Shine Azzaro 2019

I was so curious about this nearly forgotten fragrance (was it ever noticed?) from Azzaro.

Similar to the "Solarissimo" line, these scents seem to have completely passed the public by.
I say: Unjustly so.

Where Azzaro's Solarissimo - Favignana exuberantly celebrates summer and especially summer parties with a wild sweet candied lemon and Rum Absolue, "Shine" is an incredibly soothing romantic that dreamily writes "I love you" in the sand.

Yes, I admit. That sounds cheesy, but that's how I perceive the scent.

Let's start with what the fragrance pyramid has to offer.

Top note: Bergamot

Well, not really, one can hardly say that Azzaro Shine has anything fruity, let alone anything citrus-fruity.

The opening is pleasantly discreet and clean. If bergamot is present, only trained noses will recognize it.
So whoever is eyeing "Shine" and looking forward to a citrus blast: No!!!

Heart note: Sand & Lavender

Yes...yes and yes again. Rarely have I smelled such a great and exciting interpretation of sand. The association with a warm sandy beach is immediately given.
The calming note of lavender is there but really holds back.

Base note: Cedar, Ambroxan

Haaaaaalt, don’t run away. I know, since fragrances like Dior's "Sauvage" have practically buried us under an Ambroxan overload, this fragrance ingredient is no longer highly regarded by many.
But here I can give the all-clear.

Of course, Ambroxan is also recognizable here and cannot be denied. But as we know, the dose makes the poison, and here they have found the perfect way to maintain the effect of this almost meditative perfume. It even contributes to a subtly aquatic note,

Especially the combination with the light woody note of cedar gives Azzaro "Shine" the foundation for excellent longevity, as well as its perception.
This fragrance does not have sweetness, and that is a good thing. This is how it stands out quite a bit; of course, there are also "unsweetened" summer fragrances, but the majority tends to be fruity/aquatic.

Now we come to the topic of longevity & sillage.

The longevity is impressive for such a subtle scent. It lasts 6 hours on my skin.

Now, one shouldn't think that others are completely unaware of the perfume.
Oh yes, depending on the dosage, it is definitely noticeable to people within a 2-3 meter radius. This makes "Shine" interesting for the office as well.

The perfume wants to be unisex, and it is. I see no basis for any discussion in this regard.

I am extremely happy that I got Azzaro's Shine.
It can stay and will get its well-deserved time this summer.

Have a fragrant day :)