FarFlower

…that’s how this fragrance smells to me. As if I were inhaling herbs in a pleasantly scented saltwater spa, then relaxing while swimming outside, holding my nose to the wind and soaking in the sea air.

The fragrance starts lightly citrusy and right from the beginning, there’s an explosion of herbs. It dries down beautifully over time, and I mainly perceive eucalyptus, which gives me that spa feeling. Patchouli remains subtly in the background. When you bring your nose closer to the skin, it almost clears your sinuses.

Longevity and sillage are medium-good for me. I find that completely acceptable for this natural scent, especially since the price-performance ratio is right.

This fragrance is great for days when you just want to unwind. Perhaps after a nice bath, for a walk, or a relaxing day at home.

P.S. If you’re in Palma, Mallorca, be sure to visit the lovely, impressive little perfumery Arquinesia. It’s really charming and a little experience!

…at least that’s how it was for me with this fragrance. I was almost annoyed with myself because after watching one or two YouTube videos about the Zara Vanilla series, I was so hooked that I ordered it blindly. With those prices, it’s just too tempting…

When the package arrived, I sprayed this fragrance first and found it special, but somehow not particularly remarkable. I was a bit disappointed because it was compared here to the expensive Loubirouge (which, to be honest, I don’t even know), so my expectations were high.

After a few weeks of abstinence, it suddenly came back to my mind, and to my surprise, I found it incredibly great. Green-spicy, a hint of unripe banana, and with the vanilla, also feminine-elegant. I would describe the longevity and sillage as mediocre to good, but for the price and considering that the fragrance has real niche character, I think it’s really great and recommendable!

I discovered this fragrance on YouTube (I think it was on Jus de Rose) and took a chance on a blind buy because the price was just right.

First, a reassurance for fragrance lovers who, like me, are cautious with the note of rose: this scent has nothing to do with roses at all. Except maybe for the color of the pretty, girlishly playful bottle.

The fragrance unfolds quite linearly for me. In the opening, the tropical flowers come through a bit stronger, then it quickly becomes creamy on my skin with coconut, jasmine, and sandalwood. The vanilla adds sweetness and warmth, but for me, it’s not too much.

Overall, a beautiful, warm summer fragrance that doesn’t break the bank, isn’t too complicated, and layers well with other coconut or sandalwood scents.

There is a similarity to Alien Goddess Intense, which I perceive as even more intense, dense, and warm.