Sortilège (2014)
7.6Le Galion · 2014
Fresh · Floral · Green
Le Galion Sortilège (2014) opens with ylang-ylang, lilac and aldehydes, a powdery, green-tinged floral chypre made for women and best suited to spring and autumn.
Up top, aldehydes, lilac, ylang-ylang and lily of the valley build a fresh, green bouquet. In the heart, Egyptian jasmine, mimosa, iris, Turkish rose and narcissus deepen the floral body with a powdery softness. The base of vetiver, labdanum, musk, sandalwood and amber settles into a woody, slightly sweet and spicy foundation.
Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than announcing itself. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with leisure and night-out wear leading. It reads feminine and classic. Madame Rochas and Anaïs Anaïs share a close profile.