La Colle Noire is a photorealistic tribute to the May Rose, capturing the flower in its most vibrant, living state rather than as a dried or powdery extract. Upon first contact, it feels watery and gr...
The fragrance is widely praised by enthusiasts as a "benchmark" for a modern, photorealistic rose, specifically for its youthful and non-synthetic quality.
Performance is a point of debate; while some users find it lingers beautifully throughout the day as a persistent skin scent, others express frustration that its projection drops off significantly after the first two hours.
It is frequently recommended as a highly versatile "signature scent," particularly for daytime use in spring and summer, though its spicy-woody drydown allows it to transition well into the fall.
While most appreciate its elegance, a segment of the community finds the DNA "boring" or overly simple, suggesting it smells like a very high-quality version of traditional rose water without enough complexity to justify the high price point.
