High Expectations, Unfortunately It Turned Out Differently.
A few weeks before
City of Stars was set to launch, I read posts in LV groups announcing the fragrance.
Since I like LV in terms of bags and accessories and own a few pieces, I was super excited about this scent. The fragrance notes and the bottle were published in some forums some time before there were any official announcements from LV.
I finally got to test it today at the Louis Vuitton boutique in Frankfurt.
First on the test strip, then on my skin.
To me, it smells very much of mandarin. That scent when you peel a mandarin fresh.
Nothing but mandarin. That was on the test strip.
Then the test on the skin. I only briefly noticed all the citrus fruits. As the scent developed, sandalwood and a subtle musk emerged very lightly.
Unfortunately, I couldn't perceive the Tiare at all.
Many statements compare it as similar to
Soleil Blanc Eau de Parfum. Unfortunately, I cannot confirm the similarity.
I imagined it to be more in the direction of "Replica - Beach Walk | Maison Margiela", somehow more sensual, sweeter due to the Tiare. I also thought that the Tiare would have a greater presence. I really like the colors of the bottle that remind me of Miami and the sunset there.
The longevity is okay. The sillage is moderate.
All in all, I expected a different fragrance. From the title of the fragrance, the colors of the bottle, and the fragrance notes.
Despite not meeting my expectations, it is a lovely summery scent with a potpourri of citrus fruits that go well together.