.
Just like the love of your life that you can't detect it because it's so close to you that you don't suspect it's there for so many years!
I smelled it for the first time when I was about 12/13 y.old, it was a mini that my grandpa had brought to us from the dutyfree, as he arrived from Germany. I was captivated by its beauty. I remember myself holding this little beautiful 'ring' shaped cute bottle and smelling it over and over again till it finished.
I had the opportunity to smell it all the times I was on a dutyfree to my numerous trips from then till now but I never bought it (while I bought other perfumes). It was always so different, so captivating, so 'me' but...I never took the time to notice it!
Now that I've bought a bottle, I can't stay away from it. Just like in my 12 years, I'm going to the drawer to take sniffs of it. It takes my mind today everytime I'm wearing it, I'm feeling like a white cashmiran esharpe, warm and luxurious, wrapps me up (IT wrapps me) and makes me sparkle like a fairy.

I had a sample of the fragrance about a year ago and I swapped it because the smell was just sad and dark. Classy, long lasting, with a great sillage, but it felt so so sad... Kind of vintage one, thick, not my cup of tea, but I admit it was great done - old school! - and making an impression.

Sour and green classic opening, the drydown the same like Van Cleef Arpels Van Cleef, but much weaker.

Agree on Sassy1. Even organic cosmetics, there's no way 100% natural, unless you pick your flowers & fruits from your own garden free from fertilizer, blend it all and squeeze out the juice. But the mixture will get rotten within the day, cause without stabilizers.

If I think certain perfume is too synthetic to me, I just don't wear it. I have no rights to stop other people using it, they may have no problem with the ingredients.

Fyi, I'm from the 80s and I'm proud of the 80s fashion, makes me feel back home.

Dried exotic woods, flowers, sandalwood and vanilla, ground to soft powder. Velvety, slightly sweet.

Love this perfume ... I first tried it in the mid 1990's and fell in love with it right away. I never spend as much money on a scent as I did on this but I loved using it, it made me feel elegant and dressed up. Beautiful bottle too.

The top notes smell a little "too mature" on me. The drydown is to die for - amazingly warm and beautiful without too much spice. Really very comforting after an hour or two.

Using exclusively synthetic aromachemicals to make a perfume has benefits and risks. Tweaking abstract chemical components can allow for an interesting use of qualities to make a statement (eg. Lauder’s Dazzling Silver or CdG’s Synthetic Series.) The trap is in trying to recreate notes otherwise provided by botanicals. Simulation is risky against a known quantity. Boucheron attempts to make a floriental using flower-analogues and amber-analogues. These chemicals come off as both thin (no flesh to grab a hold of) and over-amped (no dimmer and the fluorescence is blinding.) If the goal of using synthetics is to produce a facsimile of known botanicals, missing the mark by a smidge doesn’t read as a near miss, it reads as horrifying. Boucheron smells just like mid-1980s make-up looked: un-nuanced two-dimensional drawing on a three-dimensional figure.

I really like this and it is not in my usual category of perfumes that I wear. It's deep, woody and smoky without being spicy. There are no harsh edges to this scent and it has a mysterious quality that stands out among all of the popular fragrances of today. I wouldn't call it a "safe" fragrance for this reason, but it certainly doesn't seem offensive.

I let my husband smell my wrist and he said, "mmm, incense- I like it!" He's right- for lack of a better description, this smells very similar to Nag Champa incense.

This gives me a warm and sexy "lounging if front of the fireplace in nothing but a blanket" vibe - I'd say it's perfect for autumn and winter.

In 1988, Boucheron was lauched with little fanfare. It was a dazzling, fiery, monumental showpiece that had to be experienced. There was not fashion line to accompany it. Boucheron was know as one of the finest jewelers in Paris. From this point on, they would be know as opulent perfumers for about the next 10 years. Boucheron is probably the last great perfumes of the 20th century.

Its composition is complex and ranges from formal to casual within the course of the day. The opening is as bold as they come. Its heart is comfortable and powdery. The base is a time for quiet contemplation. All of this unfolds in the course of a day of spendor and euphoria. Tuberose, jasmine and neroli are hypnotic. It was a splendid as a tropical sunset. Dont blink or you may miss it!

Then around 1999, something changed and two very obvious reformulations took place. The precious jewels were replaced by faux ingredients. A larger conglomerate had taken over the house and cheapend it!

The rare vintages have the "B" watermark on the bottles. They are getting expensive, but worth every cent!

An intoxicating oriental...a smokey, sweet rose. Stately...Refined...Yet, on a last "note" this glorious beauty is unpretentious as a welcoming cotton tee.

I got this gem today. I was 19 when this perfum came out en i could not afford it at that time, but i loved its warm,deep and rich scent. Over the years i got to know others scent and i forgot about this one.
As I was reading the revieuws about Boucheron i remembered how much i loved it. So finally it is in my collection and i treasure it. It is a perfum that you dont smell so much anymore. I got the perfum and 1 spray lasts all day.

