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Holidays in Greece
Korres is a well-known Greek cosmetics brand, whose products are sold in pharmacies only in Greece. The perfumes in the line are quite affordable, so it's worth taking a little trip to the pharmacy (or the duty-free shop) during your vacation to test the new scents. Among the new products from 2022, I have now discovered Avgoustos, and I am thrilled.
The scent: Here I find the fig scent that I have been searching for a long time. The fig is present throughout the entire scent progression. The beginning gives a freshness boost with orange blossom and mandarin/bergamot. Shortly after, these components weaken, and the fig comes to the forefront. Lavender ensures that the heart note does not become too sweet, a hint of citrus scent remains to be detected. After about an hour, the fragrance becomes more intimate, with the base note of fig, cedar, clean musk, and a hint of ... iron ... (?!?). The balance between sweet, fresh, and bitter remains just right.
It is simply a great Eau de Toilette that reminds me of summer holidays by the Mediterranean.
The scent can hold its own against its great counterparts: it is somewhat fresher compared to "Philosykos (Eau de Toilette) | Diptyque," less harsh than "Fath's Essentials - Vers Le Sud | Jacques Fath," and less complex than "Ichnusa | Profumum Roma." Longevity and sillage are weaker than those of the prestigious niche fragrances, but I do not perceive this as a disadvantage for a summer scent in hot temperatures.
The bottle: no tassels, no pom-poms, no gold, no gemstones, no bling-bling. Just a simple bottle in amber-colored glass with a white cap and simple labeling - including a list of the scent components. The packaging reminds one of the simple style of a pharmacy.
The price: Compared to niche perfumes, it is extremely affordable, even cheaper in Greece than here.
Korres has found an uncomplicated summer scent for both men and women with Avgoustos, which perfectly fits the brand's image. The ideal souvenir from Greece.
The scent: Here I find the fig scent that I have been searching for a long time. The fig is present throughout the entire scent progression. The beginning gives a freshness boost with orange blossom and mandarin/bergamot. Shortly after, these components weaken, and the fig comes to the forefront. Lavender ensures that the heart note does not become too sweet, a hint of citrus scent remains to be detected. After about an hour, the fragrance becomes more intimate, with the base note of fig, cedar, clean musk, and a hint of ... iron ... (?!?). The balance between sweet, fresh, and bitter remains just right.
It is simply a great Eau de Toilette that reminds me of summer holidays by the Mediterranean.
The scent can hold its own against its great counterparts: it is somewhat fresher compared to "Philosykos (Eau de Toilette) | Diptyque," less harsh than "Fath's Essentials - Vers Le Sud | Jacques Fath," and less complex than "Ichnusa | Profumum Roma." Longevity and sillage are weaker than those of the prestigious niche fragrances, but I do not perceive this as a disadvantage for a summer scent in hot temperatures.
The bottle: no tassels, no pom-poms, no gold, no gemstones, no bling-bling. Just a simple bottle in amber-colored glass with a white cap and simple labeling - including a list of the scent components. The packaging reminds one of the simple style of a pharmacy.
The price: Compared to niche perfumes, it is extremely affordable, even cheaper in Greece than here.
Korres has found an uncomplicated summer scent for both men and women with Avgoustos, which perfectly fits the brand's image. The ideal souvenir from Greece.
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Werde ich Anfang August in einer griechischen Apotheke testen und an dich denken 😘
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