Les Exclusifs de Chanel Sycomore

14 reseñas

Mostrando las más recientes primero.

• gelo999

  May 16, 2014

  

  I bought Sycomore following Luca Turin’s recommendations and he wasn’t wrong. I’ve tried many vetivers, but this one has great quality. It’s exquisite, elegant, soft, not earthy, slightly powdery, with a sweet touch and a tobacco trail that adds a mysterious and mystical aura. Although it’s for women, it seems quite masculine to me, which shows how subjective gender is in perfumes. It’s the perfect fragrance for an elegant, sophisticated, and urban man. Ideal for daily wear and any season. It’s one of the most distinguished ones I know. Rating: 8.

• oscarsh86

  August 27, 2015

  

  Starts super citrusy; to me, it smells like lemon even though I don’t wear it—probably the vetiver pulling that trick. Then it softens, staying fresh but becoming creamier thanks to the sandalwood. The drydown is similar. Longevity and projection are good for what it is. Perfect for heat, but I’d wear it in any climate. Although marketed for women, to me it smells more like a man’s scent than a woman’s.

• oscarsh86

  September 20, 2015

  

  The opening is quite citrusy; to me, it smells like lemon, even though I don’t wear it, maybe it’s the vetiver causing that effect. Then it softens, staying citrusy but creamier, thanks to the sandalwood. Longevity and projection are good, considering the type of perfume. Clearly for hot weather, although it wouldn’t look bad in any season. Although it’s marketed for women, for me it’s even more of a man’s perfume.

• Alcaudon

  March 20, 2016

  

  In my opinion, the best vetiver ever created. A masterpiece by the great Jacques Polge.

• El poder del aroma

  June 14, 2016

  

  No wonder Sycomore is so highly rated in forums; its scent is so elegant and well-structured that it’s impossible to deny its quality. Although it has a downside: longevity and projection aren’t the best. Maybe I should try it more often, but I’ve only used one sample. Another point: I perceive it as more masculine, probably due to its woody character. Perfect for Autumn and Winter, although it’s not heavy and could be worn in any season. I usually reserve woody fragrances for cold weather for their warmth and seriousness.

• Lechu

  September 25, 2016

  

  I don’t know where to start with this wonder, I get lost in so many things. It’s quite linear, without clear top or base notes, since it establishes itself in seconds and stays that way. The vetiver feels green, but most of its traits (dry, citrusy, smoky) are masked by the other notes. Forums say it’s a sibling of Encre Noire, and they are. But while Encre Noire is dry, dark, rough, and sharp, Sycomore is bright, soft, gourmand, and rounded. It feels slightly powdery, creamy, with a sweet touch that wraps you in a warm cloud. I’m not referring to performance when I say it’s softer, but that silky sensation in the sillage. On my skin it lasts about 8 hours, with good projection for the first hour and then moderate. I’m worried about the reformulation of the Les Exclusifs line; why touch something that was already good? History says reformulations usually turn out worse. My analysis is for the EDT (vintage?): Note 10, shares the green throne with Route du Vetiver.

• Lechu

  October 13, 2016

  

  I don’t know where to start with this masterpiece; there are so many facets I get lost in. It’s quite linear, so talking about top or base notes makes little sense since it establishes itself in seconds and stays consistent. The vetiver feels green, but the rest (dry, citrus, smoky) is masked by the other notes. Many say it’s like Encre Noire, and they are definitely siblings. Yet while Encre is drier, darker, and sharper, Sycomore is brighter, softer, sweeter, and rounder. It feels powdery, creamy, with a sweet touch that wraps you in a warm cloud. When I say it’s softer, I’m not talking about performance, but that silky sensation in the trail. Performance is very good: 8/10 hours of longevity, strong sillage for the first hour, then moderate for a couple more, before settling closer to the skin. I can’t help but fear a reformulation of the Les Exclusifs line, which has been “repackaged” as Eau de Parfum. I won’t judge the new formulas, but why touch something that was already great? (I’m referring to Sycomore and Coromandel, my two favorites). I know I shouldn’t judge before trying, but history says reformulations usually go downhill. My review is for the Sycomore EDT (vintage?). Rating: 10 (shares the green throne with Route du Vetiver).

