Only starts with a sweet, ripe grapefruit on me. The alcoholic note is completely absent, which speaks very well for the fragrance. Rose gardenia soon frames the fruitiness with a pleasantly warm note, while lavender only subtly underlines it. It’s not that sharp, masculine lavender, but rather one of the sweet variety.
The scent is really sweet, but that’s exactly what it should be; it should please the wearer, convey a familiar and secure feeling.. And that’s exactly what Only does for me. I feel completely safe.
An almost dripping glazed chestnut emerges in the fragrance. I love this moment. Vanilla adds even more comfort, while the cistus brings in a floral, fresher twist, almost as a counterpoint.
Every evening, I wore Only on our trip to Gran Canaria. It blended so well into the exotic ambiance of the hotel, which featured a lot of wood and warm earth tones. It accompanied me during sunsets over the wooden bridge that led over the pool to the tropical plants and trees.
It is not primarily a feminine fragrance, but it has that chestnut syrup-like note that makes it very wearable for women.
Thanks to 'Stronger With You Only', I can always transport myself back to that wonderful place in Gran Canaria. If you google the Lopesan Baobab hotel - that’s exactly the vibe I get with the fragrance and I feel relaxed right away, absolutely secure - just strong with you!
Beautiful review...