Jaipur Homme Boucheron for men

EDP version
Quite feminine in the first half hour
Quite interesting in the midle notes
Divine drydown
Longevity is unbelievable. At least 24 hours smells even after taking bath
Sillage strong but not enormous
It can be unisex oriental frangrance
Thanks Annick Menardo

@ molko its suitable for man preferably, its dry and balmy. Couldnt be used as unisex, bt only a strong middle age woman can use it. Modern and classic at the same time.

I Wear This. I AM "THE BEAST FROM THE EAST". 10/10.

Is it a massive masculine scent or could be unisex? Smells old and classic or modern? thanks for the answer:)

Smelled on a paper strip: Bleah. No, no, no. Too powdery. It's a creamy blob to me. I don't like this at all.

Smells like Givenchy Pi to me

Ive had an EDP version for a long time and finally picked up an EDT as well and not much difference between the two apart from better longevity for the EDP though not by much. this is by far one of the best orientals ever made. my dad wore this for many years and i always thought this smelled so refined and classy. dont think the younger fruity fresh crowd will like it as i think you have to be a little bit mature to pull this off. some similarities to YSL Opium for men so if you like that you will probably like this as well. lasts forever, i can smell it on my clothes the next day. perfume 10/10, sillage 8/10, longevity 10/10. one of the all time greats, i will always have a bottle of this!!

Hello,

I am writing about the EDP but the EDT also tested is not very different (difference in concentration and the EDP is a bit more spicy).

The "Boucheron Pour Homme" is a great classical fragrance, whereas this "Boucheron Jaipur" is a great oriental fragrance.

It is warm and sweet. The "citrus" opening is discreet, then the spices (cinnamon !) and resin are durably in the foreground without being agressive. There is a background of floral and woody notes which remain a long time (more than 12 hours on my skin, more than 24 hours on my shirt...). It is oriental but without "pepper", it remains highly civilized (Jaipur, not the jungle).

Longevity and sillage are really good in the EDT and excellent in the EDP.

If you like oriental fragrances or if you are looking for an original perfume for the next Fall or Winter, you must try this one. It will warm you up !

PS : the bottle cap has changed a little (more gold, less blue)

Jaipur has CLASS written all over it. It is a warm oriental, spicy scent that makes me and my nose very happy. I wore it this morning to work and I already got 3 compliments. Then again, I ALWAYS get compliments when I wear it. This is defenitely one of my all time favorite scents.

EDT- Harsh Opening that lasts just for exactly 5-10 mins.. Then becomes an expensive talcum powder like Floral.. & after an hour it enters the most phenomenal drydown you will ever smell out there.. A smooth Vanilla Cinammon with a hint of subtle woods.. The smoothness of the transition from top notes to middle to base notes is just like a weave of magic.. Soooo slick and classy.. KUdOS to Annick Menardo.. This is just pure perfume wizardery.. Stunning Fragrance.. !!

ive been looking for a carnation and heliotrope variant for men for years now. somehow i overlooked this before. i know it had been on my radar, but for some reason didnt get me the first time sround. fast forward to now.

reminds me of the old classics from Guerlain like Jicky and Mouchoir de Monsieur, but not in a derivative way. forges its own clever signature in a remarkable contrast and tension between warm carnation like spices and cool heliotrope. comforting, dry, not overtly gourmand, a total winner. 2 birds with 1 stone! reviewed for EDP

holy cow....i just got a sample of the EDT and its love at first sniff.. I have to admit i was not expecting much from this..but pleasently surprised!!!. is the EDP just a stronger version of this? worth having both?

Jaipur, a creation of Annick Mernardo not have much to say about it.
Oriental spicy, classic and mature.
Open the file with a citrus, bergamot perhaps, but that does not matter because the tone spicy already takes in seconds with cardamom.
The heart even more, the cinnamon, sweet and warm, and the accompanying floral tones, but understated. The carnation appears, i believe that setting the tone more mature, classic fragrance.
Base scent of vanilla, by the notes of tonka bean and benzoin, true classic oriental, amazing!

Surprised to find my last review has been removed from this site.I believe we should all have an equal opportunity to express our honest opinions here regarding the various fragrances we experience.And be able to share our opinions whether they be positive or negative.After all,I purchased this fragrance blindly,based solely on the myriad of positive reviews listed on this site.Yet I was extremely disappointed with this fragrance when I tried it and others should be able to benefit from my experience if they so choose.Jaipur reminded me of a cheap old womans perfume or car air freshener,and gave me the car air freshener headache too.I was surprised given all the glowing reviews found here.And despite repeated applications,it remained very unappealing to me.I recently tried CREED Aventus and it has become my new signature scent,at the top of my list!! No headaches and so very pleasant and unique smelling!! Top of my list, directly opposite of Jaipur Homme.

beautiful scent.the opening is like YSL opium (which i love) but after 10 min its change to a real cinnamon masterpiece.a very long lasting perfume with one of the best dry downs ever.perfect for special occasions in cold weather.
i love it.
my rank 5/5.

This is MAGIC!

This is an okay fragrance for me. It is very strong but not overbearing and last longer than anything I've ever worn before. The scent is nice but it's a little on the bitter side for me. It reminds me of something my Father would wear. I've heard it described as formal but nothing really stands out about it other than that. I think it is the Tonka Bean in this I'm just not used to or accustomed to. (Tonka Bean) is described as "much richer smell than vanilla, almost rum-like in its intensity."

I bought this stunning ''thang!'' for my hubby for Valentinesday! :) We tested it once in a store and it was love at first smell! I'm gonna give it to him tonight... mmmmmmmmmm.... can't wait to smell this on him! Yummie!! :)

LIFE IS NOT PERFECT, There Isn't a thing which you seek is perfect, your wife, your job..your.. car..nothing is perfect and neither can ever a bottle of perfume be perfect, but Jaipur Homme Eau de Parfum comes pretty darn close to what the idea of perfection can be!

