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Louisa, Zoe, and Vivienne are spending a short vacation in St. Tropez.
Their studies are over, and the three want to treat themselves to a break after the stresses before they start their jobs. They don’t have to worry about money - all come from wealthy families and are generously supported financially.
They have booked a high-quality accommodation right by the beach and want to spend their first evening in an exclusive beach club.
They have dressed up nicely - white airy dresses, subtle silver jewelry, and their hair styled into chic sleek braids.
The make-up is glowy and natural.
From their day at the beach, they are already slightly tanned.
At the beach club, they meet the charming bartender Francoise.
Ice-cold exquisite rosé champagne sparkles in the glasses, a bit of blackcurrant liqueur and a splash of freshly squeezed grapefruit juice round off the drink.
Cheers, girls!

A truly great summer fragrance starting at 25 degrees (preferably more).
Sparkling and refreshing - love it!
The notes from the fragrance pyramid don’t really reveal themselves to me - but that doesn’t matter at all.

In search of a fragrance for the warmer days, I sought advice at my trusted perfumery. I might be a bit of a difficult candidate when it comes to “lighter scents” because I can hardly shake off my preferences - something with jasmine, sandalwood, amber, coconut,…. But today I was ready to venture into new territory. After expressing my preferences, the saleswoman gradually began to introduce me to a few scents… when her hand initially reached for a flanker of “La vie est belle,” I almost gasped in horror (I absolutely do not like the basic scent of the line), but in fact, it was - especially the top note - not bad at all, though ultimately not convincing for my current endeavor (rose overkill - but a really great scent if you like rose). Next, she sprayed “Narciso Rodriguez Musc Noir” on a test strip - unfortunately, that one completely failed the test - I found it simply piercing and unpleasant…. next attempt - a trip to the niche corner… Tiziana Terenzi Andromeda… beautiful scent description but unfortunately for me, it just felt totally synthetic. The next niche fragrance, whose name I unfortunately completely forgot, was slowly driving me to the brink of despair… just a super sweet fruit salad from a can. …I was about to thank her for the (this time unfortunately not particularly good) advice and drown my frustration in coffee when I noticed the Hermes bottles from the “Un Jardin…” line. I had sniffed one before and it had left a positive impression on me… so I slammed on the brakes at the Hermes shelf and sniffed through the line… and what can I say… indeed, one was more beautiful than the other! I felt instantly transported to vacation… Mediterranean, complex, and above all, natural and authentic. Dreamy! Exactly what I had been looking for. In the end, I settled on “…sur le nil” and “….a cynthere.” And surprise, surprise… it was the Cynthere that won me over. Now finally to the scent - in the opening, a dreamy citrus with a slightly woody, spicy undertone that becomes softer over time but still retains its slightly bitter and refreshing note. I am head over heels in love with this dreamy Mediterranean gem. The only downside is indeed the longevity… it projects quite well at first, but unfortunately, it is no longer detectable on me after 4 hours. No matter… quickly to the perfume cabinet and apply a spritz of dream vacation. I won't let this one go!

This fragrance joined my collection about a year ago and what can I say… unfortunately, it couldn't win my heart
at all. I still remember how the sweet name and cool bottle immediately caught my attention - do you know that phenomenon - you just want to have it and first smell it nicely - bought and dazzled by the remarkably good scent marketing. Well, unfortunately, a real mispurchase… for me, the fragrance is neither particularly special in the top notes nor later on… I find it almost interchangeable - it could also be found on the shelf at DM or Rossmann. The sillage and longevity are also a real disappointment… I’m just wearing it in my everyday life to use it up - so, so sad! I would have loved to fall in love, but it will definitely not be more than a somewhat nice acquaintance. A shout-out to the good marketing department at Kilian - Good Job!

Actually, I enjoy commenting on something nice about a perfume much more, but somehow I feel the need to not be so nice about Candy - sorry Candy!
Candy had always been on my “Like to smell” list, but for some reason, we hadn’t met yet. Currently, the scent doesn’t quite fit the season, but by chance, we did get to know each other recently. A friend showed it to me as she had sorted it out from her collection because she found it boring on her. The bottle, which I have always liked, was handed to me for a sniff test... Joyful anticipation! And then, unfortunately, a big disappointment... I had expected a sweet gourmand from the dessert corner, and I loooove desserts! But what wafted from my wrist was anything but nice... I smelled a mix of stale floral water, herb dressing, and grandma cream... something medicinal and at the same time musty... How sad! Sorry Candy, we will unfortunately not be friends...

Awwww what can I say.... I've been circling around this fragrance for so long.... The amazing bottle... (sorry packaging victim :) ), but especially the very appealing scent description... the little package that arrived was already wow! And then the scent! Please forgive the lack of description - it’s just beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! Actually, I’m not a big fan of unisex fragrances... as you can probably tell from my collection.... but I have tucked this one deep into my perfume heart. A huge love!!!