Arrosa

In the top notes, citrus-floral hints ignite, which strike me as somewhat herbaceous at first. The iris is clearly identifiable as a player.

As the fragrance develops, it becomes increasingly powdery and sweeter. The floral foundation, however, remains intact for the time being.

Over time, a distinct almond-vanilla note emerges. The scent caresses its wearer with this delicate, cozy elegance. It evokes slight associations with baby care products.

The fragrance is certainly unique in its construction. Nevertheless, it reminds me of scents like "Le Vie di Milano - Aperitivo Milanese Porta Nuova | Trussardi," "Siwa (2018) | Memo Paris," or even "Blu Indaco | Giardini di Toscana," which share a similar aura.

Unlike many other fragrances from this brand, Fatal Charme is relatively understated, which I find extremely pleasant. Still, the scent is present and, as expected from XerJoff, of top quality.

I actually see it more on a lady (mainly from the age of 25-30+).

Thought bubble:
Maybe even on a mom, as it conveys a sense of security to me *LOVE*

Even though this gem is somewhat less known, it is worth a try for anyone who loves floral, powdery, vanilla, almond, creamy, clean, and well-groomed scents.

Here you initially get the original Libre DNA - lavender, orange blossom, and jasmine combined with vanilla - so nothing new at first.

However, the scent is distinctly warmer and more vanillic from the very beginning (and of course throughout its entire development). It strongly reminds me of the Libre Le Parfum variant, but it is actually "different" in its vanilla. The listed candy vanilla shines through wonderfully here. An authentic, slightly earthy, and perhaps even minimally animalistic vanilla. So definitely not a mundane baking vanilla or something similar. I find the twist very exciting. However, I don't get the listed rum or any other boozy note.

The bottle is also a dream and a "must-have" for Libre collectors and lovers. The limited edition makes it particularly appealing.

Anyone who generally likes Libre and is not averse to vanilla should definitely give it a try. But please make sure to test it on the skin and give the scent a little time. The scent on the test strip was not remotely like it was on my skin even after several hours.

"Blanche Bête - a fragrance of melting coconut confection."
My favorite sweet treat since childhood - This must surely be love.

When my sample finally arrived, I eagerly and impatiently tested it directly on my wrist. What could possibly go wrong?
What could go wrong, I realized seconds later. What the hell is this? Not sweet, not creamy, no enveloping coconut-almond praline. Instead, an unsweetened, green-herbaceous coconut jabbed at my nose. Where is the coconut praline that was promised to me? I was disappointed!
I waited for a while, hoping the scent would change. But the lactonic green in the fragrance made me feel nauseous. In the end, I couldn't take it anymore and had to wash it off. And as it often happens with unpleasant scents, it lingered even after washing.

Over time, I was repeatedly shown Blanche Bête by various salespeople. The fragrance never convinced me. Wrinkling my nose, I set the scent strips aside time and again and simply couldn't understand where others could smell something gourmand there.

Unintentionally, about a year and a half after my first encounter with Blanche Bête, another fragrance sample reached me. Sprayed on a strip and lo and behold - Surprise and drumroll:
No, still disgusting to my nose.

Then I had an idea. Maybe I should test one or two alternatives to the fragrance. Sometimes the twins are a bit different and occasionally even better than their OGs. Said and done!

First "Her Confession", then "Lactea Divina" and finally "Grecia". On this discovery journey, I noticed that the fragrance character suddenly felt so pleasantly creamy-soft to me. I learned to appreciate the stronger incense note in "Her Confession". I was surprised by the incredible longevity of "Lactea Divina" and was completely enchanted by the sweet creaminess of "Grecia".

In the end, one alternative after another moved in with me... And just a few days ago, the original Blanche Bête as well. And every time I wear it, I feel gently melting, enveloped in creamy sweetness. I could wear it every day. What an indescribably beautiful fragrance that simply makes me feel good.

Has this ever happened to you? First disgust, then love? Because I usually know it the other way around.

The scent starts earthy-sweet and is immediately supported by a liqueur-like fruitiness. The saffron is also present right away.

In the heart, a delicate wild leather note unfolds, which wonderfully connects with the fruity top notes and creates a great transition. At this stage, the earthiness is almost traceable. I don’t get any coffee, but the scent becomes increasingly fluffy and vanillic.

In the base, this fluffy, vanillic impression deepens. The other notes from the scent progression are still perceptible in the background, but this delicate, divine vanilla has come to take over the reigns ;)

The scent has good projection and very good longevity on me. You can immediately notice the great quality. This applies not only to the H&S but also to the scent itself.

However, the bottles tell a different story. I find they do not do justice to the price. At around €190 for 50ml, we are almost at a price per milliliter of €3.80. I find the packaging rather weak.

And who can wear it when?
I would describe it as unisex with a slight tendency towards the feminine side. It is rather sweet and somewhat denser or heavier. Therefore, I see it more for the autumn-winter season or on not-so-warm evenings.

The Q Parfum is very similar to its predecessor, the Q Intense. You can clearly see the family resemblance.

While the Q Intense has a light, airy character that fits wonderfully into the spring and summer months, Dolce&Gabbana delivers a denser, deeper, and warmer cherry scent with the parfum variant that is perfect for the other half of the year.

In the Q Parfum, the cherry is perfectly realized, and in my opinion, it is one of the best cherry fragrances I have ever smelled.

The cherry here is sweet, not sour. It is layered with blossoms and is accompanied by warmer vanilla as it develops. The vanilla takes the lead in the base, and the scent fades out softly creamy.

The smoky note described by others only occasionally comes through for me and is (at least for me) rather dependent on the day. Still, please don't be put off. Even when the smoky note appears, it is subtle and accompanies the fragrance without disturbing it.

The longevity and sillage are decent. Not a monster, but also not a mere whisper. Just right for me.

Conclusion: Anyone who likes the Q EDP or the Q Intense should definitely try this variant in autumn/winter.