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Equistrius  Eau de Parfum  by  Parfum d’Empire
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Equistrius
Eau de Parfum
by Parfum d’Empire



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With Equistrius, the perfumer Marc-Antoine Corticchiato, a competition equestrian, pays tribute to Equistrius, the “bright and gleaming horse” which helped him win his most glorious victories, to the legendary Roman Empire and to orris, one of the most precious raw materials used in perfumery. Well-known in Roman times, it was widely used in pharmacy because of its soothing and calming properties. In elegant and noble Equistrius, a scent truly fit for Roman Gods, the orris speaks majestically. This year brought us a whole plethora of iris scents, and we liked many of them, but it was the refined, enthralling aroma of Equistrius that took our hearts and minds captive. The fragrance combines powdery softness of “rice powder”, the floral delicacy of violet and the unexpected warmth of chocolate to reveal the exquisite facets of the complex aroma of orris. Ambrette butter, rare and intense, with its languid musky notes, adds sensuality to the soft, intimate blend. Rich and sophisticated, ambergris and sandalwood give Equistrius its addictive, mesmerizing appeal. Forever-changing, deep and intricate, this is the orris scent to rule all orris scents, a gift for the true connoisseurs.
Equistrius Notes
Orris, violet, rice powder, chocolate, ambrette, sandalwood, vetiver, grey amber
  $75 50ml
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Those of you who are longtime fans of Chanel CUIR DE RUSSIE (1924) will love this one. EQUISTRIUS is like a modernized, more dimensional, fleshed-out version of CUIR DE RUSSIE.
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Anonymous  -artist from Boerne



I like my Iris close to the skin and feminine. this might be a keeper... i certainly love the opening....very light and soft. which i love it to last longer, but it soon developed to be more of a warmer and leathery base... I also detact a bit edge of sourness,..not entirely bad (could be just my chemistry) But even though, I think I still like this scent and think very highly of it among my 10 samples I ordered.. If you are a Iris person, should give a try, it might be just what you've been looking for... : )
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Anonymous  - from L.A



Beautiful! Like a soft leather purse filled with faded perfume and lipstick. I get a salty tang too? very very sexy.
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Gailie  -Student from UK



un parfum magnifique je ne me lasse pas de l'humer tout au long de la journee,car il evolu sur la peau pendant tres longtemp. Un parfum aux efluves discretes,tres classe qui vous font flairter avec les anges.
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Daniel  -france from paris



So lovely - it's nostalgic and subtle enough where it almost passes for one's natural scent. Beautiful papery note wafts over orris and a scent reminiscent of musky mulberries. It basically smells like my childhood backyard in springtime. Amazing.
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Amy  -Creative from Champaign, IL



This is delicious and comforting - love the iris, chocolate, and ambrette combination!
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Anonymous  - from San Diego



I love this scent! The head note is reminiscent of, Dior - Homme. But in a more lighter note. The orris manages to be present in all chords, to the base note which then a light sandalwood emerges, topped off with a hint of chocolate. Wonderful scent as to have me order the bottle!
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D  -Bon Vivant from California



This scent is beautiful, its lasts very well for hours. It is a regal, unique and elegant perfume that i find a real joy to wear.
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Adriana   -Landscape Designer from Austin, TX



It's true: the orris shines in this one. Wearing this is perfectly balanced and goes well with men or women. On my skin, it is warm and soft without going too powdery or sharp, like wearing a cozy sweater or blanket. The ingredients are all very well balanced and despite the chocolate note this perfume is not at all 'gourmand', but very lightly high-class without pretense. The ambrette in particular is high quality here, and blends so smoothly and beautifully. The orris never left, however, and I was stunned at the dry-down - excellent staying power! I would wear this anywhere, anytime; it's completely inoffensive, and I cannot get the words "pretty horse" out of my head whenever I think of it or smell it. (Not to say it smells of horse; it's the dream of the suggestion of the name.) Of all the hundreds of samples I've tried, this one really captured my heart. I'm off to buy a pony!
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Sara D.C.  -musician, writer from Houston



You describe this beautifully! On me it is soft and feminine...the powdery note is not overly sweet and the hint of chocolate upholds the flowers and the buttery notes. A winner for guys or gals in my book!!
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TaoLady  -Wedding planner from Coastal South Carolina



Of the 3 new ones, this is the one that I find really odd. Ingredients are intriguing but the combination doesn't click for me. Wish they did... but the others are fab.
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deepo  - from Brooklyn, NY



Is this a gender neutral fragrance? Where is the reference to whether the fragrance is intended for men or women?
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Anonymous  - from Providence





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