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Khadlaj's Caffè Latte vs. Zimaya's Tiramisu Coco
Attention, attention! in my opinion, 
Caffé Latte and 
Tiramisu Coco are definitely similar! You don't need either of them in your collection. They have the same kind of sweetness, a present vanilla base, some coffee and an intense almond note. Tiramisu Coco in particular reminded me strongly of the Bianco Latte DNA. Khadlaj's Caffe Latte is similar to Coco. They both come from the same tasty-smelling family.
Tiramisu Coco
Has an amaretto note, sometimes reminiscent of amarettini - slightly pastry-like, with a little hint of tipsy acidity. I would say it smells a little sweeter overall. Clearly lactonic, creamy, rather sticky-sweet.
Longevity and sillage: Good - quite intense, as with many gourmands.
Caffe Latte
Slightly less sweet. More almond, more coffee. The coffee note flashes up from time to time and brings a pleasant astringency for a second, but quickly disappears again. The coffee association is still recognizable. Overall, it is less creamy, less sweet and has more intensity in the "dark" fragrance components.
Longevity and sillage: A BEAST! Sprayed one day in the early afternoon, threw on the sweater the next day around noon - and it still smelled beautifully sweet, vanilla-like and surprisingly intense.
Where? Who? When?
I can imagine that people looking for a dupe to Amore Café are more likely to find it here than with Coco. This fragrance might also appeal more to male sweet tooths because it smells a little less sweet, flat and sticky.
Nevertheless, my reference point will always be the DNA of
Bianco Latte and co. Only men who like sweet fragrances of this kind will enjoy Caffe Latte. Caffe Latte doesn't smell very "perfumey", but rather like a rather edible gourmand - you have to like that.
If you wear the scent early in the office, you're bound to be followed by your caffeine-addicted colleagues. It's best to always have a pot of coffee with you - otherwise they'll bite your arm!
Scented grouch:
He: "Liquorice?"
Me: "No, coffee."
He: "Liquoriceee!"
This is really crazy! I had already written part of the review a few days ago. Now I read Garnele's comment with the licorice association and thought to myself: "This can't be true... Do I have the super nose at home?" In any case, my scent muffler often smells facets that I can't perceive at all. I definitely don't smell the licorice note :D
Comparative conclusion:
Sweet, delicious, simple. I like Khadlaj's Caffee Latte better than the Tiramisu Coco, even if the difference isn't too big. But it's the crucial difference: more coffee! In this price range, this is the best "coffee" fragrance for me so far.
Conclusion:
I drink coffee quite excessively - espresso, Americano or the communal pot of filter coffee at work. The main thing is black! The taste and aroma are perfect for me.
But so far, no perfume has come close to capturing this feeling or smell.
"Caffee Latte" is undoubtedly a beautifully crafted fragrance with impressive longevity and sillage. Nevertheless, I am unsure whether I should buy it. The reason? MY coffee simply doesn't smell like this. Instead, vanilla, sugar and milk dominate - notes that remind me of the time when I used to drink my coffee like this when I was 16. Maybe I should just wait and hope that a simple, authentic "espresso" fragrance will come onto the market at some point. Without any frills. And how do you like your coffee?
*Thank you, dear @Stinkekatze, for sharing your samples!
Caffé Latte and Tiramisu Coco are definitely similar! You don't need either of them in your collection. They have the same kind of sweetness, a present vanilla base, some coffee and an intense almond note. Tiramisu Coco in particular reminded me strongly of the Bianco Latte DNA. Khadlaj's Caffe Latte is similar to Coco. They both come from the same tasty-smelling family. Tiramisu Coco
Has an amaretto note, sometimes reminiscent of amarettini - slightly pastry-like, with a little hint of tipsy acidity. I would say it smells a little sweeter overall. Clearly lactonic, creamy, rather sticky-sweet.
Longevity and sillage: Good - quite intense, as with many gourmands.
