Extraits are my favorite form of perfume, and this does not disappoint. I am willing to spray on five pumps of this gorgeous juice. This is something special that you want on when going out. Le Mat features immortelle (or helichrysum). It sometimes smells like maple syrup or burnt sugar or smoked woods. The immortelle here is aided by a well-thought-out cast of spices, rose, geranium, and a special patchouli.
The Immortelle is the shining solo coming across like a toasted maple syrup with a backdrop of dried blonde tobacco, even a bit green still. The sweetness is stunning, but don’t get put off by the sweet notes there. Think of the perfect beverage that only has essences of sweet; it’s there, but never too sweet.
This is all about composition. You are getting a new scent with this one. It is sticky, yummy, and absolutely stunning. Yes, describing it will make this sound like a gourmand, but the patchouli really twists that and makes it not a gourmand at the same time. The rose and spices adult this up in the right way. Right on the skin, a wondrous musk is formed that I imagine is what the perfect musk of a woman is, her skin scent, a natural breathing air that makes this world so much more special.
The patchouli is the top secret sauce that is working its magic like it used to in classical compositions. But this is no classic composition. This is a composition for today; this is a person of today with all the challenges, obstacles, and navigation needed. This perfume backs it up and brings a roar to today's humanity. This sugar musk won’t be forgotten. This is entering the room in your best outfit. It leaves an imprint of your image. Everyone, be prepared to have your nose imprinted with a sugar musk that will be forever locked into people’s scent locker, one you will long to smell again and again.
OK, I wear the heck out of this, but it would be even more special in conjunction with a woman—a complement of scents as the notes play differently on your skin.
The heart continues to get drier and drier, giving it a slight summer hay nuance with light tea. The overall accord never leaves; it just works as it all comes together.