Les Matins Bleus d'Agadir Benchaâbane 2012

Yes, yes, I know, when a fragrance is described as refreshing, one often has those dreadful refreshing wipes from grandma in mind! Or one fears aquatic Eau de Cologne, usually with a red cap and a green-gold label, that grandpa used to dab on his handkerchief in the heat.

But that’s not the case with "les matins bleus d'Agadir"; it’s simply pleasantly fresh, with a light lime note that has nothing, absolutely nothing to do with sour drops, pure aroma without acidity. Herbs contribute a minty-green base that is incredibly pleasant, especially in the current muggy weather, and feels like an unsweetened refreshing tea. Only at the end of the development can one catch a faint hint of a flower, which I cannot identify as either rose or jasmine.

All in all, for me, "les matins bleus" is clearly unisex, perhaps even more of a men's fragrance. The sillage is very subtle (which my dentist appreciated today), the longevity isn’t great, but that’s not a problem for such a "refreshment"; you can just reapply.