Sounds like a Melody and Lost in Moon River – Two new fragrances from Jean Poivre

It’s been a few years since I introduced you to the Jean Poivre fragrance house here on the blog. Now the brand has launched two new creations: Sounds like a Melody and Lost in Moon River. Typically for Jean Poivre, both have poetic names, and the label’s background story also reads extremely imaginatively – with references to writers such as Wilde, Dumas and Hugo and a hint of “The Perfume” by Patrick Süskind.

Before I go into the review of Sounds like a Melody and Lost in Moon River by Jean Poivre, I’ll link you to my previous posts. They will not only give you a more detailed overview of the fragrance house itself, but also of various creations. As I have seen, I still owe you a review or two – for example of Nights in White Satin, Nights of Rain and Stars or A Nightingale’s Dream. I have tested all the other fragrances and described my impressions in detail in the following posts:

• Jean Poivre or the eternal search for the perfect fragrance
• Enchanted Wilderness and Seven Days in Spring by Jean Poivre – olfactory strolls
• Requiem of lost Memories and Lost in Euphoria by Jean Poivre – Absolutely lost
• The Mysterious Garden by Jean Poivre and Volata by Acca Kappa – From Monastery to Giro d’Italia

Sounds like a Melody – A fragrance like music

So far, the brand has provided hardly any background information on the fragrance itself, and the perfumer remains unnamed. So let’s focus on the name of the creation and the composition, which was created from fruity notes, mandarin, saffron, nutmeg, caramel, vanilla, ambergris, leather, moss, immortelle (Italian immortelle) and white musk. Sounds like a Melody – at first glance, this could easily be the link between music and fragrance. In both cases, music is composed, with notes that harmonize, contrast and overlap. However, the name also picks up on another association: in 1984, the band Alphaville released their song of the same name – a classic of new wave pop, melancholic and shimmering, carried by longing and lightness. An atmosphere that can also be found, consciously or unconsciously, in this creation.

What does Sounds like a Melody smell like?

Do I smell cherry? The deep red, juicy fruit is probably hidden under the generally advertised ingredient “fruity notes”, because Sounds like a Melody reveals a marzipan-like, liqueur-like sweet cherry in a class of its own right from the start. Paired with the lascivious, spicy nuances of saffron and caramelly, creamy vanilla sweetness, the result is a real gourmand bouquet that smells incredibly delicious. Amber and leather emerge in the base, giving the fragrance a velvety character reminiscent of fine suede. There are also creamy, woody and honey-like, powdery nuances that bring the composition to a gentle close – warm, cozy and with subtle sensuality.

When is the best time to wear Sounds like a Melody?

For me, Sounds like a Melody is a classic fall and winter fragrance: warm, slightly boozy, cherry-gourmand and extremely wearable. It is just as suitable for the office as it is for an evening date or a cozy afternoon on the sofa with a book or series. I would describe the presence as medium, the longevity is very good. Comforting, soft and seductive – a fragrance to enjoy.

Lost in Moon River – Longing in the moonlight

The name Lost in Moon River inevitably evokes memories of the song of the same name by Henry Mancini, which became world-famous in 1961 with Audrey Hepburn in “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”. Hardly any other melody embodies that mixture of longing, gentleness and quiet melancholy so gracefully. The song tells of departure, hope and quiet melancholy. It is precisely this feeling that Jean Poivre attempts to translate into fragrance form with the ingredients bergamot, mandarin, orange, blackcurrant, lily, jasmine, magnolia, rose, tuberose, cypress, white musk, tonka bean and vetiver.

What does Lost in Moon River smell like?

Lost in Moon River opens fresh, tart and sparkling thanks to a balanced blend of hesperides, into which the creamy floral notes of lily and jasmine gradually flow. Magnolia brings aquatic, airy facets into play, underpinned by powdery musk and creamy vetiver. Lost in Moon River ends on a gentle, delicately citrusy and transparent note, accompanied by greenish nuances and a wonderfully pleasant finish.

When is the best time to wear Lost in Moon River?

The blue color and the reference to the river in the name initially made me think of an aquatic creation, possibly with a maritime feel. But Lost in Moon River is completely different, namely light, powdery, citrusy, smooth and floral. The magnolia subliminally conjures up subtle aquatic nuances in the creation, but the fragrance is absolutely not aquatic. Anyone who likes soft, powdery, clean fragrances with fine citrus and green accents should definitely take note of this composition. A good all-rounder for any occasion in the warmer months of the year.