JCE

Iris Dragee. Iris = Sword Lily = Flower. Clear thing. But with some fragrances, I have already read Dragee as a scent note and initially evoked such dragees as Pullmoll.. And something like that in perfume? Oh no. But here, the packaging of the fragrance finally had a description that made my heart race: sugared almond dragees. Paired with powdery iris. Hmm.

The scent is really soft, powdery, and sweet-almondy. But not sweet in a way that knocks you over; rather, it wraps you in a cozy, delicate embrace! The iris is beautiful! The only downside to this fragrance is its longevity.. It leaves much to be desired, which is actually a no-go for a fragrance in this price segment.. Nevertheless, it smells so uniquely beautiful that I had to have it in my collection!

I have to say, I am quite astonished that this fragrance has received so little attention here. In my opinion, the perfume has great quality! (Which one should expect for the rather high price...) And it is also easily available in a well-known perfumery. I think this scent would appeal to many. It is labeled as a unisex fragrance. Generally, I find these gender assignments for fragrances silly; anyone can wear any perfume. However, this one is very soft and fluffy, which is why, if I were unaware, I would have placed it more in the female category.

The fragrance notes are composed as follows:
Top notes: Orange, Bergamot
Heart notes: Rose, Lily of the Valley
Base notes: Cedarwood, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Musk

The scent smells very clean, creamy, and fresh, and is definitely suitable for every day and occasion. I came across it through the hair oil with the same scent, which I can also highly recommend! I find this fragrance surrounds you with a clean, warm feeling. Like warm, freshly washed, fluffy towels.

So first I want to say that this rather inexpensive fragrance surprised me more positively than negatively. Perhaps also because expectations were quite low due to the price and manufacturer. At first, a raspberry soda scent greets you. Sweet, fruity, fizzy. Raspberry definitely dominates. However, once this fades, a lipstick-like smell actually comes through. Definitely reminiscent of the kids' lipsticks that bring back childhood memories. Somehow nostalgic and lovely. In the end, the drydown actually has a hint of grown-up lipstick! For the price, it’s a nice little gimmick! Especially if you enjoy indulging in childhood princess pink lipstick memories! We don’t even need to talk about the perfectly pink color of the bottle, do we? :)

I had this perfume as a teenager and loved it. It was different from other fragrances by sports brands! It was soft and floral. It smelled like the bottle; like a light pink. There were no aquatic or fresh notes to be detected. I would have never guessed, without knowing, that it was by Puma! It's a shame it was discontinued; it was really quite beautiful and for under €10..

Steine really has a strong sillage that is not pleasant for everyone. In my opinion, the scent is not that powdery; it has more of an oriental quality to it. When I first sprayed it, it immediately reminded me of a fragrance I know well. I went to my collection, grabbed Zara Femme and... Bingo! I find the scents smell veeeeery similar, although Satin develops further over time and becomes softer in the dry down. However, I would have imagined something even more delicate and softer under the name Satine.