Reminiscence Souffle Ambré and Bois Étoilé: the Le Voyage universe
Le Voyage is Reminiscence's intense oriental universe. The house links it to the silk and spice routes, and translates it into warm fragrances, with amber, woods, resins and spices as the main ingredients. The two perfumes that make it up are mixed, have a strong presence and a long-lasting trail, designed for those who enjoy deep scents. They also share with the rest of the brand a warm base in which patchouli and amber notes reappear, so they pair well with other fragrances from the house.
The Le Voyage perfumes
- Souffle Ambré (Eau de Toilette Intense): woody, amber and spicy. The top notes combine geranium and clove; the heart, patchouli essential oil with sandalwood and cedar; and the base, amber, benzoin, vanilla and white musk. The brand presents it as a fragrance with character, warm and almost magnetic, that both men and women can wear.
- Bois Étoilé (Eau de Parfum Intense): built around oud, the resinous wood of the Aquilaria tree, with woody and slightly smoky notes. It starts with rose and red berries, continues with saffron and cardamom and settles on oud, amber and patchouli essential oil. It's a balanced oud, with a long and mysterious trail.
Which to choose: amber or oud
The difference lies in the main material. Souffle Ambré puts the focus on amber: it's more enveloping and golden, with the spicy spark of clove in the top notes, and tends to appeal to those looking for a warm, welcoming oriental scent. Bois Étoilé is more mysterious and woody, with the oud supported by fine spices and a fruity rose; it suits both oud connoisseurs and those trying it for the first time. Both are available at IM Beauty.
How to wear Reminiscence's oriental perfumes
- Dosage: due to its intensity, a few sprays on the neck and wrists are enough.
- Moment: they really shine in autumn and winter and at night, when the warmth of amber and oud is best appreciated.
- Layering: the brand considers Souffle Ambré its most versatile fragrance for layering; combined with Bois Étoilé it enhances the oriental facet. To lighten the oud, it suggests applying Sous un Mimosa de Provence after Bois Étoilé.
