Orange blossom
Bergamot
Cedar
Citrus notes
Musk
Neroli
Sandalwood
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Spicy-fresh and Selfies!
*sweat*
It's hot again! Isn't it?
Oh come on,… I mean, what else did you think summer would be like?
Rain and thunderstorms? Sure, that happens sometimes, but that it would get hot, well, you could have definitely bet on that! He he he. And actually, it's not even that hot yet; the really scorching hot days are still to come! *sigh* :D
Therefore, it's always good to find fragrances in summer that are light and breezy, but also smell good. Best are those that don't overwhelm you. Unless, of course, you're mean and want to affect the entire surroundings by wearing something that smells really heavy with oud, extreme spices, and otherwise dense and suffocating scents when it's over 30 degrees.
Some actually do that, especially in oriental regions.
Like back then during a vacation when we were sitting in a small van, being taken to a ship (for those day trips on a ship to visit islands, go canoeing, and buy overpriced souvenirs and such :D). Several people are picked up from hotels, and in front of us sat two guys, one of whom (or maybe both, it was hard to tell in the small van :D) had doused himself in heavy spices. The cloud of fragrance was gigantic and "polluted" the whole van :D (and the ride to the ship lasted over an hour! :DD).
It looked like both were from Arab countries, and therefore also smelled of the typical heavy orientals, as is customary there in summer and what is completely normal for them. Well… some might find that quite nice here, and I don't mind spicy scents either, but for me personally, such fragrances belong more to winter (there are exceptions), as I prefer lighter and fresher scents in summer.
Well, therefore, fragrances like this one are actually quite nice in summer, especially when the name starts with "something" like Agua, which already suggests a fresh scent; whether that holds true, I will find out shortly!
An oakmoss and lavender-like note also comes to me, although this might just be my perception; in any case, I find that the scent has a slightly classic and more mature aura. I can smell neroli too, but only faintly.
Musk appears a little later with a somewhat understated sweetness; the scent remains fresh but also a bit spicy (the spiciness might also just seem that way to me due to the woody notes, along with the aforementioned classic notes).
Over time, the spicy impression diminishes somewhat; the scent stays woody and citrusy with a very light, sweet musk note.
In the base, the scent continues to have a fresh impression due to the now somewhat more noticeable neroli, while it also still appears a bit spicy because of the cedar and the classically reminiscent notes like lavender and oakmoss. I could be wrong, but as the scent smells, it seems more unisex than feminine to me… oh, and the spiciness here is not heavy, so you can wear this scent well in summer :D
The longevity is quite okay; due to the woody notes, the scent lasts longer than other summer fragrances, so you can expect at least eight hours.
So, this scent is not bad at all. It is indeed fresh, but also strangely spicy. However, the spiciness is not heavy, so you can really wear this scent in summer. It has a somewhat classic feel, meaning more mature, so the scent might not be for younger people. Furthermore, I think the scent is more suitable for daytime. With its spicy notes, the scent has a slightly oriental vibe, while the citrus notes give it a rather Mediterranean feel. So, I would say it's a nice mix of both.
Well, because of the scent and my introduction, I had to think of the wonderful Thailand vacation I had last year, where we had those strongly spicy-scented guys in the van, and somehow we saw them again on the ship quite nearby. It was also very funny. Because while everyone was enjoying the scenery, the islands, rock formations, and the whole shipping experience, one of them really spent almost the ENTIRE boat trip (which lasted about five to six hours) combing his long hair, getting ready, and taking at least 2500 selfies, all with the same, grinning smile :DD
Oh yes, it was great; my friend and I had a lot of fun, and I can only recommend such a trip to anyone who wants to have a vacation like that. Oh, and you might want to check out this scent too, even if it is not particularly outstanding, and I would personally choose other fragrances for summer and vacation. However, it has turned out quite nice, so it might appeal to some!
It's hot again! Isn't it?
Oh come on,… I mean, what else did you think summer would be like?
