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SirCharlie January 6, 2026

I thought adding tea would give this Sables more life, but it smells a bit mature and old-fashioned. The immortelle really reminds me of hay and is very prominent, mixed with a dark, sweet amber base. It looks elegant and stately, but it’s not my style. It’s ideal for mild weather and leans a bit masculine; it’s a unique olfactory experience, just not what I’m looking for. Rating: 6/10

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svazquez7 April 15, 2021

I wanted to try Sables because of its resemblance to Histoires de Parfums’ 1740, especially since it’s cheaper. It has cinnamon and immortelle, but the longevity isn’t what I expected—1740 does it better. I feel this Annick Goutal version is more timid compared to the other, which feels like a more refined work of art. For those, I stick to decants. I like it, but I don’t love it; it’s less dense, and both its trail and longevity are moderate.

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jerry drake April 16, 2020

If you don’t know immortelle, here’s its power. Annick Goutal created this for her husband, recalling a vacation on the ‘Isle of Beauty,’ where she asked to recreate the scent of ‘sand dunes’ with immortelle and sea breeze. A dreamy journey, perfumed with warmth and natural spices… and thus Sables was born. It’s a talisman that performs unique alchemy with your skin, becoming ‘only yours’ and revealing aromatic and spicy notes. It must be tested literally. It’s a 1985 scent that polarizes. After several tests with a sample, the opening surprises you in unknown territory. I’ve read theories about maple syrup, but after 5 minutes, what dominates is a warm, resinous amber with hot eternal flowers. It’s dark, semi-sweet, and fantastically animalic. There’s a smoky pepper floating in this eclectic stew that screams vintage. A vanilla-scented sandalwood appears after an hour. This duo lasts a long time, with exceptional longevity and potency. It’s extraordinary; the more I smell it, the more I like it. Love it or hate it, I’ll buy it if the price is decent.

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drakecito January 19, 2015

Absolutely spectacular from A.Goutal. Opens smoky and very spicy, then fades quickly to reveal the ‘immortal’ or immortelle flower. As @Gelo999 says, it starts harsh and smoky before turning sweet and liqueur-like. Everything revolves around the immortelle: you either love it or hate it. In my case, I love it. Moderate sillage, but monstrous longevity, especially on clothes. Never spray it on fabric; the scent persists even after washing the garment several times. A true work of art!

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gelo999 August 14, 2014

Excellent immortelle soliflore. Half gourmand, half oriental, it opens with force and boldness: a cinnamonic aroma of fine cinnamon within this wonderful immortelle smelling of dark, luxurious, and unique smoked sweet hay. As it dries, the layers assembling with the Mysore sandalwood core and balsams reveal all its splendor. A caramelized trail that lasts more than a day. In the end, it’s a rich, opulent syrup of high quality and complexity. Perfect trail, impressive longevity. I’d love to have Lutens or Amouage ‘Sables’ in my collection. Another great job by Goutal. Rating: 8

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