Contrary to its name, "Melancolia" is anything but wistful, retrospective, and sad. Rather, it is a carefree summer refresher with mint and ice cubes to the extreme, which can work wonders straight from the fridge on such hot weekends!
Between "Menthe Fraiche," "Ginger Piccante," and "Geranium Pour Monsieur." Delicious, fresh, easy to wear. A likable party vibe. Or rather a six-pack. Sparkling, effervescent, lightly dressed. Loves life, love, and in a few years maybe even desire. Still appears very childlike and naive, innocent and pure. Despite its alcoholic content. Not a Virgin Mojito. Ice-cold and energetic. Truly a summer staple. The ginger adds a minimal spiciness. The green bay leaf is a must. But cane sugar, ice, and loads of incredibly natural mint steal the show here. Dances, laughs, embraces. Makes you relaxed, light, and lovely. One of my best sale purchases. Otherwise perhaps a bit overpriced. Minus 50% but a glorious insider tip. Dreamy vacation feeling for your own little balcony. Almost at "VIW" level of my enthusiasm. And that’s quite an achievement since Creed managed to captivate me pretty early on in my olfactory journey. To achieve the same over a decade later should speak volumes about "Melancolia." Misleading title or not. A rather simple mode, whatever. This thing belongs in advertising - from Batida to Raffaelo to Langnese!
Bottle: blue, bold, chunky
Sillage: streamlined beach party with plenty of air in between
Longevity: very good for such a nice minty scent - over 6 hours
As far as I know, the idea behind this line was to represent a "cure" for the named ailments. So it seems the concept has actually worked if it brings such a summery, feel-good vibe. ;)
Mourant 3 years ago
KoLeAl 3 years ago