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Almost perfect
Unlike most fragrances I sample, this one is fairly unique in that the dry down is where the best of the fragrance lies (as are all fragrances in the Eau des Merveilles line) . This flanker feels like it retains all the aspects of the original, but with the sparkling minerality amped up and the temperature cooled way down.
The dry down consists of a funky salty amber, which although at times comes across as somewhat synthetic, is uplifting and ozonic. This is quintessentially the beach and quintessentially summer - except there is no coconut or seaweed to be found: just pure crisp salty ocean air and dewy mossy driftwood in abundance. The juxtaposition between slight sweetness and saltiness is perfectly balanced.
Like the rest of the Eau des Merveilles line, this is unisex, perhaps the most unisex of them all, and has surprisingly good staying power for an EDT. And despite being perfect for hot weather, I think this one could be used all year round.
For me, this is nearly a perfect scent, save for the times in which it comes across as a touch synthetic. The saltiness evokes a thirst, making me salivate for more, and although the salty mineral accord might be challenging for some, it never fails to surprise me upon each wearing, and fascinates me to no end no matter how many times I wear it.
The dry down consists of a funky salty amber, which although at times comes across as somewhat synthetic, is uplifting and ozonic. This is quintessentially the beach and quintessentially summer - except there is no coconut or seaweed to be found: just pure crisp salty ocean air and dewy mossy driftwood in abundance. The juxtaposition between slight sweetness and saltiness is perfectly balanced.
Like the rest of the Eau des Merveilles line, this is unisex, perhaps the most unisex of them all, and has surprisingly good staying power for an EDT. And despite being perfect for hot weather, I think this one could be used all year round.
For me, this is nearly a perfect scent, save for the times in which it comes across as a touch synthetic. The saltiness evokes a thirst, making me salivate for more, and although the salty mineral accord might be challenging for some, it never fails to surprise me upon each wearing, and fascinates me to no end no matter how many times I wear it.