Toni Gard Woman Toni Gard 2010

I am still in the phase where my usually beloved winter fragrances don't quite appeal to me. Strange, isn't it? Perhaps it's because this winter isn't really a winter at all. It should be subtle now, warm and cozy, even sweet! How convenient that the world of perfume always has something suitable for every need, whether long-lasting or short-lived. In any case, that's how I came across Toni Gard Woman, which didn't fully convince me during an earlier test, but now seemed to be exactly what I was looking for.

Toni Gard Woman is sweet, but by no means overwhelming or sticky sweet. And it's not heavy, at least not to my nose. My perception aligns with the fragrance pyramid, although the individual components appear in a different order for me. The scent starts off quite sweet and vanilla-like. After about an hour, the berries/red fruits join in, which I (unfortunately) can smell quite distinctly, giving the fragrance a fruity note. The flowers, on the other hand, I don't specifically pick out; they are beautifully woven in and make the scent very feminine. I also regret that I can't smell any marzipan. Overall, Toni Gard Woman is sweet, vanilla, delicately powdery, fruity, creamy-woody, soft, warm, gentle, and very pleasant, best worn on cooler days.

Unfortunately, the longevity of this fragrance is below average. You can spray quite a bit and may need to reapply. If I had only bought the small 30 ml bottle, it would probably be empty by now. Nevertheless, I quite like Toni Gard Woman, as it is exactly what I need at the moment. Less fruit, more marzipan, and better longevity, and it would be perfect! But I am quite satisfied as it is, because I am sure that my perfume heart will be longing for something completely different next week, which I definitely don't have in my collection yet…