Most gorgeous powdery floral. Is likely the very best smelling perfume of all time. Reminds of Cinderella.

Very posh. Has been one of my very favorites for a very long time. Always will be.

I don't reach for it as often as many of my others, yet I feel very strongly it is my very best.

It's just too special.

This Fragrance IS lovely however, if your on a " Budget " go and try Navy Eau de Cologne by DANA Parfums, it's soooooooo similar, trust me, it's great !

This perfume for me is a piece of India. Deep, rich, feminin.Absolutely perfect for belly dancing!:)

I was so excited to test this after reading the reviews. When I first sprayed this on, I was disappointed and wondered what the hype was about. I sprayed 3 other perfumes on other parts of my body so I could sample them all. About 1.5 hours later, I kept smelling something really fabulous. I figured it was a mix of all the perfumes radiating from my skin. But each time I caught a whiff, I began to wonder if it was one in particular. I was sure it wasn't the unimpressive Boucheron, so I sniffed all the other perfumes first. None of them were that great. I reluctantly smelled the hand with Boucheron on it, and BAM! It was most definitely Boucheron. It smelled AMAZING. It smelled soft, sweet, powdery, and super classy. I could definitely wear this daily. I need it! It shares a similarity with Chanel No. 5, a timeless classic.

I had to add that something in the opening notes kind of reminds me of pink bubblegum. Anyone with me on that??

Update: I figured out that I tested the EDT and wrote my review based on that. I recently tried the EDP, and I don't like it as much. It's not as powdery, and it has a note in it that seems kinda bitter to me.

Oh no, I put this on and my husband asked how can any one think that this smells good!! I have to agreed!

UPDATE: WELL I WAS WRONG AFTER ABOUT TEN MIN OR SO ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL - SOFT LIKE A POWDERY CLOUD LOVE IT.

This is the one for me. I have almost all possible bottles from this fragrance. Eau de toilette, eau de parfum, au legere. Special editions (also from Joallier). Now I still want the parfum. The eau de parfum lasts all day long and men and women seem to be drawn to it.

Oh yes!! That's my scent!
Blind buy as usual, it turned to be one of my all time favourites. Smell so lady-like, so classy, I almost fear to wear it, feeling I'm not well-dressed enough for it.
Just as strong as it has to, just as sweet as you need, just as bold to be noticed, but not overwhelming. On me it's more woody oriental, but never mind.I feel it like a sexy hug all day, it's long lasting despite it's only EDT, and hope to be on the market forever.
One of my colleagues which usually hates all my perfumes got addicted by Boucheron and order one for herself.And my point is... it's wonderful on her, too, even if the smell is kinda different.

Boucheron is a very elegant and classy fragrance reminiscent of the late 1980's era. Very interesting mix up of notes. It reminds me of fragrances that my mother wore when I was a youngster. I have mixed feelings about wearing Boucheron though. I like it because of the nostalgic emotions it stirs within me but on my skin it feels out of sync. There's this sort of rubbery like smell in it that turns me off. It doesn't mix well with my body chemistry but it is wearable and in my opinion most beautiful when it dries down. It's not for me but it's still a stunning fragrance. I'd definitely recommend it to a friend. Ideal for the autumn season

Do you guys think that your nose can "Go", just like your eyes and ears?

I am thinking maybe so, as when I read your reviews, it seems that I think this perfume, and most perfumes that you guys think are quite strong & spicy need more!!!

My ears are not the same either...my family is getting sick of repeating themselves (my husband mumbles though!) Anyways.....too many concerts in the front row!

I do believe this is happening to me. All other senses can go....I will need a "Smelling Aid" when they come up with them!

(BTW: my REAL review is below - Babblesworth)

Spicy scent with a lot of presence. Classy, self-assured fragrance. I love this but sadly allergic.

EDT version.

For me, the first time I sprayed it is very different with the other times. Maybe it was because I over-sprayed the first time or my bottle had strong layer of alcohol on the top. However, this is not the type that drives me mad.

First spritz, it was like a mixture of mojito & margarita. I got the feeling of getting a slap in my face. Later, it developed into a soapy smell of detergent which I don't like very much. This stage lasted several hours on my skin. Finally it went into a sharp, pungent floral bouquet. I was quite disappointed with my first encounter with Boucheron. Also, it was the first time that I felt a fragrance was "old" although I feel totally comfortable with Guerlain Shalimar, Givenchy Organza or La Perla La Perla.

The later times I sprayed it, it became softer and more agreeable. It is quite nice but not my cup of tea maybe because it is too refined to me. It belongs to the group of the classic old lady floral fragrance such as Lancome Poeme, Givenchy Amariage, Estee Lauder Beautiful & YSL Paris to me.

