Parfums MDCI has launched Un Coeur en Mai. Like their recently introduced Le Rivage des Syrtes, Un Coeur en Mai was developed by perfumer Patricia de Nicolaï of Parfums de Nicolaï.
The other route taken by Patricia de Nicolaï opens up for us a different imaginary world; this is a green floral which instantly evokes a fresh spring day, a walk through woods perfumed with hyacinths and lily-of-the-valley.
Sicilian bergamot and Petitgrain balance the dewy and green notes of the opening, supporting subtle touches of galbanum, blackcurrant and melon.
The heart of the composition reveals a crystalline note reminiscent of a slightly rosy lily-of-the-valley, Bulgarian rose highlighted by a trace of Moroccan mimosa and bourbon geranium.
The final spicy touch reveals the presence of black pepper and coriander essences. Precious woods and high quality musks add further structure to this truly irresistible creation.
Parfums MDCI Un Coeur en Mai is available in 60 ml Eau de Parfum, either in the crystal flacon as shown (although the juice for this one is a greenish color) or in a less expensive glass refill bottle. It is available now at First in Fragrance in Germany. (via first-in-fragrance) Update: I’ve replaced the image — this one from Luckyscent (where Un Coeur en Mai is now in stock) shows the correct color of the fragrance. Another update: see a review of MDCI Un Coeur en Mai.
DS & Durga has launched Resin, a new fragrance in their Originals collection for men:
Clear, viscous Brazilian copaiba balsam. A tree resin used in indigenous folk medicines with a clean, floral-woodiness & slight pepper notes. Austere & holy like an Amazon jungle monastery.
Additional notes include myrrh.
DS & Durga Resin is $85 for 40 ml Eau de Cologne. (via dsanddurga)
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I like that bottle!
I can’t say I’m dying to own one…nice, but not entirely my taste. Just as well since I can’t afford it, LOL…
Just a note on the bottles….I got another MDCI year or two ago, and the bisque stopper hs come apart from the cap. I know all the crafty ones on this blog would know exactly what kind of glue to recommend to repair it with, but I just cleaned the stopper up and put in on display with my empy bottles. so for all my $$$ I have a bottle that looks just like the refill botle!
That’s terrible considering what you paid…did you write to them? I would think they’d repair or replace it.
Thanks, Robin, I may do that. It happened just the other day.
Oh nice! I’m glad I’ve waited to get that MDCI sample set, because I was looking forward to being able to get this new Patricia de Nicolaï creation — now it may be difficult to pick five, but I think I’m pretty sure of which ones I’ll get.
This one sounds really lovely — I’d like to try it too.
Joe, BTW — does everything look normal in IE 8 now?
Yes, I think it’s fine. Just a day or two ago I noticed a tool in IE called “Compatability View” to correct issues with “websites designed for older browsers”… but I think all’s fine now.
Good grief — was just poking around the MDCI website again. They really should invest some time into that… not a good reflection on their product, and not a good place to get information.
Agree, although not unusual — even some very large fragrance brands have less than wonderful websites.
Hi,
I’m a long-time lurker, first time commentator, as I have just signed up for an account. Just to join in to say I’m also excited about this new release. I like MDCI (especially Enlevement au Serail), despite the whacky prices and tacky perfume bottles.
ooh, my randomn avatar is gawwgeous!
I was just noticing that you got a lovely gravatar!
Welcome
Why, thank you for the lovely welcoming! I’m happy to be here, at last.
Hi Onda, & welcome!
Another infrequest commenter but everyday reader luv the new improved site.
Thanks!
Sounds beautiful! Do you know if these are available in the United States?
Assume you’re asking about the MDCI, in which case yes, Luckyscent carries the line but doesn’t have this particular one yet.
Please forgive all of the misspellings fingers are slipping. Just wanted to randomly share that I received in the mail today my Ormonde Jayne sample kit. Lovin it!!! I already have a fb of OJ Woman.
Congrats — that’s a great line, one of my favorites!
My bank account is acutely relieved that I do not love the MDCI line but I never pass on trying something created by Patricia de Nicolai…..so eventually I’ll have to try this. For right now I’m trying hard to stay away from evil money sucking sites like Luckyscent and TPC.
I like her work too, and this one sounds very tempting…
Daisy – does it help if I point out the mimosa?
yes! anti-mimosa powers activate! whew, thanks.
by the way Robin…..I may have been off grocery shopping during the give-aways today (darn family keeps wanting to eat, but it’s okay, I’m not a huge Soivohle fan anyhow) But I wanted to let you know that I , for one, love the winner’s bell and thank you for remembering!
Of course
Wow. If I could commission a custom fragrance, one specifically tailored to my tastes, the description would sound an awful lot like Un Coeur en Mai! I can’t wait until it hits Luckyscent! (I am not paying for shipping from Germany)
Yeah, no kidding on that killer shipping….besides : got to save all those perfume $$ for the juice since MDCI doesn’t hesitate to slap that hefty price tag on their perfumes!
The shipping on the sample sets is not bad at all…or at least, didn’t used to be…admittedly haven’t checked lately.
All my favorite sources like Luckyscent, Beautyhabit and Beautyencounter can be counted upon to have a lovely ‘free shipping’ coupon/code pop up every now and then.
First in fragrance really does have reasonable shipping when you consider that it’s coming from across the ocean. I’d love it if all these European shops would adopt Montale’s position on large bottles. But in the meanwhile I’ll keep Luckyscent on speed dial. j/k–don’t really have luckyscent on speed dial…yet….
From the description I would definitely like to sample it.
Me too.
I would love to try these fragrances but… soooo expensive! When I already happen to know the scent and am madly in love with it, money is not an object (even if I don’t eat for a month LOL) but when it’s so expensive and I don’t have to know it… too much risk. Hey, Robin! It’s IrisNobile with a new nickname:)) How have u been?
They’re too expensive for me. And hey…hope I’ll remember that’s you! I’m not good at that, LOL…too many names!
MDCI can do no wrong can they? that Fragrance sounds UTTERLY GLORIOUS! Want A Sniff! Want A QUART!
A quart will not be cheap
long time reader, first time commenter.
wow, that new MDCI fragrance sounds right up my alley. i’ve been looking for a new parfum. a big *Sigh* about the price and limited availability. however, my birthday is coming up soon…
thanks for all of your reviews, NST!
Hi & welcome! Hopefully it will make it to the US before your birthday (if that’s where you live).
I like a good number of MDCI fragrances but I just cannot justify the price when I like them, allthough I might have fallen in love with one or two if I let myself, I think the price holds me back a little.
The price holds me back too…although I understand the sample sets are reasonably priced.