Right from the start, Nerolia Vetiver kicks off extremely splashy.
To my nose, the opening is very intense and green-citrusy. A comparison with 4711, which I have heard from some, cannot be ruled out.
The neroli essence dominates in the first minutes and refreshes massively. Zesty, almost sour, which is known to make things fun is the motto of this fragrance.
Especially good in the height of summer.
After 10 minutes, you can smell fig + basil, which gives the fragrance a rounded green-woody base that is not sweet and certainly not sugary. Those looking for a fig scent where the fig dominates and carries a ripe sweetness will certainly not find the fig fragrance they seek in Nerolia Vetiver.
The scent is primarily green-fresh, moderately milky, and with its vetiver base slightly balsamic-earthy-woody. The fragrance is so rounded that no note stands out, but rather creates a wonderful interplay.
I find the scent really great. Absolutely unisex.
I layered it once with Orange Soleia and once with Pera Granita, as I own these varieties myself.
Both layered versions give the fragrance a fantastic scent profile. With Orange Soleia, it becomes really lively and fruity. Just wonderful.
With Pera Granita, it is sweetly fresh. Also beautiful.
Nerolia Vetiver fits wonderfully with the other Allegorias and has found a suitable home with me.
You described the scent very well... informative and authentically written...
I really like that.
I see it the same way as you, a fragrance has to work as a whole and be beautiful.
I have the Rosa Rossa and I totally enjoy it in the summer. It was the first floral scent I had in my collection in a long time, but it’s also fruity. Not too much though, just balanced. I like the line, even though the pure fruity scents haven’t really appealed to me so far. Your description sounds really lovely :)
Your description fits perfectly with the expected warm summer vibes! On hot days, Aqua Allegoria Nerolia Vetiver is definitely a refreshing, unsweetened splash! Add some delicious, fruity ice cream, and the day can continue in a relaxed way!
This is currently the most bitter and herbal scent in the AA line, even more herbal than "Herba Fresca" - I have to like it! At temperatures above 30°, it's one of the few fragrances that isn't too sweet for me :)
Just wish the longevity could be better…
I really like that.
I see it the same way as you, a fragrance has to work as a whole and be beautiful.