Its rich,opulent yet not a maximalist and has the an air of a true debonair, understated and befit a true king, this is one of the best oriental perfumes for men,period! and coming from the house of Boucheron, who's jeweler attributes are passed on to the bottle design fits the olfactory experience, unfortunately; however - I've always felt that Boucheron never really took center stage with their perfumes and Jaipur in particular, at one point there was difficulty obtaining one, then the new version did not fit the metal refillable flacon which was sold before at a higher price which was supposed to increase the "Pride of Ownership", of such a masterpiece! all in all, Boucheron kind of placed itself off, and lost some of its glory, through messy distribution and disinterest as a whole into the art of perfumery and what they have just produced through master perfumer Annick Menardo.

Its sad that Boucheron has a clear winner and chose to never let it run another race, i clearly see an intense, more opulent version of Jaipur succeeding in the future given the market for better ingredients in the niche segment, but i am sure whoever they singed off their perfume rights for the next few years, will ride along the safe passage just like what the previous licensee did for many years that preceded! creating duds Epicees and Fraicheurs, which was somewhat stale in comparison to the Orignal Jaipur Eau de Parfum.

I really hope that someone from Boucheron, take the steering in control, and lead the company into creating many more masterpieces and improving upon scents which are already pivotal in the world of perfumery!

Afterall, i keep asking myself, the idea of a business is to make money, and when you make money from one successful venture, its only commonsense your further the strategy until you reach reach a saturation point as true as this if for Boucheron, there can only be a single stroke of genius and for Annick Mernado, Jaipur homme is the master-stroke.

My Rating 9/10

Wear it like a true king!

What to say of Jaipur Homme (EDP)? Well, basically, it's simply magnificent! It takes you on a wonderfull olfactory cruise which starts at a lovely soft citrus garden where you get to pick out your lemons and limes. You're then instructed to sprinkle some cinnamon on your lemons and limes to sweeten them up for the floral garden to come. As you arrive at the floral garden, you're warmly welcomed by the most beautiful bouquet of Roses, Jasmine, and Carnations delivered still with a masculine cinnamon accord that will smooth out at the next stop. Now that you've picked up your soft cinnamon bouquet, you're free to drop your lemons and limes into the ocean as you approch the land of Tonka. Once you step out onto the land, you feast your nose with cedar trees and scattered patchouli leaves that leave you in awe - so much so that you drop your bouquet which puffs away the remains of cinnamon into the night breeze and are left to bask in the magnificence... Yes...This is what happens when you lose yourself in some Jaipur Homme... Enjoy the journey! :)

4/5 for the EDP. You forgot the Héliotrope in the top notes. That's what it makes it powdery at start.
One of the best "designers" fragrance out there! I can say at start it nearly catch the opulence of an Amouage with the "all in your face out of the bottle". Sweet, spicy (cardamom and cinnamon), floral and powdery (héliotrope)... Wow! I got the 100mL EDP for Christmas and I am verry happy!

Jaipur EDP version: this fragrance develops an aura of sweet warm tenderness. Outstanding longevity.Pure class.

Magic Potion in a bottle, no other word for this fragrance then PERFECTION, utter gorgeousness, you can't help but fall in love, Thanks Boucheron x

wow, this scent is wonderful. for those who love to leave a trail behind, this isnt for you. but, if you have a significant other, they wouldn't want to leave your side.

This is MAGIC, this is AWESOME, this is PERFUME, this is BOUCHERON, this is JAIPUR...

the original was an heavy blast, the new one is incredibly watered down easy for these new times, but when out was a totally different beast!

One of the best and most sublime men's fragrances ever made. Whether I smell it on a man passing by or whenever I wear it...(get a plethora of comments, "ooooh delicious - divine - sexy"), it's simply exquisite and ravishing at the same time.

A stunning tonka bean-cinammon, mature, soft yet strong EDT, with great projection and longevity, sexy and loveable and affordable..

I applied 6 heavy sprays

0 - 8 Hours. 1.25 foot projection. OMG! Such a soft, smooth, cosy classic, no bitterness or gunk, clean as a whistle. Smooth, mature manly cinammon delight - ages 48 - 62, yet it could easily be pulled of by much younger. This is class in a bottle without being pretentious - its like Givenchy PI in a cut suit - PI is a dishvelled mess in comparison to the poise of this frag.. Mostly linear frag which starts all cinammon but soon tonka bean combines to create something warm and sexy.

8 hours -12 hours - 4 inch projection

12 hours -15 hours - 1 inch projection

Next Day - Close to skin

For the more mature sexy gent, who has still got it, smooth not arrogant...supremely wise, and still very playful....

Masterpiece

Love at first sniff!!!!!!

Recently tested EDP, couple times to establish my feelings (not only opinion) about this legendary perfume.

Well, I am disappointed because it just soaks into my skin. Even though the longevity is marvelous, the sillage is from the beginning to the end very close to the skin. In fact, while having it on my wrist I get best results washing my hands in warm water. So I wouldn't be exaggerating saying it lacks steam.

