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summer dream
Hollister and I have a close backstory, as I experienced and participated in all the hype surrounding the store. But times and people change, and I actually thought I had gotten past that phase.
Apparently not.
My little sister recently brought a fragrance sample from a drugstore in one of those typical plastic bottle testers and handed it to me.
At first, I was a bit skeptical, but then I sprayed it on my wrist and was absolutely positively surprised. The scent instantly triggered memories of my vacation in France. During one of our outings, we stumbled upon a tiny, empty cove by chance. Probably the reason it was so quiet was that it was extremely rocky and overgrown with wild orchids. Anyway, I remember sitting on one of those rocks for a while, just watching the sea, and suddenly the scent from back then came flooding back to me. A sweet floral note, accompanied by the fresh, almost salty scent of the water.
Long story short. After some searching, I managed to purchase the perfume. And I love it. When I wear it, I feel like I’m stepping out of the shower after a day at the beach, ready to relax with friends. The scent conveys to me an image of freedom, self-confidence, and ease, a laid-back attitude towards life that cannot be spoiled by anything.
It’s perfect for summer, but I strongly doubt I’ll wear it in winter.
Otherwise, the scent lasts an eternity on me. Normally, I apply a couple of sprays in the morning and refresh it again in the afternoon. The sillage is very strong at first, but fades after a short time and can then be sniffed from about half a meter away. At first, you always smell the sweetness, and I think I can smell the jasmine and hibiscus the strongest; the subsequent
woody notes give me a feeling of the end of the workday and that sense of calm. The combination makes the perfume feel feminine and cheerful.
Hollister, hello again, I’m off to refill my supplies :)
