Paradiso Roberto Cavalli 2015

When I first sprayed Paradiso, I immediately thought, "You seem so familiar." This is not meant as a judgment, but do you know that feeling when you smell something and instantly think, I've smelled that before? That's how it was for me with this one. It wouldn't leave me alone... So I consulted the internet until I eventually stumbled upon it (I think it was even here.)
Someone wrote that this scent is reminiscent of YSL Libre, and I can really agree with that. They are not identical, of course, but they definitely have the same vibe, especially in the opening.
What I like even better about Paradiso is that it doesn't have that prominent lavender note like Libre, something I had to get used to with Libre. Paradiso is therefore noticeably softer at the beginning than Libre.
Paradiso was a blind buy for me because I was looking for something citrusy for the summer that isn't too sweet and has a light spicy touch. I was a bit worried about the pine and cypress notes, but since I read here that it smells like a vacation in the South of France and I had good experiences with scents from Louise Turner, I boldly ordered it on a whim.
And I have to say, I find it unexpectedly great, much better than I initially thought, and the more I wear it, the more I like it. Especially in the summer heat, this scent is amazing!❤️❤️❤️ It lasts incredibly well, on the body as well as on clothing, and is fresh, citrusy, and a bit spicy, a bit sweet, but not too much, making it a real discovery for me in summer. It also gives me high-end sunscreen vibes in the drydown, even though it has no coconut or any other notes that convey that feeling.
In general, I believe that Cavalli really offers great and high-quality scents for really good prices, and they last super well, which is very important to me. Still, I could imagine that this one is not a safe blind buy, as I find it unique due to the pine note, and one must also like that spiciness.
I also find the bottle super pretty, the only downside is that the cap might be a bit bulky, which could be bothersome in a handbag, but overall the bottle looks really elegant?
Because I heard so much good about Gemma di Paradiso on YT and I really like the classic Paradiso, I also bought Gemma, hoping to get a variant that is a tad sweeter than the classic. Unfortunately, I was extremely disappointed with Gemma. My husband's dry comment: "Smells like insect repellent" ?
If you like Libre by YSL, you might enjoy Paradiso. It's significantly cheaper and lasts at least as well as Libre for me. Whether Paradiso is suitable for cooler weather, I still need to test.