Caffe Latte
Slightly less sweet. More almond, more coffee. The coffee note flashes up from time to time and brings a pleasant astringency for a second, but quickly disappears again. The coffee association is still recognizable. Overall, it is less creamy, less sweet and has more intensity in the "dark" fragrance components.
Longevity and sillage: A BEAST! Sprayed one day in the early afternoon, threw on the sweater the next day around noon - and it still smelled beautifully sweet, vanilla-like and surprisingly intense.
Where? Who? When?
I can imagine that people looking for a dupe to Amore Café are more likely to find it here than with Coco. This fragrance might also appeal more to male sweet tooths because it smells a little less sweet, flat and sticky.
Nevertheless, my reference point will always be the DNA of
Bianco Latte and co. Only men who like sweet fragrances of this kind will enjoy Caffe Latte. Caffe Latte doesn't smell very "perfumey", but rather like a rather edible gourmand - you have to like that.If you wear the scent early in the office, you're bound to be followed by your caffeine-addicted colleagues. It's best to always have a pot of coffee with you - otherwise they'll bite your arm!
Scented grouch:
He: "Liquorice?"
Me: "No, coffee."
He: "Liquoriceee!"
This is really crazy! I had already written part of the review a few days ago. Now I read Garnele's comment with the licorice association and thought to myself: "This can't be true... Do I have the super nose at home?" In any case, my scent muffler often smells facets that I can't perceive at all. I definitely don't smell the licorice note :D
Comparative conclusion:
Sweet, delicious, simple. I like Khadlaj's Caffee Latte better than the Tiramisu Coco, even if the difference isn't too big. But it's the crucial difference: more coffee! In this price range, this is the best "coffee" fragrance for me so far.
Conclusion:
I drink coffee quite excessively - espresso, Americano or the communal pot of filter coffee at work. The main thing is black! The taste and aroma are perfect for me.
But so far, no perfume has come close to capturing this feeling or smell.
"Caffee Latte" is undoubtedly a beautifully crafted fragrance with impressive longevity and sillage. Nevertheless, I am unsure whether I should buy it. The reason? MY coffee simply doesn't smell like this. Instead, vanilla, sugar and milk dominate - notes that remind me of the time when I used to drink my coffee like this when I was 16. Maybe I should just wait and hope that a simple, authentic "espresso" fragrance will come onto the market at some point. Without any frills. And how do you like your coffee?
*Thank you, dear @Stinkekatze, for sharing your samples!
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Beauty comes from within ...
... or something like that - Was that the message the designer wanted to convey with this extravagant bottle? Should the user think: "Baam! #Moschino", carelessly mist themselves and suddenly pass out in a cloud of lavender? Did the wealthy company owner think it would be a great idea to leave the flacon design to his four-year-old daughter? - Questions upon questions that arise for me.
To sum up: I hereby officially nominate "Pure Wonder" for the prize for the ugliest bottle of all time! - Which one is it for you?
Fragrance:
It starts with a tangy, sour freshness - currant and mandarin can be sensed. The green nuance of petitgrain resonates, which I really love as a fragrance note. Fortunately, I can smell it really well here for a short time. Lavender remains present throughout the fragrance and gives the whole thing a cool elegance.
Over time, jasmine becomes more prominent. But not a heavy bouquet jasmine and not the iconic "alien" jasmine. I would describe it more as "fresh laundry jasmine" - clean and pleasant.
After a while, the combination of mature, sensual lavender, accompanied by the fresh-laundry jasmine, remains. The sweetness that comes through in the course of the fragrance could be interpreted as tuberose, but there is definitely none - my tuberose migraine detector would have reported it immediately. I think it comes from the orange blossom.
A scratchy note develops in the late drydown. Whether it comes from jasmine, lavender or my skin? Hard to say. Some might find this scratchiness unpleasant or cheap, but in my experience, it is not uncommon for fragrances to fade on my skin in this way. The fragrance remains quite linear and ends on a floral, scratchy and minimally woody note. You definitely won't get a musky cloud or amber dream here.
