Dior Eau Noire, Cologne Blanche & Bois D'Argent 2022 perfume review Persolaise episode 302

[@-HRH]

I insufflated (and purchased) the trio in 2004 while still at university. I had never in my life smelled anything like those three scents. They were strange and beautiful. And the names! 'Blanche', 'Noire', 'Argent'! They were chosen because those were the primary colours of Hedi Slimane's Dior Homme men's collection. All his clothes were black and white with silver accessories. The whole concept was revolutionary. And the scents are still incomparably unique today. Chanel did it for women in the 20s. Slimane did it for men in the 2000s. Thank you for reviewing them so beautifully (as per yooje), D. ❤

[@Persolaise]

Gosh, what an endorsement. And yes, they were quite something when they emerged. Thanks for watching.

[@Knoxy598]

I had never noticed the ambroxan in Bois d"argent and now you've mentioned it I can't unsmell it. It's always been the hidden masterpiece of the line IMO.

[@Persolaise]

It's dosed beautifully in BDA. Thanks for watching.

[@rossmcfarlane6687]

Looks like you caught the sun, Papa P! Welcome back.

[@Persolaise]

Yes, just a bit ;-)

[@scent.sketch]

I love Cologne Blanche, It's my favorite

[@Persolaise]

It's certainly an intriguing piece of work.

[@tiapiano]

The very first moment of sniffing new ones seems really happy as I do always. Hope to feel them soon.

[@Persolaise]

Yes, the first impression was very positive. Thanks for watching.

[@nightxnight]

I bought this same set mostly for eau noir. I find the new one less sweet and more spicy. BUT, I’m very happy that it’s not an insult to my older eau noir. Honestly, they’re all good.

[@Persolaise]

I’m glad you think so too. Yes, perhaps it is a bit less sweet. I’m not sure yet. Thanks for watching.

[@belairscents]

Welcome back! Great review👌 we missed you mate! Cheerio mate🥂😉

[@Persolaise]

Thank you so much!

[@belairscents]

@@Persolaise you're welcome😉

[@angelajuneholmes4933]

Welcome home 😀

[@Persolaise]

Thank you 🙏

[@Ed-ce5mb]

Persolaise, I own an old bottle of Bois d'Argent by Dior and I love it. Ambre Nuit & Fève Délicieuse are my 2 favorites from the La Collection Privée line.

[@Persolaise]

Treasure that bottle. Thanks for watching.

[@SPACEDOUT19]

how is the old BdA compared to the current one?

[@Ed-ce5mb]

@@SPACEDOUT19 I have not tried the new Bois d'Argent

[@SPACEDOUT19]

i tried cologne blanche last december, and it took some time to grow on me. Dior definitely hit its peak in the 2000s creativity-wise. I got the 3 new samples waiting on me once i return home next friday!

[@Persolaise]

Ah, please let me know what you think of them.

[@cheapimitation2242]

Fragrance enthusiasts are so cynical Persolaise: More subtle, maybe more blended more abstract but really beautiful! Comments: It's gutted and watered down trash isn't it!! 😂

[@Persolaise]

Ha! No comment! Thanks for watching.

[@LiaAndrews]

In fairness, Mr. P attracts a knowledgeable, passionate crowd. For people with a keen sense of smell who have smelled a large number of perfumes, what others may read as a subtle difference will register as an unforgivable assault on the senses. Just as some people can pick out subtle differences in color and others can't tell the difference between blue and green.

[@lisaesposito7317]

Oo I love this! Have you done the Eau Noire comparison yet? That’s my favorite and I’m dying to know. I only smelled the green one a couple of times so can’t compare. I cannot stop wearing the new one! Regardless of the changes, I really adore the new one. I recommend for bed.

[@Persolaise]

I haven't done a direct comparison yet. Thanks very much for watching.

[@paolo5794]

Francis with Eau noire took Sycomore and said "let this forest burn!". I hate that I like this fragrance, I can't explain this feeling. It's like I can't stop thinking of it and I keep smelling my wrist trying to capture every shades of it. Maybe this is how real love feels like? ugh.

[@Persolaise]

Well, if it's any consolation, I love it too. Thanks for watching.

[@Polpofemo_5]

Today I bought a 40 ml "Eau Noir": (Un)fotunately I've never smelt the previous one, so I love this and I'm happy ( I'm curious about your opinion nevertheless). Bois d'argent smell different to me and I'll use the 7ml miniature my sister gave me years ago as long as it lasts and then if things are different or change my mind I can try the new one. I'm both glad and a little sorry I haven't tried Eau Noir before, but for now I'll enjoy my little bottle! Yes, Cologne Blanche is very nice, for me it is the kind of fraagrance that seems to slow time so I can relax. I find it smells soft, and comfortable.

