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This was my first thought when I read the scent notes for this fragrance..
The usual suspects should of course not be missing in a freshie:
Citrus fruits, ginger, maritime notes and, of course, bergamot. Hardly any fragrance that claims to be a summer scent (or tries to) can do without these notes these days. Most people are probably already fed up with the usual 0815 freshie fragrances, all of which are then copy no. X of well-known expensive fragrances.

But this one does something different. To my nose, it has a constellation of notes that I have never noticed before. I can't smell where this unusual combination comes from, but for me it's not the typical dupe or the closest analogy to "Terre d'Hermès (Eau de Toilette) | Hermès", "Basso | Sospiro" "Isola Blu (Parfum) / Oligarch (Parfum) | Roja Parfums" or other similar fragrances.

Is it the maritime notes that transport you to a beach bar in Ibiza, the light sea breeze swirling in your nose?
Or is it the resinous, warm base?
I will try to find out the twist in further tests.

Until then, I'm enjoying a feeling of warmth and summer with this fragrance in the current 2°C and typically uncomfortable April weather, with hail, wind and sun in constant alternation...

I don't want to praise this fragrance as the ultimate, but in my opinion it has remained hidden until now and doesn't need to hide from the other fresh fragrances. The bottle is heavy, holds up very well and the lacquered color gradient really makes a statement!

And until summer finally arrives, I'll be smelling this fragrance whenever I need to and bringing summer into my home for a day (or even for its good longevity)!

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This is how the story began with the Pure Island fragrances, including this one.
While bored scrolling on Instagram, I saw the advertisement.
In typical Parfumo fashion, I immediately looked it up. Zack, opened Parfumo and had a look... hmm, neither the fragrances nor the house are listed, so it seems to be a little less well known. This aroused my curiosity, because I am always secretly on the "lookout" for the unknown fragrance that surprises me. So I submitted the fragrances to Research and ordered a sample set straight away.
So much for the prehistory, now let's get to the actual topic: the fragrance.

Ibiza starts with a pleasant, warm orange note, but not the usual orange blossom as is so often the case in perfumes, but a really beautiful, juicy orange.
The fruit was able to ripen under perfect conditions thanks to the sunshine and the pleasant year-round climate on the farm in Ibiza. This has resulted in a strong, yet balanced flavor.

After a brief individual appearance, pleasantly spicy and slightly balsamic notes are added by the myrrh, which blends in surprisingly well and underlines the sweetness of the orange very pleasantly.
Ambrette seeds add a very subtle powderiness, although this remains in the background.

The base of the fragrance is underpinned by a blend of warm, earthy patchouli notes and aromatic sandalwood. Both notes bring a pleasant warmth, but do not allow the fragrance to deviate too much from the actual fruitiness
They merely serve as support and
the vanilla adds a slightly different sweetness.

I perceive the fragrance as a well-suited daytime companion for many situations, with good longevity (+8 hours) and a really present but never overpowering sillage. In my environment, the fragrance has so far only evoked positive reactions, was very well received (even by those not interested in fragrances)

I can imagine the fragrance working particularly well at temperatures up to 30°C. Due to April, I have only been able to test it at temperatures below 20°C with satisfactory results




Conclusion: If you want to test an exciting orange fragrance, I can confidently recommend this fragrance. It's not the usual freshie, but in my opinion it doesn't always have to be the usual spring/summer fragrance, even if I like and wear them myself. This fragrance offers variety in the theme and really exciting too.

To pick up on the headline again:
Sometimes it's not wrong to let yourself be influenced to discover new things, to be positively surprised

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For a long time, this fragrance has been worth a review for me, as it has made it from a 2ml to a 5ml bottling to a bottle.
For me, Ouverture is like a piece of music, no rather a musical made up of various pieces of music composed together.

The prelude or the actual overture (i.e. the opening) begins with a green-sweetish start.
The main voice here occupies a really loud fig leaf, which is accompanied by a juicy orange in the drone. The orange is allowed to contribute something tangy and fruity, although it always remains in the background, as befits a drone.
The same applies to the appearance of magnolia. It is perceptible, but not through its own presence, but also as an accompanying voice to underline the scent of the fig leaf and make it somewhat more floral.

As soon as the second act begins (there is no classic curtain in this case, but the scent changes noticeably here)
another star enters the stage with loud aromas: cinnamon!
It also plays a leading role here, with a certain spiciness, playful and aromatic, it is accompanied on stage by almost shy roses and jasmine blossoms.
In this case, the floral notes play the drone, i.e. the almost constant accompanying tone, while the cinnamon is allowed to show off its complexity with a loud voice and really doesn't skimp on volume in its presence.
Ylang-ylang still tries to come into its own somehow, but is only perceived subliminally by the audience, everyone only pays attention to the main protagonist.

When the middle act leaves the stage after what feels like an eternity, the third act becomes somewhat quieter. After this opulent main act, it's time for something quieter, which allows the audience to relax a little and calm down.
A cozy warmth spreads, the curtain rises and a magnificent vanilla enters the stage.
Warm, slightly spicy and not too sweet, she stands with her legs on the sandalwood stage floor. The cashmere costume fits her like a glove.
It becomes quieter in the auditorium, you can literally feel the relaxing effect of the current actors on stage. None of the performers want to be too loud, they want to create a harmonious end to this really exciting musical. After all, the audience has been sitting in the performance for more than 8 hours.
The last words of the evening then belong to Amber and Incense.
They end the performance with their gentle aromas, escort the audience out of the auditorium and thank them for a super successful performance.

For me personally, Ouverture is much more than just an opening, it definitely plays a leading role as a fragrance. I perceive the fragrance notes as individually well-balanced, no note seems overdosed in the ensemble, none screams too loudly. Nevertheless, it is a really perceptible fragrance with a sillage that should not be underestimated. It easily lasts +9 hours on my skin with a room-filling projection.

If you have read this far and would like to experience a similar performance, I can recommend this fragrance to you, don't be put off by the first test, you have to get used to it a little.