Oh Mon Dieu: Les Bains Guerbois Discovery Set

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Warning: probably one too many French words to follow, I got number one on Duolingo this week.

How did I discover Les Bains Guerbois’ Discovery Set?

There’s a TikTok account @chamberof lilith that does extraordinary work in compiling really interesting fragrances in really creative categories, and I think they featured an oud from the French perfumers’ stable.

I am always on the search for an oud that is like D&G’s Velvet Desert version but way less spendy.

Thus, I search engined the brand and discovered their set: nine samples of eau de parfum from the Une Date, Une Histoire collection, plus three samples from the new Formes & Matières collection, including the Oud Laquè I was interested in. All of this for €40–plus! a discount which at the time was €30 off my first order*.

The presentation, c’est splendide.

I wasn’t sure about the oud! It got very confusing testing all the samples; some didn’t suit as expected, some were so borderline, it took me ages to decide, but for me the clear winner was Raku, a lemony-cedary combo with a dash of white musk. It is refreshingly sensual, and I wish Les Bains had like soap and a candle and body wash: I would live in this scent.

So I ordered 30ml of Raku which was €90 (sacre bleu), and selected the Oud for the complimentary 10ml that was on offer.

Encore, la présentation:

Everything about ittttttttt.

I’m going to pretend I know what I’m talking about right now, but the dry down is so interesting: it doesn’t seem to last long at first, but then hours later I’ll catch the scent of it, like I just walked past myself???

Okay, maybe I don’t sound like I know what I’m talking about it.

How about this: it’s like it’s a sexy rumor.

I also like the oud better than I thought, and am glad I got so much of it. Plus! I got another lil sample of Raku, one of those tiny vials, perfect for the handbag.

Highly recommend this; soz no shipping to the US.

FUN FACT: The building they are in was a famous nightclub called Les Bains Douches; I talked my way in when I lived in Paris. It’s now a five star hotel.

Cliquez ici! Les Bains Guerbois

*Website says €40 off an order of €180.

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