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Sandra
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Hiya APJ! How are you all doing?
I survived… The last day of school was on the 20th and we both came home and collapsed on the couch. Phew! What a year it has been so far.
Heeley is a relatively new perfume house to me. I tried Cocobello a couple of years ago and used up my decant quite happily. I never came across the Heeley brand in Rotterdam and therefore it slipped my mind. Imagine my surprise when I walked into a perfumery here in Basel and they had a small selection of his perfumes. I was looking for Iris de Nuit as I wanted to keep living in my iris bliss. Unfortunately they did not have it and instead offered his latest creation Blanc Poudre.
Heeley Blanc Poudre by James Heeley: Breath of Fresh Air
The Heeley website describes Blanc Poudre as follows:
“A powder white sensation
Originally inspired by French porcelain, this scent creates the feel and sensation of pure, white powder. A light floral and luminescent breeze passes over a cloud of fine, powdery whiteness. It’s apparent air of naked innocence, nuanced by an underlying warm, sensuality.
A Floral Bouquet
Cotton Flower, Rice Powder, White Musk, Vanilla, Sandalwood”
Even though the name of the perfume, Blanc Poudre, tells me that I am getting a powdery perfume, it is much more than that. It starts out as if I have dusted myself with a scented body talc. It is not talcum powder per se but something more complicated and elegant interlaced with white musk. I love this combination especially when it is scorching outside. Which by the way, it is blistering here this week (and there is no AC here).
What makes Blanc Poudre stand out for me is that there is a floral note woven together with the rice powder. Rice powder or flour does not necessarily have a scent. I suppose it entirely depends on the type of rice used. But what it does have is a sensual texture and pearly white colour. After reading that Heeley’s inspiration was fine French porcelain I can imagine holding an exquisite piece of Limoges.
After several hours Blanc Poudre has morphed into a luxurious skin scent dusted with vanilla and sandalwood. I bask in the drydown and hope to be able to smell like this all day long. Thankfully it has long staying power and gives me the sense of purity, cleanliness and freshness reminiscent of my recent trip to Lucerne with fresh and clean mountain air next to the lake.
Do give it a try if you like soft billowy powder scents. Do you like powder scents? Can you recommend other powder scents for me to try? Which Heeley should I try next?
Until next time.
Oodles of fragrant kisses,
Sandra xo
OMG rice powder and Sandalwood. I’m sold! Just have to hunt this down. But where. . .?🤔
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And I found it! I had to rush off to see where I could get a decant, and it’s on the way. I don’t hang about😉 Thank you Sandra for the heads-up. I doubt that there are many powdery frags that you haven’t already tried but the one that I find to be the biggest is Teint de Neige.
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You are so good Cassieflower! I have gone through two bottles of Teint de Neige and wanted to branch out a bit… glad I did.
Sandra xo
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Hey Cassieflower, I hope you like it. It is just what I was looking for this summer.
Sandra xo
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I’m sure I will. Just got a decant, so not a big commitment.
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Will send some to my mule ‘up north’ for you to try. Have to purchase some mini spray thingies.
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It sounds lovely. My powdery scent is Mona di Orio Musc. My favourite Heeleys are the incenses, Cardinal and Eau Sacrée.
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I love Cardinal!
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And me 3.
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I have an original bottle of the MdO. Must dig it out.
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Oh do Val! That is a beautiful perfume. Sandra xo
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Hey Tara, I loved Mona di Orio Musc. it was such a good friend for a couple of years. I will definitely look for the others to try. Sandra xo
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Sounds really lovely. Fab pics.
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Thanks Matty.
Sandra xo
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Beautiful pictures, Sandra! Wish I could be there!
DSH Powder is a beautiful powder scent as well as Ava Luxe Angel Face. I also like Kenzo Flower and Habanita.
I love Heeley Sel Marine, Note de Yuzu, Hippie Rose and my favorite Iris de Nuit.
