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Hail Safran!
I was once again at Müller. As often. My girlfriend was at the fair with our daughter, and I was just sniffing through the fragrances. And that's when I noticed this "delicacy"....
Scent:
...I sprayed it on my hand. At first very "smoky-herbaceous," and I thought, "Nope, she won't like it. And I want to smell good for my girlfriend." So I went out with empty hands but only 5 minutes later smelled my hand again and noticed how a pleasant sweetness came through alongside the spiciness, and the lavender was clearly present. I held the scent under my girlfriend's nose and then had to go back into the store to buy it. So if you don't like the opening, you should definitely wait 5 minutes. It changes very quickly into the scent that you then wear for quite a while. And that brings us to...
...Longevity:
For €15, a really well-performing fragrance. I would say around 7 hours. It's worth mentioning that I usually take about 15-20 sprays and also on my clothes.
Sillage:
Present. Absolutely. Not overpowering and very pleasant for those around. Essentially the "interesting crowd-pleaser."
Bottle:
Nice design, nice cap, spray mechanism is completely fine. It just fits.
Price/Performance:
€15 / 100ml. For that, Lou de Pre absolutely delivered. And not just with this fragrance. Total drugstore tip!
Scent:
...I sprayed it on my hand. At first very "smoky-herbaceous," and I thought, "Nope, she won't like it. And I want to smell good for my girlfriend." So I went out with empty hands but only 5 minutes later smelled my hand again and noticed how a pleasant sweetness came through alongside the spiciness, and the lavender was clearly present. I held the scent under my girlfriend's nose and then had to go back into the store to buy it. So if you don't like the opening, you should definitely wait 5 minutes. It changes very quickly into the scent that you then wear for quite a while. And that brings us to...
...Longevity:
For €15, a really well-performing fragrance. I would say around 7 hours. It's worth mentioning that I usually take about 15-20 sprays and also on my clothes.
Sillage:
Present. Absolutely. Not overpowering and very pleasant for those around. Essentially the "interesting crowd-pleaser."
Bottle:
Nice design, nice cap, spray mechanism is completely fine. It just fits.
Price/Performance:
€15 / 100ml. For that, Lou de Pre absolutely delivered. And not just with this fragrance. Total drugstore tip!
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Am I standing in the forest here?
The lady needed a refill of her new favorite from the drugstore, and since it would be unfair if she got something and I didn't, I quickly grabbed a little affordable option for myself as well. Since my last purchases were a citrusy freshie and an aquatic freshie, this time I opted for a green freshie. And well, here we are!
Scent:
One thing upfront: I am not a professional, just an average perfume enthusiast. If I remember the original Cool Water correctly, this one is "greener" in comparison. Still nice and clean and fresh. More like the clear spring in a fir forest, if I wanted to express it visually. And I find it strikingly less synthetic. Works for me!
Longevity:
At least on par with the original. Quite impressive for a fresh scent. Hats off.
Sillage:
Initially quite present. After 1-2 hours, it becomes a bit more subtle but still noticeable. Works, especially at this price.
Bottle:
I like the bottle. Nice and simple, great color. The cap and sprayer are rather functional.
Price/Performance:
For €7.50 / 100ml, an absolute no-brainer. And even fans of the original should give it a sniff. Clear recommendation.
Scent:
One thing upfront: I am not a professional, just an average perfume enthusiast. If I remember the original Cool Water correctly, this one is "greener" in comparison. Still nice and clean and fresh. More like the clear spring in a fir forest, if I wanted to express it visually. And I find it strikingly less synthetic. Works for me!
Longevity:
At least on par with the original. Quite impressive for a fresh scent. Hats off.
Sillage:
Initially quite present. After 1-2 hours, it becomes a bit more subtle but still noticeable. Works, especially at this price.
Bottle:
I like the bottle. Nice and simple, great color. The cap and sprayer are rather functional.
Price/Performance:
For €7.50 / 100ml, an absolute no-brainer. And even fans of the original should give it a sniff. Clear recommendation.
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So fresh, so clean...
I was once again at Müller. And as always, my path leads me to the cheapie corner. No idea why, somehow it’s my thing not to spend a fortune on a fragrance. I just wanted a go-to for the warmer days that conveys that "out of the shower" feeling.
Scent:
One thing upfront: I’m not a pro, just an average perfume enthusiast. For me, the scent is exactly what I wanted. Fresh, pleasant, citrusy. That’s the note I primarily perceive. This lovely blood orange complemented by lavender. I don’t really smell the base notes, but that doesn’t bother me. To me, it’s straightforward, "unexciting" fresh. But that’s exactly what I wanted.
Longevity:
Well, it’s a cheap freshie. So, not a beast mode fragrance. But given the price, it’s really okay. I’d say about 4-5 hours, a good workday on clothing.
Sillage:
Office-appropriate, pleasant, close to the body. My girlfriend would say: "Whoever smells it is too close."
Bottle:
Nice look, cheap cap. The sprayer is actually quite good. It works.
