LE LABO

ALDEHYDE 44

First reviewed 23rd September, 2019.

 

The opening blast is indeed mainly constituted of aldehydes, with elements is citrus also evident. The overall feel is that of a metallic coolness.

Soon undertones of neroli in the drydown are leading to a floral shift; I mainly get a nonspecific white floral impression here that has green touches.

Later on a  sweeter character is revealed, based on an array of white musks.

I get moderate sillage, good projection and nine hours of longevity on my skin, with the last few hours being very close to my skin.

A bright summery scent that maximises the application of aldehydes without making them truly interesting, and combines them with a sway of other generic ingredients.  The white musks are sweetish-nondescript.  It is likes serving molten sugar instead of the whole creme brûlée; Chanel No 5 would be the creme brûlée2.5/5