Pierre LaFranceWonderful

Michel Germain names this release Wonderful, and the composition backs up that confidence with an curiously rich core stage for its price point. Lime, pineapple and pink pepper open with a bright, slightly spiced citrus freshness that sets an energetic tone from the start. Vanilla orchid, star jasmine and magnolia build a full floral core, sweet and heady, pulling the fragrance toward something considerably more romantic than its citrus top suggests. White amber, tonka bean, moss and sandalwood round things out warm and woody, giving Wonderful Eau de Parfum notable staying power once fully developed. Floral oriental is the fitting classification, structured for evening wear while remaining workable on a cooler afternoon. It suits dinners, celebrations and date nights about equally well. Fall and winter favor the amber and tonka close most, once that warmth has had time to settle. The vanilla orchid in the core is the standout material here, giving Wonderful a creamy richness most fragrances at this price rarely attempt.