Indiscret by Lucien Lelong was launched in 1935, at a time when perfumery was evolving in bold new directions, and names carried as much narrative weight as the scents themselves. The name Indiscret (pronounced [ahn-dees-KREH]), is French, meaning “indiscreet” or “unreserved.” It suggests a whisper let loose, a confession too easily shared, or a moment of passion that breaks social codes. It implies daring, allure, and the kind of woman who doesn’t always play by the rules. Choosing such a name would have appealed to Lelong’s elegant yet self-assured clientele—women who were not only fashionable, but also quietly audacious.
Interestingly, the fragrance was introduced with the spelling Indiscret, and for the majority of its production this was the consistent form. However, during a brief period in the early to mid-1940s, vintage advertisements show the name spelled with an “e” at the end—Indiscrete. Whether this was a deliberate marketing choice, perhaps meant to make the name more accessible to an English-speaking audience, or simply an editorial inconsistency, remains uncertain. Yet the variation adds a subtle layer to the fragrance’s mystique—much like the name itself, a detail perhaps too easily revealed.
When Indiscret launched in the mid-1930s, the world was between wars, and Paris was enjoying a final golden age before the austerity of World War II. It was the heart of the Art Deco period—streamlined fashion, bold geometry, and a new modernity. Women's fashion had begun to reflect a greater fluidity and strength: longer, sinuous lines, sharp tailoring, and evening gowns with dramatic silhouettes. The perfumes of the period echoed these shifts. Chypres were increasingly in vogue—complex, layered compositions that blended florals with mosses, woods, and resins, capturing the duality of sophistication and sensuality.
Indiscret, composed by Jean Carles, fit this mood perfectly but did not follow the mainstream blindly. It was classified as a crisp, green chypre, but with a daring twist. The structure was refined yet provocative. At the top, citrus notes brought clarity and sparkle—like the sudden brightness of an unveiled truth. The floral heart was dominated by jasmine, carnation, and two varieties of rose, giving the scent a voluptuous but balanced core. The carnation, in particular, gave a clove-like spiciness, offering a sense of heat and intrigue. This was no mere bouquet—it had bite.
Supporting the floral midsection was an unusual accord of balsamic fern and herbal-spice notes that included Chinese cinnamon, pepper, celery, and henbane—a rare and potent botanical with a cool, green bitterness. This combination hinted at something illicit and wild, adding mystery and complexity. A spicy musk brought warmth and sensuality, while the base notes—ambergris and red sandalwood—provided a glowing, resinous depth. This base felt tactile, almost physical, grounding the perfume in something deeply human and intimate.
In the context of the 1930s fragrance landscape, Indiscret stood out. While many florals were still romantic and powdery, and chypres often leaned toward aldehydic elegance, Indiscret was sharper, more verdant, and edgier. It was a sophisticated floral—but spiced, green, and slightly provocative. It suggested a woman with a secret, or perhaps one who had no intention of keeping yours.
For the women of the time, Indiscret would have offered an olfactory escape into something daring yet elegant. It wasn’t loud, but it was deliberate. Wearing a perfume called Indiscret in the 1930s or '40s suggested not recklessness, but a cultivated boldness—a perfume for the woman who knew how to walk the fine line between refinement and revelation. In scent, Indiscret whispered what society might have forbidden, and that whisper was unforgettable.
Fragrance Composition:
So what does it smell like? The original vintage version of Indiscret by Lucien Lelong is classified as a crisp, green chypre fragrance. It features sophisticated florals, highlighted with a warm carnation note, facets of citrus fruits, balsamic fern, and hot spice notes including a spicy musk of pepper, Chinese cinnamon, celery and henbane layered over sultry ambergris and red sandalwood. jasmine, carnation, and two species of roses. Sophisticated floral with spice.
Green, woody, and fruity in type, this fragrance is composed of carnation, pepper, fougère notes, rose absolute, and jasmine. It evokes a sense of balance and innate grace—qualities possessed only by a beautiful woman. Created for the woman who charms naturally, it can be worn at any hour of the day.