The scent itself is indeed very pleasing, cosy, exquisite right from the beggining. I understand it's all about personal taste - here We can read some complaints about the top notes. I on the other hand find opening very satysfying - lime-directed citruses melted with flowery-creamy spiciness brings an exotic breeze. The core lacks citruses whisper but got the flowery and spicy, creamy aura. As written below, it's hard to distinguish notes, they play together just perfectly. The drydown is very fluffy and warm due to great balance of benzoin and vannilic notes. I'm not sure about the vanilla, however the Boucheron Paris claims quite diffrent about the fragrance notes:
Top note : Clove, Bergamot
Middle note : Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Violet
Bottom note: Vanilla, Amber

Briefly, it's a refined but quiet oriental fragrance. Very clean, intimate and calm. It definitely connects to a picture, where is holded in hands of a meditating man. I can't imagine it could offend anyone. Because of these values, I would recommend it for any occasion, even every day, especially if you're not in the mood for loud fragrance. Additionally, I find it not exactly manly, but very human. Maybe because it reminds me a little between YSL's Cinema and Cartier's Le Baiser Du Dragon.

This was a blind buy based on the comparisons to Givenchy's Pi (which I love).

The intial scent (1 min) in extremely unpleasant, hints of lime coupled in with a very strong almost alcoholic smell. At this point I almost wanted to trash it.

After an hour or so the lemon came out although not very intensely. The scent was very powdery at this point comprised of a somewhat floral scent. A little heavy at this point.

The drydown comes after 1.5 hours is what ultimately makes this EDT. It's heavenly. What else can I say? Just the perfect amount of sweetness with intriguing bits of cinnamon bursting through. Much less artificial then Pi but much much better.

Absolutely perfect to wear to class. It's elegant, someone else said a classy Givenchy Pi - perfectly true. 25+, maybe someone in early 20s who dresses well.

Scent - 9/10
Longevity - 7.5/10
Sillage - 5.5/10

Final word: definitely test it. The initial scent is disgusting but the dry down is possibly the best vanilla scent I've ever worn.

Ohh Holy God. This is so sensational , just bought it, very warm, very classy. Suitable for warm season.its so cuddly.. very rare available..

Classic. Classic french oriental. Sweet and elegant, that's a must have for oriental lovers. Suitable for colder days or nights. It remembers YSL Opium but not as spicy.
Great lasting power and projection.

A very nice scent! The cinnamon, floral, and incense notes standout most. It is smokey and a little bit powdery so just a little bit like Versace Dreamer - but more grown up. The sweetness is just the right level - sweet but not too sweet.

Bought this one based on a sample at the dept store and the reviews here at fragrantica. I absolutely love the cinnamon, florals and cozy warmth behind this. Superb for fall and winter. It has a decadent duration for the sensational soothing smooth creamy vanilla basenote.

What a great masculine scent!

Rating: 8/10

It`s one of the best male oriental fragrances created EVER! This stuff is Regal.

A light oriental vanilla dabbed with florals and a hint of spice. This has all the makings of a really classy scent yet it lacks in richness.

As an EDP richness should smack you in the face. This doesn't but it does keep you interested enough to keep smelling your wrist anticipating an upward swing.

The lack of richness leaves this fragrance with a "just out the box" / "cardboard" smell to it. It never breaks in.

I don't hate this but I am on the fence about purchasing this.



Update :

Actually nothing like an EDP IMO. More like an average EDT with a little more strength to it.

Not sure if I want this around my good bottles of cologne. I will wait a few days before I decide.

This is what I get from bjh. The notes that I. Smell the most are cardamom, lemon, carnation, cinamon, and rose. This what I fell when wear it. In a good mood relaxed but in very royal way. Maybe looking up at the sky to stare at the stars for a while. Somewhat nostalgic.

Absurdly good oriental fragrance for men, simply the best ever created. Let me confess something to you, I am crazy about Joop! Homme, another oriental for men, but, wow, this one is in a class of its own. It has nothing of the loudness and arrogance of Joop! Homme. Jaipur pour Homme is smooth as silk, enveloping you with an aura that is hard to replicate - you just won't find a similar fragrance.
This is not a powerhouse, there aren't many notes in Jaipur, so you don't get the effect of the fragrance blob, which you wouldn't expect from a house like Boucheron anyway. Yet, there is something powerful in Jaipur, like whispering something profoundly true to someone.
As for the notes, there are spices, spices, and more spices in here. And soft flowers, especially carnation. The benzoin does a great job here, I think, somehow rounding the rough edges. Of course, only Annick Menardo would know how to achieve that, so I bow to you, Mrs. Menardo.

My infatuation would translate into a score of 10/10

This really takes time to get used to. It smells so authentic when you get used to it. I only used it before the gym and for formal events, but this scent is like owning a special jewel. Not an everyday scent by any means.

En una frase ''noche de verano a la luz de la luna en el Taj Mahal'', esta es la impresión que me dió cuando probe Jaipur para hombre de Boucheron, Jaipur es la quintaesencia de lo que debe ser un oriental especiado y de lo que debe ser un perfume armonioso y bien balanceado. Jaipur, es un oriental especiado con tintes florales de una belleza magistral. En mi opinión el mejor oriental designer no niche que hay en el mercado junto con Habit Rouge de Guerlain. Jaipur, posee una belleza como puede ser una mujer oriental haciendo taichí en un jardín con jazmín y flores de loto. Es curioso como Boucheron al igual que Van Cleef & Arpels hallan manejado pese a ser casas dedicadas más a la joyería la perfumería con gran criterio. Si el célebre dueto de las flores de la ópera Lakme de Leo Delibés tuviera que llevar un aroma sería Jaipur de Boucheron. Jaipur al igual que su primo Boucheron Pour Homme son perfumes de los que hacen pensar a uno que no siempre lo conocido y solicitado tiene porque ser bueno porque a mi me ha sucedido en varias ocasiones y este ejemplo que les voy a poner a continuación sugiero en mi humilde consejo que lo cumplan cuando sea oportuno. Ejemplo, Caron es una casa con savor faire de la perfumería fracesa, tiene obras maestras de la perfumería de acuerdo pero en estas obras hay un perfume archiconocido por la mayoría de los conocedores de la perfumería que es Caron Pour Homme estamos de acuerdo que es un perfume que combina con originalidad lavanda y vainilla pero quizás no es llamativo e innovador como Boucheron Pour Homme o Jaipur Pour Homme. Ahora, tenemos Boucheron es una casa con savor faire en el terreno de joyería pero en la perfumería es una gran desconocida de acuerdo pero si pruebas Boucheron Pour Homme y Jaipur Pour Homme son obras maestras no famosas en sus correspondientes familias y también originales e innovadores, Boucheron Pour Homme en la chipre cítrico y Jaipur Pour Homme en la oriental especiada. En resumen, no siempre las casas con savor faire en la perfumería como son Caron, Guerlain, Chanel, etc tienen que ofrecer perfumes que cumplan con la razón calidad e innovación esta también las grandes desconocidas en terreno de la perfumería como son Van Cleef & Arpels y Boucheron que tienen perfumes casi más originales y sofisticados que Caron por ejemplo.