Rain and thunderstorms? Sure, that happens sometimes, but that it would get hot, well, you could have definitely bet on that! He he he. And actually, it's not even that hot yet; the really scorching hot days are still to come! *sigh* :D
Therefore, it's always good to find fragrances in summer that are light and breezy, but also smell good. Best are those that don't overwhelm you. Unless, of course, you're mean and want to affect the entire surroundings by wearing something that smells really heavy with oud, extreme spices, and otherwise dense and suffocating scents when it's over 30 degrees.
Some actually do that, especially in oriental regions.
Like back then during a vacation when we were sitting in a small van, being taken to a ship (for those day trips on a ship to visit islands, go canoeing, and buy overpriced souvenirs and such :D). Several people are picked up from hotels, and in front of us sat two guys, one of whom (or maybe both, it was hard to tell in the small van :D) had doused himself in heavy spices. The cloud of fragrance was gigantic and "polluted" the whole van :D (and the ride to the ship lasted over an hour! :DD).
It looked like both were from Arab countries, and therefore also smelled of the typical heavy orientals, as is customary there in summer and what is completely normal for them. Well… some might find that quite nice here, and I don't mind spicy scents either, but for me personally, such fragrances belong more to winter (there are exceptions), as I prefer lighter and fresher scents in summer.
Well, therefore, fragrances like this one are actually quite nice in summer, especially when the name starts with "something" like Agua, which already suggests a fresh scent; whether that holds true, I will find out shortly!
The Scent:
The scent starts with a citrusy bergamot/lemon mix and briefly smells like a classic cologne refresher, reminiscent of the 4711 fragrances. Quickly, you can then smell woody notes like cedar (especially cedar, as I hardly smell sandalwood), which initially radiate more from the background and are therefore not particularly strong. An oakmoss and lavender-like note also comes to me, although this might just be my perception; in any case, I find that the scent has a slightly classic and more mature aura. I can smell neroli too, but only faintly.
Musk appears a little later with a somewhat understated sweetness; the scent remains fresh but also a bit spicy (the spiciness might also just seem that way to me due to the woody notes, along with the aforementioned classic notes).
Over time, the spicy impression diminishes somewhat; the scent stays woody and citrusy with a very light, sweet musk note.
In the base, the scent continues to have a fresh impression due to the now somewhat more noticeable neroli, while it also still appears a bit spicy because of the cedar and the classically reminiscent notes like lavender and oakmoss. I could be wrong, but as the scent smells, it seems more unisex than feminine to me… oh, and the spiciness here is not heavy, so you can wear this scent well in summer :D
The Sillage and Longevity:
The projection is above average. At first, it will still be noticeable, but it will fade more quickly later on, as is often the case with citrus-oriented scents. That's just how it is with summer fragrances, so you can't really complain. The longevity is quite okay; due to the woody notes, the scent lasts longer than other summer fragrances, so you can expect at least eight hours.
The Bottle:
The bottle is a slightly bulging vessel that gets taller, looks nice, and leaves an oriental impression in its design. The neck is gilded, and the cap is glass and round. There seems to be no label, but in some photos, you can see a gilded pendant that might have the name on it. It looks really nice!So, this scent is not bad at all. It is indeed fresh, but also strangely spicy. However, the spiciness is not heavy, so you can really wear this scent in summer. It has a somewhat classic feel, meaning more mature, so the scent might not be for younger people. Furthermore, I think the scent is more suitable for daytime. With its spicy notes, the scent has a slightly oriental vibe, while the citrus notes give it a rather Mediterranean feel. So, I would say it's a nice mix of both.
Well, because of the scent and my introduction, I had to think of the wonderful Thailand vacation I had last year, where we had those strongly spicy-scented guys in the van, and somehow we saw them again on the ship quite nearby. It was also very funny. Because while everyone was enjoying the scenery, the islands, rock formations, and the whole shipping experience, one of them really spent almost the ENTIRE boat trip (which lasted about five to six hours) combing his long hair, getting ready, and taking at least 2500 selfies, all with the same, grinning smile :DD
Oh yes, it was great; my friend and I had a lot of fun, and I can only recommend such a trip to anyone who wants to have a vacation like that. Oh, and you might want to check out this scent too, even if it is not particularly outstanding, and I would personally choose other fragrances for summer and vacation. However, it has turned out quite nice, so it might appeal to some!
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