Sublime Eau De Parfum

Imagine wearing a perfume and every second person makes you compliments be it at the office, on the street or in a bar - would it not be just sublime? Indeed it would. Even though "Sublime" was released in 1992, unlike many other "vintage" perfumes it transcends the years with effortless ease. Green notes and bergamot, sharpened by cardamon make a great opening accord. It is fresh, zesty, sweetened by mandarin, and ever so piquantly spiced so as to peak one's attention and curiosity. Carnation builds up on the cardamon, opening its crimson petals, adding to the earlier golds and greens. She is perfect, not too much and not too subtle, she is her honest self and opens up the heart of the composition with her usual confidence and class. Ylang-yland and orris root add powdery accord, easing in rose and jasmine, without any discord or misalignment between the florals. Orange blossom and LOTV are lost in indolic facets of the jasmine and carnation's spicy staccato. Not a problem for me, I am sure they are playing their roles as intended, but my nose is blind to them in this particular bouquet. And then the heart expands and pulses with (what is technically the base), but in my opinion is a pulsing beat of something higher, something passionate, eclectic and quick step-like.vetiver and oakmoss are so beautiful here that one's breath is stolen. The blend is perfect, complimentary and perfectly framed with musk and syrax. The fragrance remains animalistic and lascivious, balancing on the edge of a very fine stiletto blade and never going over the lewd side. "Sublime" is all about switching between elegant and smooth flowing motion and then quickening with a few bounces around the ballroom. Cedar and sandalwood add dray and fresh woodiness, shining bright as yet another facet, and keeping the whole composition fresh and bright. I do note see patchouli, and I am pleased, as it would be too much, bearing in mind confident and rich projections of both bergamot and vetiver. Tonka and vanilla lighten up the spices, sprinkling them with sparkling cloud of sweetened dreams. "Sublime" a perfect embodiment of "When you are smiling - The whole world smiles with you", through its brilliant composition, perfectly combined notes and undertones and ageless beauty. P.S. And this is why I shall never forgive Dior and LVMH for killing the entire Jean Patou perfumery line and heritage once they realised that would never be able to compete with the sheer genius of his creations.