Royal Desire Christina Aguilera 2010

...it was my great love! About 2 years ago, I bought the 30ml bottle with body lotion and deodorant spray, and I wrapped myself in it every day. Soon the bottle was empty, and I needed a larger one - well, that one is still sitting around quite full, waiting for better times.

Sometimes it's really strange how one perceives a scent anew. When I spray it now, the first thing I smell is only the berries. I do like them very much, but here (and now) they come across as way too artificial. I've never been able to make sense of marshmallows - luckily, I don't smell them either (or is that the reason for the artificial taste? Who knows..). As the scent settles slowly, what I loved so much develops: the mix of berry and floral background, and for me, it doesn't get too sweet, rather a bit tart - but I now find it sooo boring.

Unfortunately, it really doesn't last long; after about 3-4 hours, I need to reapply. I can hardly smell the base note on me at all. However, the body lotion lasts muuuuch longer..

Conclusion: Occasionally, I can tolerate it again (rarely, but old love doesn't rust, or something like that..:-). A typical scent that becomes tiresome over time.