L'Impératrice Dolce & Gabbana 2009

This fragrance has been on the market for a long time and according to the description, it has left and then returned.
I had heard about it many times. Summer fragrance, very fruity and with a hairspray note. And that has always kept me from testing it.
Hairspray? Who wants to smell like that?
Sure, I also like that "fresh from the hairdresser" feeling, but I can't stand hairspray.
There are hairsprays that really smell old and musty. With some, the scent even lingers in the hair, even though I prefer the freshly washed smell. Or there are those where you have to hold your breath, spray, and immediately leave the bathroom so you don't have to inhale the fumes that settle in your mouth, making you feel like you sprayed directly into it.
On top of that, there's the side effect that the hair gets sticky and you have to wash it again to get the stuff out, which then involves drying time and restyling. A vicious circle :D
All things I would rather avoid.

However, since I particularly struggled with the dark season this winter and longed for spring and summer more than ever, I wanted to look for a fragrance that embodies just that - warm weather, green trees, birds chirping, good mood, sitting outside, cold drinks, etc. - and voila, I ordered a decant of this fragrance.
As soon as it arrived, I sprayed it directly on my skin.
Hairspray? Yes, I notice that with the alcohol at first, but it doesn't settle on my tongue and doesn't stick my hair together :P besides, the impression quickly fades. Shortly after, a lot of fruits come at me. Like a fruit salad, but without banana, instead with a really juicy watermelon. The melon stays throughout until the end, while the other fruits from the bowl are gradually devoured.
The longevity is okay, not a fragrance that lasts 9 hours, but it doesn't have to. The sillage is also fine. It is, after all, a spritzing summer fragrance. At 30 degrees, I don't want to be overwhelmed by a heavy sillage, and anyway, you tend to want to jump in the shower more often during the day. After that, you can spray yourself again. It doesn't hurt too much, as you can get the 100ml quite cheaply, and for an evening at the beach bar, the longevity is sufficient :)

All in all, a super nice fruity fragrance that lifts my spirits and gives me the feeling I need on cold, wet, and dark days. I'm looking forward to wearing it extensively this year and I'm glad I tested it after all :)