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The years 2003/2004 were special for me: I moved away from home for the first time for an extended period. I met an incredible number of nice people and broadened my musical horizons. I had completed my studies except for my final oral exam and was allowed to gain my very first experiences in a real job. Back then, I was an intern and of course still completely green behind the ears, but hey, I felt fantastic! My fragrance at that time: Aroma Source by Lancome.
Yes, another tribute. I loved this scent, which was my entry into the world of fresh fragrances. I had never really been interested in citrus before, but knowing that I would now be working in an office, this delicate, wonderful freshie was just right for me. Even though the beautiful blue suggests otherwise; Aroma Source was not an aquatic per se. Aquatic fragrances with that typical Calone note were never really my thing, even at a young age. But Aroma Source creates an elegant balance between a citrus scent, aquatic notes, delicate floral freshness, and woody tones. I can only speculate about what is contained here, as Lancome did not leave us a fragrance pyramid when the brand buried the beautiful scent far too early.
The opening is initially citrus-fresh, and this freshness persists. I suspect bergamot, as I always have a bit of Aroma Source in the back of my mind when I smell Bal d’Afrique or Guerlain AA Bergamote Calabria in the opening. Salty notes come into play, similar to those in Kerosenes Walk the Sea or Hermès’ Eau de Merveilles Bleue. In the heart, the fragrance is delicately floral. My nose thinks that white flowers were used here, but they do not push themselves to the forefront. The fundamental character of the scent remains consistently fresh. Aroma Source bids farewell with a woody base and an underlying hint of freshness. Perhaps cedar with a touch of vetiver? That could be it.
The fragrance always impressed me with its great longevity. I seem to remember that Aroma Source was marketed as a pure body care scent. So neither Eau de Toilette nor Eau de Cologne. In terms of longevity, it was on par with an Eau de Toilette or even an Eau de Parfum, as it always lasted an entire office day. All this with a rather subtle sillage. Just right when sitting in close quarters with many colleagues. The only downsides are the overly large, bulky, and not particularly decorative bottle. It didn’t fit in any cabinet and was also not easy to transport.
This little gem is often asked about in the forum. So it had its fans, not just Mrs. Pollita. For these, I recommend one of the comparison fragrances mentioned above, but although it has a bit of everything, none comes close to 100 percent.
If I could smell it again, I would immediately think of billiards or badminton with my then-best friend (whom I unfortunately lost touch with), a fine, very small club concert by the Backyard Babies, a fantastic city festival, and my then-favorite CD "Figure No. 5" by Soilwork (still very much in favor today). That was such a lovely time!
Yes, another tribute. I loved this scent, which was my entry into the world of fresh fragrances. I had never really been interested in citrus before, but knowing that I would now be working in an office, this delicate, wonderful freshie was just right for me. Even though the beautiful blue suggests otherwise; Aroma Source was not an aquatic per se. Aquatic fragrances with that typical Calone note were never really my thing, even at a young age. But Aroma Source creates an elegant balance between a citrus scent, aquatic notes, delicate floral freshness, and woody tones. I can only speculate about what is contained here, as Lancome did not leave us a fragrance pyramid when the brand buried the beautiful scent far too early.
The opening is initially citrus-fresh, and this freshness persists. I suspect bergamot, as I always have a bit of Aroma Source in the back of my mind when I smell Bal d’Afrique or Guerlain AA Bergamote Calabria in the opening. Salty notes come into play, similar to those in Kerosenes Walk the Sea or Hermès’ Eau de Merveilles Bleue. In the heart, the fragrance is delicately floral. My nose thinks that white flowers were used here, but they do not push themselves to the forefront. The fundamental character of the scent remains consistently fresh. Aroma Source bids farewell with a woody base and an underlying hint of freshness. Perhaps cedar with a touch of vetiver? That could be it.
The fragrance always impressed me with its great longevity. I seem to remember that Aroma Source was marketed as a pure body care scent. So neither Eau de Toilette nor Eau de Cologne. In terms of longevity, it was on par with an Eau de Toilette or even an Eau de Parfum, as it always lasted an entire office day. All this with a rather subtle sillage. Just right when sitting in close quarters with many colleagues. The only downsides are the overly large, bulky, and not particularly decorative bottle. It didn’t fit in any cabinet and was also not easy to transport.
This little gem is often asked about in the forum. So it had its fans, not just Mrs. Pollita. For these, I recommend one of the comparison fragrances mentioned above, but although it has a bit of everything, none comes close to 100 percent.
If I could smell it again, I would immediately think of billiards or badminton with my then-best friend (whom I unfortunately lost touch with), a fine, very small club concert by the Backyard Babies, a fantastic city festival, and my then-favorite CD "Figure No. 5" by Soilwork (still very much in favor today). That was such a lovely time!
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