L'Amour Eau De Parfum

"L'Amour" starts akin the old Hollywood movie about romance with lightness and charm neroli, bergamot and rose are beautifully blended together, with a light sparkle from bergamot and neroli at its fines, both beautifully wrapped in rose petals, like a first glance that lingered a moment longer, first smile that gave hope and first touch of the fingers that created the gentlest of sparks. The scent develops into the one with fruity undertones, with a vintage touch, fresh and classy, think pear and apple combined. Jasmine and gardenia play well with each other, delivering a perfect white floral bouquet, without any animalistic or overbearing notes. Think "Roman Holidays" with its exuberance, Audrey Hepburn's sunny smile and eyes sparkling with joy and excitement. I do not feel much of the tuberose, but may be, she is the one that makes me feel a custard apple (Annona squamosa) in the mix. Isn't love a forbidden apple after all, that humans have been addicted to since their time in the Garden of Eden? "L'Amour" is also rather etherial, one could say ozonic, which adds to its charm and romantic nature. Gardenia blooms bright with sweat and creamy exuberance, elegant and alluring. The fragrance's projection is on a reasonable, but not overpowering side, it has depth, multifaceted character and inviting pull. Sillage will not be there, unless one is close to the wearer, making it intimate and smooth. Dry down is led by musk, fresh and cloud-like, with bright wood notes supporting the sensation of unrestrained happiness and joy of being. "L'Amour" is exactly what it says on the bottle - an incredible beauty of the newly born feeling of tenderness and fascination, newness of feelings and free-spirited desire; it is all about sunshine through the rain, togetherness which makes the grey rainy day feel like the heaven pours silver silk down to earth and hope, eternal hope that this is forever, all of it, no matter what.