Lilibeth

If you hurry, you smell: Bubblegum.
This white variety that wants to be chewed soft and blocky, not the spearmint scent of the narrow strips. The ones with which you can really blow big bubbles.

Is it my nose or the scent, but I hardly have time to dive into the pros and cons of a fragrance that I initially can hardly classify as an extended "body attractor" (that is, both pleasant and attractive). The question of whether I can experience bubblegum scent as a positive representation of myself (or at least the mood I am in) resolves itself somewhat: The bubblegum bubble bursts quite quickly, and only those who know, know that there was once something white-pink.


In a scent that now remains in the green-violet. Lily of the valley? Possible, but one that has planted itself right next to a berry wood. The beauty is, there is hardly any sweetness left in this scent bastard, the bitterness is warm and spicy. I like!


Vanilla may be the ingredient that intensifies everything a bit like sugar in an otherwise spicy dish, but as a standalone it is not perceivable. Orange blossom, peach, raspberry are probably responsible for the bubblegum phase, at best the peach can still be sensed later.


It remains to be noted how persistent the scent is: incense and lily of the valley linger for a long time before Encense et Bubblegum completely surrenders to the incense-musk mix.

And then the surprise: At the end, the bubblegum scent returns. Like a shadow of the beginning, very, very subtle, designed at the edge of perception, it conquers the surrounding 50 centimeters of airspace. However, the scent does not linger in the air for long; directly on the body, the incense note can still be detected for several hours.

Encense et Bubblegum is an unusual scent cocktail that does not fit every mood. But as a change, it is quite suitable for daytime use, perhaps not necessarily in the office due to the rather dominant incense, and rather on cool days and for the neck, as the musk component is also distinctly noticeable. The sillage is not worth mentioning, but a pleasant hint remains close to the body. However, those who do not like incense should keep their hands off the bottle - the name is somewhat of a camouflage cap. So be careful: sugary and floral like bubblegum, the scent is by no means.

Encense et Bubblegum may also be quite selective regarding different skin types (see below), and due to the unusual mix of high incense content with green note, I advise against an untested "blind" purchase :)

Addendum:
Guys (and gals?), who use this scent: Maybe it's the different hormonal cocktail that makes the scent develop such unpleasant biting tendencies? Having become aware of the comments here, I waited for the appearance of the stinky components - and didn’t quite find them.

I mean, at about 30 cm distance, I sense a slight hint of acidity in the incense-lily of the valley. Whether I would have perceived this as an accompaniment to the scent without you is questionable.

Not really. On the recommendation of some fragrance experts here, I had a sample of "My Burberry" filled at the perfumery I trust - which just happens to be the perfumery near me ;)
And initially, I chose my wrist for the test.
The nose said: "Oh, quite nice, fresh flowers, something creamy, a little twig. Let's see what else comes!"
My mind responded: "This is rather tame..."
The clock: "Sorry, you two, but just wait a moment."
After about 20 minutes, the nose complained: "Could you please bring the wrist a bit closer... oh, is that it? Well, look at that, there's almost nothing left. Did someone take the bouquet away?"
The mind quietly crossed the fragrance off the shopping list.
Only the aesthetics didn't want to say goodbye so quickly: "Although, the bottle - it would look quite chic in the bathroom. And the cap, somehow attractive. And it lasts longer..."
Only the mind allied with the nose, and the wrist just wrinkled... we decided against "My Burberry." Or "My Burberry" decided against us.
Let's put it this way: we simply parted ways too quickly :)

And I wouldn't have written this whole comment if the ratings for longevity, sillage, bottle, and so on had worked out :)

… is this relatively light, fresh fragrance for its time.

I have had it sitting in my drawer for a long time. Now and then, I sniff the bottle, but then I find a scent that fits my intentions even better. And I believe that is the crux of this perfume, or rather Eau de Toilette. It is nice. Pleasant. Unobtrusive. Friendly. But simply not pointed enough.

Caren Pfleger's first fragrance composition was intended for the businesswoman and surely harmonized perfectly with the fashion she designed for the modern woman at that time. Elegant. Stylish. Understated. Wearable chic.

At the beginning, a white floral blend captivates, which surely includes a touch of neroli, but otherwise remains nonspecific, perhaps with a hint of citrus or grass - all put together into a friendly bouquet. Later, the soft, sweet notes of the flowers become more pronounced, leaving a warm, mild-floral, and gently wood-spiced shimmer on the skin.

The sillage is rather low - especially when considering the era that produced such powerful and overwhelmingly assertive fragrances like Poison, Lou Lou, and Opium - but this makes it very suitable for everyday wear.

However, it seems that many women felt the same way as I did. In search of a fragrance that fits the mood and occasion, I often found another composition that suited better. And so, Super by Caren Pfleger is evidently no longer produced by Coty.

But for those who want to cycle through the greenery on a sunny day, plan a picnic by the river, or are still unsure in the morning whether the energy will last for the after-work party and have Super by Caren Pfleger at home, they should still give the fragrance a chance. It is quite a pleasant companion.

…when I actually found it here. It was just an idea, a try, but…

In the 1980s, a fragrance accompanied me for a summer through days and nights filled with music, dance, and many friends who liked the same things I did. My - unfortunately - temporally limited student life. Between punk and new wave, between studded bracelets, leather maxi skirts, and houndstooth costumes in 1960s retro style, there floated a sweet, delicate cloud that brought a hint of wood and musk. Democratically, vanilla and fruits, rosewood, cedar, and ylang-ylang came together, and the intense floral notes made the summer evenings several degrees warmer.

It was not subtle, this Eau de Toilette. Like a heavy perfume, it formed an aura that pleasantly dominated everything even after hours of dancing :)

By the end of that summer, the bottle was almost empty.

I didn’t wear the fragrance anymore later on. I wanted to repurchase it, but the perfumery I trusted assured me it was no longer available. The remaining bit would have to remain for nostalgic sniffing.

And then I simply entered "Ciara" here. And I found it. And - encouraged by Venice's comment and Shekina's response - I visited the purchase link and ordered the unchanged simple bottle once again. Whether I will wear the fragrance again, I do not know. I might be too old, or the times may no longer call for such heavy fragrance compositions. But I could, if I wanted to. For a bargain price, an invaluable time travel. And not a bad scent either.

(Although I am curious whether the "new" smells just like the "old" fragrance - I still have the nostalgia bottle for comparison ;)

The scent is unmistakably an Issey Miyake: aquatic and fresh, it immediately leaves the skin to conquer the surroundings. However, the pepper bites the nose and I immediately wished I had used at best a third of the amount, as I personally miss depth and warmth here for hours. A fragrance that bursts into millions of tiny molecules from the sprayer seems to bounce right back off the skin. The air is filled with Chypre notes and blooms. That was probably the goal, so the perfume is successful in that regard, but I need body and the scent is too cold for me. After about 6 hours, a fine base remains that lies warm and soft on the skin. But wait that long? Then it’s better to choose another perfume. Conclusion: A beautiful scent for those who enjoy lightly floral fragrances with an aquatic touch, which can become slightly intrusive. The longevity is excellent, the sillage - unfortunately - overwhelming.