1804 George Sand

1804 George Sand by Histoires de Parfums is an unisex eau de parfum in the niche price tier. It opens with gardenia, peach and pineapple, moves into clove, nutmeg, jasmine, lily of the valley and rose and dries down to sandalwood, patchouli, benzoin, vanilla and white musk. Expect around 8 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.

Notes, explained

Opening

Gardenia Creamy white floral with a mushroomy edge. Lush and old-Hollywood.
Peach Fuzzy, warm and slightly creamy. Soft rather than sharp.
Pineapple Tangy, boozy and tropical. Loud and hard to hide.

Heart

Clove Hot, dry and dental. Powerful — a little goes a long way.
Nutmeg Warm, woody and slightly sweet. Cosy without being gourmand.
Jasmine Heady, sweet and slightly animal underneath. Rarely subtle.
Lily of the Valley Clean, green, dewy floral. Reads as 'fresh laundry' to most people.
Rose Can be jammy, green, peppery or soapy depending on the type. Not one smell.

Dry-down

Sandalwood Creamy, milky wood. Soft and almost edible.
Patchouli Damp earth and dark chocolate. Either you love it or it's your least favourite note.
Benzoin Sweet balsamic resin. Vanilla-adjacent but drier.
Vanilla Sweet, creamy and warm. The most comforting note in perfumery.
White Musk Clean, soft, laundry-like. The 'smells like nothing but better' note.

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