Jacqueline Gritti 2021

The fragrance was so well reviewed in a shop that I ordered a bottling.
The bottle has appealed to me very much, the fragrance notes sound brilliant and so well rated he was. When the sample was then there, I sprayed and was immediately delighted and thrilled. Heavenly, soft, slightly powdery without dryness. You could perceive the delicate almond, of course light sweet unsweetened notes. Was I finally going to get a hit after what felt like 79 niche fragrances tested!!! Without compromise, like waiting to see if it gets better or layering so that it gets good....
Not half an hour later remains only dry powderiness with this terrible typical note that is felt in every niche fragrance in it and reminds me very strongly of petroleum.
It is often spoken or written so condescendingly about mainstream fragrances. Why? Because they all smell the same? They don't. They are pleasing, uncomplicated, affordable and well made! That's exactly why they appeal to the masses. I'm going to slowly abandon the niche fragrances and stay arty and boring with the mainstream. I as a person am unique and I need to be able to smell myself well!