Like a Day in Paradise essence 2013

“Like a day in paradise” I received for free as a 10 ml bottle for testing upon its release. Shortly after spraying it on, I had only one thought: Pina Colada! At that point, I didn't know the fragrance pyramid and was firmly convinced I was smelling coconut and pineapple. However, there is actually no pineapple in it! I guess the peach combined with the apple creates the fruity note. A peach-apple-colada, so to speak. Although I actually prefer the pseudo-pineapple!

The scent starts with a burst of coconut milk, surprisingly little alcohol, and a tropical fruit mix. When I close my eyes, I see myself on a white Caribbean beach, the sun blazing down from the sky, in the distance I hear the sounds of merengue, and I’m holding a delicious Pina Colada in my hand... There it is again, the Pina Colada. I just can't shake it off. But it doesn't bother me, because it embodies summer and Caribbean vibes for me! By the way, it remains consistent; the scent hardly changes.

To be honest, I don't like most essence fragrances. They always have a strange, dull note in the base. This scent is clearer, sweet, almost a bit sticky. And it wants to be worn in warm temperatures and sunshine. The ambiance has to be right! I probably won't repurchase the fragrance once I’ve finished it. Among other reasons, the longevity is too poor for me: after 2, at most 3 hours, I have to reapply. Until then, I enjoy the tropics and dream myself to snow-white beaches!