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After I had already received samples of the original Amor Amor and then also got the bottle as a gift, I became intrigued by Cacharel and wanted more - out of pure curiosity.

Compared to the regular Amor Amor, I find this variant to be quite clever and cheeky, playful and interesting. The floral notes are almost gone, more sweetness, fruits, and still a bit of bitterness with the sandalwood.

I might even count this one as my favorite from the Amor Amor line, which of course means I would have to buy this fragrance again.

Initially, I received a tester for this, after which my mother gifted me the bottle when she happened to see it at Douglas.

Although I no longer count floral scents among my favorites, I must say that this perfume handles the notes very stylishly. The balance between rose, lily, and lily of the valley is truly delightful and refreshing, not too heavy. The fruity top notes carry it, and it is not overly sweet - especially with the blend of the base notes, cedar and tonka bean, this is an artful mix that is really enchanting.

Unfortunately, I have to agree with other reviews that the scent does not last long, which is a pity.

I might consider buying the bottle again, just to indulge in memories.

I discovered this fragrance for the first time in the drugstore during my school days, especially since I was also very much into Christina Aguilera at the time, just a sign of the era.

It reminded me a lot of the famous Impulse Vanilla deodorant, which every girl had with her from the 7th grade on, especially on days when we had physical education. But this fragrance had something a bit finer about it.

Of course, it’s not a masterpiece; it’s a budget fragrance, affordable, long-lasting, it does what it’s supposed to do, not too overpowering, not too bland - maybe I would try the fragrance again, but I want to keep the memory of it as beautiful as it was back then.

On the way to Alicante/Spain on the plane, I sat with my father, my mother was one seat away, with an aisle between us. The flight attendant regularly walked through to sell drinks, snacks, and trinkets. And that’s when my mother bought me a little cosmetic bag from Oilily with this bottle inside. Unfortunately, I lost the bag over the years, but I still have the bottle.

For me, the scent naturally has sentimental ties, memories of summer vacations together, unfortunately also the last one with the whole family, warmth, sun, beach, orange groves, palm trees, a beautiful time, great experiences. The top note of Sicilian mandarin is accordingly a note that has stayed very much in my memory - the Spanish lime as well. This scent is soft, flattering, girlish, simply beautiful and lovely.

Unfortunately, this fragrance is no longer available in this form, but it still exists in full passion in my memories, and I think it’s better that way. Some things are best left in the past so they can stay alive there.

When my mother gifted me an Oilily perfume in my childhood, I always had an emotional connection to this brand and was always delighted by the scents that were released, as well as other fashionable masterpieces. For me, Oilily always had a feeling of security and love, warm and light at the same time.

However, I must say that I cannot share the same emotions here. It is by no means a bad scent, but it is neither for children nor teenagers, and certainly not for young ladies, women, etc. - perhaps this fragrance has an identity problem and is unsure of where it actually wants to fit in.

Nevertheless, I kept a bottle, simply on a sentimental level.

Sandalwood was really hardly noticeable; the stronger scent for me was the floral notes, the cloves, the lotus, and the violet - a fragrance for spring, but perhaps not for me after all. I fear this perfume will not evoke any nostalgia for me.