Review of Parade Eau de Parfum by RINA

"Parade" is said to be the fragrance Hedi Slimane himself loves the most. In this Celine collection, the presence of neroli—second only to iris—is particularly palpable. The scent unfolds with a fresh, clean accord centered on bergamot and neroli. While "Saint-Germain-des-Prés" also offers an initial sense of fresh neroli, it is distinguished by the immediate harmonization of heliotrope; in contrast, this fragrance allows the fresh neroli and bergamot accord to linger on the skin for an extended period. To accentuate this fresh neroli character, vetiver helps sustain a sense of clarity and freshness. Furthermore, notes of oakmoss and musk soften the scent—preventing the freshness from becoming too sharp—resulting in a fragrance that is pleasant and gentle to wear. Given that it is Hedi Slimane's personal favorite, perhaps he is drawn to the pure essence of neroli itself. It allows you to enjoy the elegant, gentle freshness of neroli on your skin.