Pink Wish

Wish Pink Diamond

Chopard 2005

Actually, I don't belong to the group of women who are into pink and girly things. And diamonds are not my best friends. However, the bottles of "Wish" stand out from many other bottles due to their shape, which is probably why I reached for "Wish Pink Diamond." At first, I perceive an artificial, sweet fruitiness that is emphasized by floral components. On the test strip, it has a freshness that I like at that moment. As so often, I am under time pressure, and so "Wish Pink Diamond" quickly ends up in my basket.

At home, without my winter coat and with an unclothed wrist, I spray the fragrance on exactly that spot and carefully lift it towards my nose. I do well to do this, as otherwise the artificial fruits would have jumped into my face. I also clearly perceive the floral notes. Probably, the neroli holds the wild fruits back a bit. Here, it doesn't come across as fruity-fresh, but rather as sweet. The fruitiness quickly transforms into a candy-like and still artificial sweetness, with a slight gourmand note lingering. The floral aspect becomes more intense. An unwelcome thought arises in me: "What do you have now ...?!" But I give myself and the fragrance a little more time. I do well to do this, as it develops after a while into a bouquet of flowers that gradually loses sweetness and intensity. Instead, there are slightly woody notes that surround the bouquet. This makes the fragrance less excited and artificial; amber (or musk?) shimmers through and allows it to fade gently. Perhaps that's why my thoughts brighten into a gentle "Ah, okay ...". I do like soft woody notes and their talent for softening everything a bit.

I see "Wish Pink Diamond" as a girly perfume, which is more due to the scent than the presentation, as the artificial fruitiness and sweetness contribute to it. Together with the floral component, the fragrance has something unique, artificial. The soft base notes are almost overwhelmed by the floral aspect, but they resonate subtly. If I were to read my own comment here, I wouldn't like the fragrance. It doesn't really match my taste. I don't know why, but I still enjoy smelling "Wish Pink Diamond" when I want some peace. I attribute this to the base notes, which evoke a kind of self-sufficient well-being in me, even if only to a small extent - other fragrances can surely do this much better. It's not solitude, but rather a concentrated state, sitting and working among other people in the library, for example. It might be interesting to wear the fragrance on a cold winter day and observe whether and how the floral aspect mixes with the clear, cold air. I will test this if the fragrance is allowed to stay with me for that long. I wouldn't buy "Wish Pink Diamond" again.