Bois de Turquie (for women and men)

Jalutschka

This one is sumptous with a lush mix of flowers - I can smell rose here - some other ingredients which convey a noble image - like orris root and orchid. Then, in the drydown, come sandalwood amber and patchouli - actually, a pretty explosive cocktail, yet Bois de Turquie does not overpower you completely. There is a smooth ebb and flow in the perfume, it is reminiscent of the waves on a beach in - say - Antalya...
A truly beautiful creation, but not very tenacious. It is much lighter than Ambre Précieux - and is not that deliberately seductive. But I find it very sophisticated and utterly pleasing to the senses. Just the name itself... - does not match the perfume. Too bad, isn't it? How come that a fragrance conjuring up images of a beautiful country like Turkey will not find many costumers? Managed to buy it with a 50% reduction today! (I was told by the owner of the shop that Bois deTurquie doesn't sell well at all). Had they cleverly named it "Bois des Seychelles" - they would habe been better advised. Such a good scent - such a bad label.
Anyway, I don't care for names, I'm enjoying the perfume... -and it is really nice!