got a small sample of that one and I used it last Saturday night for a birthday party and then,clubbing...loved it, by the name I had imagined a more oriental, spicy fragance, but this is a sophisticated warm smell I loved to...probably will buy it soon...

I do prefer the limited edition version-Parfums de Joaillier.

It does have an 80's vibe to it.lasts all day and clearly meant for on older/mature wearer.this is saturated with sandalwood which shoots from top to drydown.It is listed as combining fresh notes of bergamot, orange, basil and verbena with a warm heart of spicy coriander, ylang-ylang, iris, citrus and Moroccan rose and then a rich base of intense sandalwood, patchouli and vetiver.

the sandalwood is really prominent here and quite overshadows the other notes even though you do know they are there.the interplay of notes is ok but yep the sandalwood is slightly overdone and that may put some people off but overall you do get a dry bitter-sweet smell that stays kind of linear all day.it is addictive though-to my nose.

Will do the trick for a cold day or evening and even for formal events.

This has always been my favorite men's fragrance, well, since it came out (before that it was Minotaure), and now I have decided that I want to wear it myself.
So rich and softly sweet; gently, carefully and expertly spiced, so classy, sexy, and elegant.

When my honey used to wear this, I could NOT leave him alone!!

It turns me on. I will be wearing it!!

UD: Told my Baby I'd be wearing it, and was vetoed. He will be buying it and wearing it! Great!

Jaipur de Boucheron, todo un oriental especiado muy bien balanceado en cada una de sus facetas olfativas, para mí punto de vista, el oriental definitivo y uno de los referenciales en el mundo de la familia oriental masculina, sólo le ganan en perfumes orientales, Ambre Sultan y Chergui de Serge Lutens, Opium de YSL y Habit Rouge edp de Guerlain.

This is a lovely fragrance.I love the smell of cinnamon in it. Unfortunately, cinnamon fragrance oil is very aggressive to the skin, and so it is in this perfume on me. It starts itching and burning. It is a pity.
PS. It has been reformulated. Now it does not really smell of cinnamon, maybe some synthetic compound which has nothing to do with its natural scent and is very similar to other male oriental scents compositions. It is almost the same as Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male, very very similar, the mais difference being the cardamom and (less) carnation spicy harshness in Jaipiur. I actually like it better than Le Mâle, because it seems to me to have more depth and is a bit stronger. Le Mâle is smoother. Other orientals like Hypnose, Opium and, less so, Pi, although different share a similar core theme: vanilla and some spicy or almond, and are close. I quite like this type of oriental male scents, they tend to me my favourite ones. Nevertheless, this theme is too common these days, it is all too much a matter of fashion and trend. I do not dislike it, I actually still like Jaipur very much, it is my favourite one amongst the ones I just mentioned, although not as much a before and it has become, as I said, a very common fashionable scent. The positive thing is that it does not burn my skin anylonger.

Though not a synthetic-smelling "blob," there isn't much note separation, which results in a creamy effect. It's like all the notes are going in the same direction. I don't like the wood note here, but it isn't strong. I guess the idea is rich, spicy smoothness, and it succeeds in achieving this effect. It's a bit too simple for me, and I have a sealed pack of 12 official samples of the EdP (total of half an ounce), if anyone is interested in swapping. I've also got some never used tubes of the aftershave balm I can swap.

This is the one fragrance I have never, ever, got sick of or used to. Every where I go, compliments, compliments, compliments. Suits my skin chemistry like nothing else. A totally unique counter point to my style of clothing, too - something that adds interest/uniqueness. I had this on when I met Queens Elizabeth II, Beatrice of Nederlandsand - even they commented on how 'magnificent' I smell.

It is powdery, but the powderiness is balanced by a silky smooth, balmy, gently woody vanilla-tonka-heliotropin backbone. The top (heliotropin, orange, lemon, cardamom, petit-grain), mid (jasmine, rose, carnation, nutmeg, cinnamon, orris, tonka, almond), and base (cedar, santal, vanilla, patchouli, bezoin, amber, musk) counterbalance each other perfectly, and elements of each stage of the fragrance are present from the first spray at 6 pm, to the final whisper at 9am the following morning, and through all the scented evidence of a big, long night out on the town.

There is nothing sharp or unrefined about this eau de toilette; it is all about sophistication, elegance, and civilised masculinity. One of a kind.

It is also one of only 10 or so men's perfumes (in a world of thousands out there) that have ever provoked a appreciative or lustful 'reaction' when worn by a woman (my fiancée) - the others being vintage Guerlain Héritage (not the thin, peppery shadow of its former self that is the stuff of today), Caron Pour un Homme, Mouchoir de Monsieur, Habit Rouge, Zizanie de Fragonard, L'Instant de Guerlain, Zino Davidoff, Obsession for Men, Fleur du Male, Bergamotto Marino Ferre, Eau d'Hongrie Fragonard.

