Chalou (Gold) Lidl 2008

Since I've been with Parfumo, my collection has grown significantly (surprise! :D). And yet, I reach for none more regularly than the cheapest of my perfumes: Chalou Gold.
It is my all-purpose weapon: well-groomed but not too fancy, warm but not too sweet, fresh in spring, fruity on summer evenings, warm in the autumn sun. It is simple and unpretentious, and it lifts my mood every time. It’s suitable for job interviews but also works perfectly on the sofa on Sundays. I always take it with me in a travel spray because it fits so many moods. And of course, it spares all my other treasures. Its simplicity also grounds my nose. After that, I can smell the heavy hitters better.
So, in short: I love love love Chalou Gold.
Is it supposed to be a dupe? Fine by me - then I can invest the saved money in a few decants.

Chalou Gold starts with fruity, zesty peach. That’s the part that lifts my mood. Does anyone know those sweet-sour peach rings from the candy aisle? That’s what it reminds me of. Chalou is less sweet. Then, over the first few hours, it becomes less zesty, flowers come in, a soft rose that then slowly fades away and ends warmly. Chalou smells wonderfully soft and feminine. It lasts about 5-6 hours on me, but it can also be refreshed at lunchtime without any pain at that price.

Chalou, I adore you! Let’s travel together for a long time.