Jaipur Boucheron for women

Just got the sample a few days ago...I can't stop smelling my wrist. I simply love the scent. To say this smels of apricot tart is accurate but there is such depth and the sweetness is so subtle. If anyone is hesitating on this scent because they are sick of sweet fruity scents this is nothing of the sort.

I am always fascinated by the range of responses elicited by the perfumes of the house of Boucheron, and JAIPUR is no exception to the rule. To my nose, this perfume opens with lots of sweet red roses, not unlike Annick Goutal QUEL AMOUR! As it develops, however, JAIPUR follows a very different trajectory from that fruity-floral composition.

Eventually, JAIPUR becomes a smooth, only slightly sweet, light oriental on my skin. To my nose, the famous fruit tart which so many find here is more like a buttery (benzoin) pie crust upon which a few finely ground baking spices have been sprinkled. By the drydown, the discernible rose note has completely disappeared, but it is never really replaced. The clearing out of the roses allows the buttery, lightly spiced pie crust to emerge, but the elusive fruits remain hidden from me.

I was surprised, actually, to learn that this perfume was the work of Sophia Grojsman, because it is quite a bit more subtle than most of her unmistakeable, iconic, tatoo-like creations, and nothing like any of the fruity perfumes from her oeuvre with which I am familiar. I would never, ever have thought to compare JAIPUR to TRESOR, for example.

JAIPUR refuses to unveil its hidden depths before me, so I'm left, in the end, with a polite, light oriental much closer to a skin scent than the sort of bold, declarative perfume which I have come to associate with its creator.

One of the best powdery flower perfume. It's very elegant and feminine, nothig too much in and nothig missing. This is really a masterpiece, which grows on my skin to fantastique scent. I usually put on colder days, for office, when I want to smell unique and discrete. A must have perfume!

Boucheron released its 2nd fragrance for ladies in 1994 as a fruity floriental. The nose is Sophia Grojsman and Jean Pierre Mary. It had to be a hit, right? Its no longer on the market today.

I totally enjoy the bouncy fuity opening. Then there is this very diginified floral heart that is graceful and reserved. The sandalwood was the basis of the composition. I find it a worthy successor to the house. However, at the time it was common. It was good, yet was lost in the shuffle of the hearty competition of the 1990s.

It should have had a little more spices in it for a more Indian appeal. The bottle is worth having alone for collectors and fans of Boucheron.

Jaipur makes me think of Morocco... jewel-tone colors, exotic fabrics, awe-inspiring buildings, and amazing spices!
For me, this scent is very distinguished. It smells nothing like the rest of my 50+ fragrances. A unique pepper-like powder is what I get when I first spray it on... then a softer baby-like powder is where it stays at on me.
Now, in all fairness, I don't rate a fragrance with all the technical aspects of notes from start to finish. What I do rate a fragrance by is what appeals most to me and the feelings/thoughts it evokes.
Thankfully, this is one that has staying power for me!

I really like this perfume. It's very subtle and fruity-spicy-woody. The only problem is that it disappears from my skin so fast.

Wonderful soft romantic scent. I love this.

round golden and sweet. i love it.

its nice, not great. stays close to the skin on me. its a soft fruity floral. dosen't project at all. if it was a little bolder i'd probably like it better. its light and feminine but not one of my most favorite.

Boucheron is a house that I greatly respect. Their fragrances are classy and elegant almost always and their bottles, while unique and a little strange, are very attractive. I was eager to try Jaipur, however because fruity florals aren't my thing, it took me a while to become accustomed to the way it smelt.

Peach and pineapple, when presented in a syrupy and rich fashion in fragrances, quite often turn my stomach. This fragrance is what I'd call a potent fruity floral. It's strong enough to be worn in Winter, amongst the snow and icy, cold winds.

The top notes were a little too much for me. It smelt like an array of mushed fruits with a heady aroma of liquer. The sweetness was a little overwhelming too. Towards the heart, the loud fruitiness diminishes slightly, making way for soft, slightly powdered florals.

I began to like Jaipur a little more with its candied fruits and feminine floral accords. I could sense the elegance, which was similar to the beautiful, distinctive Boucheron Pour Femme. All their fragrances tend to have a very 'golden' and expensive feel.

