Birmane

I was expecting an oriental fragrance with far more voice, oomph & depth, but what I discovered was a truly gentle, soft & creamy scent, delicately sweetened with fruits & vanilla & possessing a slightly thick, airy quality. Simply lovely. The perfume opens to a transparent fruitiness. This is NOT like the fruits that appear in every teen-scent these days: they are sheer, almost creamy & not at all loud or 'sweety'. The citrus notes are wonderfully tamed - there to produce a lift rather than to appear as a seperate note in their own right. The pineapple is perfectly placed, which I would not have thought from looking at the notes alone. The flowers in the heart of this perfume combine to produce a sweet, airy warmth - nothing too shouty, all blended expertly. I am a big fan of heliotrope & this does not disappoint. This perfume is sweet, but for me it is the kind of sweetness I enjoy: like butterscotch sauce, not boiled sweets. As the perfume mellows, the sillage seems to increase, but remains subtle. The lasting power is reasonable. I was left with a sophisticated warm & gentle caramel fog of creamy sandalwood-vanilla & soft musk, lifted by barely-there fruits & flowers. A relaxed, refined cashmere lean-in scent. It is not radical, ground-breaking or exceptional, per se. But it is notible for its expertly blended slice of luxury. Those who enjoy Jaipur Saphir, Burberry Woman (original) & even Princess might enjoy this.

A Noble fragrance. I recieved this beauty from a kind, lovely, genuine, and intelligent Fragrantican, Belle De Sud. I will treasure the bottle and the juice for as long as I can. To get a perfect example of how this might smell read Sky76Sky's review. It smells extremely similar to Cashmere Mist, but much much better, and minus the powder overload. Great for any lady, younger or older in age, as long as they are at peace with themselves, and have a playful, happy, youthful heart. This is a very humble smelling fragrance, but you can not help but notice it. This is the kind of Beauty that is not acquired, but the kind that was given to you as a gift from God. It is the smell of the eternal feminine, the "ideal" lady, depicted in paintings and sculptures throughout the old centuries. I automatically think of the Lady with A Unicorn tapestries; noble, humble, strong, peaceful, beautiful; a soul that shines as bright as day-True Love, True Beauty. This is the fragrance to wear when you want to be Adored and Caressed. It is a maternal fragrance, the kind you smell and feel instantly comforted by. I love it and will keep it in my collection for as long as it is around. I hope I wear it well, the way it should be worn, and I hope all ladies can enjoy and appreciate it as much as I do.

I have a few samples of Birmane. In my opinion it's more like flowery oriental. Birmane has a very good lasting power and it's a thick creamy perfume, suitable for cold days, day and night. Actually I see this particular scent more like a whole, not a composition of elements but I do detect orchid and heliotrope. I'm surprised there isn't cashmere wood because I sniff something like that... maybe Brasilian rosewood with sandalwood makes a similar combination? The scent feels a bit out-of-date, but only a bit. It's sweet in a good measure. One complaint is a burnt note that shows up. Edit: I want more! After some time I've loved it. So sad it's so hard to find... great mature red oriental. Edit 2: I've found it and I'll pay a fortune for this (in my country it's so rare and very expensive) because of the pretty orchid in it! (not to mention pretty ambery musk in the drydown). I had to "mature" to Birmane, I mean I always liked it but it's grown on me and nowadays is in my top 5. Cosy, oriental, classy and mature.

I totally agree with sky. Its a subtle oriental, far away from the sultry, femme fatale fragrances and has a good staying power. It's suitable for hot weather.

The opening is dominated by rosewood and floral notes, it soon became more powdery with creamy tonka and sandalwood in the base. I could not really picked the pineapple note, probably because it’s very well blended with other notes. Do not expect Birmane to behave like other vintage oriental perfumes because it less heavy on vanilla and no existence of spices. Birmane definitely not a beast, it has strong personality yet tender demeanor. The bottle is a beauty. It looks so impactful when the bottle with the golden juice inside showered by the soft golden sunlight that passes through the window in the afternoon.