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There's controversy among the mediums if real ectoplasm glows in the dark or not. But the smell of Lush Ectoplasm is definitely glowing so brightly that it pushes away all darkness whenever I wear it. It's an uplifting zesty uncomplicated citrus fragrance, very easy to wear and suitable for all seasons. It's pure vitamin C for the nose, so juicy, sharp and fresh. It's a very happy and innocent aroma so despite the little bit scary name I wouldn't wear this with a Halloween horror costume, however this perfume is a very fitting moodlifter for the darkest period of autumn. The solid perfume was the only version ever available of this fragrance in my country so unfortunately I can't compare it to Ectoplasm Perfume or Ectoplasm Body Spray . The sillage is quite soft and innofensive and the longevity is about 7 hours on my skin.

The idea of Terres Dorées Origine series, created by Louis Cardelli, was to make three EDTs inspired by the origins of modern perfume: eau de colognes. Origines perfumes are a fresh and a bit more complex interpretation of the traditional cologne smells. For me Orange d'Italie was pure love at first sniff. I absolutely adore the smell of sweet oranges and I have been searching for such soliflore with great quality for very long time, and this is it! Gorgeous from start to finish, this is my favourite Terres Dorées perfume and has become one of my top favourite fragrances of all time too.

I love basil so it was such a pleasant surprise that this cologne opens with a very fresh burst of green basil and zesty mandarin. The opening reminds me a lot of Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic which is another love of mine. The drydown is pure sweet orange with a hint of amber in the background. Nothing too complex but so pleasant and comforting, radiating wonderful positive vibes. I'm craving to wear this anytime when I need something uplifting. I can't imagine that this fragrance would offend anyone. It's a great choice for both warm and cold seasons. During the hot days it's very refreshing. But due to the sweet side of the orange note it's also a perfect Christmas time fragrance, and very suitable for Holiday time layering, for example the combination of Orange d'Italie + Vanille + "Pumpkin Pie | Demeter Fragrance Library / The Library Of Fragrance" creates a delightful gourmand spiced orange vanilla aroma.

Terres Dorées Vanille is a simple typical French vanilla with great performance for an EDT. It's very gourmand with caramel base notes but I can also detect some fruitiness even though any fruity notes aren't listed. It's perfect to wear on its own on those moments when you're craving something delicious but inoffensive and uncomplicated. But it's also a fantastic layering fragrance. One of my favourite layering combinations is Vanille and Origine - Orange d'Italie, this mix creates a perfect Christmas time fragrance.

Terres Dorées Vétiver is a splendid interpretation of the classic vetiver smell. It opens with fresh citrus notes that are quite soon taken over by a clear warm meditative vetiver note which is very recognizable and reminds me of pure vetiver essential oil. There's also a beautiful, somewhat metallic tree moss note in the background, which gives the fragrance a little bit sharper edge. When I'm smelling this perfume I'm transported into a green lush silent forest, a perfect place to focus and calm down. Another image that I get in my head is a fine polite gentleman in a brown casual suit sipping espresso, alone in a cosy cafe full of candles on a rainy autumn evening.

Terres Dorées Printemps is a delightful bouquet of spring flowers, so true to its name. It opens with a blast of bright fresh rose, dewy soft jasmine and newly opened honeysuckle flowers, and I can also detect some hyacinth and lilac even though those aren't listed in the pyramid. I can't get any citruses but there is definitely a hint of basil in the background, it fades very quickly though. Printemps doesn't remind me only of a floral spring, it's also very much like the overall smell in the florist's shops or flower markets. The drydown becomes more powdery due to sandalwood. To me the sandalwood note smells very similar to the one in Samsara Eau de Toilette. If you're not a fan of white flowers but love flower dominated fragrances in general, I encourage you to test Printemps anyway because even though the note pyramid might suggest something very white floral, there's nothing screechy or indolic in the composition, and the rose is dominating all other notes. Printemps is a perfect choice for everybody looking for an easy uplifting unapologetically floral long lasting spring fragrance. It's nothing overly original but definitely enjoyable and spreading only positive, optimistic vibes. Feels like it's pushing the darkness away and bringing the hope of new life and melting snow whenever you spray it.