Like the thematically similar Chapter 1,
Scent Stories Vol.1/Ch.01 - Dune Road, this is a beautifully unique beach opener. A very green, culinary, dry cardamom, it releases just a hint of sweetness, already slightly intertwined with a pinch of coconut flakes, creating a very interesting combo, and then there's the salt, truly not everyday, but through this creamy connection also not too far-fetched.
Within just 10 minutes, the sunscreen note subtly joins in, fitting well into the fresh base theme, naturally pulling it more into the creamy territory, along with the coconut, yet it doesn't simply become the typical sweet mainstream coconut beach scent, retaining a bit of its own character.
In the finish, it then gets a really cozy-warm amber-orange blossom background, delicate vanilla, bright, fresh grasses, inviting one to linger and relax once more.
I really like it, surprisingly well for the notes that don't actually scream my name. I find the combination very balanced and yet never too boring when compared to similar candidates. In particular, the re-emerging base gives it a little twist away from pure freshness, leaning more towards resting and snuggling by the beach campfire in the evening (though no smoke to imagine, more the cozy warmth of amber).
[tested on skin]