The Scent
Do Son is an olfactory postcard from Haiphong, Vietnam — where co-founder Yves Coueslant spent childhood afternoons surrounded by his mother’s favourite tuberose. The opening surprises with green sharpness, a narcissus-like freshness that cuts through before the floral tide arrives. Then the tuberose blooms: creamy, heady, camphorous, teetering between intoxicating and overwhelming. Orange blossom and jasmine fill the gaps with honeyed intensity, while pink pepper adds a dry, sparkling lift. The base softens into benzoin’s resinous warmth and clean white musk. This is not a subtle floral — it’s a bouquet thrown at you with joy.
The Collection
Originally launched as an EDT in 2005, the richer EDP arrived in 2013 under Fabrice Pellegrin. This 2024 Holiday Limited Edition features a striking cinnabar red lacquer bottle — a tribute to tuberose and Vietnamese lacquer craft. Important: the juice is identical to the standard Do Son EDP. You’re buying the art-object bottle.
Notes
- Top: Green Notes, Orange Blossom, Pink Pepper
- Heart: Tuberose, Jasmine, Rose
- Base: Iris, Benzoin, White Musk
Who It’s For
The unapologetic floral lover. You don’t do “sheer” or “transparent” — you want the flower in high definition. Do Son is spring and summer incarnate, perfect for garden parties, weddings, and warm evenings. Tuberose contains indole, a compound that at high concentrations can read as mothball or decay to sensitive noses; Do Son’s tuberose is well-behaved, but if you’re indole-averse, sample first. The red lacquer bottle is a collector’s piece — available only while stocks last.
Performance
Excellent — 7-9 hours on skin, even longer on clothing. Strong projection for the first several hours. You only need the tiniest spritz.
Authenticity
2024 Holiday Limited Edition tester in white paper box. 100% authentic.
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