Magnolia by Daniel Josier

A total disappointment. It doesn’t smell like magnolia or any other flower; it’s just citrus with woods. Another one. The longevity is ridiculous for the price.

Among Josier’s proposals, Magnolia is perhaps the most unfairly ignored. Its citrus and floral accords create creamy sensations with just the right amount of sweetness to immerse you in an undervalued space today: calm and well-being. I’m fascinated by its opening, clean and captivating, as if a lemon sorbet were falling on your skin. The dry-down is quick to give way to the floral bouquet, its essence. It’s unisex but leans feminine; a man can wear it if he knows how to style it: comfortable, relaxed, casual clothes. Magnolia will give you the appropriate touch of elegance. Ideal for spring and especially summer. Hurry up and try it, because the master is meditating on a pillow to pull it from the catalog.

A beautiful and elegant fragrance, nothing intrusive. I give it a 6.5 for the sillage because from the very first minute, it sticks to the skin and doesn’t project further.

I started a sample of this perfume with great enthusiasm. I found it very pleasant and of good quality, but with use, it has disappointed me a bit. It’s a beautiful floral with citrus notes and very easy to wear. I do smell the magnolia, but the neroli drowns it out. That might be the problem, because it’s a slightly sticky neroli. I much prefer the neroli in Tuberose. However, if I give this perfume a no, it’s because it projects almost nothing. On my skin it lasts hours, but I only perceive it for a maximum of two; after that, I have to press my nose against the skin, and in my case, that doesn’t justify the cost. No one at home noticed when I wore it. I ask perfumes for a minimum of performance that at least allows me to perceive them well, and also allows those who come close to me to notice them. From Daniel Josier’s ‘feminine’ line, this hasn’t convinced me.

Describing my favorite Daniel Josier is difficult because I get so emotional; all I want is to enjoy it without thinking, just savor and let myself be carried away. Magnolia doesn’t just make me fall in love; it hypnotizes me and keeps me trapped between its petals. It doesn’t let go; it keeps me expectant and amazed. I’m a fan of dense, spiced oriental fragrances, but Magnolia is the exact opposite: delicacy, subtlety, freshness, and softness, with an ethereal character impossible to ignore. It shows me its beauty petal by petal: first, delicious and sparkling citrus notes explode, highlighting the cheerful bergamot that wraps around fresh green accords, as if rain had just watered a lush field. A couple of minutes later, that sublime magnolia caresses my skin. I’ve known it all my life, so I tell you with complete objectivity that it is the most natural and beautiful magnolia you can smell in a perfume: that fresh one just opening its flowers, with a citrus touch and a soft creaminess similar to vanilla. What a magnolia, Mr. Daniel Josier! Obviously, the flower is the absolute protagonist, but you can appreciate around it the green notes, sandalwood, bergamot, a very soft vetiver, an earthy patchouli, and hidden among that tender bouquet of magnolias, some jasmine. I’ve fallen in love so much I’ve put it in my top 5. Magnolia is ageless, timeless, and spaceless; its beauty is eternal and classic. It captivates little by little, and before you know it, you’re at its feet, totally Magnolia. It doesn’t just capture the beauty of the flower; it encloses a world of emotions. Daniel Josier has immortalized this incredible flower in his precious perfume. Magnolia, you are all art.

Interesting citrus-floral blend by Daniel Josier. It starts citrusy with a soapy touch that soon blends with greens and flowers; the magnolia they say rules is accompanied by jasmine and rose. On my nose, I swear there’s a spicy red fruit like a berry, although they don’t declare it; maybe it’s the effect of the lemon with the green. Honestly, I can’t smell the magnolia: despite being the star, it sounds more citrusy-spicy than floral to me. The woody base with soft sandalwood, patchouli, and vetiver closes a cheerful and sparkling fragrance. Fresh and youthful, but the magnolia remains hidden, less evident than in the Frederic Malle version. Maybe there’s a synthetic component like a musk base to boost it. Longevity and sillage are moderate, perhaps just enough, but very pleasant.