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Simply enchanting ...
I was skeptical. A sweet cake scent with lavender. The absolute lemon cake sensation. Somehow, I couldn't imagine what that would be like. I only liked lemon cake with chocolate icing, instead of the usual powdered sugar-lemon juice glaze. I just really love chocolate. Sigh.
But time and again, I came across this fragrance, whether here at Parfumo or on YouTube. I heard that "Lolita-Land" by Lempicka is a scent twin. However, in my opinion, this comparison doesn't hold up. "Lira" is much finer and more elegant to my nose.
At first, I only wanted to write a statement since I have no personal story or associations with this Eau de Parfum. But a simple statement just isn't enough for me. So I deleted the statement and got to the review.
Right from the start, I can say that when I first spray it, no inner images of steaming lemon cake arise. My "Lira" sample doesn't strike me as a bombshell either.
Instead, "Lira" starts off cheerfully and lightly with a citrus accord, where bergamot dominates, the blood orange adds warmth, and the lavender contributes a fine, subtle note in the background. I must admit I was really afraid of the lavender.
I find lavender to be critical in perfumes. I somewhat like "Libre" and "Mon Guerlain," but I find the lavender in them disturbing.
But the lavender in "Lira" is really just a nuance that doesn't interfere with the fragrance but rather refines it with a light herbal spiciness.
Shortly after, I already perceive a powdery transformation. I suspect that the vanilla-musk blend from the base is already influencing the top and heart notes in the background.
I can't distinguish the individual floral heart notes. But I like jasmine as well as rose in fragrances. I perceive them here as a sweet-floral bouquet with a spicy twist. The cinnamon and licorice prevent the floral notes from becoming too boring and old-fashioned. The licorice is well-balanced and not too "licorice-like."
Simply a beautiful composition that is intense but not too heavy on my skin.
I feel that the sillage is not as strong as I would expect from a XerJoff. Lira quickly becomes close to my skin compared to Opera. But that could be due to my very dry skin.
In the drydown, the sweet note of caramel - beautifully embedded in the vanilla-musk mélange - overtakes the citrus and floral hints. This smells delicious, but no longer as unique as the initial composition of the top and heart notes.
Overall, a beautifully enchanting fragrance. Something to dream about. So definitely worth considering buying it. Let's see.
But time and again, I came across this fragrance, whether here at Parfumo or on YouTube. I heard that "Lolita-Land" by Lempicka is a scent twin. However, in my opinion, this comparison doesn't hold up. "Lira" is much finer and more elegant to my nose.
At first, I only wanted to write a statement since I have no personal story or associations with this Eau de Parfum. But a simple statement just isn't enough for me. So I deleted the statement and got to the review.
Right from the start, I can say that when I first spray it, no inner images of steaming lemon cake arise. My "Lira" sample doesn't strike me as a bombshell either.
Instead, "Lira" starts off cheerfully and lightly with a citrus accord, where bergamot dominates, the blood orange adds warmth, and the lavender contributes a fine, subtle note in the background. I must admit I was really afraid of the lavender.
I find lavender to be critical in perfumes. I somewhat like "Libre" and "Mon Guerlain," but I find the lavender in them disturbing.
But the lavender in "Lira" is really just a nuance that doesn't interfere with the fragrance but rather refines it with a light herbal spiciness.
Shortly after, I already perceive a powdery transformation. I suspect that the vanilla-musk blend from the base is already influencing the top and heart notes in the background.
I can't distinguish the individual floral heart notes. But I like jasmine as well as rose in fragrances. I perceive them here as a sweet-floral bouquet with a spicy twist. The cinnamon and licorice prevent the floral notes from becoming too boring and old-fashioned. The licorice is well-balanced and not too "licorice-like."
Simply a beautiful composition that is intense but not too heavy on my skin.
I feel that the sillage is not as strong as I would expect from a XerJoff. Lira quickly becomes close to my skin compared to Opera. But that could be due to my very dry skin.
In the drydown, the sweet note of caramel - beautifully embedded in the vanilla-musk mélange - overtakes the citrus and floral hints. This smells delicious, but no longer as unique as the initial composition of the top and heart notes.
Overall, a beautifully enchanting fragrance. Something to dream about. So definitely worth considering buying it. Let's see.
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