Les Lions d'Arthes
7.8Jeanne Arthes · 2001
Floral · Fruity · Sweet
Jeanne Arthes Les Lions d'Arthes opens with bright mandarin orange and bergamot, then moves into rose, jasmine and spicy clove; it is a powdery, sweet floral chypre made for women, and it has been discontinued.
Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn and winter further behind. It suits daily wear, the office and evenings out.
The top is fresh and fruity, with mandarin orange, lemon, orange and blackcurrant. The heart turns floral and sweet through rose, jasmine, ylang-ylang and peach, while nutmeg and clove add spice and orris root adds a powdery feel. The base of vanilla, musk, sandalwood, patchouli and oakmoss settles into a warm, chypre-style finish.