Papavero Soave L'Erbolario 2011

So far, I haven't paid much attention to poppies. They are indeed the vibrant red splashes of color that provide variety in the grain fields during summer - my favorite season. But that was about it.

However, this attitude has fundamentally changed!

When purchasing Tiarè, I received a sample of the Papavero body cream among other things. I didn't expect much from poppy flowers and the like, and since I wanted to save the other samples (hydrangea and rose) a bit, I used this sample that very evening.

What can I say! The next day, I bought Papavero. The body cream was already so beautiful, and the Eau de Parfum convinced me immediately.

The scent is very delicate, floral, and fine. I can't identify individual notes. Over time, the perfume becomes a bit sweeter. The plum and jasmine might be responsible for that. The fragrance becomes slightly woodier and warmer. Everything remains very delicate, fine, and subtle. The longevity is very good.

I don't even have to close my eyes for this. Papavero is simply the splendor of summer!

I ride my bike - a balmy summer evening - past meadows and grain fields. The sun is already low. Still, the ears shine golden. Cornflowers and the bright red poppies are a welcome change for the eye.
I park my bike because I want to enjoy this moment. The crickets chirp, the leaves and ears rustle very softly. Everything else is quiet. I take a deep breath to absorb it all.

Warm and calm, delicate and fine, floral and spicy - that is summer - that is Papavero.
The fragrance notes listed on the outer box are:
Extract of poppy flowers, Davana, jasmine, plum, ylang-ylang, lilac, sandalwood, and patchouli.