Scented_Seraphina

I blind bought this fragrance, the notes tempted me, and of course the bottle itself. The opening is mainly sesame and vanilla, and after a moment white florals appear. The overall impression reminds me a bit of vanilla halva eaten at a table with a bouquet of fragrant white flowers standing on it. Unfortunately, I can hardly detect the ginger or pepper. As it develops, the scent becomes more creamy, with sandalwood, whipped cream, and vanilla becoming more pronounced. The composition is pleasant and easy to wear, although I must admit I expected something with a bit more edge and character. On my skin it lasts around five hours, with arm’s length projection at first, gradually settling closer to the skin. It’s a safe, everyday fragrance, which in my opinion will work better in cooler months rather than in hot summer weather.

It’s a very intriguing oriental fragrance. The opening is powerful, almost sparkling with spices and saffron. At first, I felt as if I were standing in the middle of a Moroccan bazaar, surrounded by stalls filled with aromatic spices, colourful fabrics, and a warm, exotic scent drifting through the air. After a while, the spicy intensity begins to soften, and a woody resinous base with a delicate hint of oud comes to the forefront. The composition gains depth and elegance at this stage. In the base, I clearly detect earthy patchouli, gently warmed by a drop of golden honey, which adds softness and a subtle sweetness to the fragrance. This is definitely a composition for lovers of oriental, bold fragrances with character. On my skin, it lasts for around eight hours, and the projection is noticeable, although it gradually becomes softer and more enveloping over time.

The opening is very blackcurrant forward and immediately reminds me of Robinsons Squash smelled straight from the bottle, juicy and distinctly fruity. After a while, delicate jasmine joins in, along with a touch of davana, which subtly enhances the sweetness of the blackcurrant and adds a light aromatic nuance to the composition. In the base, oakmoss and earthy patchouli appear, but fortunately it’s not the heavy, cellar like type, but rather soft, slightly green and elegant. The composition is very pleasant overall and has something about it that reminds me of a summer forest after the rain. Unfortunately, the fragrance is rather fleeting. Longevity is around four hours, with moderate projection for the first hour, after which it quickly becomes a skin scent. A pity, because it’s truly a very enjoyable composition.