A must-have classic! I don't want to be redundant praising this wonderful fragrance as there are so many reviews below. The only thing i have to say is the key with Boucheron is not to overdo it and turn a masterpiece into a noxious gas attack. I have an EDP, so for me 2-3 sprays are more than enough. And I try to put on at least 30 min before i leave the house, to let it settle on the skin and develop. I used to dislike it along with Shalimar, until I tested it on the skin and not from the bottle or on paper. Now both are staples in my collection.

Smells very "perfumy" to me. Even though it is a complex fragrance, everything blends together and it is hard for me to single out any notes. It just has this classic "perfume" smell. It is smooth and stays quite linear on me. I can't see myself wearing it but I do appreciate it.

They don't make them like these anymore the complex
and multilayerd floral was so in vogue in the 80's
back then Perfume was an artistry they had the time
to examine and experiment every note possible in a
Fragrance ranging from florals spices raisens
and deep animalistic notes now modern perfumery
is a mere shadow of the glorious 80's now choked
with watery fruity scent that has no charactor or
silage hastely produced for the masses leaving
art and more profit to the industry.

But Boucheron is much more then that it's a relic
to the past we need to make people aware that these
gems exists and don't think of them as a granny
perfume or it smells old and outdated look beyond
those boundries and see what have you been missing
before it gets discontinued.

What surprises me about Boucheron is the notes
complex yet well put together like well crafted
jewelery or a finely chissled sculpture Boucheron
is a work of art, It opens crisp with Bergamot
sharpness of Lemon aromantic cassis and closing
the openiing is zesty basil, in a few minutes dries fruity with apricots sweet but it does'nt overcloy tangerine with it's tangy nuances makes it's presence known there's a hint of spicy Gerainums noticible and add some spiciness to the perfume.

Tuberose opens the heart of the fragrance with a buttery sweetness delicate note of jasmine gives an herbal feel and smell Narcissus dominates the middle notes almost drowning the others into obillvion with it's deep and intoxicating scent Lily of the Vally is the elusive note of all i can't dectect, the drydown to the ending sweetish with amber patches of musk and traces of Civet for animalitic properties Benzoin note makes the perfume a bit milky and resianious; the finishing notes of sandalwood adds the dryness and vanilla with it's powdery sweetness.

Boucheron is a must-have always-have fragrance, and will always be in my top ten! The ultimate really, isn't it? I have the EDP, but I really wish it was stronger. I would wear it more often if it was. I also think of it as especially "special", sacred almost, and so I don't use it as often as I should, even though I love it!

Nothing smells better, and I adore Bouchie, & feel like a Judas-traitor saying this, but it could be a touch more interesting....I might wear it more if it were slightly more interesting...but it IS perfect....I am in turmoil.

Picture a man who has THE most beautiful woman in the world, a true class act, kind, loving, perfect. Farts smell like rainbows. She would never embarrass, cause stress...but this man is just DYING for her to let loose & emit a huge belly laugh, make fun of herself, and be a tiger in bed.

That being said, Boucheron is truly PERFECTION.

Usually I would get many presents for Christmas and practical things like sweaters, jammies, etc. When I was a teenager my parents got this perfume for me for Christmas and nothing else. I think this is where my obsession began...

If goddesses had to choose a perfume to wear, they would choose Boucheron. Absolutely divine!!!

FANTABOULUS!!! WOW!! O'BOY!! What a scent. So feminie, so sexy, so sensual, so fantastic. Soft, warm, longlasting, wonderful scent. I have tried a lot of perfumes and just a few realy gets my attention and this one realy have all of my attention. I bought the EDP-version, and when this bottle is empty I will absoulutely buy anotherone

Helt underbar, fantastisk och härlig doft! Mjuk, varm men tydlig. En doft som har fångat hela mitt intresse.. jag har EdP-versionen och när denna flaskan är slut - så kommer jag att köpa en ny..En klar favorit. Inga skarpa eller tunga noter men man får spreja försiktigt- den sitter i många timmar på huden, superdryg.

One of the most beautiful perfumes ever created. I have loved this perfume for decades. I remember when I first smelled it, I couldn't afford it and had to buy the mini! Years later I purchased the full perfume splash in the fabulous sapphire jewel ring bottle, which is so signature for the House of Bourcheron since they have designed jewelry since the turn of the century. This fragrance is very sophisticated and not every woman can carry it off, but it smells delicious on almost everyone! I have only received compliments on it, but I wear it for myself!

(This review is for Eau de Perfume)

BOUCHERON is a glamorous, opulent and rich fragrance fit for a queen. I could imagine famous Egyptian queen Cleopatra wearing this stunning perfume. BOUCHERON is bold and strong but also very sophisticated and classy oriental scent. It is designed to stand out and it certainly gets the attention it deserves.

