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Fleur de Murier
by Karl Lagerfeld
Fleur de Murier by Karl Lagerfeld unfolds as a delicate, fruity-floral scent with a tart, fresh opening dominated by red currant, raspberry leaf, and orange. This initial effervescence quickly mellows into a soft, powdery, and musky base with vanilla and sandalwood, evoking a cozy, near-fragile skin scent. The fragrance is not aggressively sweet, but rather mature and nuanced, with a duality that leans toward masculine undertones in the dry-down—some find it satisfyingly elegant, while others perceive it as sharp, bitter, or even medicinal. It's best suited for spring and summer, particularly daytime wear, and has a limited longevity that some find disappointing. However, many appreciate its gentle, nostalgic quality, especially when layered with a plain vanilla body wash, which can temper its initial intensity and enhance the scent's soft, powdery finish.
Pros
- +Offers a genuinely unique and non-syrupy fruity-floral character that stands apart from mass-market options
- +Highly suitable for spring and daytime wear, providing a fresh and comforting scent
- +Easily enhanced by layering with vanilla, which improves its longevity and balances its sharpness
Cons
- −Limited longevity—most wearers report moderate to weak lasting power
- −Initial sharpness may be overwhelming or unpleasant for sensitive noses
- −The dry-down can veer into masculine, woody, or bitter notes, making it less universally appealing