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What Flora Nymphea promises, Parti Pris definitely delivers!
Just from the name, I expected a lot from Flora Nymphea, but I was disappointed. I have such problems with the Guerlains. Today, a sample of Parti Pris arrived that was far too small, way too small, because I could bathe in it. A truly wonderful work of art that I have never encountered before. WOW, WOW, WOW! Although there is nothing of bees in it, I distinctly perceive the finest, fresh beeswax. No, not that dusty smell from yellow honeycomb candles, but rather a very fresh, warm, sunny, and comforting wax with a few drops of honey on it.
Infinitely soft and balanced. I had a hard time categorizing it, as everything I perceive here is not listed. Keywords like balsamic, amber-colored, waxy, cozy, protective, delicious, and oily are simply missing. The scent is none of what is stated. The ingredients are so finely woven that one cannot say it is spicy, smoky, floral, woody, or resinous. It is a unique blend of all of that. Yes, it is sweet, but somehow also not, no, it is not lovely or sticky either. Just describing the type of sweetness is difficult. Nothing stands out here. Frankincense, tobacco, vetiver often make me recoil, but in combination with vanilla, tolu balsam, and sandalwood, I can't even tell you, these ingredients are tamed so beautifully that it results in a wonderful, unique composition.
What the scent smells like would need a new word to be invented. Balsamic, amber-colored, I believe that comes closest to it. The scent belongs in autumn and winter and on gray days when one finds no joy. When one is sad, when one needs comfort. It takes away all haste, calms immediately, and caresses. Valerian is an orphan child compared to this. I have read that it is also supposed to contain lemon balm and cistus. It is very personal, merges with the skin, emphasizes the desire for closeness, nudity, cuddling, and snuggling.
I can only say, test it for yourself and fall in love. Bam - it goes straight onto the wish list. Thank you, Cherguia!
Infinitely soft and balanced. I had a hard time categorizing it, as everything I perceive here is not listed. Keywords like balsamic, amber-colored, waxy, cozy, protective, delicious, and oily are simply missing. The scent is none of what is stated. The ingredients are so finely woven that one cannot say it is spicy, smoky, floral, woody, or resinous. It is a unique blend of all of that. Yes, it is sweet, but somehow also not, no, it is not lovely or sticky either. Just describing the type of sweetness is difficult. Nothing stands out here. Frankincense, tobacco, vetiver often make me recoil, but in combination with vanilla, tolu balsam, and sandalwood, I can't even tell you, these ingredients are tamed so beautifully that it results in a wonderful, unique composition.
What the scent smells like would need a new word to be invented. Balsamic, amber-colored, I believe that comes closest to it. The scent belongs in autumn and winter and on gray days when one finds no joy. When one is sad, when one needs comfort. It takes away all haste, calms immediately, and caresses. Valerian is an orphan child compared to this. I have read that it is also supposed to contain lemon balm and cistus. It is very personal, merges with the skin, emphasizes the desire for closeness, nudity, cuddling, and snuggling.
I can only say, test it for yourself and fall in love. Bam - it goes straight onto the wish list. Thank you, Cherguia!
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You really speak to my soul. I actually want to buy it too, but I'm hesitating because they told me at the perfume shop that it's no longer being produced. That would mean I couldn't repurchase it, which would make me sad as a scent monogamist... But your comment is almost convincing me to go ahead and buy it while it's still available.