A bag of gummy bears right after opening. The ones with the worms. Different colors. Red, green, yellow, orange, blue. Citrusy, fruity, berry-like. A sparkling mishmash. Nothing here reminds me of nature, especially hay. Grapefruit? Somewhere submerged in the fruit jumble. Tickles here and there a little. Honeydew melon more so. Flowers? Sure, if they are fruity. Herbal, bitter, or green associations do not want to set in. But that’s okay. My surprise certainly stems from the fact that my scent perception is largely shaped by the familiar group of green, herbal oak moss scents, and now, on less familiar ground, I encounter a 'fruity chypre,' a combination that is new to me. If I came from the gummy bear direction, the chypre character would certainly stand out to me more. However, the scent hits my taste, so Patricia de Nicolaï must have included the elements that I like.
She has succeeded in creating a cheerful pick-me-up. Carefree, warm, and with an interesting fruity spice that shifts between citrus-fresh and juicy berry nuances. Roses could help refine the fruity sweetness, as could jasmine. Tobacco, oak moss, or herbs are certainly also scattered on the barn floor, brightly illuminated by the sun. The hay bales are stacked high on top of each other. A wonderful climbing and play area. But none of that is noticed when you spot a bag of gummy bears that someone must have set aside as 'snack for the break.'
Many thanks to the lovely Duftsucht for the sample.
It's precisely because you don't follow the beaten path with your description, but instead express your own feelings, that you hit the nail on the head!
Oh, sounds lovely! I really like fruity, sparkling chypres. And the pyramid at the top looks great too. It seems to have strength and longevity according to your review. I'm hooked!
Sounds lovely, thank you!