This great summer fragrance arrived just in time for the start of summer. I've been eyeing this fragrance for a while, but it was too expensive for me at the full €245. It was usually sold out in stores that often offer discounts. Now I bought it with a little discount, which is still a hefty price. But high-quality summer fragrances should be worth it, especially when it comes to fragrances for the great (and humid) heat.
My first Pana Dora that I bought and tested. I've found a few more exciting fragrances in the small range that I'm sure I'll test. I will test whether this hype in the community is justified. They definitely seem to be well received by the masses. With Sweden, this brand has an exotic country for perfume. Behind this brand is the Syrian immigrant and perfumer Ibrahim Al-Zorbi. Seems to have talent if you look at the reviews, especially for the releases from 2023-2024. You should check it out, especially if you are looking for a niche that is suitable for the masses and like to go with the hype.
I came across this fragrance because I was looking for an alternative to
Afternoon Swim. For me, it's one of the best top notes when it comes to the heat and that carefree midsummer feeling. Disadvantage: It doesn't last at all, costs 280€ and is only available at LV and without discount/offer. If you can get it second-hand for significantly less, this would be an alternative. However, I opted for this Forever Love.
The name Forever Love is of course really well chosen. The fragrance comes in a beautiful round orange box. The highlight is of course the bottle with the moose head. Not to be confused with the Penhaligons Portrait series, which have a similar lid. A bottle of this brand visually enhances the collection. Extremely elegantly finished, especially the lid. The sprayer is also 1A and sprays the perfect amount and is as smooth as butter. A clear 10/10 for that.
The fragrance is clearly a great alternative to Afternoon Swim, especially in the top note. Full of good humor with citrusy-juicy and summery notes. Afternoon Swim may have a little more of that swimming pool vibe, but this Forever Love has nothing to hide. It is thoroughly likeable and will not find many enemies. Lemon, orange, mandarin, tart grapefruit. This is what you get in the opening. Citrusy-fruity-juicy and simply straightforward good humor. In the heart note, several fruits come through, which is rather rare in the heart note. After 1 hour, it becomes very juicy and soft. Mango and melon, plus some spicy, delicate ginger and some gentle rose geranium. Delicate flowers also come through, which are subordinate to the citrusy and fruity DNA. In the third part of the fragrance and also in the drydown, woods and sweetness come through, the fresh notes last for about 4-5 hours, which is absolutely great for such freshies.
Longevity is significantly better than the LV. I think the fragrance should last 8 hours or longer, where the first 2-3 hours perform really well with this great freshness. Overall, this fragrance is worth it when it comes to a good midsummer fragrance.
Overall, a great citrusy-fruity-juicy fragrance with a woody base. A great alternative for the coming summer. Not an Afternoon Swim clone, but a great alternative.
Top Notes 
Grapefruit
Tangerine
Bergamot
Lemon
Orange blossom
Heart Notes 
Ginger
Lily of the valley
Geranium
Mango
Melon
Iris
Lavender
Sagebrush
Base Notes 
Sandalwood
Tonka bean
Vetiver
Amber
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