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As far as I can remember, the #splash at the time was the reason why I could no longer take the Joop brand seriously and from then on no longer cared about further releases.
Accordingly, I didn't even register the "Summer Ticket" flanker - probably because it only had a brief existence.

I was all the more surprised when I discovered it half full/empty at a flea market stall last year and it was on sale there for a small euro. A first quick sniff of the sprayer confirmed that it was in good condition and I couldn't resist the offer.

Regarding the shape of the bottle, I have to admit that on the one hand, it reflects the theme perfectly and fits perfectly in the hand, and on the other hand, the image and its color design almost pass as a retina whip. Fleurissimo aptly called it "Ballermann charm" and I can well imagine that the exterior and interior have deterred more potential buyers than attracted them.

Ultimately, immediately after spraying it on, it smells quite citrusy with a good dash of sea aquatics, very slightly salty and a marginal spiciness from the coriander. The whole thing is underpinned by a good dose of synthetics, which probably caused most people to turn up their noses. A minimal trace of cedar can also be detected, but it still exudes what it was created for: a modern, refreshing beach fragrance for the really hot summer days. At the time, with synthetic notes such as calypsone (between ozonic and melon), it was a little too modern and alienating in combination with the other ingredients. And despite the synthetics, the longevity is manageable.

I think you simply expect more value from a Joop fragrance, although from today's perspective it is by no means better, but more acceptable. It's ok as a no-brainer for hot days in the office or when you're picking up a crate of water at the drinks store - but not really suitable as a flirty fragrance.

Molinard is a perfume house that, in my opinion, is completely under the radar. On the one hand, this may be due to the fact that they hardly cooperate with influencers or do not actively draw attention to the brand. On the other hand, Molinard is unfortunately becoming increasingly rare in perfumeries and what you don't see, you logically can't perceive or discover. It should also be mentioned that Molinard's release policy has been more of a trickle than a real flow in recent times and there are no real "hits".

The fragrances are solid through and through and the prices are still absolutely down-to-earth. Take, for example, the Collection Matières: Les Éléments from 2015, the range with the purple bottles. Four years later, the next wave came with the Collection Matières: La Fraîcheur, the correspondingly fresher fragrances with purple accents in the bottle. This range also includes Gingembre, which, as the name suggests, focuses on ginger.

However, it is not a pure ginger fragrance, but a creation that is enriched with other elements that fit the theme of freshness and ginger, such as citrus notes, verbena or light woody nuances and, of course, vetiver. Accordingly, it radiates in a relatively natural way with sharpened freshness and minimal acidity, which is particularly welcome on hotter days.
I looked in vain for the amber at the end, but didn't necessarily miss it either.

On the other hand, I noticed the following. At the time, I bought my fragrance for a good price in a sale at a perfume chain (not the turquoise ones). There, the tester already showed slight signs of "tipping", i.e. a very slight Maggi note. At home, I realized that my packaged Gingembre had the same problem, albeit only slightly. Due to the low price and the long distance, an exchange or refund was not reasonable, especially as the flaw is relatively minor and the gingembre is usable. I'm probably not the only one who has had this experience, there may be a batch problem (93301B).

Nevertheless, it is certainly one of the most appealing ginger freshnesses!

On the Sisley website, L'Eau Rêvée d'Alma is described as an iris scent between water and ice, or a delicate aquatic flower that meets frozen cardamom.

I can't share this impression myself, as the top note in this spring fragrance is quite rich in my opinion and, thanks to the fruity-spicy accord, almost like a sparkling herbal-lemonade that has been spilled on a wooden board in the warming spring sun. There's more going on than expected and creates a far more positive mood than expected, oscillating between fruity-floral and fresh-sweet.

There is just one problem: for my taste, this wonderful opening could stay like this from the beginning to the very late end. Then Duft would certainly be better known and much more highly rated. Unfortunately, the excellent phase ends after a good half hour and "Alma's Dream" is over or has arrived in reality, where it is rather spring-like and nice, but also somewhat irrelevant. In addition, you can't expect any records in terms of durability, which is more than ok. In terms of projection, it is all the stronger in the first few minutes, but then quickly wears off.

So if you are prepared to "put up" with spraying it from time to time, you have a really pleasant and independently sniffing companion for the springtime.

The play on words may not be very original, but it is somehow fitting. Because if there is one association you can immediately make with Fovere, it is sweetness. A rather light-hearted sweetness that seems to be made up of many components, such as bergamot, lavender, tobacco and, above all, ambery notes.

But there is also a hint of spicy ginger, very soft rum and not-so-earthy patchouli. I would even have guessed a pinch of cardamom - but it's not listed.
At this point, you naturally try to deduce links with familiar scents, whereby the aforementioned "Naxos | XerJoff" and Grand Soir come to mind, the former just without honey and the latter without resin - and overall just a good idea lighter.

This impression takes a long time to develop before it becomes softer and, above all, a little more gourmand later on with musk, tonka bean and vanilla. Sandalwood adds a little spark of welcome mysticism.

In addition to all the facets mentioned, I can also smell a hint of soapiness ... and I keep thinking of cardamom. The spiciness that is indicated alongside the sweetness must come from somewhere.

To sum up, Fovere is a successful debut for the Phil Julian brand and is absolutely justified. Although it will by no means convert those who disdain sweet scents, it offers an appealing and trendy vibe that works in both summer and winter. In my eyes, it's a sophisticated sweetie that, although it doesn't really last "forever" and doesn't necessarily offer a monster projection, is definitely going places in this respect.

Congratulations on that ... and I can't wait to see what else the brand comes up with. Keep up the good work!

Brown algae, carrot seeds, dewdrops? Whoever put together the fragrance pyramid demonstrated a certain amount of imagination. The first ingredient is actually quite bold, because brown algae doesn't sound very sexy, but it also indicates that Hìrvu Free Island is fresh to aquatic.

And even though it says above that the scent is aquatic-floral, I find Hìrvu to be more of a warm, spicy-sweet scent like Armani Code (2004) Eau de Toilette, but with a slight twist of freshness. I would attribute the latter to the maritime notes, the former to the soft vanilla in combination with some patchouli and incense.

This is a bit of a contrast, but it blends together wonderfully harmoniously, as if it should be the same and could be an all-rounder and no-brainer for all occasions and seasons. As it wears, however, the fresher nuances naturally fade and the warm, spicy to balsamic notes gain the upper hand. By then at the latest, the similarity to Armani Code (2004) Eau de Toilette is obvious.

On the subject of durability and projection, I wouldn't have minded a little scoop, but in itself it's perfectly adequate. It's just a shame that Hirvu is relatively unknown, otherwise the demand would certainly be greater.