Gelsomino Assoluto Acqua del Garda 2017

Happy testing through the sample set. First of all, I looked at the original bottle (I only have a plain sample here)... white and simple, yeah, that could be something. Pyramid would actually be my thing if it weren't for the vanilla in the base...anyway, onto the skin.

First impression: oh wow! More tart than expected, almost green-herbal (where did that come from? Did I get the right sample? Wrong label?) and not much to be seen of the tropical fruits far and wide.

I like this one...
... For exactly 10 minutes...
...because then comes the heart bomb...

Rosy florality mixed with vanilla and a dash of creaminess. Miss Dior and co send their regards. Very sweet, very feminine and not at all my thing.
It remains surprisingly long-lasting, with nothing to help in terms of the base.

I gave you a chance and you confirmed my vanilla aversion. Can certainly find its fanbase. Unfortunately, I'm not one of them.