American Dream Gravel 2019

...a part of the "American" Dream was also born. During the economic crisis around 1896, many sought their fortune and gold in the Klondike region. Quite a few were successful. If anyone is interested: Since then, about 560 tons of gold have been mined there, up to today.
But what does gold have to do with Gravel?
The opening has something golden for me. A beautiful herb-fresh-cool, mineral citrus, underlaid with a gently fruity orange note that brings no sweetness and lasts surprisingly long. Almost as if one were standing early in the cold water of the Klondike River, panning for gold. When the sun comes out later, jasmine makes its way into the fragrance, providing a bit of warmth and making the scent softer. Lavender joins a bit later, but stays more in the background without dominating, contributing its balanced spiciness to the fragrance.
Towards the base, American Dream becomes a bit darker with patchouli, a little vetiver, and a hint of moss. This must be what the riverbank smells like when it warms up in the sun.
The simple bottle with the river pebbles fits this scene perfectly.
Longevity and sillage are, as usual with Gravel, good.
American Dream is my favorite from the line. Overall, a very harmonious, rounded, balanced fragrance that suits any occasion and never comes across as intrusive.