Jaipur is quite lush and intense. There are some beautiful moments when the rose, peony and carnation emerge. I find some similarities between Jaipur and Fragonard's Billet Doux, but only towards the drydown. The base notes are deliciously rich and soothingly sweet with vanilla, benzoin and amber creating a somewhat exotic end to a strange yet captivating fragrance.

The longevity and sillage are very strong, so I recommend applying with a light hand. I think it could wear well in almost any season, but I will stress that this is not a fragrance for little girls. It's very classy, mature and lady-like.

I have, and I'd like to wear it, but I cant find out how! I think this so classic, so elegant, that I dont even know what to wear with this one!

The first note out of the sample vial is rose, rose, rose! A lovely, spicy, fruity, dark pink rose. It’s a pity that the rose fades so quickly, giving way to a less well-defined, slightly flat, fruity-floral bouquet that I suspect is dominated by one of those synthetic dried apricot accords that have a touch of cooking oil smell and tend to flatten things out without contributing a bright fruity note.

I wish the rose had been played up more, along with a strong base. As it is, individual notes get lost without really creating anything new and memorable. I suppose what I wish Jaipur to be is an Indian-style perfume, as its name implies, instead of a European one. However, it is what it is, all hoopla about Rajastani bracelets notwithstanding.

Once I’ve resigned myself to what Jaipur is and isn’t, I can enjoy it as a complex, well-constructed fruity floral scent that gradually takes on a powdery note from the iris, heliotrope and musk. The only flower that I smell distinctly is the rose, and the only fruit the aged, dried apricot. As time goes on, it remains powdery, but becomes fruitier and sweeter, with other non-specific fruits joining the apricots. In the base, very close to my skin, I smell a vanilla-scented benzoin and possibly a little myrrh. Jaipur lasts 10-12 hours, and is still on clothing the next day.

can't get enough of it!

I love the original Boucheron so I thought I would like this perfume. I love the bottle, but I can't wear the fragrance. I have tried many times to wear it, but it makes me sick. I don't know why, but it gives me a terrible headache. The original Boucheron is my signature fragrance, but this one is nothing like it! The dry down softens to a powdery scent, but that still makes me sick. Sometimes I can wear a fragrance that makes me sick, like Samsara, but I can't even wear this one. It may work for some women, but I had to throw out the bottle and the little jewel compact of the solid.

An exotic scent that reminds me of Cairo nights. Very sweet perfume, I usually dislike sweet perfumes but this one is an exception.

Amazing lasting power, to use sparingly to avoid headaches. In my experience, liked by men!

This is the perfect mature fruity floral for women tired of the cotton candy, berries and pink pepper fluff flooding the market these days.
The soft suede of apricot dominates and remains the star top to bottom. It is cushioned by the powdery iris but the floral center works only as a supporting cast, never stealing the spotlight from the delicate apricot diva.
It exudes femininity not brashly or loudly but with a soft come-closer mystique I find heavenly.

Bravo and Encore!

powdery: yes, like a nectar: yes, fruity: not really, floral: not really, honey: definitely! if i might say so: fresh honey, yes, as crazy as it sounds! very exotic, yet a little sweet without although being heavy. a day and night summer scent that will leave many good impressions! :)

Very nice laid back powdery floral fragrance! Not very loud but different from the quickly disappearing more transparent florals there are so many of. There is a nice thick layer in it of warm oriental sweetness. I'm keeping this one!

It has all been said here. :-) It is very feminine, pleasant, jolly, complex, fresh, but cozy and also sensual scent, slightly sweet, exotic/oriental and unusual. It's not typical floral fruity, not at all. It is quite grown up, but still has a lighthearted girly feel too. Really nice. I think that Persephone's description is spot on:"... powdered tart yellow fruit with a complex flower heart and a hint of vanilla..." And - I would add - a touch of wood.

I'm sure there's something with my skin chemistry, but I just can't stand this perfume on my skin. Although it' svery well done, there's something in it that makes me sick.
It's first notes are appelaing, the heart is all riht, but the base becomes annoying. On the other hand, it IS different, actually it is really unique and light enough to wear daytime and its powderyness is subtle and chic. Just not my cup of tea. Sorry.

A very beautiful fruity floral. I agree that it's not a usual one in this group. Fruity notes are only detectable when you spray it on and a few more minutes. it reminds me on Sun Moon Stars a little bit, but Boucheron Jaipur is more refined. I also agree that there are spicy undertones in it, and it's soft powdery notes makes the whole composition very round and balanced. Fruits, powdery florals, woods and spices, everything that is good in a perfume, but this one is NOT the type that was made for everybody. Sensual and classic, but still young and uplifting. I highly recommend.