BOUCHERON seduces me right away with the opulent and rich opening. At first the scent brings a luxurious mixture of citrus oils with a touch of bergamot. But soon it is transformed into smoky, incense like cassia and earthy asafoetida. The heart is floral but never overpowering. The jasmine is gorgeous in the heart notes. It is sultry but at the same time fresh. The fragrance is well-balanced and has a beautiful flow from the top to the base notes. The base notes are amber with woody accord. There is tiny bit of civet-musk in the dry down but it is definitely not too strong or very noticeable.

I reserve BOUCHERON for special occasions to go with the long evening gowns and real jewelry. This is by no means an everyday perfume. This royal highness deserves respect and admiration. I highly recommend it for oriental perfume lovers.

This is my secret weapon perfume! It's elegant enough for any special occasion and classy enough to elevate any casual one. This is potent stuff, even the EDT. A little dap will do, use only wear you want to be nuzzled.

Ok, I didn't really "have" it. I spritzed it on at a department store counter, walked around a bit, liked the sniff, put on my gloves, and left. Went to see my BF and forgot my gloves at his place. When I picked them up the next day he said he'd slept with them because they smelled so good. He was right - the sillage was awesome and the scent dried down wonderfully soft and inviting.

This is a lush full floriental that is lovely from 1st sniff...no nasty chemical smell in the top like Bulgari pour Femme (sorry to say) and no powdered orange drink caustic cloud like Shalimar EDT.
Just a nicely done low volume citrus with a little licoric/anise tone, probably from the basil and the cassia.
It evolves into a plush floral, only slightly sweet, acceptably powdery and finishes with a to die for dry down that is well blended and simply divine!
I don't find it overpowering by any means so would work well for days when you just want to smell fantastic.

Love it!

Update: I'm the owner of a bottle of the EDP now and I've got to say, there is nothing overboard or strong about this lovely fume at all.

The 1st 10 minutes of any perfume is always loud...if it wasn't, it would disappear in seconds on your skin. Why would you want to wear a scent you can't smell??

I sniffed this one last night, wandered around Macy's with the test strip and ended up buying the EDP. (pretty costly) But, it was well worth the price.

I've been on a hunt for my signature scent and I believe I finally found it.

In reading the other reviews, I'm puzzled by "Potent" comments, or that it's a heavy scent not for the faint of heart.

I have to say I was intrigued by all the reviews, and I made a beeline straight for the counter where only 3 EDP boxes, and 6 EDT boxes remained. I spritzed on a test strip and was immediately in love. Mentally kicking myself for not having been prepared to spray some on myself (already wearing a scent) I wandered around the perfume department spritzing various perfumes on test strips, but always favoring Boucheron. Went back to the unmanned perfume counter and waited for what seemed like an eternity for someone to notice me, (I was NOT leaving without a bottle of this perfume!) Plopped down my credit card and bought the EDP without even flinching at the price tag.

I am enamored with anything glamourous, Audrey Hepburn, vintage clothing, etc. I should've been born in that era. And this perfume is magical. I can picture Audrey Hepburn, Vivian Leigh, Doris Day, Marilyn Monroe all wearing this scent.

The magic begins with the first spritz. It's creamy, soft, golden in nature. There's nothing that jumps up and punches you in the nose while waiting for the dry down. It isn't a scent that you have to spray 30 minutes before you go out so it's not punching everyone around you in the face. It's gentle, loving, ultra feminine and graceful.

It settles with loving grace on the skin, and leaves creamy wafts in the air as you move around.

It's a scent that smiles with ladylike graciousness, and beckons with southern belle flirtation.

It's nothing like the multitude of frags that have hit the market in the past few years that all smell remarkably the same.

This scent is classic and timeless, with a scent that is unique compared to what's on the shelves now.

It's suitable for any woman young or old who enjoys smelling unique, classic, graceful and ladylike. It's suitable for special occasions or everyday wear. I myself will be wearing this more often than not, I believe that every day is a special occasion worthy of the special treat of wearing my Boucheron.

If you haven't tried this one yet, this is definitely one that should be sampled.

Boucheron reminds me of a certain kind of woman. Maybe you've seen her before. She's tall, voluptuous, full-framed and well-curved. Her gown is midnight blue velvet...textured, thick, warm, and beautiful, and she fills it. Her jewelry is large and expensive. Her voice, though feminine, is full and commanding. She's no "little" woman, and could never be mistaken for a "girl" or, a "chick". This woman spells out "diva", and her every movement says that she's proud to be a woman! She's regal, stately, and definitely makes an entrance whenever she walks into a room. Boucheron is that woman: opulent, full, sophisticated, "textured", mature and regal. It is a successful blend of floral, spice, citrus, and woods, all blending together like a symphony. It definitely is a "big" fragrance; it stands tall and makes an entrance, yet later warms and softens like a velvet wrap. Boucheron is bold, proud, and a definite classic. It is as beautiful, "full", and feminine as its lovely bottle.