- Top notes: aldehyde C10, Calabrian bergamot, Sicilian mandarin, citral, Moroccan neroli, nerol, white peach blossom, caramel accord, Persian galbanum, tiger orchid, green notes, benzyl acetate, linalyl acetate, hydroxycitronellal,Tunisian orange blossom absolute, methyl anthranilate
- Middle notes: fern accord, French carnation, Jamaican black pepper, Grasse jasmine absolute, Mediterranean cypress, Italian basil, Grasse rose absolute, Bulgarian rose otto, French rose de mai absolute, rhodinol, Bourbon rose geranium, geraniol, phenylethyl alcohol, Chinese cinnamon, Zanzibar clove, isoeugenol, Parma violet, ionone, Nossi-Be ylang-ylang oil, Portuguese tuberose absolute, Provencal lavender, linalool, heliotropin, Veronese iris concrete
- Base notes: Florentine orris butter, Sumatran styrax, Peru balsam, tolu balsam, resins, English henbane, Tyrolean oakmoss, Mysore sandalwood, Atlas cedar, Java vetiver, vetiveryl acetate, Singapore patchouli, French celery, guaiac wood, Tonkin white musk, Canadian castoreum, Abyssinian civet and South Seas ambergris, Siam benzoin, Mexican vanilla, Venezuelan tonka bean, coumarin, benzyl alcohol
Scent Profile:
To smell the original vintage Indiscret by Lucien Lelong is to be ushered into a verdant, floral dream—layered with heat, spice, and an almost whispered sensuality. It is a chypre of rare green clarity and botanical sophistication, and its composition reveals itself like a complex character—poised, unpredictable, and unforgettable.
The opening is luminous yet sharp, glistening with aldehyde C10, a sparkling synthetic molecule that smells of clean, sun-warmed linen and citrus peels. It does not mask the natural ingredients but illuminates them—like sunlight catching dew on a leaf. This is immediately followed by the bracing freshness of Calabrian bergamot, prized for its refined balance of citrus and floral nuance, far superior to other bergamot cultivars due to Calabria’s unique climate and soil. Sicilian mandarin brings a juicy burst of sweetness, more candy-like and effervescent than orange, while citral, a lemony aldehyde found in lemongrass and lemon myrtle, sharpens the citrus accord with a mouthwatering zest.
Moroccan neroli softens the brightness, its green-floral character rounded out by nerol, a delicate alcohol that enhances the impression of living orange blossoms. These intertwine with the faint fruitiness of white peach blossom, a fragile floral that lends a gauzy softness, and a silky caramel accord that hums subtly beneath, adding a trace of warmth and golden sweetness. Persian galbanum, green and piercing, cuts through with its bitter, sappy edge—resinous and unmistakably vegetal. From here, the floral chorus begins with tiger orchid, bold and creamy, its natural waxiness amplified by benzyl acetate, a synthetic ester that smells of ripe pears and jasmine. Linalyl acetate—soft, fruity, and lavender-like—adds elegant smoothness, while hydroxycitronellal offers a dewy, lily-of-the-valley freshness that keeps the bouquet alive and airy. Tunisian orange blossom absolute, rich and honeyed, lends depth and warmth, further softened by the grape-like sweetness of methyl anthranilate.
As the fragrance unfolds, the heart becomes a grand, spicy floral tapestry. The fern accord brings a familiar fougère-like greenery—cool, herbaceous, and gently mossy. The heart pulses with the peppery heat of Jamaican black pepper, deep and smoky, warming the sharp floral coolness of French carnation. This carnation, with its natural clove-like aroma, is enriched by Zanzibar clove and isoeugenol, a spicy molecule that lends intensity and longevity. Chinese cinnamon, sweet and dry with a red-hot edge, adds an exotic fire. At the same time, delicate floral notes blossom: Grasse jasmine absolute, with its narcotic richness; Bulgarian rose otto, prized for its deep, honeyed quality; and French rose de mai absolute, light and powdery, grown in limited quantities in Grasse. These are brightened by rhodinol and geraniol, both contributing a rosy, green freshness, while Bourbon rose geranium adds a crisp minty snap. Phenylethyl alcohol, a naturally occurring floral molecule, lends a soft, petal-like aroma that binds the jasmine and rose.
Herbal shadows deepen the floral light. Italian basil adds sharpness and aromatic lift, while Mediterranean cypress brings a dry, pine-like backbone. Parma violet—a tender, powdery sweetness—is supported by ionone, a violet molecule that smells simultaneously of petals, plums, and soft leather. Nossi-Be ylang-ylang oil, from a tiny island off Madagascar, lends creamy, banana-like floralcy—sweeter and more opulent than ylang from other regions. Portuguese tuberose absolute seduces with buttery, narcotic richness, while Provencal lavender cools the blend with an herbaceous breath. Linalool and heliotropin weave in gentle sweetness—floral with a whisper of almond and sun-warmed skin. Veronese iris concrete, earthy and powdery, lends luxury and soul, its roots harvested in northern Italy and aged for years before distillation.
