3
Pistachio and herbs in the scorching sun
This is certainly a unique summer scent, completely unlike the other Jardins. I love pistachio as a note and as a snack, so I was very curious to try this, even though dry hay and olive wood aren't notes that would drive me in normally.
And just like I expected, I really like the creamy, nutty pistachio in it, but am not too sure about the rest. Sometimes I really enjoy the scent, but then I feel overwhelmed by it. For the record, I don't think that this smells like olive oil or a salad, it's not that savory, but it is very herbal and aromatic. The opening is pure pistachio and some unlisted fresh citrus notes, but then it turns quite dry. Is it hay? I don't know, it also smells like rosemary and lavender to me, and while I love lavender, the rosemary is bothering me. It feels a bit harsh and dirty at times. Underneath it all lies a base of smooth woods, which is very likeable again, but smothered by the herb notes for hours.
The fragrance has sun-dried, roasted feel that matches the yellow tone of the bottle and the illustation on the box quite well.
All in all, I don't think it's for me. There are moments where I like this a lot, and the next minute I don't like it at all. To be fair I'm not really one for aromatic scents, except when they're balanced with a lot of sweetness, which this doesn't have. I decided to rate it as 7, but a single number really can't express how I feel about this.
PS: I tested this in summer and somehow forgot to post my review, not sure how this is gonna perform in the cold.
And just like I expected, I really like the creamy, nutty pistachio in it, but am not too sure about the rest. Sometimes I really enjoy the scent, but then I feel overwhelmed by it. For the record, I don't think that this smells like olive oil or a salad, it's not that savory, but it is very herbal and aromatic. The opening is pure pistachio and some unlisted fresh citrus notes, but then it turns quite dry. Is it hay? I don't know, it also smells like rosemary and lavender to me, and while I love lavender, the rosemary is bothering me. It feels a bit harsh and dirty at times. Underneath it all lies a base of smooth woods, which is very likeable again, but smothered by the herb notes for hours.
The fragrance has sun-dried, roasted feel that matches the yellow tone of the bottle and the illustation on the box quite well.
All in all, I don't think it's for me. There are moments where I like this a lot, and the next minute I don't like it at all. To be fair I'm not really one for aromatic scents, except when they're balanced with a lot of sweetness, which this doesn't have. I decided to rate it as 7, but a single number really can't express how I feel about this.
PS: I tested this in summer and somehow forgot to post my review, not sure how this is gonna perform in the cold.
2 Comments
I really like your description of the perfume.