Associations:
"Pure Wonder" reminds me in some facets of #ameera al arab - similar jasmine, similar elegance, complemented by lavender. I would also classify it in the #libre family.
When, where, who?
Do you need bright colors to find your way through the bottle chaos? Are you so skillful that a bottle never slips out of your hand? Then this challenge could be just the thing for you.
Olfactorily, you should like feminine interpretations of lavender and have no problem with the presence of jasmine in fragrances. If "Libre" and similar perfumes are among your favorites, this fragrance could be a good companion for everyday wear in subtle doses.
However, due to its rather strong sillage and sensuality, I see it more at evening events or in the cooler months such as fall and winter.
Conclusion:
My first thought was: "Nice, grown-up fragrance." Wearable, elegant. But then it becomes scratchy - not necessarily bad, but not perfect either.
Regardless of this, a bottle is out of the question. The attentive reader can probably guess why...
I hope to read more reviews of "Pure Wonder" soon, as I already quite liked the DNA. I would be particularly interested in a comparison with #libre and how "Pure Wonder" performs with lavender fragrance lovers.
*To Ahmed al Maghribi
If the bottle designer has spontaneously dropped out - I could take care of it. It can only get better than that...
To sum up: I hereby officially nominate "Pure Wonder" for the prize for the ugliest bottle of all time! - Which one is it for you?
Fragrance:
It starts with a tangy, sour freshness - currant and mandarin can be sensed. The green nuance of petitgrain resonates, which I really love as a fragrance note. Fortunately, I can smell it really well here for a short time. Lavender remains present throughout the fragrance and gives the whole thing a cool elegance.
Over time, jasmine becomes more prominent. But not a heavy bouquet jasmine and not the iconic "alien" jasmine. I would describe it more as "fresh laundry jasmine" - clean and pleasant.
After a while, the combination of mature, sensual lavender, accompanied by the fresh-laundry jasmine, remains. The sweetness that comes through in the course of the fragrance could be interpreted as tuberose, but there is definitely none - my tuberose migraine detector would have reported it immediately. I think it comes from the orange blossom.
A scratchy note develops in the late drydown. Whether it comes from jasmine, lavender or my skin? Hard to say. Some might find this scratchiness unpleasant or cheap, but in my experience, it is not uncommon for fragrances to fade on my skin in this way. The fragrance remains quite linear and ends on a floral, scratchy and minimally woody note. You definitely won't get a musky cloud or amber dream here.
Associations:
"Pure Wonder" reminds me in some facets of #ameera al arab - similar jasmine, similar elegance, complemented by lavender. I would also classify it in the #libre family.
When, where, who?
Do you need bright colors to find your way through the bottle chaos? Are you so skillful that a bottle never slips out of your hand? Then this challenge could be just the thing for you.
Olfactorily, you should like feminine interpretations of lavender and have no problem with the presence of jasmine in fragrances. If "Libre" and similar perfumes are among your favorites, this fragrance could be a good companion for everyday wear in subtle doses.
However, due to its rather strong sillage and sensuality, I see it more at evening events or in the cooler months such as fall and winter.
Conclusion:
My first thought was: "Nice, grown-up fragrance." Wearable, elegant. But then it becomes scratchy - not necessarily bad, but not perfect either.
Regardless of this, a bottle is out of the question. The attentive reader can probably guess why...
I hope to read more reviews of "Pure Wonder" soon, as I already quite liked the DNA. I would be particularly interested in a comparison with #libre and how "Pure Wonder" performs with lavender fragrance lovers.
*To Ahmed al Maghribi
If the bottle designer has spontaneously dropped out - I could take care of it. It can only get better than that...
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Closer to Bianco Latte than to Amore Caffè ...
... my preliminary conclusion for those people who don't feel like reading my monstrously long review!
