Great Floral-Fruity with Gourmand Notes at a Top Price
Yesterday, I reported on the wonderful Verveine Cédrat from this great women's line. Now, from the same series, we have Le Temps des Secrets, which carries the subtitle Amande & Fleur de Murier. This translates to almond and mulberry blossom. I don't know what the latter smells like, so I can't say what it is. A bit of research reveals that it has a sweet-floral scent and is often used in combination with gourmand notes. This is true here, but overall there are only 5 fragrances with this note listed. Be that as it may, this fragrance is worth recommending, especially at this great price of under €10 for 60ml. It is, of course, significantly more feminine than the Verveine Cedrat, which can also be worn well by men. A great brand with a rather small range, but all the tested fragrances have pleased me and convinced me of their quality; even the soap is top-notch. For those on a budget, it's one of the best brands at prices under €10 compared to the usual Dubai brands.
The packaging and bottle are standard for the women's line. Great look in glass with a simple label. It looks professional and is convincing. With this box, you also get a little preview of what to expect from the fragrance. The scent is a wonderful mix of beautiful gourmand, floral, and slightly fruity notes. This fragrance somewhat reminds me of Flowerbomb Eau de Parfum with a very feminine DNA that leans towards the typical women's bestseller direction. It seems to not always be well-received, which could explain its weaker ranking here. I really enjoy this fragrance direction as it has a lovely sensual quality. The gourmand notes are anything but heavy or overwhelming; instead, they blend beautifully with the floral and fruity notes. The fact that there is no pyramid structure but only fragrance notes applies to this scent, which is linear and shows little change in its scent progression. Sweet and gourmand notes come through with soft praline, vanilla, and a sensually refined bitter almond note. The almond in the title has earned its name as it is very present. Floral notes follow, making this fragrance beautifully feminine and soft. Orange blossom and jasmine provide clean floral notes with sensual nuances that fit wonderfully with the gourmand notes. The third element in this fragrance is fruit: juicy notes of peach and mandarin create a great vibe. A very feminine lychee note is also present and mixes in with the fruity notes. Of course, musk cannot be missing in such a fragrance as it offers a fluffy note and also has slightly powdery nuances. Wood is more in the background and comes through a bit better in the later hours, especially sandalwood. Overall, a great creation that, for me, is almost a steal at this price. It is always wearable, except in the peak summer heat. Otherwise, this fragrance leaves a wonderful feminine and well-groomed impression with a touch of sex appeal. Performance is in the medium range. Longevity is about 6-7 hours, with the last hours being more skin-close. However, for 2-3 hours, you get a good sillage, which makes it particularly useful as an in-between scent in my eyes.
In conclusion, I can say: A lot of performance for little money. If you like women's designer fragrances with fruity-floral notes and a gourmand-sweet twist, this is a safe blind buy, especially at this price. A very modern fragrance that is also great for younger women to wear.