*You will note the dry, slightly sharp powder smell if you smell this straight from the spray nozzle. Ignore it, don't let it put you off. It is no harbinger of the beauty inside the bottle. I strongly recommend the eau de toilette; I once purchased the eau de parfum, it being all that was left in the store back-stock when it was discontinued in Australian dept. stores. It is intensely more powdery than the eau de toilette which has perfect balance, and doesn't really shine as well as the edt. It is also quite cloying, whereas the edt is not. And it lasts on skin and clothing not much longer than the edt at all.

After testing, and possessing hundreds of fragrances, withers private blends or public .
I can say with full confidence that...” THIS IS ONE OF THE GREATEST” scent ever made!!
Jaipur is unique, warm, sexy, and elegant. The Tonka Bean smell in this perfume is unique and luxurious. This masterpiece will grab woooow’s from both genders mouth no matter how old they are!
I personally request all perfume collectors to give this masterpiece a shot.

Longevity: 8/10
Projection: 8/10
Scent: 10/10
Overall: 8.5/10

@milleto, its from 1997 and well, how long did you tried it? its a unique scent, and i first hated it too (first time) later i fell in love with it... so..

In 1998 this debuted with little fanfare. Boucheron had created the ultimate oriental for men. I stumbled across an EDP at a closeout store in 2002 and couldnt believe my nose. One drop is all it takes on your wrist. It literally lasted 24 hours! It easily fills a room. There is only one other spice cake to compare and that is the original YSL Opium.

There are a few notes left out of the above list-heliotrope, sandalwood, vanilla, nutmeg and amber. They all surround the carnation, jasmine and rose in the most perfect melange. There are times I sense Shalimar. It is a cold weather friend that warms the heart and draws other close. Sexy? Of course. Magnificent? In every way!!!

I tracked down an EDT because its more wearable. Whats up with the reformulation? There are 2 versions floating around. Look for one with the B watermark for the true experience. The rates are increasing daily. It is worth it. It is the scent of Maharajas and kings. I feel it is the last real mens fragrances to hit the market. It is refined, elegant, clean and seductive. Required in all mens wardrobe. Overlooked by most.

nun man sollte boucheron zum ausverkauf ihrer eigenen parufms recht herzlich gratulieren!die produktionsrechte sind an interparfums verkauft worden - für die nächsten 15 jahre.das edp - welches ich seit dem erscheinungsjahr trage -liegt in einer neuformulierung vor.ein absolut billiger abklatsch des einst so großartigen duftes - kostet dafür jetzt mehr als die vorgängerversion.hands off - wenn sie interparfums lesen!!!!!!!!!!!!
bye bye baby - es waren mehr als zehn wundervolle jahre - ich heule!

Its is in my top 5 of all time.
Not for everybody ! its very unique and yes it tells me a story... it took me away when it kicked in...
Its an odd one, i had asked 3 samples of 3 different scents back in 1998 before going on summer holiday at the perfume store.
One of them was Jaipur eau de parfum ,the others where more neutral and laidback standard smelling summer scents i cannot remember them anymore,but i hated japiur in the first place out of the the other 3!!
So i first used the other 2 putting them on the next days..but they didnt do it for me. at the end the little Jaipur sample was on my shelf all alone waiting for me to putt on..when i applied it it was okay it was very sweet n spicy but ok didnt bring me a headache so..
Then i got struck by its drydown!! what a scentbomb!! For me its a the perfect oriental summer scent because the warm sun gave this scent an extra dimension! it transforms in a good way and great longevity ...I would like this one in winter too.
I fell in love with its richness of diffrent notes.
In that summer vacation my scent made some head turns for sure and my girlfriend i met on isla la margarita island was totally in love with me and my perfume ;-) we where the perfect team in 98 and 99!
I def will buy this one again! what a scent!

Sillage - great
Longevity - up to 12 hrs and more!
Drydown - smooth as smooth can be

God I LOVE this stuff! Top 5 Best Man's Fragrances.
Better panty remover than gin.

Jaipur has a spicy opening where cardamom and cinnamon are the main players.

Through time these notes fade away a little bit giving space to a chord between benzoin and tonka bean. A very good fragrance that even launched in 98, remains better than a lot of things today.

I had the Eau de Parfum (Jaipur Homme). And this is the ultimate panty dropper. It is almost Heavenly! Very Smooth & Very Sensual

Another hidden treasure. It is the most perfect blend of jasmine, vanilla and cedar I have ever smelled. Quite a masterpiece!! I love it!

Smells like a man in a bottle.

Good.

Not for everyone.Recommended for special occasions only.

longevity : 10/10
Sillage 9/10
Scent 10/10
projection : 10/10
overall smell : 9/10
recommended age : 35 and up

I wore this once in the late 90's, from a sample pack I received at a department store. The comments from my work associates were not too pleasant. I needed to wash some of the scent off my skin because it really was very, very strong.

I think the problem with this scent is that it has so many elements that it's simply overpowering. It seems to want to be everything at once: light and sweet, deep and leathery, floral, oak-mossy, green... aaaa!?!?! I also think it reminds me of too many other scents combined into one (I remember thinking that it smelled a bit like Jean Patou's 'Joy' mixed with Chanel's 'Pour Monsieur'.) I would be curious to know how this scent smells on a woman, I venture to guess it may suit a woman's skin chemistry better.

spicy citrus fragrance! very sharp!
longevity and sillage very good. its more classic than modern!

