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Eau de parfum
Ynepsie. Fleur de la Crème
Gender:
Female
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Fragrance Character and Release History
Ynepsie. Fleur de la Crème is a women's eau de parfum released in 2022.
This fragrance was one of the first notable releases from the French brand Ynepsie. — a young niche house founded by a creative duo from Paris and drawn to bold, expressive experiments.
The name Fleur de la Crème may suggest a special "creamy" facet of the composition, but its character is far more complex than a simple gourmand scent.
Here, juicy fruits meet cool woods, white flowers and a dense, sensual base, giving the perfume a full-bodied, multi-layered impression.
Notes and Development
The top notes open with bright citron, juicy pear and cypress.
The citrus spark quickly acquires a greenish woody оттенок, while the fruity sweetness remains fresh and translucent, without becoming cloying.
The heart of the composition features coffee, gardenia, lily of the valley and tuberose.
The floral accord is pronounced and creamy, but the coffee note adds contrast: instead of an airy white-floral character, it creates a richer, slightly mysterious mood.
The drydown is built around grey amber, white cedar and musk. The woody-musky base gradually softens the flowers and anchors them to the skin, leaving a warm, clean and remarkably long-lasting impression.
Scent Profile and Wearability
Fleur de la Crème combines floral, fruity and gourmand facets.
It offers citrus freshness, juicy pear and a soft coffee depth, while the white flowers make the fragrance feminine and noticeable.
The fragrance has a very powerful sillage, making it a good choice for those who enjoy expressive compositions and want to leave behind a distinctive scented trail.
It is best to start with a small number of sprays, especially indoors: the eau de parfum makes its presence known quickly and continues to radiate close to the skin for a long time.
Fleur de la Crème is particularly well suited to cool weather, when its dense floral-gourmand character unfolds at its most beautiful.
It is suitable for an evening out, a date, a special occasion or any situation in which you want to emphasize your individuality; it can also be worn during the day if those around you are comfortable with intense fragrances.
The Perfumer and the Brand's Style
The composition was created by Bertrand Duchaufour, known for his ability to combine contrasting materials and create complex fragrance development.
In Fleur de la Crème, his signature can be seen in the expressive transition from a citrus-fruity opening to a white-floral heart and a deep ambery-woody base.
For Ynepsie.
this release is important as a demonstration of the brand's signature boldness: the house does not limit itself to one obvious idea, but combines freshness, floral intensity and sensual depth in a single bottle.
As a result, Fleur de la Crème smells modern, distinctive and sufficiently original to appeal to fans of French niche perfumery.
Similar Fragrances
If you would like to compare Fleur de la Crème with other feminine compositions, consider Salvador Dali Dalistyle.
Antonio Banderas Blue Seduction For Women and Coach Poppy Blossom are also worth exploring: they can be considered alternative options for those who enjoy fruity and floral accents with a light, everyday feel.
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