Monsoon? I would rather call it Soap Bubble Shower. But only at the beginning.
Monsoon doesn't come across as fresh as one would expect from bergamot. And the supposedly fresh lychee has been a bit soaped up as well. I've never seen, let alone smelled, bougainvillea in a fragrance. Perhaps that's where the soapiness in the opening of this scent comes from. But it is floral, that is without a doubt.
After letting the soapy foam wash off in the pouring rain, after about 30 minutes, it becomes very pleasantly powdery. No more soap. A light spiciness layered over powdery rose lingers delicately on the skin. That's nice and understated. Nothing intrusive here. Not even the soaping at the beginning bothers my overly critical nose.
Monsoon is not as muggy and humid as the name might suggest; as an office scent, it is certainly wearable all year round. The cuddle factor remains quite limited, despite the powderiness.
The color of the packaging is nice, but too dark. I would classify it more as light lilac metallic.
To me, it stays extremely soapy from start to finish. A few spices come through in the background, but primarily it remains soapy. That's exactly what makes it so special for me.
Thornyrose 4 years ago
Antoine 15 years ago
