Traizee

The name fits: Erba Pura is pure fruit. Right from the first spray, there’s an intense mix of tropical fruits, sweet and slightly sticky - it reminds a bit of candies or multivitamin juice. But beneath the sweetness lies an amber, slightly powdery undertone that keeps it somehow elegant. Not a scent for quiet days - projection and longevity are brutal (easily over 10 hours). Not for every day, but when I want to stand out or simply need a boost of good mood, it’s perfect. You have to like it - I do.

I was skeptical because citrus scents often come off as cheap - but Neroli Portofino pleasantly surprised me. It starts fresh and zesty, with neroli, lemon, and a hint of soap, but never synthetic. More like a cool breeze at a really luxurious vacation spot. Unlike Oud Wood, the longevity here is also not outstanding (4-5 hours), but at least the scent remains intriguing and high-quality. Not a beast, but very stylish. Ideal for spring/summer, more for daytime. The price is certainly steep, but compared to Oud Wood, I find it more justified - I would be more likely to repurchase.

40 Knots really surprised me - a maritime scent that doesn’t smell like the typical “blue sports bottle.” The opening is fresh and slightly salty, almost like a breeze by the Mediterranean, but not cool - rather creamy and elegant. Then a lightly nutty warmth comes in, almost like woods that have been dried by the sun. Not a loud fragrance, but totally present - like someone who exudes confidence without saying much. Longevity is very good (7-8 hours), sillage is subtle but noticeable. For me, one of the best classy summer fragrances - it never feels too young or too old. I enjoy wearing it in the evenings or on warm spring days.

A really special scent - somehow between fruity, fresh, and slightly quirky. The orange is nicely present, but not as sweet as in typical summer fragrances. I like to wear it on warm spring days when I'm in the mood for something different. It lasts about 6-7 hours on me, which is okay. Not a typical mainstream fragrance, but rather something for people who want to stand out (in a good way).

At first, I thought this would just be another honey-tobacco scent - but Naxos really surprised me. The lavender in the opening makes everything fresh and slightly herbal at first, then this warm, slightly spicy honey sweetness comes in, and the tobacco gives it a pleasant depth. To me, it feels almost creamy. It smells high-quality, almost elegant, without being old-fashioned. Projection is quite strong, especially in the first few hours. Longevity for me is over 10 hours. Ideal for colder days and special occasions.