Girl of Now Shine Elie Saab 2018

I always avoided Girls of Now - suspecting it to be a girly scent.

I should have known better, as the Poison Girls - EdT and EdP surprised me with their mature statement.

Having been enlightened, I decided to try Girl of Now - Shine after all.

And here too, I am greeted by a rounded, mature fragrance that doesn’t make me feel like I’m dressed for "youthful" occasions.

I have long outgrown the little girl image - though I believe that "teenagers" might find this very feminine - not girlish - scent a bit overdressed.

Shine places me - in the boldest sense of the name - in a soft golden light - like candlelight reflecting in my eyes.
The scent is also wearable during the day - but its soft sweetness fits perfectly for the evening - whether going out elegantly or simply lounging comfortably on the sofa.

It conveys a calm intimacy that shuns loud places.
A fragrance for private togetherness - or for refined moments of solitude.

The pistachio has a musky spiciness paired with bright pineapple and clear pear - but is softened by enchanting ylang and creamy almond milk.
Orange blossom warms the scent - dusted with iris.
Shine is both creamy and powdery - topped with sweet vanilla.
The noble framework is provided by patchouli, offering a casually elegant finish.

Even my scent-critical husband feels drawn to Shine - and kindly mentions the word "feminine."
I agree with him on that.
There’s even a subtle hint of eroticism in the fragrance.

A gentle seducer that particularly suits us "big girls."

Music: Shine on You Crazy Diamond by Pink Floyd