02 Le Cherche Midi 2013

“Maritime notes” are a kind of bogeyman for me. Nevertheless, I couldn’t resist testing this fragrance. And I do not regret it!

The scent starts off very sweet and floral for me; I immediately see myself in a vast and colorful flower meadow. After a few minutes, I can perceive the lemon verbena, which makes the fragrance both sweeter and fresher. I do not smell the maritime notes at any time, which is a relief for me! The flowers remain, becoming a bit more robust and slightly muted, but I find this very pleasant. The No. 02 never turns soapy, which makes me happy, as soapy scents often give me headaches. This fragrance is like a delicate veil of flowers with a hint of lemon, natural, pleasant, gentle. It is very close to the skin and therefore suitable for all conceivable occasions.

I admit, I have fallen a little in love with this fragrance! For me, it embodies spring, the essence of femininity. I now know that I like passionflowers (thanks to Franfan for the tip!) - I was already aware of the other flowers beforehand. Unfortunately, the longevity is not quite as good for me; after 4 hours, the scent has said goodbye. Still, it is my declared favorite from the test package!