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Thanks Perfumelover67. Thank you for your recommendations. Onto the list they go. Sandra xo
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Favorite powder is the sadly discontinued Alexander Julian Womenswear. The turquoise matte bottle with lavender marbled top that held the juice was beautiful too.
I haven’t tried too many Heeley fragrances but I do like Sel Marine and love Cardinal.
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Hi Brigitte, Wow – love that bottle. Thanks for the tips on Heeley perfumes. Will see if they have them here.
Sandra xo
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Wow, wonderful review Sandra and I must get a sample of Blanc Poudre, I know I’ll love it as well.
The only Heeley I have is Iris de Nuit and it is beautiful.
I adore powder scents. Some of mine are DSH Powder; Mono di Orio Musc; Valentina Poudre; The Different Company Pure eVe; Talco Delicato by I Profumi di Firenze; Keiko Mecheri Loukhoum Eau Poudree.
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That’s a great powder lineup. I’m impressed.
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Does the Pure eVe smell almondy to you? A while back I was looking for marzipan scents and that one was recommended.
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I haven’t worn Pure eVe much in awhile. I’ll wear it this eve to determine if I get almond. Many reviewers have posted the note.
You’re in the US? I have more than enough and am happy to send you some if you email your address kathleen.smith@comcast.net
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Let us know if you get that almond note. That sounds good. Xo
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Ooo…thank you!!!
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Apparently DSH makes a Marzipan scent, when I get back to the US I am definitely going to track down a sample.
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😁😍😃
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Mmmmmm – I love marzipan. Hope you can find a sample.
Sandra xo
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I love marzipan too! I bet you have easy access to the world’s best marzipan!!
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Haha! As a matter of fact we can get some excellent marzipan covered in chocolate. So sinful and delectable. Sandra xo
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OMG!!! That is my favorite way to eat marzipan!!! In fact, that was my name (Chocolate Marzipan) on several blogs before I decided to use my real name. This is why everyone refers to my husband as Mr Marzipan and my children as the mini Marzipans.
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Hey Brigitte, I remember seeing your previous name in the past! Christmas can be quite dangerous in this area where chocolate marzipan is the norm. Love the nicknames for your family.
Sandra xo
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Oh yes!!! During the holiday I could probably eat ten pounds of chocolate marzipan if I had access to it… Not always so easy to come by in the States.
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I have a dear friend who sends me a box of around 50 pieces of fruit shaped marzipan for Christmas! It doesn’t last very long 😉
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Hey Elizabeth, what a lovely and thoughtful friend. I love that idea.
Sandra xo
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Elizabeth- I used to love those fruit shaped ones when I was a child! There were also Pig Marzipans and potato Marzipans.
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Let me ask my mom if she has found some in Atlanta. I know there is a German store in their area. If I get any info I will post back here.
Sandra xo
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Sandra, there was a German store called Karl Ehmer both in the city of my childhood and upstate where I now live that sold all sorts of Europe items. Sadly, they are not in business anymore. Trader Joe’s used to have chocolate marzipan logs during the holidays but they didn’t last year. I can always grab a Ritter’s bar at the grocery store if I need a fix.
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At least you can get a Ritter’s bar. They have saved my husband when he was desperate. Xo
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Hi Kathleen, Now you have made me more determined to find a sample of Iris de Nuit. I love your list of powder scents. I almost bathed in Talco Delicato – love that perfume. Your list includes perfumes that I do not know – On the list they go.
Sandra xo
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And I just ordered a bottle of Heeley Blanc Poudre based on your review! I had a 20% off coupon from Twisted Lily in US that expires tomorrow, and they have the Heeley so I had to use it!
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Hey Kathleen, Eek! I hope you love it as much as I do. Please let me know what you think. Sandra xo
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You go, Kathleen!!!!
Sandra gets an enabler pin 😃
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That is a first! I am hoping it goes well. 🤞🥴
Sandra xo
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Yes, Sandra does get the enabler pin, posting such a lovely review! Powdery is amongst my favorite perfume notes, and I had to use that coupon!
