Sparkling Sand Jacques Zolty 2017

Leather and summer... does that clash? Nope. "Sparkling Sand" is the best proof of that. Spontaneously purchased because the name and scent impression appealed to me. Now thoroughly tested, and I must say: a very fine leather apricot! Like a super transparent "L'Air du Desert Maroccain" towards the end, most comparable to "Daim Blond," which I have long had on my wishlist. Not the classic vacation scent. Something new. Hard to categorize, easy to love.

Really summery and sandy thoughts only come to me remotely, but you can definitely wear it in the hot season. Like a beige leather handbag - sparkling and bright. Then it fits again. Delicious and yet never gourmand. Warm and yet never overwhelming. A sense of finesse packed in the bottle. It is calming, almost has a relaxed wellness vibe (chamomile?). Not a delicate little plant, but precious. The vanilla far in the background rounds it out, the apricot is lovely, the leather gives it strength, the mugwort provides the initial kick, and the cedar gives a darker finish. Not an oriental, not a European. Just a top-notch fragrance! For everything with two legs.

Bottle: beautiful magnetic cap, handy, stylish, fitting the theme - unspectacular but top-notch!
Sillage: detectable for everyone - even for me for a long time. No trace of adaptation.
Longevity: 8-10 hours. Eight to ten hours. Just wanted to write that out again. Strong for a "summer scent."

Conclusion: if you're looking for a sandy-soft, warm leather scent for summer, you should pay a visit to the good Zolty - there aren't many left of this extinct breed!