Liaison de Parfum is a new line of fragrances by artist and perfumer Nana de Bary, who has had an eponymous line of perfumes since 2001. Liaison de Parfum has been five years in the making, and the collection, with names that read like a short, interchangeable love poem are well-executed, with something for everyone.

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Resist Me is a surprising perfume, like it is working backwards. It is woody and leathery at the beginning, and very alluring, like getting a big whiff of a sex bomb wearing a leather jacket and vintage patchouli. Then I start smelling a little bit of earth, and the leather gets softer. A few floral notes start peeking out. The perfume says, ”Resist me if you can. Yes, I walked in the room like a tiger, but for you I’ll be a tabby cat.” Purrrr.

Notes: Tangerine, bergamot, immortelle, lavender, iris, geranium, cedar, patchouli, sandalwood, leather, musk

If you resisted Resist Me, there is another line to the poem, I Dare You. Full of spice, creamy, seductive woods and amber, this is a perfume made for nuzzling. Scents like this always get me where I live. As much as I love pretty flowers, give me a good spicy patchouli and I’m hooked. I Dare You, indeed; resistance is futile.

Notes: Hot and cold spices, citrus, sandalwood, patchouli, vetiver, oudh, leather accord, amber

Art by Cecilia Paredes

No Matter What is a 180-degree spin from the first two scents: a lovely fruity floral with peachy, rosy notes that hover above the skin like a layer of chiffon. It’s not all soft petals, though; there is an undercurrent of musk and a cleaner patchouli that give the perfume a little bit of an animalic touch. The aroma above the skin is cleanly innocent, but as you get closer, the animal comes out to play.

Notes: Bergamot, coriander, peach, jasmine, rose, musk, patchouli, vetiver

The notes list for Stay With Me is interesting. I was trying to imagine a salty jasmine and, well, this is it. The amber and vanilla in the base bring a touch of caramel to the salt, so I can say that this is almost a flowery gourmand. Can you tell this is a hard one to describe? As it dries down, it becomes a compelling skin scent, like the lingering perfume after a night of intimacy.

Notes: Jasmine, citrus, salty accord, Rose, lily, orange flower, Amber, vanilla, musk

Nana de Bary

Ms. De Bary has created a line that is equally masculine, feminine, and gender-neutral. My personal favorites are I Dare You and possibly Stay With Me, but they are all well-made, interesting, and modern. Just as an aside, patchouli lovers (I know you’re out there) should definitely try Resist Me and I Dare You, as they have that great earthy patchouli that hasn't been all cleaned up.

I received my samples from Lucky Scent. Liaison de Parfum Is available in 100 ml for $165.

Tama Blough, Managing Editor

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