Terrasse à St-Germain Jul et Mad 2012

Even after the first spray on my arm, I began to indulge in memories from days gone by. The beautiful patchouli in this fragrance is definitely to blame, so wonderfully integrated that I could almost cry with joy at the scent.

Most fragrances that I hold dear either make me incredibly happy, cheerful, or just in a good mood. This one is different. Here, all feelings come together at once: happiness, cheerfulness, sadness, pain. I can hardly put into words what this scent does to me, but I wouldn't want to miss it, as it brings back so many different events that I will never forget/want to forget.

The top note, which comes across beautifully fruity, not fresh-sparkling but rather creamy, gives me the feeling of "happiness." The patchouli is present from the very beginning, which for me is the most important component of this fragrance, as it contains everything I associate with my memories. It reminds me of my childhood/teenage years spent with my brother and mother. There was a time when everything seemed perfect. Spending time together and simply enjoying everything as a family. We stuck together like glue, and nothing could tear us apart.

Then comes the heart note, which with its enchanting and delicate flowers makes the scent more adult. Everything becomes a bit more serious, yet it remains soft and creamy. Here, everything changes, my feelings shift, and it becomes sad for me, and the pain is palpable. Illness, accidents, the family falling apart, and the loss is great. I fight, have to be strong, and continue living my life. But I manage it, thanks to my wonderful grandparents/aunt/uncle. Life is completely different now, but I bring forth all the good that has happened to me and take one step at a time forward.

Finally, the base note, yes, this unites everything I have already mentioned, but it also becomes a bit woody. It reminds me a little of incense sticks that my mother used to light on Saturdays, turning up the music loud, preferably Bob Marley, and then dancing with me around the apartment. Times that I will never forget. This scent now often brings those memories back to me, and I can say I'm glad about it, as happiness, cheerfulness, sadness, and pain are all part of life, and one should never forget them!

I hope this all fits here and that my fragrance description can be understood, but this was very important to me!

*** A comment dedicated to my deceased mother and brother - I love you! ***