Akim

I still remember the day this wonderful fragrance entered my world. The moment I stood in the perfumery and saw the golden bottle with amber-colored contents in front of me. I was captivated by the look of this fragrance alone. One or two sprays on the test strip, a few seconds passed, when the scent entered my nose I opened my eyes wide, the corners of my mouth moved upwards, an explosion of emotions. I'm only 15, I've never really had a real perfume before, I can't place what exactly it is that I'm smelling. The only thing I know is that it's the most beautiful thing I've ever smelled. Looking at the price didn't dampen my joy and positive emotions. Quite the opposite. I knew immediately that I wanted it. Even though I only had pocket money at the time. On the way home through the city center, I couldn't stop smelling the strip. When I got home and even a few days later, I couldn't stop holding the piece of cardboard under my nose again and again.

The big day has come, I've got the money together and can finally buy my first "real" perfume. Two friends were in town with me. Both were just as blown away when I showed them the fragrance (later they both bought it too). I couldn't have had better confirmation that the fragrance was really good. Now it was mine. I can finally spray it on and wear it, I'll be able to take my surroundings with me, everyone will turn around and ask what I'm wearing. Without planning it, I have discovered the best fragrance there is. I even made a Facebook post to express my love for the fragrance. But now comes the "BUT". I couldn't stand to smell the fragrance on me for long. The first moments and minutes were wonderful, a rush. Sweet vanilla and amber notes, an oriental touch. But I couldn't stand it in the long run. The intensity of the fragrance was too strong. Having this sweet oriental firework in my nose the whole time gave me a headache. My heart was broken, as much as this fragrance euphorized me, the sadder was the realization, "on myself, it gets on my nerves." I tried it a few more times, unfortunately always with the same result. I still own the almost full bottle to this day, as I could never really part with it and the scent is still beautiful. Fortunately, I was able to enjoy the perfume on my two friends who, as mentioned above, bought it later. It's just a shame that I was never really able to wear the fragrance myself.

Thanks to Parfumo, I tested this fragrance again. This is a fragrance that changes completely depending on the weather and temperature. When I tested Malibù - Party In The Bay for the first time, it unfortunately didn't convince me. It was a cloudy day and between 20 and 22 degrees. The start was very citrusy, you could perceive the lime well. As the fragrance progressed, it became very sweet, too sweet for my taste and I am someone who doesn't really have a problem with sweet fragrances. I could only detect the coconut notes very subtly in the background. The sweetness overshadowed everything else and I was anything but impressed. The fragrance was still "OK" but nothing more.

Then I read FrauKakao's review here with the application note "Only use on hot days!". I looked outside, the sun was shining and it was 29 degrees. Fortunately, we still have such a beautiful September this year. After work, I applied the fragrance, got into the car and was completely overwhelmed by the difference after a short time. The beginning was the same, the lime entered the dance floor and showed its best side at the start. After a short solo, the lime then asked the coconut to dance. An intimate dance, both complement each other perfectly and harmonize beautifully together. A slight sweetness joins in, but not nearly as strong as when the fragrance is worn at lower temperatures. Lime and coconut retain the "leading hand". The coconut is very perceptible and surprisingly pleasant. The fragrance remains very tangy and fresh throughout. Later, it becomes a little creamier.

I can only recommend to all those who have not yet warmed up to the fragrance to at least follow the "application note" and really test Malibù - Party In The Bay on a hot sunny day. The difference is incredible.

A pleasant and great summer fragrance that you should definitely test before buying. It's definitely not for everyone.