Escada's summer fragrances are a topic I like to sweep under the rug... but there were 2 in the history of these "creations" that I still liked. Number 1 was Summer in Provence and Number 2 was the tropical punch. What fascinated me about the latter, which has long been off the market and thus almost a treasure on the internet? Thanks to a super nice perfumer, I was able to refresh my memory and now own a bit of it again. Merci, Mari :-*...
It is not super fruity and sticky sweet like most of its counterparts. It has a slightly fruity, alcoholic, dark soul! I find it almost melancholic. Unfortunately, I can't pinpoint which of the many exotic fruit notes is responsible for this; it’s probably the interplay of all of them. But a pear-like top note (there's no pear in it!) makes way for an orchid-like, slightly woody-green alcohol note with a shimmering fruit aroma. It really smells refreshing like an expensive cocktail without cream.
I could just dive into it...