Florabotanica Balenciaga 2012

Florabotanica is an incredibly special and versatile rose fragrance that has surprised me greatly. After extensive testing, I managed to snag a bottle from the lovely Saemm in the souk, and it has not disappointed me! Visually, this piece is almost like art à la Piet Mondrian (if only there were some yellow...) but that's just my perception. It is definitely an eye-catcher :D

Regarding the scent: The green notes are very prominent at first, and the mint makes it a refreshing fragrance that is particularly pleasant in summer. After a short while, a strong, green, and slightly soapy rose joins in, which I absolutely adore about this scent. It is really well done, as this note becomes increasingly powdery-cool and remains that way for a long time in the drydown. So, this is already a fantastic scent progression, and no matter which stage, the fragrance is always pleasant and elegant for me!

The longevity is definitely very good, as I can smell the fragrance quite distinctly for up to nine hours, and it remains present on clothing and hair even after that. I think the sillage must also be quite decent, but it is certainly not intrusive or annoying. With its green yet powdery-noble note, it is a very clear, down-to-earth, yet feminine scent that surely won't disturb anyone. Whether for work, leisure, or evening meetings, the fragrance really fits every occasion =) and it's great to have a scent that suits the warm season so well.

I am totally convinced and can recommend it to those looking for a universally applicable rose fragrance with a certain something and surprising complexity!