• Boyfrag26

  June 16, 2018

  

  Wake up and smell the vetiver! Sycomore opens like a damp green forest and quickly moves to a dry, smoky vetiver, reminiscent of burning green wood, with a sweet and herbaceous base. It’s maximum elegance, classic and luxurious, but with an almost opaque sobriety. When I wear it, I feel surrounded by trees, walking through the forest; the resin and smoke are part of Jacques Polge’s creation. It’s closer to Encre Noire than others, sharing that smoky woody geranium, but Sycomore highlights the medicinal and bright aspects, while Encre Noire focuses on darkness and hidden flowers. Is it great? Of course! But I’d never pay $200 when Encre Noire in a small size is online for $30. Still, whoever chooses Sycomore isn’t wrong, it’s quite good.

• Rosadowney

  August 9, 2019

  

  Wonderful! A super fresh, sweet, almost mentholated vetiver, with also sweet and warm tobacco. The spices and juniper in the background add a bitterness that balances everything. I barely notice the violet and the aldehydes are very far away. While some reserve it for heat and others for winter, I see it as perfect for all year round. The tobacco invites cold, but that vetiver is so fresh… what a delight!

• Rosadowney

  August 14, 2019

  

  What a marvel! A fresh, sweet, almost mentholated vetiver with a sweet, warm tobacco note. In the base, spices and juniper add a bitterness that balances everything. I barely notice the violet or the aldehydes. Some say it’s perfect only for summer, others only for winter; I believe it’s for all seasons. The tobacco invites cold, but that vetiver feels so fresh… what a delight!

• ngarcia

  November 11, 2019

  

  An elegant vetiver where the underlying tobacco adds character without losing grace, and the cedar reinforces that green forest feeling. It’s refined, sophisticated, and harmonious, exquisite for lovers of the genre. The performance is poor, as usual, but here it’s below average: zero projection after 15 minutes and barely 5 hours of skin scent. Perfect for wearing at home constantly, but is it worth paying €175 for 75ml of skin scent? For a budget buyer, no; for collectors, yes.

• Lervin

  February 6, 2020

  

  Brutal quality vetiver, the total opposite of Encre Noire. Smells like dawn in a spring conifer forest. Scent: 9.5, Originality: 9, Versatility: 8.5. Perfect for spring and autumn, for those over 30. Quality: 10, Price: 7.5, Sillage: 8.5, Longevity: 9, Bottle: 8. Overall rating: 9.1. A pure gem.

• Coquita

  March 10, 2022

  

  Sycomore is a fascinating enigma. On my skin, it explodes with cedar and vetiver, a hint of sweet tobacco and spices that takes the edge off its overly masculine vibe. I love this phase: it’s the perfect all-rounder, noticeable but not intrusive, ideal for formal or semi-formal events. I even considered adopting it as my signature scent and got excited. But luck wasn’t on my side: the Chanel aldehyde note (my biggest weakness) started dominating after an hour, ruining the magic. It lasted about 6 hours, which is too short for its price. Pleasant: 7/10, Interesting: 7/10, Versatile: 10/10, Original: 8/10.

• Coquita

  March 27, 2022

  

  Sycomore is definitely a unique fragrance, though I don’t fully understand it. On my skin, it opens with an explosion of cypress and vetiver, a touch of sweet tobacco, and a spicy note that keeps it from being too masculine. I love this phase because it has the perfect balance for all occasions: noticeable but not intrusive or overwhelming, unisex, and suitable for both formal and semi-formal settings. At this point, I thought it would become my new signature scent and even got excited. Fortunately for my wallet, the typical Chanel aldehydic note (which I hate so much) started creeping in slowly and dominated after an hour. The perfume lasted about 6 hours on the skin, which seems low for its price. Pleasant: 7/10, Interesting: 7/10, Versatile: 10/10, Original: 8/10.