Yvette Michael Storer for women

To my nose, Michael Storer YVETTE is a fine sweet-floral perfume in the spirit of BVLGARI POUR FEMME. Upon application, I immediately detected a sweet floral facet (which seemed as though it might possibly be heliotrope) and oakmoss, but the rest of the composition was not independently discernible by me.

I find this blend quite appealing, and I think that the tarragon adds an interesting touch. As the perfume (edp) dries down, it becomes sweeter, with the oakmoss less noticeable, but I would not have described this composition as gourmand, as it is characterized on the manufacturer's card, which lists these as the notes:

Genet absolute
Muguet
Vanilla
White chocolate
Oakmoss
Ambrette
Tarragon
Precious wood oils

Whatever is in YVETTE, I must say that it smells perfumey and beautiful!

The immediate first impression is of a rich floral scent, but within a few seconds there appears a strong anise note along with something just a bit woody. I suppose the anise scent comes from the tarragon that’s listed in the notes. In any case, anise certainly dominates the opening and the first hour or two. I like anise, star anise, fennel, tarragon, and whatever else is in this family of scents, so find the honeyed anise fragrance pleasant. Eventually the tarragon recedes into the blend, merging with the flowers to create a candy-like scent that stays close to the skin. In the final drydown I detect a weaker version of the same base that is in Genvieve, a musky, warm, caramel-like scent. If you don’t like anise notes, be warned. If you do like them, Yvette is a must-try.