Fragrance:
Tiramisu Coco is one of the strongest "top note catchers" for me. Immediately after spraying it on: Zack, pure amaretto! As long as the fragrance is still damp on the skin, it smells mainly of this alcoholic delicacy. After a few minutes, a biscuit-like note is added - subtle, not too edible, and slowly becoming sweeter, syrupy and slightly biscuity. Interestingly, I noticed this biscuity note particularly intensely this morning. For me, the day's mood seems to play a role with regard to the "cookie". It's not in the fragrance notes, but my nose also smells a fruity-sour facet that balances the fragrance. Is it the liqueur note of amaretto? A hidden cherry? Have I smelled too many gourmands with a subtle fruity-peach-whatever note and am I imagining it now? I look forward to an exchange here.
To get back to the point: At this point, it's sweet, but not exclusively sweet. A lot of very interesting, delicious, almost intoxicating notes come together, and you wonder where the journey will take you. This little fragrance spectacle takes place on my skin within the first 5 minutes - and I love it! Until then: clearly 12/10!
Over the next 30 minutes, it develops into a sweet, lactonic vanilla scent, which is surrounded by a few secondary accords. Imagine vanilla milk with a dash of amaretto coffee winter syrup. With an amarettini - and this was the first to be eaten. A real coffee shot didn't make it into the milk. At least not to my nose. For me, the coffee note tends to remain in the background; it accompanies the fragrance more than it takes center stage. For me, this is clearly the weakest part of the fragrance. It somehow loses all of its outstanding, great components and also its depth so quickly.
In the very late drydown, Tiramisu Coco reminds me strongly of the DNA of Bianco Latte. However, where Bianco Latte and co. are rather fluffy and creamy, Tiramisu Coco is darker. At this point, Bianco Latte would be vanilla milk, frothed with vanilla syrup. Tiramisu Coco is a vanilla milk that has already been drunk. All that remains is a sediment with a little "winter syrup". What is fascinating is that after a few hours I have the feeling that the fragrance is getting "better" again. I sprayed it on as a bedtime scent one evening and could still smell a nice vanilla on me the next morning. So it actually lasted a very long time on me, even though it weakens in between and seems flat.
In a nutshell: Top note - awesome! Middle - meh, flat. End - Huh? Nice.
This description of the progression probably reads more lofty than the progression actually is. You probably won't be able to smell it like that when you quickly drizzle it in. Cost me sweat, time and a lot of skin area. The things you don't do for Parfumo...
Flacon:
Perhaps not super elegant, but still high quality. Not cheap plastic, but a heavy thing that could pass for a doorstop. And the magnetic closure - I'd like all bottles to have that! As far as the design itself is concerned, opinions are divided. I don't think it's "beautiful", but quite cool.
For whom?
If you're looking for a fragrance with coffee at the center of the action, then Tiramisu Coco might disappoint you! At least that was the case for me. The coffee note remains rather subtle here. I remember Amore Cafe differently and can therefore also imagine that people looking for a dupe to this fragrance might come away unhappy.
However, fans of generally sweet gourmands might get their money's worth here.
Comparatively speaking, I would say that it will appeal to many who also like bianco latte and the like. And since vanilla milk and those with a shot have no gender, this fragrance doesn't either and is unisex - wearable by all potential vanilla clouds.
Price:
Prior to the launch, Zimaya had already been quite openly promoting the Tiramisus, and so the fragrance came onto the market with a price tag of around €40. This is a little cheeky, as the fragrance quality and progression are more in line with the usual price range of €20 in my opinion.
So watch out! Tiramisu Coco is NOT a reason for FOMO! If you already have fragrances similar to Éclair on your shelf, you are well equipped and can relax and wait for a price drop or (as in my case) do without it.
Conclusion:
Tiramisu Coco is a portable, solid gourmand over its entire course. For me, the biggest attraction is clearly the top note, which is a real highlight. Later in the drydown, however, it loses its distinctiveness and becomes more and more of an almost sticky-sweet mishmash with hints of bianco latte. Personally, it lacks depth. The hoped-for coffee note is also too weak for me. All in all, good, but not a must-have for me.