Price/Performance:
About €7 / 100ml. What could go wrong? For that, it does its job very well. Therefore, it’s a no-brainer and a fragrance that is well-received by the masses as a freshie.
Scent:
One thing upfront: I’m not a pro, just an average perfume enthusiast. For me, the scent is exactly what I wanted. Fresh, pleasant, citrusy. That’s the note I primarily perceive. This lovely blood orange complemented by lavender. I don’t really smell the base notes, but that doesn’t bother me. To me, it’s straightforward, "unexciting" fresh. But that’s exactly what I wanted.
Longevity:
Well, it’s a cheap freshie. So, not a beast mode fragrance. But given the price, it’s really okay. I’d say about 4-5 hours, a good workday on clothing.
Sillage:
Office-appropriate, pleasant, close to the body. My girlfriend would say: "Whoever smells it is too close."
Bottle:
Nice look, cheap cap. The sprayer is actually quite good. It works.
Price/Performance:
About €7 / 100ml. What could go wrong? For that, it does its job very well. Therefore, it’s a no-brainer and a fragrance that is well-received by the masses as a freshie.
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(Moderate) Love at Second Sight
I have a little history with Cash. I picked up the scent once at Kaufland. Back then, I really didn't like the opening at all. I perceived it as extremely musty and "sweat-like." It faded after about half an hour, but I didn't want to wait until I could leave the house. So I disposed of the bottle along with its contents. A few weeks later, my girlfriend, convinced that I had never had it, brought it to me again. That's why I wanted to give it a second chance. And lo and behold: Either there are fluctuations in the contents or they have generally revised the scent a bit. But more on that now.
Scent:
One thing upfront: I'm not a pro, just an average perfume lover. The opening still has that minimal hint, or maybe I just perceive the mix of citrus and rose that way. But this time, it's significantly less pronounced, and that typical "One Million" sweetness is actually the main player from the start. I actually like it quite a lot. Especially when the dry down slowly sets in, which I also liked about the bottle before.
Longevity:
Decent performance from this inexpensive brew. On clothing, it definitely lasts for an entire workday.
Sillage:
Typical cheapie in this regard. At first, it projects well, but then it stays pretty close to the skin for the rest of the day.
Bottle:
Functional, but not very appealing.
Price/Performance:
Ultimately, it's a really effective scent for about €7 for 100ml. So very good.
Scent:
One thing upfront: I'm not a pro, just an average perfume lover. The opening still has that minimal hint, or maybe I just perceive the mix of citrus and rose that way. But this time, it's significantly less pronounced, and that typical "One Million" sweetness is actually the main player from the start. I actually like it quite a lot. Especially when the dry down slowly sets in, which I also liked about the bottle before.
Longevity:
Decent performance from this inexpensive brew. On clothing, it definitely lasts for an entire workday.
Sillage:
Typical cheapie in this regard. At first, it projects well, but then it stays pretty close to the skin for the rest of the day.
Bottle:
Functional, but not very appealing.
Price/Performance:
Ultimately, it's a really effective scent for about €7 for 100ml. So very good.
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The summer scent that isn't...
Lattafa has really launched a very interesting fragrance here. But for when and what occasion? Ultimately, it's really a matter of personal choice.
Scent:
First of all: I am not a professional, just an average perfume enthusiast. I feel like you skip the top note and the fragrance starts directly with the heart note, as those are the things I perceive. This slightly floral coconut with sea salt. Nice creamy-sweet with a hint of aquatic. Later, vanilla comes into play. And that’s how I would describe the scent.
For me, it's a fragrance for the cooler spring days around 10 degrees. For summer, it's a bit too heavy for my nose.
Longevity:
Better to apply a bit more, then you get a decent longevity of about 7 hours.
Sillage:
Definitely noticeable without being intrusive. Just good average.
Bottle:
Asad-typical bottle. I like the look. I had to replace the sprayer on mine because it was really quite poor.
Price/Performance:
I paid just under €25 for the 100ml. I think that's really good for the fragrance, as you get an interesting scent that definitely polarizes. It's not a no-brainer, but I think it's a lovely fragrance.
Scent:
First of all: I am not a professional, just an average perfume enthusiast. I feel like you skip the top note and the fragrance starts directly with the heart note, as those are the things I perceive. This slightly floral coconut with sea salt. Nice creamy-sweet with a hint of aquatic. Later, vanilla comes into play. And that’s how I would describe the scent.
For me, it's a fragrance for the cooler spring days around 10 degrees. For summer, it's a bit too heavy for my nose.
Longevity:
Better to apply a bit more, then you get a decent longevity of about 7 hours.
Sillage:
Definitely noticeable without being intrusive. Just good average.
Bottle:
Asad-typical bottle. I like the look. I had to replace the sprayer on mine because it was really quite poor.
Price/Performance:
I paid just under €25 for the 100ml. I think that's really good for the fragrance, as you get an interesting scent that definitely polarizes. It's not a no-brainer, but I think it's a lovely fragrance.
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