This fragrance is the most perfect definition of an oriental/spicy! It is incredibly well blended and absolutely wondeful if used in small amounts. I have extremely dry skin and am lucky to get any type of longevity or sillage on anything but this beauty here gave me 12+ hours with only 2 spritzs and had everyone 3 feet from me telling me how great I smell!

The vanilla, amber, and nutmeg play very well off one another giving off a smooth, sweet, gourmandish licorice feel to it but the added clove and tonka bean balance the sweetness and almost give it a light incensey masculine feel. Id say it is a psuedo gourmand because of the way it comes off but it's oriental more than anything.

When I smelled this for the first time, I immediately had a flashback of being 6 years old and watching my dad stand in front of the mirror, reach into the medicine cabinet in the restroom, pull out the TRES FLORES BRILLANTINE pomade, and apply it as he slicked his hair back with his pocket comb. The smell of the pomade filled the rooms in the house and his truck. Thats what this smells like to me, Tres Flores! It's not at all a bad thing, infact, it's devine! So very masculine and mature, but so much that I gave my bottle away. This fragrance is pure class and sophistication, such likes that I've never encountered before, and I can't see anyone below 40 pulling this off in anything less than a suit and tie. However, when I'm 40, I will definitely be repurchasing this again!

I really like this stuff, its very refreshing and spicy at the same time.......most likely for night time use

I had never heard of Boucheron before i really got into fragrances. More or less i forced myself to be introduced to it, because i knew that Annick Menardo had created this one. I was under the assumption that this would be special, and boy was i entirely correct.
Jaipur is sweet, but not candy-like in any way shape or form. It's woody without being dusty or irritating, and spicy without muting the other notes. A true work of art, and because of this scent i will be looking further into Boucheron.
I have said it before, and i'll say it again. Annick Menardo is the master of refined sweet fragrances (body kouros, Xeryus rouge, LLAM,Fuel for life). Not regal enough to be a "dress up" only fragrance, and too well made to be a strictly casual creation. Jaipur, in my opinion, is great for a dinner, work or while hanging out with friends and family.

The top:

Is interesting, there is lime there no doubt, i find it hard to ignore once my nose latches onto it. Margarita esque, the lime in this composition almost has a "soaked in booze" smell to it. Cardamom in the top notes are very interesting, one doesn't often see them there, rather in the middle and base. By doing it this way i feel like there is much more character from the beginning (don't get this confused with being "front loaded"). Lemon and bergamot are clearly included in the top to cut it a bit, and to clean things up. Don't want things getting too bold too quickly!

The heart:

After sifting through a FOG of rich carnation, one may be able to start differentiating the middle of this fragrance. To sidetrack a second, i believe that the carnation in this fragrance is what gives it it's "fancy" qualities.
Powdery jasmine co-operates together with cinnamon to sort of create a "pollen dusted earthy spice" accord. Very interesting and unique. One will also find rose, wich is paired perfectly with the strong carnation. Moist, innocent and sweet, rose makes up for many other notes rudeness.

The base:

Sunny, inviting patchouli is there to greet you warmly at the dry down. Strong, but not obnoxious the patchouli performs as a "binder" of sorts for the base, allowing all of the other accords a floor to stand on. Once ones nose smells past the patchouli the earthy, sweet tonka beans are thrown onto the soft wet sand to bake in the sun. Benzoin crystals are what add a soft of "at the beach" tone to this piece. I imagine a flower shop on the boardwalk. It may be the combination of the benzoin and cedar, i'm not too sure.

I approve

Smell: 9
Longevity: (on me) 4 (my skin HATES some fragrances)
Sillage: (while it lasts) 6

Dragon breath!
This one is dusty and tasteless but cinnamon and sweet waxy notes smell radiantly.
The scent is so restricted for only who adores classic vintage powerhouse perfumes.
The scent is linear and integrated with just a few moments booze play. The rest is spicy and warm charismatic and naturally charming mood. Flawless and unique specially among classic ones. Something never goes out.

For while,is the best i ever had...i'd like to have the words to describe this wonderful sensation.
I think alfarom's explanation brilliant and simple at the same time,good to see someone can write in words what you thinking of.Thank you

Jaipur Homme is a very rich, natural-smelling, and refined vanilla fragrance for men. If you like the vanilla in Givenchy Pi then you will love the grown up vanilla in Jaipur.

I prefer the EDT over the EDP, as the EDT has more of that vanilla fluffyness compared to the more spicy version of the EDP (which keeps the vanilla in check).

Jaipur Homme has powerful sillage and is a rather unique scent. A hidden gem indeed. Not many people know about this masterpeice. I always get compliments while wearing Jaipur. I would recommend Jaipur for adults over 30 who have exquisite taste, and if you don't want to be wearing what everyone else has on.

sweet and powdery... as simple as that.

not for everyone, but i really adore this particular fragrance.

recommended for special occasions only.

longevity : 10/10
projection : 10/10
overall smell : 9/10
recommended age : 25 and up

if you love musc ravageur, or chergui, you'll probably like this scent. it have the same vibe.

Notes from Boucheron site: Lemon, Bergamot, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Heliotrope, Wood, Vanilla

Jaipur is a great oriental spicy sharing more than one similiarity with both Shalimar and Lolita Lempicka Au Masculin but while the first turns to a dominant vanilla drydown and the second surely exceeds in the gourmandic aspect, Jaipur is perfectly balanced by the clever use of heliotrope. A rich citrus-bergamot opening with cinnamon, nutmeg and heliotrope playing a remarkable role. In the drydown it turns to be delightfully powdery and woody with a consistent dose of vanilla that's perfectly balanced and orchestrated to never become overwhelming or even dominant. Very rich, tremendously long lasting and even a bit loud but masterfully executed. A favourite.