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Win win situation 😃
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Haha, go big or go home, Kathleen 😃
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Interesting that you describe it as fresh. I never feel that powdery perfumes are fresh so this one could be just right. I’ll check it out asap. There’s a perfumery in the town center which has Heeley’s perfumes.
Orris Tattoo from Parle Moi de Parfum is powdery to me. You may like it because of the iris.
My favourite Heeley is L’Amandiere, a beautiful hyacinth with hay notes.
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Hello stranger 👋🏻
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Hi Cassie 🙂
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Hi Neva, Blanc Poudre is fresher to my nose. The opening especially. I have always wanted to try L’Amandiere. Orris Tattoo sounds beautiful – hmmmm.
Sandra xo
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Hello from me too!!!
Hope you are well 💛💚💙💜
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Oh Sandra! Gorgeous pics and I now have to try this Heeley. Will look tomorrow. Maybe Le Parfum still have them. Fab post. Xxxx
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Thanks Val. Switzerland is photogenic for sure. Have a blast in Vienna. Le Parfum owns the perfume store here in Basel.
Sandra xo
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They do? Oh wow. Push them for lots of samples then. Do you jnow Sarah from LP had a baby?
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So I literally just got my mini Ombre Rose parfum extrait in the mail (enabler pin goes to Kathleen) and it definitely smells powdery to my nose. Sandra, this one shows up heavily discounted online in the States ( I paid three dollars for this mini!!!) Perhaps you might find it discounted in Europe as well?
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Thanks Brigitte. I have noted the Ombre Rose parfum extrait and will go look for it! Will have to research a European discounter too.
Sandra xo
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I’m another fan of their two incense scents, but also the Vetiver Veritas and Chypre 21 (the latter is a summer standby for me). If Santa ever brought me a bottle of Iris de Nuit I’d not complain, ditto with Cuir plein fleur.
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Hiya Crikey, thank you for your recommendations. I will certainly look for them. The Cuir and Chypre sound good. Sandra xo
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SANDRA! Those pictures are amazing. You take wonderful shots, every one a postcard. Thanks for sharing them with your lovely review.
Portia xx
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Awww thanks dearest. I must admit though that it is so picturesque here that for the moment all we do is take pictures. All three of us. Hope you are both well.
Sandra xo
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I love Cardinal!
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Thanks Lynda. I was downtown today but just did my chores and ran back home. It is 37 out there with no wind. Will look for Cardinal next time.
Sandra xo
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Was kindly given a big sample of Blanc Poudre and while I enjoyed it its powder-puffiness that was just the right amount for me. I have a mini-bottle of Menthe Fraiche which I stongly suspect will get a lot of wear this summer.
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Hi AnnieA, Menthe Fraiche sounds like it would be very useful in this heatwave we are having. Sandra xo
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Sandra, thanks to Kathleen I have now tried it! Mr Marzipan likes it too. He says it smells like 🍬 (candy). I have been doing a powder week with newly gifted fragrances. Off the top of my head: Pure eVe, Narcisco Poudre, Boucheron EDT, Stoned Salange, DSH Powder, MdO Musc and Talco Delicato. Still have about five more to test 😀
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Hey Brigitte, how kind and marvelous. Enjoy exploring the powder scents. I find many of them comforting and very wearable.
Sandra xo
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Sandra, your review of Blanc Poudre was so intriguing to me, I had to try it. I had a somewhat different scent conjured up in my mind from reading about it; however, the fragrance is better than I imagined but different. The smell of what Porcelain might smell like is a good description to me. This is a very well-done clean, soft skin scent, not perfumey, floral, or very baby powdery to my nose. It’s more of a clean elegant white powder. I find it very comfortable and perfect for the office. Totally different from anything I have and definitely a pleasure to wear.
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Hey Kathleen, I am so happy that you got to try it and that you thought it was a ‘pleasure to wear’. Thank you for giving me your impressions.
Sandra xo
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