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Nantai

Nantai

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I see something that you don't see...
So here you are in your typical Jil Sander dress, simple and clear, and you don't hurt anyone.
Yes, you are pure and leave a fresh accent...
But just that accent, and for me, not even enough to want to write IMPRESSION, but much more simply doesn't come through for me.
Maybe I'm too harsh on you because I measure you against my beloved beautiful clean favorites like Armani's White for her, the White Moss from Acca Kappa, or the Essences of Mr. Rodriguez.
But what else should be the right benchmark against which I can measure you with your gentle cotton note and the somewhat submissive jasmine, which is hardly perceptible to me, and the unfortunately even less prominent beloved musk?
Anyone who wants to become a cherished clean-fresh favorite for me admittedly has a tough time.
And maybe you don't even want to stand in this line with the clean scents, but my nose simply can't find another classification for you.
If you were to undergo a beautiful development on my skin, transforming into an impressively soft creamy or slightly powdery feel-good scent, I would surely recognize the special in you, but we simply don't get that far. You are too light from head to base for me.
No, you are not a demanding or even positively meant "complicated" scent because of your complexity; I wouldn't ignore you if you found your way to me through detours (sample, gift, etc.), but you are not a must-have for me.
Even if the lady in the fragrance temple praises you with the greatest attributes like "ultimate fresh-showered scent with impressive radiance" or a "must-have for everyday life"...
She must simply see things in you that I do not see.
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The Sugar Mint Comes to Life Again in Winter
Nooooo, I don't want to smell like that, but getting a whiff of the scent now and then is part of winter for me, just like the cold outside and warm tea inside on the couch.
That's why I use it in winter as hand soap.

The peppermint here is fully dipped in sugar and then sprinkled with it, at least that's how I imagine it.
It's definitely a very sweet affair, and a synthetic one at that.
But this minty, sweet something simply puts me in a good mood during the winter,
and saves me from indulging in too many sweet treats (at least that's my imagination ;-) ).
Not something I would need to own as a Fragrance Mist, but it's fun for handwashing.
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... at the beach with sunscreen
Yes, that describes this fragrance quite well for me.
Apparently, my skin isn't very receptive to the nutty notes, and the coconut note develops rather subtly on me.
But let's start from the beginning.
At first, Beach Walk opens with a brief fresh breeze,
and I catch a whiff of the slightly salty sea air that wafts into my nose.
We stroll side by side for a while, the scent and I,
and a sunscreen-like, floral, somewhat milky note unfolds, which admittedly lets the coconut milk shine through.
But that's okay: I like coconut. :-)
We continue our walk along the beach, and it becomes more floral and less coconut-heavy.
Somehow, I feel reminded of Tiaré (I know, it's not in there, but still) and the creamy note takes on a pleasantly skin-close floral quality,
with which I am basically surrounded for the rest of the walk.
The nutty note has already said goodbye to me after a short time and remains somewhere on the beach.
What I take with me is mainly the lovely sunscreen note and a few innocently beautiful flowers.
It's just a shame that Beach Walk doesn't last fooooorever but is only of medium length, meaning the longevity is so-so for me.
Conclusion for me: another lovely summer-sun-beach scent in my collection,
which will definitely accompany me on my next beach vacation.
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Beautiful warm-spicy splash with addictive factor
A nose-pleaser, just the way I like it: warm, soft, cuddly.
Once sprayed, I was hooked.
I smell warm wood with amber and a hint of something citrusy in the top notes.
In balance, I perceive sandalwood, amber, and slightly floral-orange nuances. The pepper and the easy-going leather give the fragrance its uniquely light spicy character.
I wear the scent in summer and winter because I simply love it, because it wonderfully envelops me with fascinating accords, because it truly works for me all the time...
simply because it is an experience for my senses.
The longevity is quite good for a splash, and the surroundings have reacted consistently positively to the little fragrance. :-)
Simply beautiful!
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Transparent Musk Forest
The scent begins for me with a slightly green-woody note.
This wood is soft and reminds me of dry, sun-kissed driftwood.
A hint of juicy green can be sensed at the beginning,
but musk and sandalwood make the scent quite rounded and pleasant.

If you're looking for depth, this fragrance is not the right choice, as it remains quite light and transparent throughout.
You shouldn't expect a complex development here, as the scent simply stays true to its transparency and its gentle musk-wood combination.
Nothing absolutely extraordinary, but very nice if you're looking for a soft, slightly woody musk scent.
The longevity is unfortunately not very impressive, but that's not a huge surprise with such light fragrances in the mainstream category. ;-)
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