Sample first, not for everybody.

Rating: 8/10 (edt)
8.5/10 (edp)

This is my VERY FAVORITE men's fragrance!

It is very sexy, manly, deep, and I want to jump my guy
every time he wears it!

Classy, rich, and not a 'me too' scent, which is great. I hate when all guys smell the same. Perfect balance between sweet & masculine.

If you would like to stand out as a cut above the rest, this would be the potion for you!

I always wanted a bottle of this, but now it's discontinued. I still can buy one, but I can't stand the idea of starting to love this fragrance knowing I won't be able to buy it again once it's finished.
There's too many discontinued fragrances I loved in the past already. So with pain in my heart: I'll pass... :(

This is an exception. And I can understand why some couldn't find an occasion so easily. If I consider Herrera for Men one of the most elegants scents around there, Jaipur is so far the one that most bring to my mind the idea of sophistication. I no wonder anymore why Mont Blanc Presence is a hit beyond success young adults where I live, but it can't reach the quality of Jaipur. After trying a lot, this is for me the reference of a great oriental. Try before you buy it, specially if you are used to the post-modern scents.

This is a beautiful evening fragrance.its not one of those which you wear casually everyday. will be loved by those who like oriental fragrance.. with vanilla notes... long lasting.. go easy on the trigger.

I have it and love it, its best ever. Scared, wont find any more therefore use it on ocassions.

Anybody recommends anything similar or better?

Sampled at Nordstrom on my arm. This is very nice. Opens with creamy citrus and drys down to a smooth spice and vanilla scent. This is on my to buy list.

Edit: I get 8 hours max and medium sillage. It's only a beast at the opening on my skin.

This is 1 of my leading scents I love to wear in the fall & winter months! its sweet,sexy & it always draws people close! Its a winner! In my opinion it is THEE BEST oriental scent out on the market! I give it 9/10!

What drew my attention to Jaipur was some reference to its similarity with Givenchy's Pi - I really liked Pi, yet its longevity and projection were huge disappointment.

Jaipur brought to my nose that familiar sweet vanilla note of Pi - but the similarities ended there. The complex and elegant structure, lush spices with comforting sweet notes and bold projection make Jaipur perhaps the best example of the male Orientals. The drydown is warm, sensual and somewhat bitter.


I am very happy with Jaipur EDT's scent life of well over 8 hours - however, its strength requires to find the fine balance of application - little goes a long way. I would try EDP ONLY if it is a different scent than Jaipur EDT.

Jaipur Homme is truly one of the best orientals for men: wild, brave and daring. Despite my hesitation of finding a most appropriate time to wear it, I enjoy it any time just for the sake of myself.

In my top 5 all time (I'm wearing it as I type this). Wear this with a suit it is not a casual cologne. Very long lasting. Just be easy on the trigger or you will clear a room in a hurry. Ladies makes a great gift for your man. Get the EDP version.

well to begin with... a gr8 opening note,must say got hooked the very 1st time i smelled it! at the very start gr88 frag of sandalwood and spice accompanied by citrus and a pinch of sweetness was smelt.. later compositions of jasmine and rose started was also experienced!!
a lovely fragrance must say.. but it din't even last on my skin for 2 hours.......

The greatest men's perfume I have come across so far. A surprising, lusciously oriental, gentlemanly, classy fragrance with exceptional longevity and superb sillage. When on the lookout for new scents, and my nose is numbed by too many testers, I grab this one and still it outshines the rest.

I have found that Prada's Amber Pour Homme is an ideal work environment counterpart, as it sticks more to the skin and lacks the lavishness of the spice in Jaipur Homme.

EDIT: remember that this perfume lasts even after showering, it's that powerful.

This should have been called OPIUM POUR HOMME!!! Although, I adore Opium Pour Homme, maybe more than Jaipur Homme, this smells more related to the original YSL Opium, like they were a couple.

What a beautiful and elegant fragrance. I bought it yesterday and fell in love instantly.

This is the MALE equivalent to Guerlain's "Shalimar"...I am not kidding!
BEAUTIFULLY OPPULENT!

I've FINALLY found EdP and am so happy! It brings me back to those moments of childhood carefree reveries while sniffing my mother's Felce Azzurra talcum powder! Does anyone know what I'm talking about?

Just bought this frangrance today in Harrods, Knightsbridge, London for £37.
I LOVE IT!!
Very warm, vanilla and heliotrope smelling despite the fact that neither vanilla nor heliotrope is listed in the ingredients list!?!
However, the sales assistant assured me that heliotrope is being used for this fragrance....I am confused!?!
I wanted a rich new springtime scent and I think I have found it in this CLASSIC BEAUTY...(I will still also wear my 1/3rd of a bottle of "Fleur du Male" from last year).

there is alot of great things i read on this cologne, i was going to buy creed santal impirial, what i did was test both on those cards that they use, i found that,the jaipur parfum, not the eau de toillet,compared to the creed santal imperial,had much more scent great notes that came forword, i ask the women,at neiman marcus they agreed. so i just had to get it in the metal flask because this is the one that i will keep refill,this smells wonderfull very warm,oh and be very carefull,of those discount online sites remember you will get what you pay for til next time by.....

i love this scent; It's in my Top 5!!! the only downside is that the drydown on my skin has this slightly "bitter almond" note.

A great soft, calm, smooth and powdery perfume made for romantic mood and intimate momments. Truly a classic fragrance by home of Boucheron. I really like it.
Sillage and Longevity is great.
Highly complimented by everyone.
I give it healthy 8 out of 10.

