Royal Extract II Guerlain 2020

On warm days like these, just the thought of a cheerful little stream bubbling and chattering through moss and underbrush is refreshing.
We perceive the fragrant earthy-moist coolness, see small, damp stones, rich, ripe moss cushions - some even with tiny white flowers - and take a deep breath.

The house of Guerlain has captured this refreshing impression in "Royale Extract II," a creation from Thierry Wasser's newer fragrance collection, in one of the well-known bottles.
Lightly pink-peppery bitter orange immediately promises refreshment, while elegant and spring-like notes of orange blossom and hyacinth meet noble, sun-warmed cedarwood.
I love these silky-silver trunks and their very special scent, which reminds me of shady moments spent under these trees by the Mediterranean.
Moss and vetiver represent refreshing moisture in the shady ground, and a good dose of galbanum provides a woody-spicy character for lively and softly whispering leafy shadows.
And there it is, the felt timeout "in a cool place"; we can easily imagine the clattering of a nearby watermill; the chattering stream hopping over mossy stones turns into a brook with misting water sprays (and perhaps a softly singing mill stream spirit), providing freshness and relaxation.
The light, well-chilled white country wine is ready on the table, and the still warm apricot puff pastry awaits us: So let us linger here!

Light sillage and the longevity of a fragrance water characterize "Royale Extract II."
One should not expect more, and I am satisfied with that.

As an elegant mossy-green summer companion, this fragrance refreshes with French-rooted lightness and offers charming cheerfulness and freshness.
We will spend some more time together this summer:
I look forward to it and to a few hours à la Côte d'Azur!