Lubin - Epidor EDP

Epidor, an oriental floral, is the first fragrance I’ve tried from Lubin.  The House of Lubin was established back in 1798 and as such, is one of France’s oldest luxury brands.  Fun fact - During the reign of the last king of France, Lubin obtained the title of Official Perfumer to the French Royal Court.  In 1998, the House was revitalized and now is based in the middle of Paris.  With that said, I had high expectations for Epidor.  And – spoilers – I was not disappointed.

Epidor opens with a gorgeous musk-laced violet.  The violet is only lightly powdery (in a good way) courtesy of a rich plum that gives it depth.  About an hour into wear, a soft orange blossom melds with a delicate jasmine joining the musk.  The restraint of the perfumer with the jasmine makes the note feel soft.  It feels very much like an innocent romance.  The creamy, slightly woody base has a gentle hay feel and notes of vanilla and almond.  There is a warmth to Epidor; much like a sunny walk through an orchard at the peak of harvest.  This is the feel the fragrance hopes to evoke and does so with stunning accuracy.  The juice itself feels somewhat narcotic; as if the wearer has taken a stroll with their beloved and fallen into gentle slumber under the arms of a tree ripe with fruit.

Epidor wears on me with soft moving to moderate projection (the juice seems to project more as the base notes come into play) for roughly 8 – 9 hours.

Notes: violet, plum, jasmine, orange blossom, cedarwood, sandalwood, tonka bean, vanilla

Perfumer: Thomas Fontaine