Julia142

I actually don't like Kenzo Flowers at all. Too floral, too sweet, too boring. With Kenzo, I prefer the Amour editions. But this Kenzo Flower is nothing like its floral counterparts. Fortunately for me :) After a lot of smelling, I can even recognize a similarity to "D&G pour femme" (which I also really like, hehe).

Kenzo Flower Elixir starts off very sweet and synthetic. It's more of a sweetness leaning towards chewing gum. So, if someone wants to eat afterwards, they should let a little time pass, as it would cause me a bit of nausea when trying to eat. It is incredibly intense and has an enormous longevity, which I really appreciate about this fragrance. After 2-3 hours, when it calms down a bit and doesn't hit you in the face as wildly, you can definitely recognize some nice raspberries, which I usually don't like in perfumes, but here they harmonize quite well with the rest and don't dominate the scent, as is usually the case. The rose comes across as very young and sweet, fitting with the rest of the fragrance. After about 6 hours, it becomes quite fine and vanillic, which I really like. Here, the scent begins to become gentle and loving.

I find the overall concept of the fragrance very well executed. However, the synthetic aspect is still noticeable, but I don't find it particularly bothersome. It is more suitable for a younger audience and is a good going-out scent (but please not for going out to eat ;)).

I think the bottle is absolutely fantastic. Beautiful in dark red, it comes across as very elegant and simple. One could easily imagine it as decor.

My friend had been urging me for a long time to finally buy this fragrance. Every time we went to test perfumes and then blindly tested the strips, he was enchanted by the little potion that is housed in the cute dark purple bottle with the beige rope tie.

After probably a year of testing and deliberating, I finally bought it. By now, I also find it very beautiful and especially enjoy wearing it when the occasion calls for something a bit more festive and elegant. This fragrance feels particularly at home with a little black dress or during a night out at the club.

Despite its good composition, it unfortunately cannot completely hide its origins. A trained nose can already sense its price and the quality of the ingredients. Nevertheless, it plays in the upper league among its counterparts.

Consistently present and truly unmistakable is the black currant. It accompanies the entire fragrance and gives it its character. What I also believe I can detect is a kind of orange blossom, which I actually know from Armani Code. It adds a bit of zest and highlights the dark sweetness of the black currant. The fragrance is also somewhat sweet, but I would never have guessed praline here. THANK GOODNESS! Because the combination of praline with black currant already mentally makes me feel quite nauseous, although I must also say that I am absolutely not a chocolate fan when it comes to perfumes. I also cannot detect the rose. I believe that it would have probably made the fragrance feel older. As it is, it feels quite young and is more suitable for those aged 20-35.

The longevity and sillage are unfortunately quite modest. With a longevity of about 4 hours, it falls into the lower range. So it seems that one has to either reapply more often or risk an overdose right from the start.

This pleasant little fragrance is unmistakably composed by Rituals. I love Rituals anyway, most of their products absolutely appeal to me, and so far I have also acquired several miniatures of their fine waters.

With this limited winter edition, however, I had to indulge on a larger scale! Unmistakably beautiful, soft, fluffy, warm, and cozy, "Victoire d'Ambre" presents itself. At the first spray, my second favorite from Rituals immediately came to mind: "Elixir d'Orient"! The two share some notes, such as the slightly smoky-pencil-like scent with a beautifully sweet-woody base. Only this one is a bit smokier and yet more pleasing. What distinguishes them is definitely the amber, which makes the Victoire much more cuddly and agreeable. The Elixir, on the other hand, has a more robust oriental note and just a touch more sweetness. That's why another great amber scent immediately came to mind: "Jade". In my opinion, the Victoire is a blend of these two treasures.

But no matter how you look at it, this fragrance simply gives me an absolute sense of well-being and satisfaction. Perfect for days like today, when it's icy outside and I have been completely distracted and overtired since I woke up. That's exactly when Victoire d'Ambre completely embraces me, wraps me in its beautiful velvet blanket, and soothes my mind. I feel like I'm in a calming massage room, immersed in the finest oils of this world.

