Review of Cabochard by aad de gids

contrary to what I wrote about the parfum, now I find this rendition of 2019 a wonderful perfume. and both these forms of Cabochard in perfume from 1959 and this Edp (2019) derive from the concept of Bertrand Chant (1927-1987). "still in 1974 I could buy, and did, Grès's Cabochard in a fabulous box with 'dusting powder', with spectacular abstract tigerprint on the carton. if anything contained some kind of old formula, it was this powder. and it was good, very present. austere, unusual, feminine, (or masculine), of a naughty kind. that was the best Cabochard, plus any versions after that. then now (2019) we have this Edp. in all sincerity I find Dusitas 'le Sillage Blanc' a better rendition of the original perfume then I find this variant. it is not bad but when spritzed on, I think 'Oh the powder'; 'Oh Sillage Blanc'.....". yet nevertheless it offers such clear imprint of this notorious perfume. you can definitely smell the Galbanum, Aldehydes & Sage coming forward with decisive Aplomb. if you have some knowledge about 'Cabochard' it helps in forming an opinion. yesterday it struck me that the Sigarette sensation settles immediately while also being present as distinctive note. the Flowers here one smells when the Initial stages are still dwindling, then the Ylang, Jasmine & Rose are crisply felt. it's character of Stern Chypre comes to the fore full force. Leather, Oakmoss & Patchouli give this characteristic perfume a Rugged Backbone and the Sandelwood delivers plush Opulence. all in all this rendition of Cabochard Eau de parfum is a worthy Blueprint of a Legend. I am glad to still have this Neo Bottle !