The drydown is a masterclass in sensual, resinous depth. Florentine orris butter—creamy, cool, and dusted in vintage powder—melts into Sumatran styrax and Peru balsam, both balsamic and smoky with a hint of leather. Tolu balsam, sweet and warm, softens the transition into darker resins. English henbane, rare and slightly toxic, lends a green, bitter herbaceous note that evokes old apothecaries and forest secrets. Tyrolean oakmoss, harvested from Alpine forests, brings a forest-floor dampness, rich and earthy, essential to the chypre structure.
The woods and musks in the base are tactile and luxurious. Mysore sandalwood, creamy and sacred, mingles with Atlas cedar, dry and aromatic. Java vetiver—sharp, smoky, grassy—is tamed with vetiveryl acetate, a smooth, transparent synthetic that refines vetiver’s rough edges. Singapore patchouli brings depth and spice, softer and rounder than Indonesian varieties. French celery adds a strange, peppery-green nuance, dry and stalk-like. Guaiac wood, smoky and balsamic, rounds the edges. The animalic base is velveted with Tonkin white musk, Canadian castoreum, and Abyssinian civet, each contributing warmth, sensuality, and a whisper of skin.
To close, South Seas ambergris provides marine-skin smoothness—salty, sweet, and musky—while Siam benzoin, Mexican vanilla, and Venezuelan tonka bean wrap the base in rich, golden sweetness. Coumarin, with its almondy hay-like note, and benzyl alcohol, a fixative with a soft floral aspect, ensure that the final impression lingers with elegance and depth.
Indiscret is not just a green chypre—it is a verdant, spiced floral enigma, radiant and provocative. Its structure moves like music through light and shadow, each ingredient thoughtfully placed to evoke a woman both refined and dangerous. It smells like confidence, mystery, and the thrill of what should not be said—but is.
One of the most visually arresting presentations of Indiscret parfum by Lucien Lelong is the frosted glass flacon designed by Verrières Brosse—a piece of bottle design as poetic as the fragrance it holds. This particular bottle, created to resemble a delicately dropped handkerchief, captures an exquisite sense of movement in still form. Its pleated folds, softly frosted to diffuse the light, ripple down the glass as though the material were light silk caught mid-fall. The overall effect is airy and romantic, perfectly in keeping with the perfume’s name, Indiscret, and the notion of something whispered, overheard, or left behind in haste.
Crowning this flacon is a frosted glass stopper molded into the shape of a bow—another nod to femininity and quiet sensuality. The bow is stylized and symmetrical, echoing the graceful silhouette of the bottle itself, and serves as a symbolic gesture of something gently tied together, or perhaps just undone. This elegant pairing of bottle and stopper gives the flacon the appearance of a couture accessory—something one might imagine on the vanity of a well-dressed woman in a 1930s Parisian apartment.
The Woman’s Home Companion described it in 1938 as "Parfum Indiscret, in crystal draperies, one of the world’s most favored perfumes," priced between $5 and $60—a considerable range that likely reflected both concentration and bottle size. Indeed, the bottle was offered in numerous sizes over the decades, each one slightly different in height. For collectors or those restoring old bottles missing labels, size offers a useful guide. The smallest original size, at 0.25 oz, stood 3.5 inches tall (Ref. No. 500, No. 1 size), while the largest—apart from factice display bottles—was the 3 oz version, which originally measured 8 inches tall and was later reissued at 8.5 inches. A 0.25 oz limited edition bottle released in 1997 was slightly taller at 4 inches, designed to echo the original but with modern refinements.
Some variations of this frosted bottle came with a screw cap instead of the glass bow stopper. These are easily distinguished by their more utilitarian fittings and slightly different proportions. The 0.15 oz bottle, for instance, stands just 2.75 inches tall, while a 0.5 oz screw-top bottle measures 5.25 inches. Meanwhile, the rare factice—an oversized store display version—towered at 13 inches tall, making a striking statement on perfume counters of the era.
Today, these bottles are cherished not only for their association with the legendary fragrance but also for their sculptural beauty and the romantic sensibility they so vividly embody.
