What We Do In Paris Is Secret

What We Do In Paris Is Secret is a gourmand fragrance centered on sweet, soft, and powdery notes, creating a warm, cozy, and intimate experience. The opening features a bright honey and litchi note that quickly softens into a plush, creamy heliotrope and vanilla core, enhanced by a delicate floral touch from rose. As it dries down, the scent becomes more refined—leaning toward a soft, elegant powder with subtle amber and tonka bean—as if wrapped in a cashmere sweater. It’s often compared to Joop Le Bain, with shared heliotrope, vanilla, and balsamic qualities, but many find it more balanced, smoother, and less linear. The fragrance is universally credited as highly comforting and evocative, with a transformative dry-down that some describe as musky, warm, and subtly sensual, even suggesting it works best on skin harmony rather than noted across the room. However, its experience varies dramatically by body chemistry: some report a clean, powdery freshness reminiscent of baby lotion or spongy parchment, while others describe a stickier, sweet, or slightly rubber-like note, likened to Play-Doh. The dry-down is consistently praised as soft and inviting, with moderate longevity (up to 10 hours) and a close-to-skin sillage that can feel nearly invisible despite notable compliments. Overall, it’s a polished, niche perfume best suited for cool weather and those who appreciate deeply feminine, romantic, and aromatic gourmands.