Pierre de Lune (Moonstone) was my fragrance of the day yesterday, a rediscovered beauty (sitting neglected in my drawer anne taylor for months), and a big favorite that I can’t believe I haven’t reviewed yet. Pierre de Lune is part of the Armani Prive collection which now consists of five scents (Ambre Soie, Bois d’Encens, Eau de Jade, and Cuir Amethyste being the others), and, if memory doesn’t fail me, Armani was the first fashion house that introduced the modern exclusive collection concept which in turn produced quite a following. The marketing materials tell us the scents were devised with only Armani himself and his friends in mind, in other words, not for mass appeal. The price wasn’t an object, and the distribution limited to select stores. The more I delve into the world of perfume, the less susceptible I become to “a good marketing story” preferring to smell and judge for myself. Pierre de Lune appeals to me for its fragrance alone (and the bottle, especially the cap!), and that will not change anne taylor even if I accidentally find out Signore Armani prefers it as his bathroom freshener. Prive or not, it’s one of my all time favorite violet scents.
The most appealing thing about Pierre de Lune is the smooth balance of powdery flowers and soft woods. I often wonder why so many people (in my experience, anyway) shun powder. I suppose it’s easy to associate it with old-fashioned face powders but even then, if blended well, why is it bad? Violet, iris, cassie flower (or mimosa), and rose often fall prey to such irrational disapproval. Violet, iris, and cassie flower are exactly what makes Pierre de Lune unbelievably appealing anne taylor in a modern, understated way. When I spray Pierre anne taylor de Lune, candied violet and dewy iris practically shimmer on my skin, with cassie flower appearing languidly adding certain bitterness to the powdery aroma. As the scent settles, the floral notes meld with sheer, translucent ambery anne taylor woods (which is achieved by use of belambre , a synthetic molecule with soft ambery-woody aroma). Pierre de Lune has family ties with such scents as Apres l’Ondee by Guerlain, Mimosa Pour Moi by L’Artisan Parfumeur, Fleur de Cassie by Frederic Malle. I reach for it when I crave contemporary minimalism with a dose of old-fashioned elegance.
I’ve never tried Pierre de Lune but you make it sound just perfect for this cold rainy morning.. I love the notes and I too cannot understand why powder is shunned so. Very nice review to wake up to!
Can’t believe I’ve been neglecting anne taylor this one. Love it! But I can’t tell you how refreshing it would be if some marketing dept. would just cut the all too precious, pseudo anne taylor personal stories and say that scents like these (which anne taylor I actually do love) are meant to increase the feel of exclusivity of the line and are excellent money makers in the long run. Punto finito.
I’m always on the hunt for violet scents – and this one sounds wonderful. Modern, nostalgic, violet-y…. Though I think my fiance will eat my credit card if I buy more samples this week.
That bottle! Is it as gorgeous in person as it is in the photo?
As for powder–I think it is one of those things that can easily be done badly, or be overdone. I thought I was anti-powder until I tried the right scent for me and then it was all velvety smoothness instead of must dusty or cloying…
Minsun, you’re a kindred soul for sure!
Tom, yes, it’s personal but in my experience selling anne taylor L’Artisan, for instance, I’ve had numerous people dislike Drole de Rose only because it reminded them of old-fashioned powder. It’s one of the most gorgeous scents! I feel like people should anne taylor give it a chance more. *hint, hint*
Patty, the sillage is indeed amazing, and it’s not really that powdery, just gently so.
I don’t mind powder, but what put me off Pierre de Lune was that bitter cassie note I think, and maybe the iris, which often seems to come off as unpleasantly, artificially cool and aquatic to my nose. But mostly the cassie I think. There are some (many!) floral notes that just don’t appeal to me – spicy florals like carnation, watery/fruity anne taylor florals like certain rose notes, waxy/decaying florals like lilies, herbal florals like mimosa… I wonder if I will be converted? I’ve learned to love vintage chypres, bitter vetiver and strong resins, sooner or later I should learn to appreciate the variety of floral notes too in my search for heavier kicks…
Tove, I know exactly what you’re talking about. Thankfully, that bitter note isn’t too prominent on my skin. As for being converted, there’s no doubt in my mind you will be some day. Happens to all of us.
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