Aqua Allegoria Florabloom Forte Guerlain 2024

I had already sung the praises of this fragrance's little sister. So of course I also have to give a short review of the Forte.

I was very excited because I have liked almost all Aqua Allegoria fragrances so far, even though tuberose is not exactly one of my favorite fragrance notes. I really wanted to try the two new ones. Arrived, sprayed and fell in love, not with Aqua Allegoria Florabloom Forte, but with Aqua Allegoria Florabloom. I find both fragrances beautiful.
Aqua Allegoria Florabloom pops out an unlisted citrus note in the top note with a tart fruit note that reminds me strongly of blackcurrant. This immediately puts you in a good mood and brings a certain freshness with it.
Aqua Allegoria Florabloom Forte lacks this note. It is more serious, not so cheerful. Here you are more likely to notice iris, violet and tuberose. It lacks the upbeat quality that captivated me so much about Florabloom. Later on, the fragrance also becomes wonderfully floral and creamy and a little softer, but I can smell patchouli and darker woods in the background, although they are not listed. That doesn't really fit into the fragrance for me and that puts me off it a bit. Therefore, the Forte will not go into my collection; Florabloom is my number 1. If you have one of the two fragrances, you don't really need the other as they are very similar. Personally, I would always lean towards Florabloom. Incidentally, I can't understand the reviews of the two fragrances at all. Both fragrances are great! No bubblegum tuberose, grown-up and yet playful. Longevity is great and it shines properly. Don't be confused by the reviews, give it time to develop.

A little footnote in passing: the name of the fragrance was inspired by a very specific event: a joyful explosion of a rainbow-colored bouquet of flowers. In the scorching expanse of the Atacama Desert hides an incredible miracle, the Superbloom. Under the scorching sun, seeds that have been dormant in the ground for decades awaken and unfurl in an explosion of color. Wild flowers bloom in a sea of red, yellow, blue and purple, and the desert becomes a living painting. Animals and birds flock to admire the spectacle. For a brief moment, the desert comes to life before the heat returns and the flowers fade, but the memory of the super bloom remains like a magical dream in the hearts of desert travelers.