Plaster Bottle:
One of the most captivating and unusual presentations of Indiscret cologne by Lucien Lelong was its plaster-cased flacon, a rare example of both ingenuity and romantic design in perfume packaging. The bottle itself is composed of a clear glass core completely encased in plâtre de Paris—a fine plaster of Paris painted in a soft ivory shade to imitate the look of carved antique ivory. Both the bottle and the fitted stopper are richly molded with an elaborate motif of entwined flowers and vines, lending the piece a delicate, old-world charm. This simulated carving was intended to evoke the feeling of something precious and time-worn, as though the bottle were an objet d'art plucked from a boudoir of the 18th century.
The stopper, also plaster, is mounted with a slender metal post to anchor it into the bottle neck. A cork lining provides a secure fit and helps keep the contents sealed. The full flacon stands impressively at 8¼ inches tall and 3½ inches wide—making it not only visually dramatic but also substantial in hand. Though romantic and beautifully rendered, the fragile nature of the plaster has made surviving examples difficult to find in perfect condition. Over time, the material is prone to chipping, flaking, or cracking, especially along the edges and raised detailing. Collectors must exercise great care, as the fragility of the casing is part of its rarefied charm.
According to Woman's Home Companion in 1938, this “romantic... enveloping” version of Indiscret cologne sold for $3.75—a luxury price at the time, reflecting both the quality of the scent and the elaborate bottle. The Drug and Cosmetic Industry journal that same year reported that the plaster design had debuted in 1936 specifically for Indiscret, with Lucien Lelong pioneering the idea of plaster-encased flacons as a new form of luxury presentation. Its success inspired the use of a similar plaster casing—this time in a sunburst motif—for Impromptu cologne, echoing the sculptural designs used in the brand’s perfume bottles and their corresponding boxes. These plaster bottles stood apart on vanities and perfume counters, not only for their opulence but also for their unmistakable originality.
The marketing and critical reception of Indiscret by Lucien Lelong from its 1935 debut through the 1950s reveals not only the evolution of perfume discourse, but also the enduring impression this fragrance made on women of taste and distinction. From the earliest descriptions, Indiscret was cast as a perfume of dualities—of spice and floral nuance, elegance and impulse, refinement and seduction.
In its 1936 launch, Vogue hinted at the fragrance’s exotic undercurrents with the tantalizing phrase: “By the chance of a drapery, a distant Orient can be guessed.” This artful metaphor alludes to the perfume's veiled sensuality, cloaked in civility, yet revealing—almost accidentally—its complex, Eastern inspirations. The reference to drapery may even subtly echo the design of its bottle, itself modeled after a folded handkerchief—fragile, intimate, and steeped in suggestion.
A year later, Marie-Claire praised the fragrance’s originality, describing it as “warm and a little peppery,” a nod to its distinct spicy heart. The emphasis on the persistent jasmine and ylang ylang notes affirms the perfume’s rich floral profile, while the archetype of the “charming Madame X”—the worldly, elegant, socially adept woman—frames Indiscret as the ideal companion to feminine sophistication. This was no demure scent for wallflowers; it was for the poised, cosmopolitan woman who “does honor to her husband” and charms as much with her presence as with her perfume.
The wartime commentary in Le Petit Parisien (1941) positions Indiscret alongside other Lelong perfumes, yet singles it out for its “disturbing charm.” Here, the implication is one of provocative allure—perhaps even danger. The context of wartime France, with its rationing, uncertainty, and shifting moral codes, makes the idea of a perfume being “disturbing” almost a compliment; Indiscret stirred emotions, challenged conventions, and offered women a fragrant expression of agency in turbulent times.
In contrast, The New Yorker in 1943 simply, and rather bluntly, called Indiscret “one of the spicier perfumes around.” This unembellished American assessment strips away the poetic metaphors but affirms what women on both sides of the Atlantic already knew: Indiscret wasn’t coy. Its character was vivid, peppery, and memorable.
By 1950, L’Amour de l’Art waxed lyrical about Indiscret’s emotional power: “It is there, it circulates against your lips, in the corner of your ear…” This deeply sensorial language suggests that Indiscret lived on the skin like a secret, whispering scent. It was described as impetuous and persistent, changing with the hours yet always recognizable. And the bottle—likened to a folded handkerchief—embodied the perfume’s poetic duality: modesty and seduction entwined in glass.
