Donna La Rive

Due to the many positive comments, I tested this fragrance at +15 degrees outside. Although the calendar said November, it felt like April. But now to the scent. I should have liked it, as I enjoy fresh and slightly citrusy fragrances. However, liking it was a bit of a challenge. The opening was very pleasant and promising with a lot of bitter lemon. Oh... I was excited, but then came the hyacinth. Unfortunately, the little flower came across as a bit too strong and artificial, reminding me of toilet spray. Together with the lemon, it wasn't a hit. Apple and jasmine were added but disappeared quite quickly. Yes, something should have come next. But only a brief appearance of musk and cedarwood came through. They too were quickly overshadowed by the initial mishmash. Very synthetic. In the dry down, there was a desperate flicker of lemon, and after 20 minutes, my skin smelled like it had just been rinsed. I couldn't call what I was sniffing a fragrance. The longevity and the speed at which the scent dissipates even surpasses the Verbena scent from Uncle Yves, whose fresh fragrances are now characterized by how quickly they thin out. I don't understand comparing this fragrance to Light Blue. It resembles Verbena from YR the most.