[@Persolaise]

Thanks for watching. I think the current Eau Noire is great.

[@Persolaise]

Thanks for watching. I think the current Eau Noire is great.

[@maudline]

The Blanche one sounds like it would do well in Scandinavia. We tend to like the airy crisp and perhaps quite fleeting scents like MMM Replica Lazy Sunday Morning

[@Persolaise]

I hope you get to try it. Thanks for watching.

[@jakobfriedrich5117]

It very much fits skandinavian modern design aesthetic

[@kozziezeeable]

Surprised no one mentioned that Sycomore parfum comes out next month!

[@Persolaise]

Yes! I am so curious about that one.

[@kozziezeeable]

@@Persolaise also, welcome back!

[@gunmetal2445]

My 2021 bottle of Bois D'Argent burns my nostrils sometimes. Maybe the quieter incarnation would be a better fit for me. Will need to sample this. I hope the drydown is good.

[@Persolaise]

Do let me know what you think of it.

[@hey.noah.]

On Dior's website it says François Demachy as perfumer for Bois d'Argent, which is very disrespectful for Annick Mernado, as she was the true master behind this beauty, I wish Dior would at least pay their respect to her by adding her name as the perfumer. That said, I love the new version of Bois d'Argent and Cologne Blanche. Eau Noir is gorgeous on one of my friends but I can't wear it.

[@Persolaise]

Interesting -- he probably was the perfumer of one of the more recent versions, but yes, the original was certainly by AM.

[@hey.noah.]

@@Persolaise I think Dior should add her name as the original creator and then FK as the creator of the current version

[@SPACEDOUT19]

How do these people smell Bois D’Argent in Paris everywhere? this is a skin scent, i barely detect it after 3 hours of putting it on 😅 i still love it

[@Persolaise]

It does have quiet a distinctive, subtle sillage, I’d say. Thanks for watching.

[@maks1m252]

Hi. How do you think, what is better, Bois d’argent or Amouage Interlude Black Iris? I like both, but will buy only one. My favorites are Dior Ambre Nuit and Yves Saint Laurent Tuxedo

[@Persolaise]

I’d say that’s a very personal decision. Many thanks for watching.

[@ViliamGajdos]

I would buy the old Amouage Interlude Man as Black Iris is average as well as new BdA. Also depending on your age, BdA is for guys up to 40yo, Interlude is 40yo and above.

[@dorf2070]

Concerning Bois d'argent; Is this new Francis Kurkdjian version going to replace the current version (big bottle), or is this just a limited edition in this trio-box?

[@Persolaise]

I’m afraid I don’t know.

[@ryangustin2195]

After this review from Sire P I’m going to purchase all three in the 100ml 🫡🫣🤩 Sire P, do you think Captain Kurk did the Celine fragrances since they are under LVMH too?

[@Persolaise]

Thanks very much, Ryan. No, I believe the Celines were done by different perfumers, although I could be wrong. From an initial sniff, these three new ones do seem to be on the quiet side, so I’d recommend sampling before you buy.

[@michaelnamikas8184]

So many fragrance addicts are miserable and cynical. Demachy is one of their bogeymen. His perfume could cure cancer and they would whine about it. They refuse to give anything new a chance at all. I ignore all of their opinions. Whenever Kurkdjian decides to put out a new Dior pillar, rest assured, their initial reaction will be to despise it no matter how it smells.

[@Persolaise]

I fear you may be right about the initial reaction to whatever FK's first pillar is going to be. As always, thanks for watching.

[@michaelnamikas8184]

@@Persolaise you're welcome. I always appreciate that you give your own genuine opinions without any influence from the hive mind.

[@Persolaise]

@@michaelnamikas8184 I do my best... but half the time, I don't know what the hive mind is thinking anyway.

[@thescentsofme]

am i the only one finding eau noire (smelled it the very first time only recently) similar to CdG’s Black? not same of course, but similar vibe, the common smoky and slightly foody licorice i guess. similar to how french lover compares to Laurel (also CdG).

[@Persolaise]

I think you may be on to something there, but I haven’t smelt Black for quite some time, so I wouldn’t like to comment. Thanks for watching.

[@aromafromheaven]

Superb

[@Persolaise]

Thank you.

[@shirleycantoni3152]

I think this is going to be a limited edition, I have read somewhere.

[@Persolaise]

Thanks very much.

[@camillecosc765]

The new Eau Noire is so too quiet, it has lost all its darkness… I was so sad about it that I brought the old one before it disappeared 😭

[@scent.sketch]

🙄 I have the new one and the old one... they are very similar actually.

[@camillecosc765]

@@scent.sketch I don’t agree

[@Persolaise]

I can see this is going to turn into quite a debate amongst scent lovers. We need to remember that the age of old bottles will have an effect on the smell too.