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Advertising message:
"A Lab On Fire - Paris * L.A.
It is a private language in which they communicate - clear and filtered. One enters the room, the other stays! But only the lover sees what the beloved cannot see - L.A. through the eyes of a Parisian.
A refreshing cola marries with a softly scented macaron. When you look around - are you still in the same place where it all began?"

But how does this promising advertising message from the burning lab smell?
In short - very delicious!
For me, it is clearly a gourmand women's fragrance that follows in the successful footsteps of Viktor & Rolf's Flowerbomb and Lancôme's La Vie est Belle.
Anyone who loves these two fragrances will also love "Paris*LA," that much is clear.
While I personally find Flowerbomb a bit musty, especially in the base, La Vie est Belle is a tad too sweet for me. Paris*LA manages, in my opinion, to strike the perfect balance. But let's go in order:

Right after spraying, one can actually perceive a cola note, accompanied by a slightly fruity cookie note. I have never smelled anything like this before, and it is truly unusually delicious.
The orange blossom and thyme are only subtly perceptible to me as the scent develops, while the coriander stands out clearly, blending very harmoniously into a kind of butter cookie note. At this point, after about 30 minutes, the cola note has completely disappeared, but there remains an indefinable slightly fresh undertone, likely thanks to the lime. This also ensures that Paris*LA never drifts into an overwhelming stickiness.
I must admit, I don't know exactly how macarons smell, so I describe the lingering base note and the main scent of the perfume here as butter cookie-like. Cookie lovers, take note, you must try this!

Laurent Le Guernec, who also created numerous Bond fragrances, has crafted a highly successful scent here that is sure to delight all the cookie-loving sweet-tooths among fragrance enthusiasts...

What I find particularly beautiful about our hobby in the world of fragrances is the different associations that one can automatically link to a particular scent.
With L`Eau de Ryokuei, I also make such a connection right away, and I must think of a beautifully landscaped Japanese garden.

After pressing the sprayer, a wonderfully delicate green scent wafts towards you, which fundamentally differs from other representatives of this category.
It is primarily the unusual combination of lily of the valley and the much-loved osmanthus flower in Asia that makes this Eau de Toilette so completely different.
In many green scents, jasmine is often paired with lily of the valley, which tends to further emphasize the sharpness of the lily of the valley instead of softening it.
Menard has taken a completely different approach.
They have paired delicate and sweet notes, such as fruits, violets, and osmanthus with the "agitated little bell," and it has paid off!
They complement each other here - the natural and sometimes sticky sweetness of osmanthus is somewhat muted by the lily of the valley, and in return, the somewhat harsh individuality of the lily of the valley is entirely removed.

As a result, we now have a finely delicate light green scent that one should definitely try, especially because of its uniqueness. I really don't know of any comparable green scent that brings such an Asian touch as L`Eau de Ryokuei.

One really doesn't need to say much about the wonderful bottle.
A floating leaf on a water surface perfectly reflects the essence that Shuji Suzuki wanted to convey here…

The only minor deduction for this wonderful spring scent can be that it has a slightly soapy finish.
I really like it overall, and I can also imagine it wonderfully on both genders.

Daisy: "What is it?"
Mr. Jacobs: "You smell really good - it's our Daisy Eau So Fresh, right?"
Daisy: "Not quite, mine is from Bvlgari and called Omnia Coral. I somehow like it better."
Mr. Jacobs: "EXCUSE ME? WHY IS THAT???"
Daisy: "I find it not as sweet and more natural than our Eau So Fresh."
Mr. Jacobs: "Hmmm, you do have a point, this Bvlgari actually smells more mature and isn't quite as sweet."
Daisy: "Yesss, exactly! What I like best is the beautiful hibiscus note, the scent reminds me of a lightly sweetened fruit tea that you can enjoy carefree on a lovely summer day..."
Mr. Jacobs: "Alright, I’ll allow you to wear this scent, but if someone asks you, you say it's our Daisy Oh So Fresh, OK?"
Daisy: "Okay, I’ll do that, the difference isn't really that big between the two. I’ll get our MJ scent for my daughter, then both big and small will be equally happy and smell
fine - summery - feminine - fruity - fresh."

With Versace pour Homme, we have truly been presented with an above-average aquatic summer scent from the fashion house Versace.
Alberto Morillas skillfully managed to blend his somewhat outdated men's classic "Acqua di Giò" with Chanel's high-end sport fragrance "Allure Homme Sport."
The result is absolutely impressive!
For those who found Chanel's sport fragrance a bit too sweet and perhaps a little too "heavy," and Armani's Gio too typically masculine fresh, Versace pour Homme now offers a perfect symbiosis of both.

The scent starts off very maritime, and it even smells a bit like fresh sea air.
After a few minutes, the somewhat more robust scent notes start to mix in, with geranium leading the way. For me, this geranium note is unfortunately pushed a little too strongly and slightly disturbs the otherwise very harmonious overall impression.
The listed base notes are all (except for the oud?) relatively noticeable at the beginning of the scent journey.
It is especially the tonka bean that beautifully underscores the overall package and leaves a slightly sweet impression.
The only note that ultimately weakens the fragrance a bit is the geranium note. It brings a somewhat disturbing underlying sharpness to this otherwise brilliant affair. However, other fragrance lovers might find this aspect very appealing.

So folks, forget about all the new "I'm fresh and zesty and make you sexy because I have the word Sport in my name" releases and take a look at Versace!

The longevity is good for an aquatic fragrance, and the bottle is, in my opinion, very beautifully and high-quality designed!

Another plus point: The scent is not as widely spread as its two "fragrance fathers."

Oh, how I was looking forward to the new "L`Eau - Froide" by Serge Lutens, especially since I quite liked its predecessor and anti-fragrance "L`Eau".

L`Eau Froide = Cold Water = the perfect summer scent in the perfect bottle?

The fragrance opens with a strong pepper note, which may not be refreshing, but at least is invigorating at first.

So far, so good, I think to myself.

Citrus elements follow, subtly accompanying and pushing the pepper aside - also good!
But then a note develops that I really do not like - namely a spicy pine resin note.

We now have a combination of pepper, lemon, and pine resin.
In fact, you can also sense a hint of moisture in the fragrance, but it is absolutely minimal and really only perceptible on the fringes.
I am still waiting in vain for an association that could connect the scent with cold clear water.
I am only reminded of something else, namely a regular men's shower gel, and a very spicy one at that.

Now not much happens anymore.
The scent fades extremely quickly, leaving only a subtle trace on the skin.
What remains is a clear disappointment and the realization that "Froide" unfortunately is not the perfect summer scent…

I also perceive the fragrance as rather masculine.
Which woman would want to smell distinctly of pepper and pine resin?

However, if you like Chanel's "Allure Homme Sport Cologne", you can definitely give this one a sniff, as the two fragrances are quite close together.
The Chanel scent, however, is significantly cheaper and still more long-lasting!