Posted by Robin
on
12 May 2005
Calypso Chevrefeuille is my second favorite honeysuckle fragrance, after Annick Goutal Le Chèvrefeuille. The notes for the Chevrefeuille are bergamot, orange blossom, honeysuckle, amber, and musk.
Calypso’s Chevrefeuille starts with a sharp burst of bergamot, and calms to a very soft, summery blend of orange blossom and honeysuckle. It is less of a soliflore than the Annick Goutal, and the brightness of the floral notes is tempered by the amber and musk, so this is a warmer, softer, slightly sweeter fragrance, with just a touch of green…
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Posted by Robin
on
10 April 2005
Calypso launched Homme (now renamed Tangerine, see below) in 2001; it has notes of tangerine, grapefruit, lemon, tarragon, green tea, rose, black currant, hyacinth, violet, amber and musk.
The top notes are a nice rush of sparkling citrus with a touch of lemon zest. After a few minutes, it takes on a slight undertone of anise from the tarragon, no more than a hint, really, and shortly thereafter is joined by one of my favorite summer smells: fresh-cut grass…
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