Secrets d'Essences - Neroli Yves Rocher 2013

The cap of the sample vial has just been removed when a wave of 4711-carat Neroli floods out of the small container. Oh wow! But on the skin, the scent is more subtle and, above all, creamier. Aha - the blast was just a threat!

Within hardly half an hour, "Neroli" has settled down to a skin cream level in self-perception. However, in the surroundings, the scent lingers a bit longer and is still quite noticeable. A hint of vanilla might be involved.

After an hour, of course, any orangey fresh-fruity notes have disappeared. What remains is a charmingly floral, clearly feminine musk-cream quality with a tiny bit of a bitter edge that elevates the scent beyond a girlie level. I even find it quite sexy.

That's basically it. A white floral skin cream, a bit soapy in the evening. As such, it has very good longevity. This is of course not for me, but I’m not surprised that the scent is simply liked by many. Great price-performance ratio.

I thank Tiara for the sample.