Rousse - Serge Lutens

Quite chilly today, yet not as cold as yesterday. Still a bite to the air though. 

Rousse was a perfect choice for today. It's quite spicy, a strong vote of cinnamon, but not a sweet as I had expected. It's quite dry, and aromatic. It almost has a note of plum to it.  There is definitely the accords of mandarin there, but they are very slight. I notice the clove and amber more than anything else.

The image this one bring to mind is a christmas party at the winter palace in Russia. Boughs of fresh greenery everywhere, red berries, dark juicy plums on the table, and small spice cakes at every table. The mandarin brings to mind the old fashioned pomanders with cloves stuffed into it's skin. Classical music is playing and people are dancing around, smelling slightly of sweat and their chosen perfume de jour.  

Again, another first time with this one. I have no personal memories attached to this one, though it slightly resembles Cinnabar, which tends to remind me of my mother.

Black Cashmere - Donna Karen

Todays Weather -

It's cold outside, and there is a thin layer of snow on the ground. The air is dry and crisp. It's quite warm, but very dry inside. 

Todays Perfume -

This fragrance has a sweetness I can't quite put my finger on. The scent of the carnation comes through quite strongly on me. The spices are quite mild. I had expected more spice to be frank, however there is an inherent spice that comes with the carnation, so I can't really complain.

This fragrance brings to mind, an image of a personal library in the late 1800's, likely belonging to a literary figure, from the romantic period in literature. Dark wood shelves stacked with books, and with antiques from all exotic parts of the world. Fresh flowers on the window sill. Snow gently falling outside, a cold crisp day, much like the one I'm experiencing. The dying embers left from a ferocious fire on their way out. Ink splatters all over a desk. A steaming cup of a buttery black tea - no lemon, just milk. A warm, and soft leather chair. 

This is the first time I have worn this fragrance, so I have no real memories associated with it, but the imagery I've suggested above is from the mental image I have from this fragrance.