Indeed a classic and oriental smelling scent. There's too much wood to my taste though. I respect it, but it's not for me unfortunately. I think I'm more into fragrances that are less heavy and woody.

If you like a really good classic perfume then this is for you. It's not the lastest celebrity fragrance but is one that will be comparable to perfumes like Shalimar and Chanel no 5 . Quality is not something that goes out of style. It's well blended, there isn't one note that sticks out like a sore thumb. It is typical of French perfume, very romantic and sensual smelling. It's not a little girl perfume, very grown woman smelling . It would smell elegant on your grandmother but it's not really old lady. It's more of a evening or dress up perfume, not for wearing to work. A small bottle would be enough to last you a long time because it's quite potent,
(at least on me it's strong and long lasting).
Try it out if you like a real perfume. Be sure to let it dry down good before you decide if you like it. It smells best after 20 minutes or so on your skin.

When Boucheron first came out , I sprayed myself with the tester and decided that it was great but too expensive for me at that time. Later on that day as the smell of Boucheron still bloomed on my skin, my father smelled it and asked what is that ? I quickly explained that it was Boucheron but I only used the tester and didn't buy it because it was expensive French perfume. My normally frugal father said that I should have bought it anyhow because it smelled really good. Boucheron will make you forget your budget.

Boucheron fragrance is the "Standard" of
what I call "FRENCH SMELLING"

The "FRENCH Smelling" term.
Funny that we can't really decipher what that is ...and describe it.
To me ... its a a unique powdery ..mix of ingredients...that gives the fragrance a distinctive Parisian smell.

I find that unique smell rewarding and it fills me with nostalgia
....for PARIS.

"BOUCHERON" bring me olfactory memories of the Antique Shops along the Quai Voltaire .

I received my bottle of Boucheron edt today, purchased very cheaply on-line. I am finding it a lovely soft scent, first the flowers, after they quickly burn off it reminds me of powder and lipstick - an old fashioned feel, but in a lovely soft way. It makes me feel very feminine - can imagine it will have a nice effect on my husband!

I love this fragrance, but for me it is something I only wear to an extravagant event. Basically I would only wear this on special occasions and for night wear.
I will never ever wear this fragrance during the day and especially not at work.

This oozes glamour and I highly recommend it as an evening fragrance for special occasions.

I wouldn't call it 80s classic, or any era classic for that matter, because I think that the main feature of this fragrance is timelessness...
And although it is elegant and sofisticated, it is definitelly not old fashioned. In fact the complex and refined composition (which does seem to be characteristic of "older" fragrances or of exclusive ones), is pretty lighhearted here in spite of the strong oriental feel.
This fragrance is rich and smooth and velvety, complex, yet easy and somehow pleasing. It is sensual and comforting at the same time. Quite delicious!
The drydown is somewhat sweetish and little too animalistic, but luckily it is not overly strong (maybe the civet?).

I first discovered this perfume when i was a server at my mother's tea-room. Many elegant women came for afternoon tea's and most of them were women of wealth/ status. One day I kept smelling a whiff of this glorious scent every time I walked by a certain table. I finally had to ask the woman what she was wearing because it was the most intriguing smell ever! She was an older french woman who laughed and said (in her heavy french accent) ~ "my dear, it is Boucheron, but you can not wear this since you have zee blonde hair, you must have zee dark hair for a fragrance this dark"....i thought, whatever! and laughed and my husband finally bought it at a duty free store for me. It is wonderful but my problem was that everyone smelled it on me (in my circle of family and friends) and soon all of my sisters in law started wearing it too! This is a deep oriental floral with spices and nuances of orange flower that waft up and around you. When I wear or smell Boucheron, I feel like what I imagine an Arabian princess must feel like, or that I am from a long line of an obscenely wealthy Dubai Sheik's lineage. If you find this a bit too strong for your liking, may I suggest Joop for Her. It is similar but a bit quieter of a fragrance in my opinion.

This begins with sa blast of coolness smothness,and a sweet nuance that lasts.if u wait,u will b rewarded by a synphony of flowers spiked with gentle spices.The dry down,comes sliding in with wet,woody rich classy expensive flavor.One of the classic scents that never go out bof style.If this smells like a granny,make me a granny.

an 80s classic...........big flowers =big hair and big shoulder pads on power suits!

a woman in an executive career could make this work
the flowers are dominent and strong,but it seems to my nose to be a perfume which had been created in earlier times
srry..not for me

Sublime as my mother. You just feel familiar, comfortable and when the fragrance is distant you remember all the laughter and smiles. This is a classic Boucheron.

