Comments on: Perfume review: Keiko Mecheri Bois de Santal

By: Robin

Robin — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 19:42:22 +0000

So glad you love it! I have used up more of my bottle than I expected I would.

By: malin

malin — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 20:06:21 +0000

I’m rather new to perfume and this is the first one I purchased. I agree with the review – it is just beautiful. I keep re-spraying however, because the scent is very faint after a few hours. Considering the price, I think the lasting power (on me) is disappointing. And, of couse, more sillage! It is so pleasant, I’m sure nobody would mind.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 11 Mar 2006 14:55:45 +0000

I wish they were easier to find in person! I should have mentioned that La Creme Beauty has the line also, just not the Bois de Santal, at least at the moment.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 11 Mar 2006 08:00:00 +0000

I sincerely hope I can find KM fragrances to sniff and try on my skin. This one sounds beautiful. (by the way, I love when you use botanical prints in your reviews, Robin)

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 08 Mar 2006 17:00:58 +0000

I have tried it, and would agree that it is not at all heavy on the patchouli once the top notes fade.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 08 Mar 2006 16:41:34 +0000

Or maybe I just like powder! ha – hadn't thought about that. Have you tried Keiko's Patchoulissime? Starts out very patchouli, but then after a few minutes, it's something entirely different, lovely. I really like it. Am trying to restrain myself and not get a bottle just yet, but am having difficulty.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 08 Mar 2006 15:03:10 +0000

If I remember correctly, the NY Barneys didn't have either Osmanthus or Bois de Santal, at least by the time I checked on what was marked down. I do think they are repackaging again, so perhaps we'll get another chance…

And I can't tell you how many times I've gone off to swap for or buy a sample only to find that I already have one. And I do keep a list!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 08 Mar 2006 15:01:21 +0000

G, I have a thing about powder, so perhaps my mind amplifies the amount in Loukhoum, LOL…

So glad you liked the Bois de Santal!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 08 Mar 2006 12:09:49 +0000

Well, I read your review, and decided that I MUST get a sample of this. Then, when looking for something else, I realized I already had one (at least I hadn't tried it yet)! This, of course, happens all the time, and reminds me that I should really make a spreadsheet or something of my samples as others do (would that I were so organized).

So, anyway, I'm trying it and liking it a lot. Your wonderful review captures well the lovely interplay of florals and woods. As you said, I think I might want to wear it more as Spring progresses, but I am enjoying it now. I only wish I had known about it when Barney's was having their “old bottle” sale. Oh, well, I did get a huge bottle of Oliban (my fave in the line) for $30 (that sale was one good thing about both the big bottles and the changeover:)! But now I do wish, with you, that they will come out with smaller ones.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 08 Mar 2006 06:33:09 +0000

Robin, I did read something you said about Loukoum – too powdery for you. It's funny – on me, it's just sweetness, more honey than powder. Sweet perfumes and woody fragrances usually smell great on me, but sometimes florals aren't so great, with the exception of a few. I did wear the Bois de Santal today and really liked it.