Sand and Skin Floraïku 2023

I’ve only found two-three other perfumes that instantly resonated with me. This is the latest one (and I think with the strongest connection). It just feels like this is the way I’m supposed to smell: sand and skin of the most ethereal kind.
It’s not a gourmand, but it is related to it. Not at all a sunscreen scent to me. If it is, it’s the sunscreen of the gods.
Nice dewy floral clean first hit. Crisp tropical feeling thereafter. Not surprising reading the top notes - matching both Lysylang nd Mahonial. Ylang, but not too fruity. Then a resinous wonderful sensual drydown. Labdanum with just a skin like leather touch. Benzoin tandems with the mature and dark sweetness of ”natural” vanilla but also adds a nice balsamic background.
In between a smidge of peppery cedar, lightly smoky amyris and herbal earthy patchouli. Sandel adds creaminess in the classic way.
Sand and skin is very on point.
It’s actually perfect. Contemplative. Calm. Inviting but with integrity. Goes both in the headscape of beach warmth and desert warmth. More of a desert island.
I’m imagining both an ambery mist as well as embers. Stays a long time, doesn’t overpower your surroundings. It’s actually my most complemented perfume, just within two weeks of buying it. Very rarely someone makes a comment, but this one garnishes praise by not being too loud or too sweet - but still has a strong presence.

I’ve never looked twice att Floraïku: the concept of the French appropriating the Japanese culture just felt…a bit cynical. But a seller promptly told me to try this one. And boy I’m glad he did. It is expensive (I found the 50 ml and travel set for 200 €) but both the packaging and bottle(s) are great. Not perfect - a bit plasticky - but great.
Bought the discovery set as well, but haven’t found anything else on the same level. But will keep an eye out for others from the brand.

Summarized: a perfect 10/10 for me. Only Amouages Myths Man and Liquides Imaginaires Fleuve Tendre rivals it in the top. Maybe Houbigants Ambre Des Abysses and Widians Sahara as well. But they are of a different kind. Oh! And Bvlgaris Kobraa of course. But I’m almost at if I only could keep one perfume, it would be this one.
Recommended? Absolutely! But try first. I’m guessing the perfect smell and excellent performance (smell it on me the next day) is a result of great compatibility with my skin