Kysaria

I have the autumn blues. Unfortunately, this always happens to me when the days get darker, and it’s wet and cold outside. It’s the season for sweet, warm scents - or so I thought. However, the fragrance assistant suggested this perfume to me, "for an afternoon in autumn." Something new, I thought. This scent conjures up the terrace of my parents' house in my mind. The sun is shining, butterflies are fluttering around. I’m sitting on the porch swing next to my mom, my head on her shoulder. I breathe in the scent of fresh, sweet roses deeply. Is it her cream? I don’t know - she once told me upon my inquiry that she has never worn this perfume. But I associate it with her. With warmth, with home. I find the rose to be dominant, and sometimes it gives me a headache. But today, this rose wraps me up wonderfully, fresh-floral-soapy-sweet. And surprisingly good for the autumn blues.

Frost crystals grow into intricate flowers at the windows. The old windows made of gnarled cedar wood can no longer keep the cold out; a breeze wafts into the room. The delicate violet shivers. It retreats further into the farthest corner of the room, to the spice rack. There it discovers a pastel-colored sugar bowl. It is full to the brim, filled with sparkling, sweet sugar. Resolutely, the violet slips inside. It is pleasantly warm and protected inside. A light breeze of vanilla wafts from the spice jars to the right and left of the sugar bowl, and a hint of bergamot. But just a whisper. Security.

Yes, this perfume is really very sweet, and not much happens: bergamot and sweet violet in the opening, sweet violet in the development, in the base sweet violet and a tiny hint of wood and eventually a bit of vanilla. Especially on a cold and dreary day, it has something - like a sugar bowl where the little violet can snuggle away from the gray and the cold.
The scent lasts about 8 hours on me; the sillage is initially quite noticeable but quickly diminishes.

This scent is currently my savior in over 30 degrees heat. When sprayed, a citrus-fruity fragrance refreshes me: A sour, juicy green apple seems to splash its juice all over me. A naturally fragrant pear adds a light sweetness together with a delicate, shy rose. The scent is natural and uncomplicated with a light sillage. It lifts my spirits and provides refreshment as well as a well-groomed, clean feeling - exactly what I wish for in a fragrance when it's over 30 degrees. I'm always cautious with pear, as it can quickly make me feel sick. But here it is so beautifully woven in and natural that it doesn't bother me at all; on the contrary! In such hot temperatures, I don't place much value on a fragrance being strongly noticeable for over 10 hours, but I enjoy it when a gentle, refreshing breeze wafts over me throughout the day. And that's what Flânerie dans le Verger - Pomme & Poire achieves: Sprayed on in the morning before cycling, it lasts at least for a large part of my work hours (about 6 hours) - after that, I need to reapply. But I'm already looking forward to that - to my sour, juicy green apple.

This perfume could be my signature scent - but I find it too special to wear every day. The fragrance is diva-like yet gentle, melancholic yet comfortingly warm. It is the first perfume that completely enchants me from the top note to the base note, that somehow "embodies" me.
In the opening, I perceive the fruity pomegranate and something slightly "grassy," while the flowers come in. The orchid becomes stronger and (as mentioned) diva-like. However, in my opinion, it still remains in the realm of pleasantness and gives the fragrance an elegant touch; but with a melancholic twist. As it develops, the scent becomes creamy, and almost Christmas-like ("gingerbread") spices creep in. They feel very comforting to me and soften the melancholic aspect; they envelop me and make me smile. I don't explicitly smell violet or mahogany wood, but in the overall impression, they perhaps contribute along with the spices and fruity notes to prevent the scent from becoming too diva-like.
As already mentioned, the perfume is too special for me to wear every day. Especially on weekends, for special occasions, or in the evening - even on a warm summer evening at a barbecue - it suits me best. I wouldn't wear it in very high temperatures.
The longevity is okay; sprayed in the morning, I can still perceive it closely in the evening, lingering in my hair and on my clothes longer than on my skin. So it's not an endlessly lasting perfume, but the longevity is solid. The sillage is strong right after application but diminishes after a few hours.
I find the bottle simply fantastic! It has an artistic value for me with its contrasts: the curved bottle body versus the angular cap; radiant silver versus the violet shimmering perfume. It immediately appealed to me (and besides, I LOVE the color purple/violet!).
My conclusion: A wonderful fruity-sweet yet dark and noble scent for special occasions in a beautiful bottle with solid longevity and sillage.

Actually, I don't like gourmands. Well, at least I thought so. They usually smell great and delicious - like a dessert. But do I really want to smell like that?
Recently, my answer to that has been: YES!!! And in this case, it’s raspberries... and what raspberries!
At first, something in the top note bothers me; I initially suspected a pear (which isn’t officially listed). Maybe it’s the mandarin. I have no idea, something is tickling my nose... and annoying me - or maybe not? Irritated, I wait it out - and then it becomes really delicious!
I perceive the raspberry very naturally. I make myself a muesli every morning and it usually includes berries! Raspberries, blackberries, strawberries (I love berries). And because I can be a bit lazy sometimes, the muesli bowl just sits around for a few minutes (or hours)... and smells berry-like. Just like the perfume! Is my muesli lying around here somewhere?!
Sweet is the scent in my opinion, definitely a bit sticky (as berries are), but surprisingly, I don’t find it unpleasant. Furthermore, the sweetness is somewhat muted, I mean by patchouli or vetiver; definitely by something herbal.
I can’t perceive a great scent development; however, the scent loses some sweetness over time (but it still remains sweet enough!).
Sillage is strong, a few sprays and the whole household benefits from it.
And the longevity... folks... well, I have a sensitive nose, but SERIOUSLY?? I still perceived the scent up close after a whopping 36 hours!
Now I’m in a dilemma... because I actually don’t like gourmands...