Grisette is a bright, optimistic tribute to the 19th-century working-class women of Paris, captured through a lens of airy florals and sun-drenched citrus. It opens with an immediate burst of grapefru...
The fragrance is widely praised for its "fluffy" and "airy" quality, with enthusiasts noting it avoids the heavy or "musty" pitfalls of traditional rose perfumes.
While it is a niche offering, many compare its DNA to a more refined, brighter version of classic romantic florals like YSL Paris or Penhaligon’s Elisabethan Rose, specifically highlighting its "Belle Époque" charm.
Performance is consistently described as average or moderate; it provides several hours of wear suitable for a fresh scent but is not a "powerhouse" that will survive high humidity or heavy sweat.
Most users recommend Grisette as a primary choice for spring and summer daytime wear, often citing it as an excellent "office-safe" or "business-casual" fragrance due to its clean, powdery finish.
There is a minor debate regarding its simplicity; while some value its high-quality ingredients and better price point compared to scents like Le Labo Benjoin 19, others find it leans too close to 1980s department store aesthetics.
