Sirenis Liquides Imaginaires 2022

Wow, what happened here? - That’s how it might sound when you look out the window for the first time after a heavy North Sea storm. Or when you test "Sirenis - Eaux des Bermudes | Liquides Imaginaires".
The entire front yard is wet, algae are floating everywhere, and the water is definitely not fresh anymore. There's a piece of driftwood in the mailbox, covered in green moss. Stuck in the wood is a (thankfully) still legible note: “Tonight at the harbor, by the docks”

Alright, I’ll go along with it. Sirenis is working on me.

The full moon shines brightly over the small harbor, where I now curiously look around. I walk further: Stale seawater with a strange seaweed note hits me in the face, but I accept it. We’re not at Chanel here, right?!

Various wooden boats creak and sway on the water, now in the secluded part of the harbor. Arriving directly at the docks, a fresh sea breeze finally blows, and then a buoy “dongs” in the sea in front of me. Someone calls my name, and I look surprised into the face of a woman submerged in the water. I lean down; her slightly sweet scent mixes with the salty brine she is bathing in. “It’s a full moon,” says the woman - she is a mermaid. “Don’t you want to become one of us?” she whispers and adds: “It’s so beautiful in the water, here in the harbor”

I think for a moment, carefully weighing the pros and cons. Should I say yes? First thought: Yes! Then a night-active seagull screams. I come to my senses and look at my legs: “You know, Sirenis, I don’t know. The concept is totally great, no question. And I’ve engaged with you, as you can see. But you’re not completely convincing me. The North Sea is a bit too cold and harsh for me, plus there are prettier places than this old harbor? Here, there’s only wood, algae, and salty water. That’s not at all what I imagined a ‘mermaid’ to be”

Sirenis apparently doesn’t like that at all. Her scent lingers in my nose for a long time and occasionally wafts past me. Was it me, did I have too high expectations?

I’ve always wanted to be a mermaid!
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Conclusion: A scent that is (purely from an aesthetic standpoint) well-conceived. Dirty seawater, green algae, and moss, as well as wet wood. In between, a bit of “clarity” in the form of floral notes and a hint of musk.
And now comes the big “but”: Absolutely not wearable. Unless one works at the harbor? I see the scent (if at all!) more on a man. Overall, I’m a bit (very) disappointed with the scent character, but not with the longevity. To my dismay, the scent lingered on my skin all day; I kept perceiving it lightly from time to time.

It’s truly a shame; I was really looking forward to "Sirenis - Eaux des Bermudes | Liquides Imaginaires", just like "Navis - Eaux des Bermudes | Liquides Imaginaires" and "Abyssis - Eaux des Bermudes | Liquides Imaginaires", but I couldn’t get a sample of those. However, after reading the statements about the other two scents from the collection, I think I’d rather stay “on solid ground” and not venture out to the high seas.

PS: During the test, my thoughts swung from “I MUST have this” to nausea :D