Erelley

I step contently in the fresh Greek air. I have this prefume in travel size. Such a smart decision since it painted my travel with the softest lemon cookie coated with powdered sugar scent. It's citrusy and fresh, almost green. Genius and fascinating! I wish it lasted so much longer. But much like a good vacation, it lingers in the memory, and in your skin

I think that this is genius. The kind of genius that's in the simplicity of things. I'm smelling this after half a year in Asia, and this transports me directly to my hotel corridor in Tokyo. If you've been to Japan you know the distinct smell of wood and tatami, combined with aromatics such as soya and ginger. They take the back seat in this prefume tough, layered behind a fresh and lovely pink floral note. This floral is so dear to me since I washed my clothes for a month only with this Japanese detergent that was so... Pink floral! Same as the detergent, those florals are fresh at first, yet clean and powdery in the drydown, in the best way possible. You could absurdly say that this fragrance somehow encapsulated my entire magical month in this wonderful country. When it dries down it warms up with this lovely gentle sweetness, before fading away into the skin... What a lovely experience!

Honestly this is so hypnotic, so much so that i can't decide if I love it! It's intense and dark, with a yummy yet rubbery feel to it. I smell it all: one second it's a fluffy sugary treat, and the other it's play dough, almonds and licorice. Despite it I feel like it's very wearable and even a bit sexy. Dry down is surgery and sweet which makes it all easier. Super interesting for my nose! Not sure if I'll buy it tho :)

Honestly I'm not trying to offend anyone with this hot take, but my nose can't stand this cleaning product! Literally reminds me of a toilet that is promised to cause headaches, with screechy lemon/peach notes and alcoholic base that just can't seem to work with my skin chemistry nor wash off with soap! I was promised a clean girl scent based on other favourites I have, but unfortunately the cleaning quality is a bit too intense and synthetic.
(Side note on the bottle: I love vintage looking things, but I find it so tacky when it's paired with this silver, modern cap. Of course this is just a personal preference, like everything is).
All in all, disappointing, and not for me!

Honestly this is so confusing to me! Don't get me wrong, it's a wonderful scent that's so bright, sunny and sweet. I imagine myself on a super hot day in a humid city, going from shop to shop - looking for that golden thrift find. My head hurts (I attribute that to the overly sweet aspects in this prefume), I'm sweating, Tyler the creator is playing in the background as I find the perfect Og vintage coat, and try it on, despite - and in spite of the heat! It's giving... Sunscreen, vanilla, almond and dehydration. It's nostalgic to me, but way too strong on the notes with little to no balance. Interesting!