Well I had it(EDP - was a blind buy), and couldn't understand all the good reviews - on me it smelled as if I tried on somebody else's shoes. Then I gave it to my mom, and magic happened - it smells rich and warm and sexy, in other words great!
Definitely try on before buying...

My first associations with Boucheron were Mitsouko and Shalimar from Guerlain. Although their composition is much older, Boucheron kind of fits in the same, classical trend. Rich with aromas that hint at the magnificent past, opulent, elegant, boroque.

A lot of fragrances from the 1980's do not really go well with my chemistry, I seem to stant Boucheron much better, but at the same time because of this rich mixture of rather heavy notes it is not easy for me to wear, specially now when dayr are getting warmer.

Boucheron is not so much Floral Oriental as Dusty-oriental with a hint of moss. The flowers here are represented in a very old fashioned way, kind of typical for the period when the fragrance was created. A nice find on a quest for a retro oriental scent.

I would have to say, this is really one of my very favorite fragrances. I have only had the edt, and have been very happy with it! get so many compliments, and wear it at work as well.As i have run out, and cannot buy it anywhere, as live in Croatia, i have ordered it online. Thru FragranceX. I was so desperate to own this perfume, i took the chance to order online. I also ordered cashmere mist Donna Karen, as this is another favorite. Now I am bitting my nails, as have never ordered perfume online before, and am so afraid it won't be the original!! So, if anyone has ordered from them before, and it all went well, please, please let me know!! I paid a lot for the premeuim shipping, so am keeping my fingers crossed!!I am praying it will be my original favorite.

this smells like a really sofisticade and expensive Giorgio by Giorgio Beverlly Hills... so good ans sofisticaded.. a floral explosion.. must have this, specially for winter season....

just got this through the post- a blind buy on reviews alone and - I love it!! This will be my summer scent from now on, a beautiful heady dose of tropical flowers. I find it creamy and smooth, not dusty or woody. I find Shalimar to be 'powdery' but this isn't, it has a buttery golden quality, it is filled with light and is not a 'dark' fragrance to me at all! I thought this one was going to be austere but no, it's friendly - though expensive smelling certainly!

I just knew I would love this one with all the lovely reviews. Gosh, was I wrong! I applied the EDP on pulsepoints & neck. I instantly started itching & the scent sickened me. To my nose, I smell extra thick syrup laden with dead flowers! Incredibly strong. I believe it might peel paint! It was horrid to me. Even worse was the rash I broke out into & mind you I don't believe I've ever had a rash from a perfume. There are times I'll get migraines from a handful of fragrances but this time it was both migraine & rash! I had to immediately jump in the shower and scrub myself. When I got out I still had the rash. I'm definitely not into this one. I'll stick with Boucheron's sexy one...Trouble thank you very much.

Boucheron's BOUCHERON is a dark, heavy, voluptuous oriental floral. The fragrance opens big and becomes much bigger as it develops. I initially detected ylang-ylang, tuberose, vanilla, and tonka bean, but after that I realized that there was way too much going on for me to be able to parse this one!

The citrus and basil top notes definitely give BOUCHERON a deceptively bright and shiny opening that slowly gives way to a deeply oriental perfume with amazing staying power in the edt. I believe that the asafetida and the civet contribute to the dark quality of this perfume, in addition to the significant chypre elements. I was sure that I detected either cloves or allspice in the drydown, but neither is listed in the notes.

BOUCHERON strikes me upon development as a very formal fragrance best suited for wintry weather and special occasions. Not to be worn haphazardly, BOUCHERON is a deliberate perfume of deliberation.

Thanks for the reviewers below who tipped me off to find the EDP! Reviewing Boucheron EDP.

Well, what to say? '80s oriental bomb. The opening is a fruity cloud of incense. The citrus isn't fresh and invigorating; rather, it's preserved in liquor and heaving doused with spices. This thick spicy juice drips down onto the white flowers in the heart, coloring them deep gold. Benzoin and tonka, for me, dominate the base, which is wonderfully rich and sticks around forever. The sillage and lasting power make a very clear statement: CAUTION confident sexy woman coming through.

I think Boucheron is for apricot/citrus what Poison is for plum. The two scents clearly come from a similar direction. Poison, on the other hand, is darker, richer and more opulent than Boucheron IMHO. Boucheron is also not for the faint of heart, but it is golden-hued, inviting, and warm. Also considerably drier because of the benzoin and the absence of honey. Poison and Boucheron both come out at night, but the former would be a vamp and the latter would don a floor length black dress, gloves, and million-dollar diamonds.

The 80's were all about oriental florals.So let's do some birthday-research.
1984-Poison dior
1987-Loulou cacharel
1988-Boucheron
Yes,Boucheron feels heavily inspired by its past.

Still it quickly develops a more airy and dry character than the other two jungle-wet compositions. It is more decent and well behaved.
Is this a good thing?I am not so sure.
Classy?Yes.Timeless?No.

