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Expressionist Lagoon
Always on the lookout for a practical and fresh scent that is neither boring nor lemony, I eventually passed by the Montale shelf.
I had never really paid much attention to the brand, perhaps due to the sheer number of fragrances and the central theme of Oud - not for me! However, the names of the fragrances made it easy to identify potential summer and office-appropriate candidates, and so I ultimately arrived at Aoud Lagoon.
The first few minutes are quite intense - it smells clean, fruity, sweet-juicy, and above all, strong. The fruitiness reminds me of syrup in which mandarins and peaches are soaked, and the cleanliness could stem from a shower gel or laundry detergent. From the very beginning, there is a synthetic component that, while it weakens over the next few hours, never completely disappears.
A few minutes later, the sweetness diminishes, it becomes more floral, and there is a very slight leathery note present (probably from the Osmanthus). The lotus gives Aoud Lagoon an underlying aquatic note and a summery freshness without being maritime. There are no algae and no salt involved, no coconut and no citrus notes.
The heart notes last a long time, and I find them quite pleasant - it smells "rich" instead of airy and somewhat abstract. I don’t have to think realistically of a lagoon but rather of the expressionist image of it. The synthetic aspect and the idea of Aoud Lagoon remind me of Aqua Sextius by Jul et Mad, where a certain shower gel vibe with figs, salt, watery, and green notes is combined into a dense perfume.
In the drydown, it becomes increasingly lighter and drier as the woody note comes in. I don't consciously perceive vetiver or oakmoss, but the scent now feels a bit more "grounded." Both the sweetness and the synthetic note are hardly present anymore.
I find this an interesting development - many fragrances start with light, airy notes and then become increasingly heavier and sweeter. Here, it’s the other way around, and I really like the base notes.
Similar to Aqua Sextius, I wouldn’t want to wear Aoud Lagoon daily and would only use 1-2 sprays, as the first 10 minutes and the synthetic aspect quickly become too much for me. However, whenever I wear it, my friends find it very pleasant, and the scent lingers on clothing for a long time, smelling fantastically fresh and clean.
I had never really paid much attention to the brand, perhaps due to the sheer number of fragrances and the central theme of Oud - not for me! However, the names of the fragrances made it easy to identify potential summer and office-appropriate candidates, and so I ultimately arrived at Aoud Lagoon.
The first few minutes are quite intense - it smells clean, fruity, sweet-juicy, and above all, strong. The fruitiness reminds me of syrup in which mandarins and peaches are soaked, and the cleanliness could stem from a shower gel or laundry detergent. From the very beginning, there is a synthetic component that, while it weakens over the next few hours, never completely disappears.
A few minutes later, the sweetness diminishes, it becomes more floral, and there is a very slight leathery note present (probably from the Osmanthus). The lotus gives Aoud Lagoon an underlying aquatic note and a summery freshness without being maritime. There are no algae and no salt involved, no coconut and no citrus notes.
The heart notes last a long time, and I find them quite pleasant - it smells "rich" instead of airy and somewhat abstract. I don’t have to think realistically of a lagoon but rather of the expressionist image of it. The synthetic aspect and the idea of Aoud Lagoon remind me of Aqua Sextius by Jul et Mad, where a certain shower gel vibe with figs, salt, watery, and green notes is combined into a dense perfume.
In the drydown, it becomes increasingly lighter and drier as the woody note comes in. I don't consciously perceive vetiver or oakmoss, but the scent now feels a bit more "grounded." Both the sweetness and the synthetic note are hardly present anymore.
I find this an interesting development - many fragrances start with light, airy notes and then become increasingly heavier and sweeter. Here, it’s the other way around, and I really like the base notes.
Similar to Aqua Sextius, I wouldn’t want to wear Aoud Lagoon daily and would only use 1-2 sprays, as the first 10 minutes and the synthetic aspect quickly become too much for me. However, whenever I wear it, my friends find it very pleasant, and the scent lingers on clothing for a long time, smelling fantastically fresh and clean.
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Parma 2 years ago
I would probably feel the same way about this scent as you do. It's the same with Aqua Sextius for me (which is why I no longer own it). Thank you for this very relatable description!
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