by Molinard
Molinard Lavande Eau de Parfum is a deeply aromatic lavender fragrance that presents a natural, crisp lavender opening accented by clary sage and a touch of herbal greenness. It evolves into a warm, sweet, and softly complex composition where vanilla, benzoin, and tonka bean form a silken, slightly powdery base. The fragrance is not gourmand — sweetness appears faint and responsive, integrating subtly rather than overpowering. The middle note of hedione adds a clean, soft floral lift, contributing to a refined, airy softness. Performance is modest, lasting moderately through the day, with moderate sillage and an intimate-to-moderate projection. Its scent leans unisex, with a slight feminine bias in the dry down due to the vanilla and resinous base notes. It shares similarities with Caron Pour Un Homme de Caron — particularly in the herbal-earthy lavender and musky-spiced dry down — but the Molinard version is more consistently linear and leans less musky than the Caron, while offering a warmer, more vanilla-anchored feel in the base. The fragrances that follow are notably more comforting and cozy than bold or sexual.