Sometimes it takes a twist,something to go wrong to make it just right.

When I first applied this there was a strange feeling of recognition, old ladies? I couldn't put my finger on it. Then I realized it's very much like walking into an incense filled import store, an old musty one. After an hour it was an even older store. I washed it off and tried to cover it with Japhir Saphir, which interestingly enough was a great improvement. It added the feminine tone that this lacks.

~ revision ~
After sitting in my collection collecting dust for quite sometime I had to pull this out again. I was at a friends and it turns out she has made this her signature scent. I'm standing there looking around sniffing the air and there sits the biggest bottle of Boucheron I've ever seen. "Interesting..." So I went home and tried again. It still makes me think of incense but apparently my appreciation of incense style scents has improved. I wouldn't call it love, however I feel much better about Boucheron than I did before. I may even drag it out now and again and wear it all on it's own. Although it still smells pretty good combined with Jaipur.

I didn't care for Boucheron upon first wearing. The initial blast of sweets and florals seemed a little too much.

I've given it another try, and while I'm still not sure if it suits my current perfume temperament enough to be full bottle worthy, I admit it is a well-crafted and likable scent.

The opening of Boucheron has a powerful candy aroma, exactly like a beloved U.S. candy known as Smarties. If the perfume stopped there, I would write it off completely, but the candy scent lingers for just a few minutes. From there, it moves to a pronounced floral stage that lasts hours on my skin. Initially, I found the flowers reminiscent of Bal a Versailles. Today they reminded me of the flowers in Ange ou Demon. If you like the floral notes in either of those scents, Boucheron will not disappoint.

The dry-down of this fragrance is a "greatest hits" of every classic base note known to perfumery(civet! vanilla! tonka bean! oakmoss! the list goes on and on!), and the scent moves seamlessly from the floral heart to the musky, slightly sweet base without losing its sillage.

I recommend purchasing a sample first, and give yourself a few wearings to really get to know it. I have a feeling its going to grow on me more with continued use.

My husband bought my first bottle of Boucheron EDP as a gift in 1998. I had never smelled it before I opened it. He knew I wasn't a big perfume lover, not a big fan of florals, but he thought it just suited me.

Rich, deep, soft, strong, sexy, feminine, daring, a little powdery, Oriental, powerful, sophisticated, smooth, luxurious, lingering...it's just pure loveliness in a bottle. It's even better once it settles.

It works great on my skin, but I know many who cannot wear it. I've tried others, but still reach for the Boucheron when I really want to make an impression, it's been my signature scent for 11 years.

The Jasmine and Tuberose definitely stand out. If you don't like those two flowers, I would not recommend this. There is also a hint of some strong chemical scent at the start like nail polish remover. The lasting is ok 3-4 hours.

In an old review i read that contains the note of acacia. I bought it for myself many years ago after reading it was a famous french actor's favorite female perfume. If young aristocracy had a scent, i think it would be this. Very intense although strikingly clean, sharp, mostly flowery, long lasting, elegant, mossy, fresh on a discreet oriental background. Impressive, interesting. 18-10-09, 6:02

The previous reviews that highly praise this scent are definitely written by people with excellent taste in fragrances.

Boucheron is a scent which defines sophistication, elegance and class. A rich, unmissable fragrance that doesn't have the popularity that it deserves.

I spent many months searching for this particular fragrance, and only managed to find the EDT concentration in an exclusive fragrance boutique. I was highly impressed by the EDT, and when I read that the EDP is even more impressive, I can't help being dumbfounded by this scent.

Boucheron is everything that a fragrance should be; complex, unique, intense and memorable. This fragrance has been created with the upmost care, blended beautifully, resulting in a rich, warm and feminine scent.

The top notes are not your typical nose-burning citruses and fruits, they have all been blended perfectly creating a scent that is inviting and interesting. Vanilla makes it's presence known right from the very beginning. It's the combination of the vanilla mixed with the lemon, orange and basil and then with the floral accords in the heart of this scent, that fascinates me in so many ways.

In no way is this fragrance dusty and 'old-smelling'. To describe this fragrance as being suited only to mature aged women is very misinformative. Any woman that loves this fragrance should be able to pull this off, it's not restricted to any age group.

Everything from the scent to the bottle is clearly elegant and sophisticated, making this scent perfect for those strict formal events and occasions. It's such a shame that this fragrance isn't more readily available in my country, although I have heard that where it is available, it sells extremely well.

Classic, Boucheron most certainly is. Expensive, but well worth the money spent. The lasting strength is guaranteed to be a highlight as it lasts well into the next day and clings to your clothes for days, managing to scent your wardrobe with its rich aroma.

I highly recommend this fragrance and advise people that have not tried this scent to "get thee to a tester immediately", this perfume is not to be missed.

