I've been eyeing Guerlain's Aqua Allegoria line for a moment, not just for the amazing and beautiful bottles, but also because Guerlain as a perfume house is such a timeless classic and has a great perfume history. I got a sampler from a purchase long ago which I had forgotten about until I remembered I had it and felt like sniffing a citrus / green scent.
It's quite beautiful. The citrus and green accord mix well together, pulling strong on my skin at first. I felt like I was smelling a peeled citrus fruit mixed in with spices from a spice cabinet. It was an experience in itself. There's also the neroli giving a slightly powdery, floral aspect to it all. The citrus and green part stay pretty linear throughout and fade nicely away, leaving a clean, almost soapy scent as the perfume dies down. There's a hint of basil and citrus fruits when the amber and sandalwood take up the space.
It's truly a nice perfume, but the thing that's stopping me from buying a full bottle is that it doesn't last long on my skin. I'm hoping the Aqua Allegoria Forte Mandarine Basilic is stronger and may better suit my skin chemistry. Nonetheless, it's quite a lovely citrus and green scent perfect for warmer weather!
