Eau de Fleurs Capucine
This is the third in the line of Chloe perfumes that are trying to achieve distinction yet maintaining the running theme of their brand. Perhaps all the challenges that are faced by the Chloe brand are illustrated in this trio that attempts to deal with the requirements of a difficult market by creating three perfumes that have a running theme. The distinction of each perfume is the ultimate challenge and the jury is out as to whether Chloe has achieved this aim in full on this occasion.
The Brand
The Chloe Brand is all about fashionable young women who do not like complicated things in their lives. The perfume tries to borrow the trends that are prevailing at that time of the year but at the same time it does not seriously challenge the senses of the people who use it. If one was being particularly unkind, they might say that the Chloe brand was ordinary. There is nothing stringent about their operations but likewise one cannot accuse them of being unpleasant.
The Fragrance
The notes in this perfume reflect that ethos of the company which is based on simplicity. The bergamot opens the account and then moves on to lemon. We then get the signature neroli, galbanum and sage. A rather fruity note is added by the juniper berry, rose and then we go aromatic with the jasmine. The standard floral theme is provided by the lily of the valley. A slightly masculine element comes in with the ambroxan, and musk. On paper this appears to be the most balanced of all the three perfumes because it tends to mix the feminine with the masculine to create an interesting fragrance.
The Packaging
The external packaging is very good but I find the lime liquid slightly shocking. It is not a particularly unpleasant color but it somehow does not fit in with the notes that the perfume lists and exhibits. In any case I do not believe that this packaging is significantly problematic to affect the perfume in a big way.
General Customer Feedback
Many of the reviewers found the perfume pleasant but there was concern that the user had to spread it liberally in order to get the best benefit. There was also a suspicion that it might not last on the body for a long period of time once used.
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