The fragrance endured well into the 1950s, as evidenced by its mentions in Atlantic Monthly, Harper’s Bazaar, and Esquire, with prices ranging from $3 to $60 depending on the size and presentation. A particularly luxurious version was the “Cambodia bottle,” introduced in the late 1950s—a small but opulent presentation filled with a quarter ounce of Indiscret, priced at $17.50, suggesting that the perfume maintained its air of exclusivity.
The most evocative praise came perhaps from Combat in 1955, where Indiscret is entwined with the image of a femme fatale: “greedy lips, flowing hair, starry eyes,” and the “perfidiously musky” trail of the scent. Yet it remains nuanced, balanced with “the voluptuousness of the garden”—a striking blend of “the arrogance of roses, the exoticism of ylang ylang, and the mystery of ferns bathed in caramel and chypre.” This poetic imagery transforms Indiscret into more than perfume—it becomes an atmosphere, a memory, a spell.
In 1969/1970, Indiscret was available in Parfum: Gift sets: 0.25 oz and 2 oz. Also available in Eau de Toilette: Splash bottles 1/16 oz, 1/8 oz, 1/4 liter and 1/2 liter; Eau de Toilette spray.
The flacon for Indiscret was just as memorable as the scent itself. Designed by Verrières Brosse, the frosted glass bottle resembled a handkerchief casually dropped—feminine, suggestive, and entirely in harmony with the fragrance’s themes of elegance veiled in flirtation. Advertised in Woman’s Home Companion in 1938 as “one of the world’s most favored perfumes,” it clearly resonated with its audience for decades. Although the exact discontinuation date remains unclear, Indiscret was still available for sale as late as 1977, a testament to its enduring popularity and timeless charm.
1997 Reformulation & Relaunch:
Indiscret, one of Lucien Lelong’s most celebrated fragrances, experienced a revival in 1997 after being discontinued for many years. The relaunch was spearheaded by Parfums Lucien Lelong, now under the ownership of Arnold Hayward Neis of Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. Though the fragrance had been absent from the market for decades, its return was marked by great care to honor its origins while introducing it to a new generation. The French perfume house of Mane was entrusted with the reformulation, crafting a modern interpretation of the original floral composition. Adjustments were made due to changes in the availability of certain raw materials, yet the essence remained faithful to the spirit of the 1935 creation.
To reintroduce Indiscret, the brand partnered with famed packaging designer Marc Rosen to update the original flacon. The bottle retained the iconic silhouette Lelong had demanded—a vessel that mimicked the soft folds of draped fabric, inspired by the way cloth naturally clings to and falls from the body. The design was originally executed by Verrières Brosse and has since been admired as much for its sculptural grace as for the perfume it encased. For the 1997 edition, Rosen made subtle refinements to the classic flacon to suit contemporary manufacturing while preserving the bottle’s timeless elegance. As reported in HAPPI magazine, “The bottle, however, hasn’t changed,” reaffirming the respect paid to Lelong’s original vision.
The relaunch occurred in New York City, with a debut at the prestigious Bergdorf Goodman, and a broader European rollout was planned for the following year. At the same time, Lucien Lelong’s legacy was being celebrated in an exhibit at the French Institute Alliance Française, which showcased both his fashion and fragrance innovations. The return of Indiscret was thus framed not only as a commercial relaunch but also as a cultural reawakening of a classic French maison.
Marketing materials from the time emphasized the fragrance’s appeal to the woman who is “sophisticated, discriminating, gloriously feminine.” She is portrayed as having a strong sense of self and style, one whose presence lingers—much like her perfume. In contrast to the light, ephemeral scents popular in the 1990s, Indiscret was positioned as a return to a richer, more complex tradition of perfumery. As Eileen Paley, then vice president of product development, remarked: “The trend is back to classics of fragrance.” In this way, Indiscret was more than a fragrance comeback—it was a statement about enduring elegance and the lasting power of scent.
Fragrance Composition:
The 1997 version is classified as a complex fruity-floral fragrance for women.
- Top notes: Italian bergamot, lemon, neroli, mandarin, orange blossom, galbanum
- Middle notes: cypress, basil, clove, iris, violet, ylang ylang, rose geranium, Algerian jasmine, French tuberos
- Base notes: musk, guaiac wood, Haitian vetiver, patchouli, scarlet oakmoss, Egyptian ambergris, sandalwood, and other exotic essential oils
Scent Profile:
The 1997 reformulation of Indiscret unfurls like the opening of heavy silk curtains at dawn—an olfactory experience that begins in luminous radiance and ends in shadowed sensuality. Classified as a fruity-floral, this perfume is anything but simplistic; it is a symphonic interplay of natural essences and skillfully blended synthetics that deepen and amplify the natural facets of each note. From its first breath, Indiscret is unapologetically elegant, unfolding with theatrical grace and refined sensuality.
