Aura 1968 Aura Farfalla
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Organic Fragrance with Protective Function
If I imagine a fragrance scale where the extremely artificial scents are at one end, then Aura would be found at the other end of this imaginary scale. This fragrance from the Swiss organic cosmetics label Farfalla practically screams "I am pure nature!". In fact, Aura is, according to the manufacturer's information, a pure natural perfume. However, for noses accustomed to "normal" perfumes, I would say it's a bit of an acquired taste.
According to the manufacturer's product description, Aura is "A fresh, slightly floral scent with warm, somewhat green, grounding base notes" of bergamot, angelica, chamomile, and sweet grasses.
Freshness I can confirm. Once the lemony-fresh top note has faded, Aura transitions into a fresh-herbaceous vervain note. However, vervain is not listed, so I assume that the angelica has a vervain-like scent. According to my internet research, angelica (Angelica archangelica) is a fragrant plant that is said to smell lemony, earthy, sweet, and penetrating, and it also grows wild in our area.
The vervain-like angelica scent lingers for quite some time. The chamomile, which is also supposed to be present, has hidden itself quite well. And the base notes were predominantly so green and earthy that they didn't stand out much between the angelica-vervain for a long time (at least not to my untrained nose). By the way, I didn't notice much warmth either; only towards the end does Aura become a little bit balsamic.
All in all, while it doesn't smell unpleasant at all and is indeed very natural, it feels too one-dimensional for me, nature scent or not. But according to the manufacturer, Aura is not just a fragrance, but "A very special protective perfume for people who want to better define and protect themselves." Maybe that actually works, because with Aura, you really don't smell tempting. And I always thought perfume was supposed to be alluring...
By the way, Aura could easily pass as a unisex or men's fragrance, and at about 40 euros per 100 ml bottle, it is very affordable. For that, you at least get a certified Swiss organic product. The longevity is surprisingly good, especially considering that there can be no artificial fixatives in it.
According to the manufacturer's product description, Aura is "A fresh, slightly floral scent with warm, somewhat green, grounding base notes" of bergamot, angelica, chamomile, and sweet grasses.
Freshness I can confirm. Once the lemony-fresh top note has faded, Aura transitions into a fresh-herbaceous vervain note. However, vervain is not listed, so I assume that the angelica has a vervain-like scent. According to my internet research, angelica (Angelica archangelica) is a fragrant plant that is said to smell lemony, earthy, sweet, and penetrating, and it also grows wild in our area.
The vervain-like angelica scent lingers for quite some time. The chamomile, which is also supposed to be present, has hidden itself quite well. And the base notes were predominantly so green and earthy that they didn't stand out much between the angelica-vervain for a long time (at least not to my untrained nose). By the way, I didn't notice much warmth either; only towards the end does Aura become a little bit balsamic.
All in all, while it doesn't smell unpleasant at all and is indeed very natural, it feels too one-dimensional for me, nature scent or not. But according to the manufacturer, Aura is not just a fragrance, but "A very special protective perfume for people who want to better define and protect themselves." Maybe that actually works, because with Aura, you really don't smell tempting. And I always thought perfume was supposed to be alluring...
By the way, Aura could easily pass as a unisex or men's fragrance, and at about 40 euros per 100 ml bottle, it is very affordable. For that, you at least get a certified Swiss organic product. The longevity is surprisingly good, especially considering that there can be no artificial fixatives in it.
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