Fragrance:
Tiramisu Coco is one of the strongest "top note catchers" for me. Immediately after spraying it on: Zack, pure amaretto! As long as the fragrance is still damp on the skin, it smells mainly of this alcoholic delicacy. After a few minutes, a biscuit-like note is added - subtle, not too edible, and slowly becoming sweeter, syrupy and slightly biscuity. Interestingly, I noticed this biscuity note particularly intensely this morning. For me, the day's mood seems to play a role with regard to the "cookie". It's not in the fragrance notes, but my nose also smells a fruity-sour facet that balances the fragrance. Is it the liqueur note of amaretto? A hidden cherry? Have I smelled too many gourmands with a subtle fruity-peach-whatever note and am I imagining it now? I look forward to an exchange here.
To get back to the point: At this point, it's sweet, but not exclusively sweet. A lot of very interesting, delicious, almost intoxicating notes come together, and you wonder where the journey will take you. This little fragrance spectacle takes place on my skin within the first 5 minutes - and I love it! Until then: clearly 12/10!
Over the next 30 minutes, it develops into a sweet, lactonic vanilla scent, which is surrounded by a few secondary accords. Imagine vanilla milk with a dash of amaretto coffee winter syrup. With an amarettini - and this was the first to be eaten. A real coffee shot didn't make it into the milk. At least not to my nose. For me, the coffee note tends to remain in the background; it accompanies the fragrance more than it takes center stage. For me, this is clearly the weakest part of the fragrance. It somehow loses all of its outstanding, great components and also its depth so quickly.
In the very late drydown, Tiramisu Coco reminds me strongly of the DNA of Bianco Latte. However, where Bianco Latte and co. are rather fluffy and creamy, Tiramisu Coco is darker. At this point, Bianco Latte would be vanilla milk, frothed with vanilla syrup. Tiramisu Coco is a vanilla milk that has already been drunk. All that remains is a sediment with a little "winter syrup". What is fascinating is that after a few hours I have the feeling that the fragrance is getting "better" again. I sprayed it on as a bedtime scent one evening and could still smell a nice vanilla on me the next morning. So it actually lasted a very long time on me, even though it weakens in between and seems flat.
In a nutshell: Top note - awesome! Middle - meh, flat. End - Huh? Nice.
This description of the progression probably reads more lofty than the progression actually is. You probably won't be able to smell it like that when you quickly drizzle it in. Cost me sweat, time and a lot of skin area. The things you don't do for Parfumo...
Flacon:
Perhaps not super elegant, but still high quality. Not cheap plastic, but a heavy thing that could pass for a doorstop. And the magnetic closure - I'd like all bottles to have that! As far as the design itself is concerned, opinions are divided. I don't think it's "beautiful", but quite cool.
For whom?
If you're looking for a fragrance with coffee at the center of the action, then Tiramisu Coco might disappoint you! At least that was the case for me. The coffee note remains rather subtle here. I remember Amore Cafe differently and can therefore also imagine that people looking for a dupe to this fragrance might come away unhappy.
However, fans of generally sweet gourmands might get their money's worth here.
Comparatively speaking, I would say that it will appeal to many who also like bianco latte and the like. And since vanilla milk and those with a shot have no gender, this fragrance doesn't either and is unisex - wearable by all potential vanilla clouds.
Price:
Prior to the launch, Zimaya had already been quite openly promoting the Tiramisus, and so the fragrance came onto the market with a price tag of around €40. This is a little cheeky, as the fragrance quality and progression are more in line with the usual price range of €20 in my opinion.
So watch out! Tiramisu Coco is NOT a reason for FOMO! If you already have fragrances similar to Éclair on your shelf, you are well equipped and can relax and wait for a price drop or (as in my case) do without it.
Conclusion:
Tiramisu Coco is a portable, solid gourmand over its entire course. For me, the biggest attraction is clearly the top note, which is a real highlight. Later in the drydown, however, it loses its distinctiveness and becomes more and more of an almost sticky-sweet mishmash with hints of bianco latte. Personally, it lacks depth. The hoped-for coffee note is also too weak for me. All in all, good, but not a must-have for me.
