Oriental Sans Souci by Le Jardin Retrouve
Men Women 1963
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Description
Oriental Sans Souci by Le Jardin Retrouve is an oriental floral fragrance for men and women. This creation was launched in 1963 under the olfactory direction of Yuri Gutsatz. The fragrance pyramid opens with top notes of bergamot, lemon, and basil; the heart reveals ylang-ylang, rose, neroli, vanilla, and jasmine; while the base settles on patchouli, oakmoss, tonka bean, vanilla,…
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Key notes
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Top
bergamot
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Heart
ylang-ylang
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Base
patchouli
Community
103 votes
- Positive 78%
- Negative 8.7%
- Neutral 14%
The olfactory pyramid
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In the collection
Leading answer I want it
247 votes
What do you think?
Leading answer Love it
103 votes
Season
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105 votes
Time of day
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55 votes
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Fragrance profile
About Oriental Sans Souci
Oriental Sans Souci by Le Jardin Retrouve is an oriental floral fragrance for men and women. This creation was launched in 1963 under the olfactory direction of Yuri Gutsatz. The fragrance pyramid opens with top notes of bergamot, lemon, and basil; the heart reveals ylang-ylang, rose, neroli, vanilla, and jasmine; while the base settles on patchouli, oakmoss, tonka bean, vanilla, and ambergris.
Green, herbal and fougère Flowers Spices White flowers Woods and mosses Musk, amber and animalic
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How it wears
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
37 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
35 votes
Character
Leading answer Balanced
47 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
36 votes
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Taurien
Oriental Sans Souci is a classic I absolutely love; unlike others in its style, it’s more subtle and balanced. It starts with a brief citrus burst, then evolves into an old vanity scent—high-quality soap and elegant woman. It strikes a perfect balance between French fragrance and exotic, slightly animalic notes, very well-crafted for its time. In the heart, that floral combo of jasmine, rose, and ylang-ylang with a powdery touch, sitting on a base of patchouli and moss that linger on the skin for hours. It has moderate sillage and lasts over 12 hours on my skin. While many call it unisex, I find it feminine, though I acknowledge that assigning gender to perfumes is subjective and depends on personal experience. Some might see it as vintage, but for lovers of classic cuts, it’s a delight. I’ve worn it with pleasure, and like any scent that makes us vibrate, I believe it has a place in modern perfumery. Scent 8/10 Longevity 10/10 Sillage 7.5/10 Value 7/10 Packaging 6.5/10 Would I buy again? No, I didn’t purchase it.