Elynthia

This scent really does smell like lipsticks my mother used to wear in the 90s and early 2000s! And her whole makeup bag would smell like this. My goodness, it brought me back to my childhood! If you know what I'm talking about and you're looking for a trip down memory lane and crave that 90s nostalgia, try Lipstick Rose. I'll be getting at least a decant of it, for that exact reason. Just wow.

Ok, this one is LOUD. You will get noticed while wearing this. I first went into the store to try Torino23, and the lady told me 400 is very similar. At first sniff, I might agree, but later they're two completely different scents. Firstly, 400 is way stronger, dominates the room. Secondly, While Torino23 later gives off vintage soap vibes, this one doesn't. I see some compare it to Naxos... No. I would compare it to "Portrayal Woman | Amouage". It has the same tobacco mixed with white flowers kind of vibe, and both scents are quite dominating, fitting for a confident person who wants to be noticed and remembered. Smells rich. That being said, while I respect the scent and find it beautiful, it's too strong for me. Do not blind buy this.

If we take into consideration the fact that Torino21 and 22 were mostly targeted by men, I can see why there might be a lot of negative reviews. Torino23 is different, way more feminine, and in addition, it has a vintage vibe to it. If you know those old Yves Rocher perfumes like "Pivoine | Yves Rocher" and Magnolia, it goes in a similar direction. It reminds me of a beautiful pink soap my grandma used to have in her closet. I find the scent comforting for that reason.

Close your eyes and imagine yourself walking in nature before sunset. The sun's rays turn everything they touch into gold, and the sun's touch on your skin is gentle and warm, as if it is caressing you and wants to say that everything is fine now.

Relax and breathe the fresh air, the smell of late summer. You are far from the city, problems and rush, there is no such thing here - only peace and happiness. A light breeze sways the flowers, which are sometimes golden, sometimes not. See how they play with the sun before going to sleep.

And so you lie down among the flowers in the meadow and watch the living world calm down around you, the day is slowly coming to an end: the little birds return to their nests, humming wonderful lullabies, and the sun paints the most beautiful picture in the sky and clouds with warm colors. You think that you have never seen such a beautiful sunset before...

...This is what "Une Nuit à Bali - Fleur des Fleurs / Une Nuit à Bali | Une Nuit Nomade" smells like.

Ylang-ylang, tuberose and jasmine in a creamy base of resin and sandalwood. This beauty was love at first smell. Tuberose is made soft, not sharp as it can be in many perfumes. I guess I don't have to say anything about the ylang-ylang, you know very well why we love it.
I hope that I managed to take you on a mental journey towards peace.

I can't believe my bottle that's around 20 years old still smells good! I didn't use to like the scent as a child, but now that I've gotten into the perfume world, I found a new appreciation for it. In fact, I really like it now. This one and the also discontinued "Pivoine | Yves Rocher" I see as perfect scents for a picnic by the pond. So feminine, so soft and sophisticated. If you can get your hands on "Magnolia (Eau de Toilette) | Yves Rocher" or Pivoine, I say go for it!