I found and still find that the scent notes in Mirage Daydream sound very promising, so I ordered the fragrance blind. Because I love the scent of chestnuts, I wanted to try such a gourmand fragrance, especially since I don't know any other scent that puts the chestnut aroma in the foreground.
When I first tried it, I was torn.
At first, I really enjoyed the scent. I wanted a sweet chestnut gourmand and got exactly that. The impression is comparable to the chestnut cream from Bonne Maman - ingredients: chestnuts, sugar, vanilla. I loved this cream as a child; it was something that I only had on special occasions and was only available in French supermarkets.
So yes, the scent really smells delicious - BUT
unfortunately, it has poor longevity, very weak sillage, and - what weighs heaviest - incredibly one-dimensional. I notice no development of the fragrance, no Aha moment where I discover another facet of the scent. I also don't smell cedar or hardly anything floral. The (short) scent impression remains at chestnut cream with a hint of whipped cream.
And yes, I like gourmand fragrances, but please with substance! Complex, versatile scents that don't need heaps of sugar. Unfortunately, Mirage Daydream completely lacks substance. Incredibly boring very quickly and goodbye! Such a shame.
Tiane 9 years ago
Bouqet 12 years ago
