Sunshine Woman Amouage 2014

There are such people, and then there are "such" people.

It has happened not infrequently that I have left a lasting impression on those around me with my passions. It makes me all the more happy when I see them unleash these passions themselves, run to the nearest department store and get Oud Satin Mood Extrait de Parfum as their first "favorite". Okay, admittedly this surprised even me. But then, there are "such" people.

My dad is one of those.

He barely notices scents. You could almost say that most of the time he would not even notice that you spray water beads worth 19 euros per ml on his skin. On a longer visit times again at home I had of course my whole library with me. But nothing. No reaction. You know when you're almost hoping to get a compliment on your taste? Neither Portrait of a Lady, nor Oud Wood, nor my beloved Tobacco Oud could elicit a reaction. When I do ask, there's usually a shrug of the shoulders and an "okay" whose enthusiasm reaches even lower levels of intensity than I could describe here. However, one day. "What is that perfume?" Jerking to a halt, I turned around, taking a second to catch myself. Could it really be? Could the toughest judge, the most querulous in the fabric of scent enthusiasts take a liking to this perfume?

"I have never smelled such a fragrance. It's the best you've ever had."

Sustained.

Tears flow down the defense's eyes as the verdict opening follows. The scent is unique, very intense, somehow fruity but at the same time gentle. For the otherwise taciturn man.... A big statement. And although he didn't describe the fragrance as I did, I knew exactly what he meant.... Creamy, even melt-in-the-mouth almond mousse, whipped up and sliced vanilla beans baked in it. In the prelude, the slightly "pungent" currant bush, which I like extraordinarily. Watch out, sunshine, here I come! Le soleil c'est moi! And so we shine and shine and shine until the day separates us from the night and the twelve hours have passed. Tenderly the woods nestle against me and let their fragrance fade away, with the hope that tomorrow the sun may kiss my skin one more time.

I would actually share a little secret with you, a hypothesis as it were, about what makes this fragrance so special. But if I were to tell you this, your image would be completely shattered, and I actually really think I might be right. It took me almost 6 months to recognize this scent and the penny finally dropped.... But as I said, some things should not be brought to light....