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The PERFECT shower gel fragrance ... or not?
Fragrance:
Missoni Wave starts off very citrusy shortly after spraying it on. It's a sweet citrus that I can't clearly identify as mandarin. I also detect herbaceous notes, which become more and more present as the citrus subsides. Apart from the lavender, I couldn't identify the herbaceous notes. In any case, they are not green, tart herbs, but rather sweet ones. As the fragrance progresses, the herbaceous notes become increasingly floral. After about 10 minutes, the "freshness kick" of the fragrance fades. You can smell the slightly sweet citrus from the top, floral-herbal notes and a powdery base. The fragrance becomes sweeter and sweeter until the vanilla orchid takes over. For me, the combination of vanilla orchid and the other notes is comparable to floral-powdery rose geranium with a delicate hint of normal vanilla. In the later course of the fragrance, a powdery, subtly vanilla note with herbaceous-floral components remains. Before the fragrance disappears completely, I notice a rather synthetic scent. A failed wood base? I get 0.0% of the oakmoss on my skin, which could have given the fragrance contrast and masculinity.
So, on the whole, Missoni Wave develops from a rather sweet and, for me, PERFECT "shower gel for men" into a rather fresh, rather flat vanilla wave with decorative herbs.
When? Where? Who?
Because Missoni Wave develops so sweetly on me, I find it unisex. Definitely suitable for women who like to use "shower gel for men". Otherwise, I see the fragrance as more suitable for younger men. Certainly nice at school, university, during sports or in the club. A nice all-rounder for lovers of fresher fragrances. For me, it tends to fit best in summer and spring. I don't find it sparkling and refreshing enough for midsummer or very hot summer vacations.
Who is it not suitable for? Lovers of classic masculine men's fragrances and/or people who are hoping for a very good quality with an interesting scent progression. You won't get either here! The fragrance is relatively linear and flat, and comparatively sweet. For quality lovers, Missoni Wave is only suitable if you are looking for an after-shower or gym fragrance.
Conclusion:
For 30€/100ml, Missoni Waves would have been on my shelf long ago, because I was really impressed after the first sniff. I only noticed the "little problems" described above after testing it for a while. It's a shame that it has gone up in price so much, because I don't think it's worth the current €60. The fragrance is too flat, the sillage fades too quickly and the very late drydown is simply nothing.
Surely you can get a shower gel fragrance of this quality for less, right? Recommendations?
**
Many thanks to dear @Newe for the generous bottling!
Missoni Wave starts off very citrusy shortly after spraying it on. It's a sweet citrus that I can't clearly identify as mandarin. I also detect herbaceous notes, which become more and more present as the citrus subsides. Apart from the lavender, I couldn't identify the herbaceous notes. In any case, they are not green, tart herbs, but rather sweet ones. As the fragrance progresses, the herbaceous notes become increasingly floral. After about 10 minutes, the "freshness kick" of the fragrance fades. You can smell the slightly sweet citrus from the top, floral-herbal notes and a powdery base. The fragrance becomes sweeter and sweeter until the vanilla orchid takes over. For me, the combination of vanilla orchid and the other notes is comparable to floral-powdery rose geranium with a delicate hint of normal vanilla. In the later course of the fragrance, a powdery, subtly vanilla note with herbaceous-floral components remains. Before the fragrance disappears completely, I notice a rather synthetic scent. A failed wood base? I get 0.0% of the oakmoss on my skin, which could have given the fragrance contrast and masculinity.
So, on the whole, Missoni Wave develops from a rather sweet and, for me, PERFECT "shower gel for men" into a rather fresh, rather flat vanilla wave with decorative herbs.
When? Where? Who?
