Arthes Essential - Jasmin du Nil Jeanne Arthes 2010

A jasmine scent that initially reminds me more of lilac. A creamy fresh jasmine lilac, completely without any heaviness, with just a hint of natural sweetness. Over time, the fragrance becomes a bit more zesty, a few citrus notes join in, and the lilac takes a back seat, but never completely disappears. The scent then feels less creamy but still very fresh, light, feminine, and well-groomed. In an old-fashioned way. But I like that kind of thing. Yves Rocher used to make things like this, and it also makes me think of a lilac scent from Dzintars that I once had. I can't understand why so much synthetic quality is attributed to it here. In my opinion, this is one of the better budget fragrances.
A simple floral freshie with a minor development and decent intensity and longevity. Two spritzes are enough for many hours. It doesn't have much depth but is a refreshing companion in spring or for not-too-hot summer days. I would gladly buy it if it were still available somewhere.