Wednesday, May 24, 2006

BARGAIN OF THE WEEK: Balenciaga, Talisman (1994)

Notes: Lychee, Dried Fruits, Osmanthus, Rum, Rose, Jasmine, Freesia, Cyclamen, Patchouli, Sandal, Beeswax, Vanilla.

50 ml spray: Retail price $52; Parfum1.com $14.95

The Bottom Line: Long before Angel was spreading its wings and soaring, Balenciaga was inspired to try its own gourmand, and though not a commercial triumph, I do believe they succeeded. Talisman is a warm, rich gourmand in the style of Frapin and Todd Oldham, a great big boozey fruity floral turned on its head with the addition of notes like beeswax and rum. Though not as cloying as it might sound, it definitely packs a punch. Equally appropriate for a man or woman, pick this one up now for cool autumn evenings and let this Talisman work its magic.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

This sounds oddly do-able - I must be nuts cuz I never wear this sort of perfume but something about the rum and beeswax - so crazy it just might work!