Comments on: Cire Trudon Mademoiselle de La Valliere candle ~ home fragrance review

By: Jemimagold

Jemimagold — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:27:12 +0000

A bit late to the party but I also had a Cire Trudon (L’Admirable) and it had no throw whatsoever. I was very disappointed and like nellyst, would not recommend them to anyone.

It is a shame because I think the alleged notes would be very appealing to smell.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 02:23:03 +0000

nellynst: sorry to hear that! the two I tried (this one) and Chandernagor both were highly perfumed…in fact I was “asked” at home to please keep them in a box when not burning them!

By: nellynst

nellynst — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 19:33:52 +0000

I tried two candles from this brand including the Mademoiselle de la Valliere and was extremely disappointed with them. Whilst they are beautifully presented in a handblown green glass with gold label, neither fragrance was particularly pleasing or strong, and the throw was almost non-existant. Not acceptable for a £45 candle. I would not recommend these to anybody.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 04:28:13 +0000

Have a great holiday, Joe!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 23:05:47 +0000

Nice article, Kevin — I love all the historical background of houses like this, and the fact that they're still operating after centuries (also terrific to learn that in multicultural modern France, the “creative force” of this prerevolutionary enterprise is apparently of North African origin).

Sadly, $75 candles are a bit out of my range. Even Diptyque pushes it. Voluspa and Pacifica are more my speed, but these certainly sound divine.

Happy Holidays and New Year to you.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 17:54:15 +0000

FC&G: you're welcome, and if you are not into candles…perhaps AVOIDING these is best (candles are just another perfumista expense after all, aren't they? HA!)

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 17:52:06 +0000

Pearlymom: thank you … I'm Neiman Marcus-less here (till 2009)…but I don't think they carry these candles. Happy Holidays!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 14:50:20 +0000

Thank you, Kevin! I haven't gotten into candles – yet. Samples have been my 'gateway' into fragrance so I guess I'll have to try these! What a nice article, too. I just finished a novel about Louise de la V., “Mistress of the Sun” by Sandra Gulland, so I was so surprised to see this! (I give the book a B+, a little breathless in parts). Have a nice hoiday and I always enjoy your articles!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 11:57:40 +0000

Kevin, The holidays are upon us, and it's a good time to thank you for the time and energy you put into the blog. Your history lessons are such a treat. Reading your posts is like a little vacation in the middle of a stressful day. Thank you.

These candles sound dreamy. Have you ever seen any from this house or any other fine candle makers at a Nieman Marcus outlet? I'll check next time I get to one. Sounds like a good “after xmas” sale find. Best wishes for happy and healthy holiday season.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 05:56:26 +0000

Thanks damselfly…Cire Trudon keeps adding to the line…ah…too much temptation.