Sel d'Azur Yves Rocher 2019 Eau de Parfum

When summer gave it one last push in mid-September, it was finally time to head back to the High North, specifically to St. Peter-Ording. Our vacation in May had fallen victim to the tourist ban in the state, so we enjoyed every day by the sea even more. We have loved this place for decades.

Now I have a favorite spot in mind with the Westerhever lighthouse in view. That's the one with the two little houses next to it. Salt marshes in the foreground and a small harbor. In autumn, a captivating scent of beach asters wafts over, mingling with the spiciness of the herbs from the salt marshes and the smell of the fresh sea. Delicate and a little bitter, not as intoxicating as the rapeseed in May. Plus, the vastness and plenty of distance from people, right in the middle of nature.

Back here, I found an offer from Yves Rocher at the post office. I haven't really been into Uncle Yves' descendants lately. I miss some things that made the company great for me. But that's a different topic. I stumbled upon the offer for Sel d`Azur, and the pyramid appealed to me. This could be something for me. Otherwise, it would be for my daughter. I ordered it, and the package arrived.

With mixed feelings, I tested the blind purchase and was very pleasantly surprised this time. The beginning was citrusy and fresh, but not like dish soap. Then floral, bitter notes joined in, and with the freshness from the start, it was simply beautiful. A little salt came in too, and with my eyes closed: I was back at my favorite spot on vacation. Even after about 3 hours, which is a rarity with YR lately, the scent was still there. It faded gently, like moving away from the sea.

This time, a very successful fragrance, which I find a bit too fresh for autumn and winter to wear. But I can always transport myself to my favorite place in the High North with it. The bottle is simple and designed in the new, puritanical YR style, which fits the scent for me this time; opulent crystal stuff doesn't suit it. It's too straightforward for that.