Quelques Notes d’Amour by Yves Rocher

To start, I tested it on a gift wipe, so my impression might differ slightly from using the spray. It opens with a citrusy, sweet, and woody rose that’s very wearable. As it settles, the wood notes gain prominence, highlighting the sweetness of the guaiac. When it dries down, the rose loses cohesion and the synthetic quality (the 2FE) becomes noticeable, yet it remains pleasant; perhaps because the benzoin and woods take over. I can’t judge the projection since it was a wipe, but the longevity was great, lasting around 12 hours on my skin. It feels like a versatile feminine scent for late spring through winter; even though I’m not a rose lover, it caught my attention and made me want to try it more. It’s reliable, suitable for casual or semi-formal occasions, not overpowering, and I doubt anyone would complain. I recommend it to those looking for something serious that’s noticeable without being overwhelming and avoiding extreme sweetness. Pleasant: 6/10 Interesting: 2/10 Versatile: 7/10 Original: 4/10

Reading the reviews, I see it’s not for everyone, but I feel they’ve used a different formulation than mine, since they’ve reformulated it several times and it no longer resembles what I have. For me, this perfume has nothing to envy from ones costing over 100 euros. It smells very sexy, perfect for night, and very feminine, with a wide sillage. Whenever I wear it, everyone notices, so I only use it for going out at night. The lasting power on me is many hours (more than many expensive perfumes), even though my skin doesn’t hold scent well. On clothes, it lasts until I wash them. It’s a shame that once it’s finished, I won’t be able to enjoy it again because the current version isn’t the same.

Okay, this is the Yves Rocher scent I’ve disliked the most so far, despite buying fragrances from this brand for decades. It smells synthetic, artificial, and lacks personality; it evokes no emotion, takes me nowhere, and reminds me of nothing or no one. By my standards of what a fragrance should be, it’s a failure. I’m just wasting it to freshen up the room. At least I’m relieved I didn’t pay for it since it was a free gift with an online purchase. I wouldn’t recommend it.

I had it in its fresher, lighter Eau de Toilette version. It’s the perfect all-rounder fragrance for everyday wear and the office.

As a rose lover, I can say the notes are executed flawlessly: it’s a mature rose that I adore on the skin. It’s the first Yves Rocher perfume that has truly won me over. I enjoy the patchouli and pepper before the woody notes emerge. I’m not sure if these are Notes d’Amour, but they are definitely high-quality notes that make up the fragrance.