Because of the generous and lovely Chat Lunatique, I was ale to sample this amazing fragrance; and I must say, her review is spot-on! I LOVE it, it is rich and delicious with spicy floral goodness! Very luxurious and yes, sexy! I tried it last night and can still detect it on my skin this morning, so lasting power is quite good! This is one that I will HAVE to have a full bottle of!

Great fragrance, very expensive smelling. A bit strong and sharp but mellows quickly into an oriental goddess.

Have to agree with Chat Lunatique, this a phenomenal fragrance and its seamless. There are no freaky changes, it takes you on its journey and doesn't lose track. My mother used to wear it and she got sooooo many compliments. Boucheron is a strong, statement fragrance. Not a girly scent, this one is all woman. I get lemon, vanilla, jasmine and heavy amber and that's just with the eau de toilette. It took me some time to get used to it because of its richness. Now its a keeper.

After I sprayed this on a tester strip I was too nervous to try it on myself. It is rich a spicy almost, I can not identify the specific notes, but at first it has a little citrus/fruit type smell but there is something spicy lingering behind. The middle comes in a spicy velvet like veil that covers up any initial scents that I had the potential to like. Very oriental, but I would put it more towards spicy not floral. But like I said I didn't spray it on my skin so it may very well turn floral on the skin. I am not sure if I would say it is quite grandmother, but it definitely has potential(from what I smelled on the tester). Maybe when I am brave and have nothing better to smell I will spray this on myself and give an update.

I personally like the fragrance a lot! Very rich and deep scent, I enjoy it.

But there's a huge BUT - I had a sample of it and whenever I was wearing it, comments would be like - Oh, where's that Grandma scent coming from? Or - It smells like in the church...

So I had to give it up(((

I am rather enamoured with this one. Sophisticated, sexy...velvety warm skin. It’s one of the most elegant fragrances I’ve smelt. Boucheron is one of those houses whose fragrances I have wandered past many times in a store, but not thought about trying. A few months ago, I had a spare testing spot left on my arm, so thought, why not? A little sharp at first with what seems to be bergamot, tuberose and orange blossom jostling for position. But it soon becomes a radiant floral sweetness with a luxurious slightly powdery warmth. The vanilla and amber provide a delicious smoothness, with a hint of sandalwood. A very beautiful scent.

PS: This is for the EDP. The EDT is also lovely, but does have a slight sharpness and is not as smooth.

Strong, Powerful, Heavy and Bold!! Get the point? This is a Timeless Classic in my opinoin. This is a gem of a scent. Absolutely Gorgeous. Very Rich on my skin. This is a special occasion scent. Love how much depth it has...

I so wanted to love this one, but as usual with classic or strong orientals, it smells like an ashtray on my skin. All those deep, interlaced notes flatten out and I end up with a perfume-y scent overlaid with the frangrance of overflowing ashtray. I've smelled it on other as a delicious rich ambery oriental. Not so on me.

A classic, a must have for every woman. I was really young when I discovered how wonderful this scent was, I wonder what is smells like today. Hope it has not changed...

I love this scent in any formulation. I get lemon-vanilla, then jasmine, then sandal/tonka/patchouli. I gave my Nana a sample, and it instantly became her signature scent. I like it on me, but LOVE it on her (90 y/o Neapolitan matriarch). She wears the EDP atop the comprehensive body products line.

For me, I prefer the Voile pours Corps, or Body Veil. It is an alcohol free mist that I spray with abandon.

I work in a perfume shop, and have yet t find anyone who does not like this rich, classy, and notable scent.

Definitaly a classical one. The edp is much more different and better than the edt.

I love this perfume! One of my favorites that I plan on never being without. It is just so pretty. Floral yet warm...I find tuberose to be difficult for me to wear-too headache-inducing. This perfume has the perfect balance of florals mixed with spices in the drydown. I'm not good at describing all that I smell in this perfume-I just know that when I wear it I get compliments and it makes me feel very feminine.

I enjoy this fragrance; on me it smells warm and rich, very much in the classic mould. Whenever I wear this I always get compliments.

At first, on my skin, it smells like cough syrup. Then licorice with cough syrup, which is kind of nice-smelling, in my opinion. (I like licorice!) After an hour, it changes into a perfume that I can't distinguish from any other.

Boucheron EDP is a much more, what I would call an old-fashioned classic. Boucheron on my skin starts out with a nice dose of jasmine and powdery incense. It's really nice while those top notes last. Then in mach speed it turns dusty smelling then quickly disappears altogether. Surely, Boucheron would never cause offense to anyone because it's a fragrance you would wear to church or to the office. Though that's the very thing I hold against it, a great perfume causes a reaction or envokes a feeling; Boucheron does neither with me!

It's a very classic type of scent, but nothing that hasn't been done and redone many times since the 1800s.