Annecy81

I find it difficult to find the right words here. Simply because this fragrance is so beautiful: It radiates calm, warmth, and security. Nothing that hits hard or has a killer sillage/projection. But I don't want that at all with this scent. I find it too "intimate" to share it with others. I want to wear it for myself. Wear it when the soul needs a little break... Whether from pain, stress, sorrow... Or even from too much euphoria. This fragrance brings me back to myself, calms me, comforts me, but also uplifts me. I've never experienced anything comparable with a fragrance before.

Does anyone else remember those terrible chewing gums wrapped in a tattoo that you apply to your skin with water? The gums turned hard as a rock after a maximum of 5 minutes and tasted like nothing. That’s exactly what the scent reminds me of right after spraying it…

Well, I think to myself, let’s give it a little time. It wouldn’t be the first fragrance that needs a bit of peace.

Unfortunately, it doesn’t really get better over time... If anything, it gets worse. Along with the synthetic fruity note, there’s a “greasy” lip balm scent undertone that is truly disgusting on my skin. Luckily, it has a rather modest longevity, so I can wash it off quickly without any residue.

Maybe the scent unfolds a nicer and more pleasant note for someone else. I definitely do not want to smell like this.

When I decided this morning to finally try my White Spirit sample, I felt both respect and a bit of fear after reading the previous reviews. I didn't really want to smell like sweat voluntarily... (even if there could certainly be other reasons with the current weather). But curiosity was stronger...

The first spray was cautiously applied to my wrist. I could always wash it off with a lot of scrubbing if necessary... Sniffed... Thought about it... Sniffed... So this scent does not smell like sweat on my skin (thankfully). The tuberose is strong at first... And the arm is quickly set aside... But that fades quickly. What remains is a beautiful, sensual, and gentle yet also noble floral scent. The sandalwood rounds it off perfectly. About half an hour later, I also apply perfume to my neck and décolletage. The scent envelops me all day long. Even now while writing, I find myself sniffing my arm repeatedly. I really like this scent (as well as every other one I've tested from the "Luxury" series by JHAG) very, very much. Lucky me. The small downside... The wish list is getting longer again...

I have to say upfront that I am not yet very skilled at recognizing the individual fragrance essences. At least with this scent, I simply cannot figure out what makes it smell so incredibly strong, spicy, yet at the same time extremely feminine, warm, and sensual to my nose. Many here write that the tuberose is very dominant. Hmm... I believe it is simply the complete and indeed complex/high-quality blend of everything. Present and with long-lasting power. Used it around seven today, and I still smell as wonderful as I did this morning...

Today it’s pouring down here like it’s coming from buckets. Actually, perfect weather to hunker down in bed or on the couch, munch on something delicious, and watch old movies. Unfortunately, I have to work today (on a Saturday :-( )...

To at least conjure a bit of sunshine in my heart, I’m using my sample of Leisure in Paradise for the first time today.

After the first spray, I immediately smell the pineapple and a light coconut scent... Hmmm... Delicious... A bit like a sweet cocktail. However, this sweet note is relatively quickly overshadowed by the vanilla, and a wonderful woody note gives the fragrance something fine and noble.

I’m already looking forward to using the scent when it gets warm outside. I believe that when the skin warms up, the fragrance will shine even more...