This fragrance is your idea of a fruity floral from the nineties. Jaipur is like the lighter, more airy version of Sotto Voce which isn't surprising as the nose who created them is the same person, Sonia Grosjman. They do share many notes and are structured in a similar way.

Fruits and powdery woodsy notes appear first (orris root?) that are then mellowed into a soft vanilla-musk built onto like muscles on a refined and subtle but definitely woody backbone.

I actually prefer Jaipur to Sotto Voce, it's less powdery and more wearable for out and about. Jaipur is lighter but more complex than its sister though, showing more facets and flavours over time.

What the two have in common is powderyness, but while Sotto Voce is almost too powdery to me to the point of being suffocating, Jaipur is balanced, soft and cozy with just the right hint of class so it's elegant and playful at the same time.

Gorgeous powdered tart yellow fruit with a complex flower heart and a hint of vanilla cookie drydown. Obviously, Sophia Grojsman know her way around fruit (Champagne, Calyx, Tresor, 100% Love) - one of the best "not your average" floral-fruity scents come from her. It is not very sweet, which makes it very sophisticated. I can't really see the connection with India, I rather imagine a cozy bakery cafe somewhere in Montmartre, Paris. A very upscale and posh bakery, though. :-)

Got a bottle as a gift when I was in my early twenties. I liked it but it didn't suit me. Definitely a more mature scent. Not for young girls.

It's not hard to like, but it is not for me. Not your average floral fruity, because it is far more complex than most, and the sweetness is kept in check. It also seems to have spicy undertones (which are not listed, but I swear there's some). The fruity notes jump out at me, and the whole fragrance reminds of Champs Elysses - but less sweet and not as juicy.

When i first tried Jaipur years ago...i remember i liked it very much....the word to describe it was EXOTIC !....FEMININE SCENT....PERFECT.

Fruits, fruits and more fruits. I just love this scent; it is completely out of the ordinary floral/fruity fragrances. It is perfect for spring and summer. It would definitely be my first choice for a Hawaiian vacation. Every time I think about Jaipur, I picture me in a hot white sand beach drinking an exotic martini in my colorful little sexy bikini. This one is definitely highly recommended for those who want to feel young, renewed, and sexy.

One word, Wonderful! exotic and very feminine fragrance. At first I get green notes. Then it softens into a sweet, fruity powdery smell. I love it!

Intrigued by Luca Turin's description of Jaipur as being the olfactory equivalent of a French yellow-plum tart: fruity-jammy, lush, and rich, I tested this scent.

Alas, I cannot smell it. I have tried it in two formulations, and there must be some material in it (a musk, perhaps) that acts as a block to the entire scent. I can smell a faint fruit note, and then nothing. Oddly, I can tell that there Something on my arm, but I cannot smell it at all.

Sadly, I had the same experience with Guerlain's Nahema, described as a lush peachy rose scent. I smelled a faint fruity note, then nothing. This must be an anosmia particular to me, but how disappointed I was.

it's a nice, subtle perfume. a bit different, as well and very wearable. a bit powdery, a bit sweet, just how a feminine fragrance should be. beautiful, understated chic.

An invitation to legendary journey ...

An old Indian legend says that gems developed from the monster defended by gods.
Its bones became diamonds, teeth - pearls, blood - rubys, bile - emeralds. Sapphires developed from eyes, topazes - from skin, beryls - from nails, garnets - from lymph. Fat developed into crystals and corals.

Then a symbolic jewel - Nauratan - was made from those gems. In this jewel nine stones join with nine planets. There are always nine gems in it, but the jewel itself can change its shape.

One of the most magnificent nauratans is the bracelet, given to young people getting married. The Indians believe that it's a mystic amulet bringing luck.

The most beautiful magical jewels were made among the rose bushes, in Jaipur, by the masters of jewellery.

Louis Boucheron got there in 20' of XX century, when maharaja Patiali from Punjab principate asked him to bind his gems.

Nauratans amazed the French jeweler and inspired him for many years.


The bottle reminds an expensive bracelet - contemporary talisman of luck.

Disappointing. It smelled like every other floral fruity out there. Totally average.

Exquisitely exotic, totally feminine, soft and gentle, but totally uplifting! Love this, my favourite of Boucheron perfumes.