The top notes sparkle with Italian bergamot, prized for its vibrant green freshness that is far more nuanced than bergamot harvested elsewhere. Grown in Calabria, Italy, this citrus fruit yields an essential oil with a unique balance of bitterness and sweetness, brightened by its natural floral undertone. It glistens in harmony with lemon, which adds a sharper acidity, and the tender white petals of neroli, distilled from Tunisian bitter orange blossoms. Neroli provides a honeyed softness that lifts the citrus notes into a silken light. Mandarin, bursting with juicy brightness, dances beside the orange blossom, which adds a creamy, powdery dimension. The inclusion of galbanum—a vivid green resin from Iran—pulls this bouquet into sharper contrast. Its bitter, crushed-leaf aroma acts like a deep breath of early spring air: raw, astringent, and startlingly alive, grounding the sweetness with a sharp, vegetal intensity.
As the fragrance opens fully, it transitions into its deeply layered heart. Cypress adds a cool, dry woodiness that is both clean and slightly smoky, setting a solemn backdrop to the more opulent floral tones. Basil provides a peppery-green lift, its slightly spicy edge awakening the senses, while clove contributes its dusky warmth and medicinal sweetness. This interplay of spice and herb gives the floral core a backbone, preventing it from becoming overly soft or traditional.
The heart blooms with exquisite floral ingredients. Iris, often one of perfumery’s most expensive materials, reveals its cool, buttery, and powdery texture—drawn from the aged rhizomes of Iris pallida. Violet, whether through natural leaf extract or supported by ionones (synthetic molecules that mimic its delicate sweetness), provides a candied, slightly green freshness. Ylang ylang from the Comoros islands contributes a voluptuous, banana-like creaminess touched by a hint of indole, adding a sultry, narcotic effect. The rose geranium lends a rosy-citrus brightness, often enhanced with synthetic geraniol to amplify its brilliance and smooth out any bitter facets. Algerian jasmine offers a more animalic and dense interpretation than Indian or Sambac varieties; it brings an earthy sensuality, its narcotic bloom tempered with subtle hay and tea nuances. French tuberose—among the most intoxicating flowers in perfumery—steals the show. Rich, carnal, and heady, tuberose is saturated with indoles and lactones, both naturally occurring and synthetically supported. These enhance its creamy, white floral depth and underscore its breathy, warm intensity.
The base settles with quiet grandeur. Musk provides the sensual foundation, most likely supported by modern synthetic musks like Galaxolide or Helvetolide, which offer a clean, skin-like warmth without the animalic harshness of early musks. Guaiac wood lends a slightly smoky, leathery tone, softened with its natural sweetness, almost like a subdued cousin of sandalwood. Haitian vetiver—known for its refined, dry, and earthy profile—adds a grounding mineral clarity that contrasts beautifully with the murkier richness of patchouli. This Indonesian oil’s sweet, dark chocolate and damp-earth tones are softened by scarlet oakmoss, which adds a mossy, forest-floor shadow. Oakmoss of this richness is increasingly rare, often reconstructed with synthetic molecules like Evernyl, used to smooth out its potential allergens while preserving its dark, inky depth.
Egyptian ambergris—whether natural or a reconstitution using Ambroxan or Cetalox—provides Indiscret with its final, shimmering flourish. Natural ambergris adds a salty, marine warmth that’s hard to replicate; when synthetically mimicked, these molecules lend a radiant, diffusive quality that allows the other ingredients to glow from within. Sandalwood, possibly Australian given the post-Mysore limitations, lends a soft, milky woodiness that cushions the entire structure. Other exotic essential oils, perhaps a whisper of myrrh or a drop of benzoin, enrich the finish with velvety, resinous sweetness.
The result is a perfume of breathtaking dimension. It is radiant and warm, soft yet structured, a masterful equilibrium between floral seduction and textural complexity. Indiscret does not whisper—it speaks clearly, with grace and confidence, lingering like a beautifully draped silk gown in a perfume bottle.
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