Tauriel

There isn’t much to say about the scent. It just smells like strawberry milkshake and how the pink and white swirled strawberry cream candies from a well-known brand taste. That's it. I don’t perceive any scent development. I really like the fragrance. But unfortunately, it is very light and quickly becomes skin-close. And soon it’s completely gone. I considered layering it with another fragrance for better longevity and tried quite a few combinations. However, in almost all attempts, this beautiful olfactory childhood memory dream got lost, as it is simply so weak. It only works on my skin with similarly weak scents, like Coco Vanilla or Cherry Bloom from Nature Blossom or with Vanilla Banana from Comptoir Sud Pacifique, although the latter stands out a bit more. So I have to spray Fraise Fouettee generously. But even worn solo, FF is lovely.
I want to point out that the fragrance, once used, is only valid for 12 months (it says on the sticker on the back of the bottle). Since it’s only a 30ml bottle and I have to spray the fragrance generously for my nose to catch enough of it, I’m sure I will manage to not let it go old.
A great scent for those who like this kind of thing, but unfortunately very weak. The price of nearly €32 for 30ml is just about okay for me.

Today I tested Delina for the first time. I had heard so much about it over the last few years. And all the YouTubers whose reviews I watched about the scent only spoke positively about it. Most of them even raved about it. I had imagined it to be beautiful. Juicy fruity, a gorgeous rose, a lovely base. Everything fine, harmoniously balanced. And I imagined the scent notes to be relatively natural or authentic as well. And then the shock after spraying it. Oh man, I felt quite nauseous. My nose smells a synthetic bomb that almost makes me feel sick. Nothing of what I had imagined. Not at all. I guess I was once again living in a dream world and spun something in my head. I gave the scent 20 minutes, then I had to wash it off. I couldn't stand it anymore. Sorry, dear Delina fans. But my nose hates it. Unfortunately.

A beautiful, tropical-fruity scent with a pleasant but not overly strong sweetness, with depth and good longevity. A well-rounded experience, but not boring. It is very similar to Sunplosion, and since I own that one, the Passion Fruit Cocktail is not a candidate for purchase for me. Otherwise, it would be. The fruit combination brings good vibes and is also present for a long time. The base is slightly earthy, woody, very pleasant. The fragrance develops from rather cool and refreshing to a warm scent. The heart creates a nice connection between the top notes and the base and is not too strongly floral or too spicy. Sniff recommendation. Even though it initially seems summery, I can also imagine it well for the colder seasons due to its warm base.

The scent starts sweet and fruity with a very interesting background. It sounds a bit crazy, but I get hints of rubber, metal, coarse leather, and solid shoe polish. I don't find that unpleasant; on the contrary, it's certainly not for everyone. It stays like this for quite a while. With a lot of imagination, I can sense rose. Maybe it has that slightly metallic beige scent? After about 30 minutes, the fragrance becomes a bit sweeter, but retains the leathery, rubbery background, which becomes milder over time. And yes, I imagine that the rose comes through a bit more clearly. The scent doesn't change noticeably anymore. Well, I can't really say much more about it. In my opinion, the listed notes do not reflect the character of the fragrance at all. If I read the notes and hadn't tested the scent yet, I would have imagined something completely different. A unique, special fragrance that you should definitely not buy blind. I like it. It stands out from the crowd.

The opening smells to me like the Tropi Frutti gummy candies from a well-known confectionery company. Delicious! And every time I get an instant craving for that unhealthy sugary stuff. But that fades after just a few minutes, then Ruby becomes a bit darker and the squeaky fruity sweetness is toned down. I can only partially pick out individual notes. Besides the fruity notes, I can quite clearly recognize the cream. However, if I hadn't read it in the fragrance pyramid, I surely wouldn't have identified it. I'm quite glad it's not dominant, as the note of cream sometimes makes me feel slightly nauseous in perfumes. With a bit of imagination, the scent reminds me of a cherry Amaretto sundae. It retains those berry and cherry fruity notes throughout its entire development, which I really like. Sure, it's synthetic, but I like it. The whole thing is underpinned by a fine amber note/an amber accord. The composition gains a seductive, sensual, adult character from the base notes. I've smelled a lot of very fruity and cherry-heavy fragrances. None have been really similar to Ruby based on my previous sniffing experiences.
A wonderful new "hot" treasure has moved in with me, and I'm happy with it. And it lasts and radiates wonderfully on me.