Nectar of Love April Aromatics

"April Aromatics' sweetest floral nectar" is the fragrance, says the descriptive text. However, a bit of a journey lies ahead, as initially, a somewhat muted floral note is introduced over a rough-sweet base (like woody cinnamon). There is certainly no talk of a floral dominance at the forefront. This dullness reminds me of the opening of some Neuffer fragrances; they often unfold very slowly from a grumbling start. I have experienced something similar with Saint d’Ici; however, this is the first time I perceive an April Aromatics this way.

In fact, it only takes a few minutes for a note of white flowers to emerge that is more sweet than stinky, which I primarily attribute to jasmine - contrary to the order presented on the manufacturer's page. And within half an hour, the fragrance then finally transforms its character: A bitter, unfruity citrus note (the peel fits!) refreshes; creamy-sweet additions and a hint of fruity candy rose along with (neroli) orange contribute to making the scent a fine nose-pleaser with a good dash of eroticism.

By midday, the balance has shifted towards the sweet-creamy side. Such things can quickly become too much for me, but here it is quite bearable. I can only - once again - feel confirmed that natural ingredients indeed offer more aromatic variety than the lab can replicate. Additionally, there is still something refreshing in the mix: A bit of fruit, which I now more distinctly associate with the orange (neroli) corner.

Soon, the creaminess of sandalwood gradually brushes against the plastic-like, acquiring a sunscreen twist and suddenly reminds me from afar (not as a twin!) of the beautiful 19 Louanges Profanes by Parfumerie Générale - and that means something. Specifically, I no longer smell anything distinctly floral. And on a hint of orangey, fluffy, vanilla-sweet (sun) cream, the fragrance concludes in the seventh or eighth hour.

Conclusion: Successful. Not nearly as overloaded and stuffy as the name and descriptions might suggest. However, the fragrance likely suits the world of women better on the skin.

I thank Serenissima for the sample.