L'Essentiel Rituals 2022

I usually only used rituals in the car as air fresheners.
During my last visit, I happened to walk past some small flacons that reminded me more of fragrance stick oil than perfume, but I was to be proven wrong.

In the end, I chose L´Essentiel, as it was my favorite of all the scents presented there.

I find it has a bit of a Zen quality.
It smells fresh and at the same time slightly bitter, sweet yet spicy, lightly citrusy, woody with an oriental note.
The overall impression is rounded off by just the right warmth in the scent.

This fragrance is Zen! All the ingredients are in perfect harmony with each other...
As so often happens when you encounter such a magnificent scent, the longevity and sillage are ultimately quite disappointing.
At this price, I simply expect it to last at least until noon... here, without refreshing it later, unfortunately no chance...

For a 2 to 3-hour date, a meeting, a family gathering, or a walk through a bustling city in summer with sunshine and light clothing, it is absolutely perfect; however, for anything more, it sadly lacks performance, but hey! A meditation session doesn't last longer either... So I remain in ZEN!

Lack of longevity and sillage aside, it is a fixed part of my collection, and I wouldn't want to miss it because it brings a smile to my face, grounds me on hectic days, and brings me back into harmony.
The little sweet flacon with the wooden cap actually solves the longevity issue all by itself...
Since it already has the perfect travel size (15ml), I always keep it in the car or in my better half's handbag. This way, I can effortlessly refresh the scent and feel... ZEN... all day long.

In general, I give a purchase recommendation based on my subjective opinion.
Objectively speaking, I would only recommend it if it is on sale, as it is indeed a bit too expensive for daily multiple sprays due to its low longevity.