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A review
This fragrance I wore yesterday for the first time so share some thoughts I had on it so far. I had a replica of this fragrance from a different company awhile back and quite liked it, especially as a lighter fragrance for the day, so I wanted to try the real deal as I have started my fragrance journey.
"Composition of the new fragrance, just like its name suggests, is composed of ambrette seed, sea salt and sage, along with red algae and grapefruit. ‘This fragrance is different for me’ – says Christine Nagel, perfumer of the composition. She adds: ‘Sea air is mixed with salty and mineral texture of sand and stones. As the scent of driftwood it has natural and fresh sophistication. A complex combination of wood and sea is in its essence. It provides the feeling of freedom and natural spirit.’"
The other day I wrote about another scent, Wild Bluebell that Christine Nagel also created at Jo Malone and I quite liked it. This one was much different than that scent, which was nice to see the difference in accords formed between the two compositions, but the same perfumer.
Upon applying this, the first scent that you smell is what I would explain if you were walking through a grassy field with a sea breeze passing through. You definitely get the sage and a salty feel to it. Not a sweaty salty, but a sweet salty scent. It was really pleasant.
As quickly as the sea breeze comes, it leaves. The longevity of this fragrance is abysmal. I felt like i needed to reapply before even leaving my room. I am not one to over-apply fragrances, a 1-2 spray no matter what kind of person, but you could spray 10 of this fragrance and you wouldn't be overwhelmed, nor would it last any longer than before.
Overall I rate this a 5.8/10 purely off of price and longevity. If the longevity was better, this would be much higher on my list and most certainly a daily wear for me.
"Composition of the new fragrance, just like its name suggests, is composed of ambrette seed, sea salt and sage, along with red algae and grapefruit. ‘This fragrance is different for me’ – says Christine Nagel, perfumer of the composition. She adds: ‘Sea air is mixed with salty and mineral texture of sand and stones. As the scent of driftwood it has natural and fresh sophistication. A complex combination of wood and sea is in its essence. It provides the feeling of freedom and natural spirit.’"
The other day I wrote about another scent, Wild Bluebell that Christine Nagel also created at Jo Malone and I quite liked it. This one was much different than that scent, which was nice to see the difference in accords formed between the two compositions, but the same perfumer.
Upon applying this, the first scent that you smell is what I would explain if you were walking through a grassy field with a sea breeze passing through. You definitely get the sage and a salty feel to it. Not a sweaty salty, but a sweet salty scent. It was really pleasant.
As quickly as the sea breeze comes, it leaves. The longevity of this fragrance is abysmal. I felt like i needed to reapply before even leaving my room. I am not one to over-apply fragrances, a 1-2 spray no matter what kind of person, but you could spray 10 of this fragrance and you wouldn't be overwhelmed, nor would it last any longer than before.
Overall I rate this a 5.8/10 purely off of price and longevity. If the longevity was better, this would be much higher on my list and most certainly a daily wear for me.
Ethanmcq