Because Missoni Wave develops so sweetly on me, I find it unisex. Definitely suitable for women who like to use "shower gel for men". Otherwise, I see the fragrance as more suitable for younger men. Certainly nice at school, university, during sports or in the club. A nice all-rounder for lovers of fresher fragrances. For me, it tends to fit best in summer and spring. I don't find it sparkling and refreshing enough for midsummer or very hot summer vacations.
Who is it not suitable for? Lovers of classic masculine men's fragrances and/or people who are hoping for a very good quality with an interesting scent progression. You won't get either here! The fragrance is relatively linear and flat, and comparatively sweet. For quality lovers, Missoni Wave is only suitable if you are looking for an after-shower or gym fragrance.
Conclusion:
For 30€/100ml, Missoni Waves would have been on my shelf long ago, because I was really impressed after the first sniff. I only noticed the "little problems" described above after testing it for a while. It's a shame that it has gone up in price so much, because I don't think it's worth the current €60. The fragrance is too flat, the sillage fades too quickly and the very late drydown is simply nothing.
Surely you can get a shower gel fragrance of this quality for less, right? Recommendations?
**
Many thanks to dear @Newe for the generous bottling!
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Peach crumb tea
Fragrance:
"Mystique Bouquet" starts with a light citrus note. The sweet peach and lychee combination quickly asserts itself and fuses into a very sweet peach and lychee iced tea. Fruity and delicious, but definitely synthetic. I only notice the flowers subtly and in the background. As the fragrance progresses, the initially juicy composition settles into a more fruity, powdery style. Peach iced tea becomes crumbly tea powder. Not much more happens on my skin, which is why I would classify the fragrance as fairly linear. A fruity-sweet, really clear, but also slightly sticky peach fragrance that I definitely haven't smelled like this before. The longevity on my skin was around 5-6 hours. If you scent yourself normally, you will be noticed by people standing nearby. The fruity notes are quite present, perhaps even intrusive. This rather sweet fragrance is certainly perceived differently by those around you.
When? Where? Who?
Fans of peach fragrances and fruity compositions in general could get their money's worth. "Mystique Bouquet" is special, has recognition value and also quite good longevity and sillage for a low price. In my opinion, it has signature potential! I like it in spring, but the fruity notes also come into their own in warmer temperatures. This creation is definitely not a refresher, but it evokes summer associations for me. Maybe because I always love eating peaches in summer?
For me, it's a feminine fragrance that I tend to see on younger women. When I think of my mother, mother-in-law or aunt, I don't think they would wear "Mystique Bouquet". It wouldn't be fresh enough for some, too squeaky-sweet for others, or it simply lacks a few rough edges in the form of herbaceous-spicy components.
#Mysterious Bouquet vs #La Fleur Bouquet
A comparison of "Mystique Bouquet" and "Valaya" is unfortunately not possible, as I have never smelled "Valaya". But there is a comparison with "La Fleur Bouquet", because I found it difficult to choose one of the fragrances when I bought it..
Mystique Bouquet:
Scent: Peach crumb tea with few flowers
S: 1m-2m, if you spray yourself completely
HB: on my skin for approx. 5 hours
Effect: niche character. Rather youthful. With lots of fruit through spring & summer. You have to like it! Test beforehand! Sometimes too sweet, no tart fragrance notes. Recognition value. Signature potential.
Opinion of (my) fragrance grouch: "Eww. Too sweet."
La Fleur Bouquet:
Fragrance: Delicate, floral, a little grassy, a little peach
S: rather close to the skin, even if you spray yourself completely
HB: on my skin for approx. 4 hours
Effect: designer character. Adult, elegant floral fragrance. Springtime feelings. Suitable for everyday wear. Pleasing! Perhaps also a little boring. Little recognition value. Nevertheless "beautiful".
Opinion of (my) fragrance grouch: "Quite good."
