Mimosa L'Erbolario

As with other L`Erbolario fragrances, I am also convinced with Mimosa that the scent hides a pyramid and does not consist of just a single note.

Mimosa starts off distinctly citrusy, which cannot be overlooked and initially disappointed me a bit, as it takes away the character of the sweet yet delicate mimosa scent. Fortunately, this top note does not last long, allowing Mimosa to show its finer side. For a long time, the thought of mimosas was primarily associated with the yellow bouquets that drive away the winter gray. And of course, the delicate feathery leaves that fold up in shock when touched. However, last year I drove towards spring and saw blooming mimosa trees in all their glory. There it was, that sweet yet delicate scent, not heavy at all, but rather powdery with a very light hint of honey.

L`Erbolario has captured this scent, but has made it less desirable for me with the citrusy, fruity additions. I prefer to sniff Tiare-Mimosa from the Aqua Allegoria series by Guerlain, where the mimosa does receive some reinforcement, but aligns more with the soft, yielding mood that I prefer.