I think this fragrance could also compete among the high-priced rivals, as it smells absolutely luxurious! The longevity is good for me at about 6 hours, and on clothing, it is even perceptible for several days. The sillage is just right, so I catch whiffs of it repeatedly, and it can bring me back down. That's exactly how I like it! Not too much and not too little.
The bottle is kept simple and, with its wooden cap and golden color, fits the fragrance very well. A total work of art that one should actually hoard!

About a year ago, I received a 5ml sample of this special oil from a dear Parfumo friend. At that time, I had very little knowledge of orientals, but I wanted to venture into this still unknown species.

First of all, it should be said that the fragrance itself has an incredible sillage and longevity. This is due to the pure perfume oil. Highly concentrated and super economical, I am still making use of my 5ml. Admittedly, I don’t wear it very often. This is because it quickly becomes too much for me, and I need a break from it for a few weeks. But when I do choose to wear it, I feel like a young oriental feast for the senses. I also prefer not to handle the oil too much, as you really have to be careful with clothing and should rather apply it only to the skin. I’d rather stand in the spray mist of my chosen fragrance than drip oil onto my skin. But that’s just a matter of taste.

The rose, jasmine, and aldehydes are immediately recognizable and form the main character of this fragrance. They feel quite heavy yet not outdated as one might assume from reading. I can also detect something smoky and oud-like, but I’m not sure where these notes might come from. Later, a very gentle ylang-ylang and a soft, quiet amber join in the background, giving the fragrance more depth and smoothness. Fortunately, I can hardly perceive patchouli and cedarwood, which pleases me since I’m not a fan of those two scents. In the base, it becomes even deeper, closer to the body, and softer, but remains a real powerhouse until the end. Personally, it is mostly too heavy for me, even though it is rather a fresher and younger oriental; somehow, they all tend to go in the same direction. And for that, you have to be prepared and in the mood ;)

The fragrance itself is very well made but is really only recommended for oriental fans, as it comes with quite a punch and doesn’t leave your side quickly. On clothing, it lasts for days, while on the skin, it has a relaxed 12 hours.

I also know the bottle in its original form and find it quite cute! The balls do look a bit cheap, but as a decoration, it does quite well, and I would definitely display it at home.

As can be easily seen, this fine favorite is my signature scent. I still remember the first time I got to test it in a small, exquisite perfumery.
As is usual for me, I tested well over 40 fragrances on such a day. Accordingly, I was quite dazed after a while. However, with this scent, I became as clear as rarely before. Once sprayed on the test strip, I absolutely wanted to smell it on my skin.

So, I did just that and dabbed my wrist with this fine magic. To me, it smells like it's from another world, almost like pure, liquid gold. I had never smelled anything like it before. The name is no less graceful than the scent itself: Cassiopea. For some reason, I always think of a deity from ancient Greek mythology. And indeed! She was not a goddess, but a queen and the mother of Andromeda. I imagine a beautiful, dark-haired beauty.

Now to the scent: To me, it smells very fruity and powdery. Both in a very noble and yet somewhat playful way. Not the conventional makeup powder that one might know from "Teint de Neige." Rather elevated, soft, fluffy, as if packed in a bubble. I cannot identify the fruits; they are very present and seem very high-quality. Blackcurrant, I know from nature differently, and I must say I am glad not to recognize it here. Because that would make the scent very dark and heavy, which it absolutely is not. The tonka bean and the musk are also very untypically processed, but they give the scent its unmistakable sweetness.

I cannot detect any scent progression, which makes me very happy as it is perfect just the way it is. It requires no change or development. I can wear it anytime, whether summer or winter, day or evening, whether fancy or among friends. It is very present and has already earned me several compliments. Even from my partner, who is rather skeptical of sweet and fruity scents, it is absolutely well-received, and I keep getting compliments.

So, it is worth taking out a few extra bucks to acquire this gem! The bottle is less to my taste, as the cap is very heavy and solid. However, the bottle itself feels great, as it has a soft material.