Comparative conclusion:
In my opinion, the fragrances develop in quite different directions. "Mystique Bouquet" is a predominantly fruity-sweet fragrance that is rather special. With "La Fleur Bouquet", on the other hand, the floral notes predominate and it is very pleasing, but has little recognition value. When it comes to blind purchases and gift recommendations, because the packaging and the low price invite you to do so, then I would say that "La Fleur Bouquet" is the safer bet. With "Mystique Bouquet", on the other hand, I would advise trying it out first.
Conclusion: If you are still looking for a special, fruity fragrance for your collection, you can take a closer look at "Mystique Bouquet". Sweet, synthetic peach crumb tea. Somehow delicious and yet still a little perfumey. For me, a better presentation of peach than the fermented version in Tom Ford's "Bitter Peach".
"Mystique Bouquet" starts with a light citrus note. The sweet peach and lychee combination quickly asserts itself and fuses into a very sweet peach and lychee iced tea. Fruity and delicious, but definitely synthetic. I only notice the flowers subtly and in the background. As the fragrance progresses, the initially juicy composition settles into a more fruity, powdery style. Peach iced tea becomes crumbly tea powder. Not much more happens on my skin, which is why I would classify the fragrance as fairly linear. A fruity-sweet, really clear, but also slightly sticky peach fragrance that I definitely haven't smelled like this before. The longevity on my skin was around 5-6 hours. If you scent yourself normally, you will be noticed by people standing nearby. The fruity notes are quite present, perhaps even intrusive. This rather sweet fragrance is certainly perceived differently by those around you.
When? Where? Who?
Fans of peach fragrances and fruity compositions in general could get their money's worth. "Mystique Bouquet" is special, has recognition value and also quite good longevity and sillage for a low price. In my opinion, it has signature potential! I like it in spring, but the fruity notes also come into their own in warmer temperatures. This creation is definitely not a refresher, but it evokes summer associations for me. Maybe because I always love eating peaches in summer?
For me, it's a feminine fragrance that I tend to see on younger women. When I think of my mother, mother-in-law or aunt, I don't think they would wear "Mystique Bouquet". It wouldn't be fresh enough for some, too squeaky-sweet for others, or it simply lacks a few rough edges in the form of herbaceous-spicy components.
#Mysterious Bouquet vs #La Fleur Bouquet
A comparison of "Mystique Bouquet" and "Valaya" is unfortunately not possible, as I have never smelled "Valaya". But there is a comparison with "La Fleur Bouquet", because I found it difficult to choose one of the fragrances when I bought it..
Mystique Bouquet:
Scent: Peach crumb tea with few flowers
S: 1m-2m, if you spray yourself completely
HB: on my skin for approx. 5 hours
Effect: niche character. Rather youthful. With lots of fruit through spring & summer. You have to like it! Test beforehand! Sometimes too sweet, no tart fragrance notes. Recognition value. Signature potential.
Opinion of (my) fragrance grouch: "Eww. Too sweet."
La Fleur Bouquet:
Fragrance: Delicate, floral, a little grassy, a little peach
S: rather close to the skin, even if you spray yourself completely
HB: on my skin for approx. 4 hours
Effect: designer character. Adult, elegant floral fragrance. Springtime feelings. Suitable for everyday wear. Pleasing! Perhaps also a little boring. Little recognition value. Nevertheless "beautiful".
Opinion of (my) fragrance grouch: "Quite good."
Comparative conclusion:
In my opinion, the fragrances develop in quite different directions. "Mystique Bouquet" is a predominantly fruity-sweet fragrance that is rather special. With "La Fleur Bouquet", on the other hand, the floral notes predominate and it is very pleasing, but has little recognition value. When it comes to blind purchases and gift recommendations, because the packaging and the low price invite you to do so, then I would say that "La Fleur Bouquet" is the safer bet. With "Mystique Bouquet", on the other hand, I would advise trying it out first.
Conclusion: If you are still looking for a special, fruity fragrance for your collection, you can take a closer look at "Mystique Bouquet". Sweet, synthetic peach crumb tea. Somehow delicious and yet still a little perfumey. For me, a better presentation of peach than the fermented version in Tom Ford's "Bitter Peach".
