Eau De Magnolia

12 reseñas

Mostrando las más recientes primero.

• drakecito

  January 22, 2015

  

  Magnificent creation by Carlos Benaim for Frederic Malle. It’s like a classic Eau de Cologne, fresh, sparkling, and refreshing, with a citrus opening and magnolia as the central axis. I insist, it’s very fresh, so you don’t expect a dense or potent perfume. It’s somewhat linear. In the mid-to-final phase, patchouli and vetiver appear, settle down, and become the protagonists, giving it a quite earthy dry-down. The trail is moderate (I don’t think it’s bad) with good longevity for its style (more than 6-7 hours). The quality and naturalness are exceptional. It’s simple, cheerful, and perfect with jeans and a t-shirt. It’s the style that suits me best. Magnificent. UPDATE: I thought the earthy notes of vetiver and patchouli were the end, but magically, a citrus part with bergamot returns, very soft and delicious, lasting over 24 hours on my skin, without trail and close to the skin. It seems to me an exceptional perfume that has me fascinated and with the best sense of naturalness I’ve tried to date. Finally, the atomizer is one of the best I’ve tried: it sprays a strong and regular stream, simply perfect. Creed should take note. To my taste, it’s a masterpiece of modern perfumery. It’s very ethereal and delicate.

• Niti

  April 24, 2016

  

  I can only confirm what Drakecito says. For me, it’s the best magnolia I’ve tried; it’s my wardrobe staple. It makes me feel sublime and powerful.

• Niti

  April 26, 2016

  

  My review was quite a bit longer, but it didn’t appear. I’m a newbie, I’ll dig around.

• gelo999

  July 6, 2016

  

  Eau de Magnolia has a spectacular opening, fresh and very citrusy with lots of bergamot, and light brushstrokes of aldehydes accompanying a magnolia base that completes the citrus note. I feel as if the flower has been treated, revealing its more citrusy and luminous facet, hidden over a refreshing chypre base (an excellent idea by Benaim). When it moves to the heart notes and the bergamot-magnolia mix shines, the fragrance reaches its peak splendor. Up to here, it’s wonderful. Naturally, with natural citrus, the longevity is short, but to extend them into the dry-down, the perfumer uses synthetics or aldehydes. This happens when the magnolia reaches its zenith and the soft dry-down with woods, moss, and amber appears. Here the citrus character changes, becoming similar to a body cream. An idea already used by Saramito in 1995 with Gieffeffe by Ferré, which turns the fragrance toward more feminine tastes, interesting for some, not for me. In summary: a wonderful fragrance until the heart notes, reaching the citrus zenith of Olympus in this phase. Benaim’s concept is spectacular, but the rest of the dry-down is more boring and conventional. Rating: 8.

• gelo999

  July 13, 2016

  

  Eau de Magnolia kicks off with a fresh, citrus explosion loaded with bergamot and an aldehyde touch that brightens the flower. It’s like the magnolia decided to show its most luminous side, floating over a great chypre base by Benaim. As it develops, the bergamot-floral blend reaches a divine level. Sure, natural citrus doesn’t last long, so the perfumer uses synthetics and aldehydes to extend it. When the heart arrives, there’s a dry-down of woods, moss, and amber. Here, the citrus character shifts, becoming creamier thanks to those aldehydes—a nod to Gieffeffe by Ferré that gives it a more feminine vibe. It’s a spectacular fragrance up to the citrus climax, with a brilliant concept, but the dry-down feels a bit conventional and boring. Rating: 8/10

• uhm

  January 5, 2018

  

  Very good perfume, except for the usual high price. It’s not very linear: it starts fresh with citrus and, as it fades, turns warm with woods and amber. I love that slow, gradual transition without any sudden jumps. The star note is the magnolia, with that soapy touch that reminds me of the feminine versions of L’Instant by Guerlain. Within the floral category, it doesn’t sound excessively feminine these days. I got compliments early on and it lasts many hours, though at a low sillage—I suppose that’s the intention behind the name ‘Eau’: to make something more relaxed.

• uhm

  January 10, 2018

  

  Very good perfume, with the usual price issue. It’s not very changing: fresh at the start due to the citrus, and as these fade, it becomes warmer with woods and amber. I like that slow transition, without any abrupt changes. The main note is magnolia with that soapy touch that reminds me of the feminine versions of L’Instant by Guerlain. Within the floral category, it doesn’t seem excessively feminine for today. I got a compliment shortly after applying it, and it lasts many hours at a low profile, I suppose that’s the intention since it’s an Eau, to make something relaxed.

• Coloniafresca

  December 10, 2020

  

  I like the scent at first, but after a few hours, it seems to become cloying.

• Lux

  July 23, 2023

  

  A floral-woody scent that blends the joy of flowers with aromatic, warm wood notes. The result is sophisticated and elegant, yet accessible and natural for everyday wear. The concept smells like Si by Armani or Coco Mademoiselle, but this perfume has much higher quality, which justifies its superior price. The magnolia looks enhanced and gorgeous thanks to that meticulously crafted wood structure.

• Lux

  July 23, 2023

  

  It’s a woody floral that combines the joy of flowers with aromatic and warm wooden planks. The result is sophisticated and elegant, yet accessible and natural for everyday wear. The concept of Si by Armani or Coco Mademoiselle would fit this scheme, although this one has much better quality for the price. It’s a beautiful magnolia in a very well-crafted wooden structure.

• sisucoro

  June 8, 2024

  

  It smells like a remix of Ralph Lauren’s Polo Blue. The base is similar, but here there’s less cucumber and more of an interesting green floral scent that I absolutely love. The nuances are well-defined, rounding it out and reminding me of Hermès’ Jardins; it would fit perfectly in that collection.

• Caresse

  June 11, 2025

  

  I tried it on a sample and wouldn’t buy it. At first, it’s clean, fresh, and pretty, but then it evolves into something rough and creamy, losing that initial luminosity. I thought it would be unisex with a feminine touch, but it’s almost the opposite. I prefer other compositions that are more aquatic with a subtle moss note. It evolves calmly, but on my feminine skin, it loses the promised charm. The trail and longevity are good for everyday wear.