Masterpiece from Boucheron,more like an oriental vanilla scent,I enjoy the fruity flowery (heliotrope) notes and of course the cinnamon.Long lasting,spray with caution.Its time that Boucheron created another male piece like this.
My favourite for women:Jaipur Saphir.

My wife makes me wear this when she's very naughty? This is a very masculine scent wear with distinction. Buenas noches/Goodnight.

For all the readers of this reviews:

Important: Do NOT buy the EdP, please, please

(Its very hard to get nowadays, so if you restrain yourself for buying it, there's hopefully enough left for the EdP lovers like myself to stash up their drawers for the next 50 years...yep, its that good.....)

:-)

After carefull consideration i chose to buy the EdP version of jaipur instead of the EdT. Its the one with the beautiful and heavy metal casing (picture 2.

After using Jaipur a couple of times, i can only conclude that it's the best oriental i have....possibly one of the best scents there is. It attracks a lot of positive comments and you can't stop sniffing yourself. It has tremendous staying power and it is not an over-the-counter kind of smell.

Ladies and gentlemen:

this is a world class masterpiece...
no doubt about it. Its sweet, spicy, its soft, warm and balanced. Playful and never annoying, expensive, rich and creamy and a real dress up scent.
Don't wear this with just a white t-shirt and a pair of jeans. And do not overspray this one. Just a couple of mists ( stepping trough) is more than enough.....

Guys: this scent will undoubtly bring you to first base, the rest is up to you..:-)

Ladies: this is it.
Stop looking at the giorgio aquatics for him. Buy this one,(if you can find the EdP, buy the EdP) you won't regret it.....

Another one of my top 5....no doubt about it.

Maybe the best vanilla cologne for men. It is lovely, and I have tested just the EDT. Its lasting power is excellent and it smells great in both winter and summer if applied correctly. It is a gem of perfumery for sure. I want to have it as soon as possible.

I reviewed this fragrance yesterday at my perfume blog, the EAU de Parfum version and would like to add some comments here about this Boucheron. If I take the absolute impetuosity to mix the brands, Jaipur Homme is really a type of Shalimar of Boucheron( BUT only in the first citrusy notes, not more than it, after the start the fragrance is a benzoin based strong poison and I really sorry that has a benzoin explosion that explodes a headache)
This comparison with Shalimar is related to its opening characteristics and, in certain manner, by his classy style, powerfully enigmatic and oriental
In Jaipur Homme, it is clear that quick citrusy notes come with some floral cinamon spicieness , then it is involved by vanilla ambery base strenghtened by the benzoin. In Shalimar, lemon and bergamot before the powdery jasmine which later is warmed by vanilla, iris and amber. But they are very different and the similarity lasts just few seconds. Shalimar is wonderful, this EDP version is poisoned by benzoin.

In the case of Jaipur Homme, the start is very warm and sweet with an interesting addiction for the leading note cinamon which completely spicie this jewel fantasy. The citrus notes are fast, just a red carpet as the car door of this man would be opened and, then, he is there in front of all in a compeling way as the entrance of an elegant and sultry man, able to represent the most elegant man with the most expensive Boucheron gifts for a woman. He has charm and is well-succed, then he deserves some attention.

But...later...the high level of scented benzoin kills the fragrance until the drydown and it is a very upset experience here. Despite of I enjoy the start of the fragrance and the explosion of cinamon, the benzoim here gives me some headache as the benzoin of Pi. It is incredible my intolerance to this note in high concentrations, but
honestly? It is not my nose fault. I think the perfumer has to balance the Benzoin note. I have asked some heavy perfume wearers their opinions about exxagerated benzoin in perfumes and really this note is terrible when is very preponderant on the development. They also do not feel well.

Select the EDT or Fraicheur options.Escape from EDP version. I am not surprised that EDP is quite not found in the stores. I think it is out of line.

There seems to be an eau de parfum of this scent, has anyone tried it?

Chic fragrance for elegant man. It is sensual, without being appealing. It is memorable!
Ideal for determined men, whose personality knows how to conquer and to enchant. The fragrance is perfect!
The smell is sweet, virile and imponent.
Extraordinary lasting. The notes of cinnamon and vanilla drive crazy anyone around who are wearing it. Jaipur, for me, means a night of love and passion with the racket of rain falling in the roof, in the outside!

Jaipur Homme is so very, very inviting on the man...weak-in-the-knees delicious! I get bergamot and cinnamon mainly, with a hint of nutmeg, heliotrope and vanilla – not too sweet or gourmand though. Seems to be a bit of woods, amber and musk there too in the drydown to keep it warm and sexy. It's just, well... yummy! We both love it, and I rather like it on my skin too! I think I will be stealing it oft.

PS: This is for the EDT.

PPS: I gave the man a 50ml for our anniversary and he actually said this will be his signature scent. That this is what he wants to smell like...I can't tell you how good Jaipur is on him. Puurrrrr.

I have an affinity for oriental fragrances and this unique fragrance is in a league of it's own. It works well at the office or in the evening. Well balanced,sophisticated and formal. A must have!

I found a simple of this fragrance by chance lead me to discover the magic of it.I found it spicy and sweet and very warm,long lasting power is fair.the woody notes are not annoying at all.suitable for office or formal meetings as long as I'm wearing a blue or black formal coat.continuing this perfume in the names of fresh and fresh epicee was the prove that it's a very successful fragrance.

For me, this fragrance is almost the same as "Suivez-moi" from Fragonard, a french perfumer,that is to say, these two fragrances are very alike but the second one is less expensive and has a less beautiful bottle; at the end, the most important is how it smells !!!

Ultimate oriental masculine fragrance.

I enjoy wearing this scent when I am in the mood for something citrusy, slighly sweet with a woodsy warm down (cedar).