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What is new here? This I have already for many years ... and where? In my broom closet. I have to admit that the new bottle is good. Much more elegant and more feminine than before.

At the beginning, the citrus notes sting my nose. After that, some flowers emerge, notably the apple blossom. This one is clawing at the smell receptors in my nose like there is no tomorrow. Stay clear, I say. When the scent diminishes, I am aware that now "my housecleaning act is finished" and for the extra good job it was, I award some plus points.

Well, Mr. Appleblossom, my man around the house, thanks for lending a strong hand.

... brings people together, as the saying goes. Well, at the Powerplate-Studio, where we girls were exercising next to one another, three in a row, we started talking easily ... which normally would not have happened between strangers. Even more, I was pleased to encounter another crazy Perfumista like myself.
A few people started staring and wondering why we hopped off the machines and started spraying each other with our "Scent of the Day".

This is how I came to enjoy "Aria di Mare" - a wonderful fresh scent for the Summer and yet somehow different. So, let me see ...
In the topnotes everything very much reminds me of my favorite "Sandflowers" by Montale. Those have to be the marine or aquatic notes. Whatever they are named by the manufacturer. I am talking of a soft, warm note like sun rays warming the skin.

In contrast to "Sandflowers", "Aria di Mare" continues with more freshness, possibly because of the floral notes. Floral notes is the best description since I cannot find a definite flower at this stage.

I do recognize tiare in the base, accompanied by only a hint of musk. The top note keeps going from beginning to end. Thus, there are only mild, gentle changes during the development. Longevity is okay. After three hours, there is less remaining.

As soon as I knew of the existence of "Saharienne", I did not stop questioning and bothering the nice lady in my favorite mainstream perfume store when at last "Saharienne" would be made available to us.

Today she could finally tell me that it had already arrived at the back office and would be sold to the public next week. "Well, finally", I said to myself, and I was not the only happy one. An early sample was graciously given out.

"Saharienne" starts fresh, citric and with something that smells like candied tangerine. Fortunately, this note disappears fast. I do not like at all such sticky sweet stuff at this time of the year. After that the scent turns soft, warm, and warmer still. I would not have thought it possible ... but one can smell heat without breaking out into a sweat.

During the transition from head notes to heart, there is a little of "Chloe Eau de Lavande". Like a soft breeze, a flowery bouquet is noticeable before the scent turns into its woody base. Something in there reminds me of amber although this note is not listed.

Conclusion: A soft, warm perfume which is refreshing nonetheless. The longevity could be better.

"Ninfeo Mio" makes me think of a reversible bikini. Only in this case, I am thinking of the weather. Something has to turn, to make it all fit.

In hot weather, the fragrance has a delightful citrus and verbena aroma, fresh and sour, green and a little herbaceous. In the base, it is subtly woody and smoky.

In cold weather, it does not smell quite as good, it seems rather one-dimensional on my skin. I can smell vetiver - and that is all. Although I like this note, it often seems too bitter and masculine.

So, with a spirit of adventure, yesterday I tried "Ninfeo Mio" with some layering. Layering it with "Eau de Fleur de Yuzu" brings out the citric note, even in nasty weather. But only very subtle and slightly sweet. This is a welcome feminine variation.

A layering combination with cocos also was convincing. To do this, I used "Virgin Island Water" by Creed. Now I can wear "Ninfeo Mio" on colder days, too.

Lastly, I want to mention the very good longevity. On me from morning to night, all I have to do is add these scents for layering.

"Infusion de Menthe" could have been an appropriate name for this scent, and it could have been marketed unisex as well.

But, from the beginning: To my knowledge, "Infusion de Rose" is only available in Prada boutiques, but I was lucky enough to trade with a dear Parfumo friend and came into a generous decant. Thanks!

The scent opens with a fresh, slightly sweet rose. There are delicate flowers, no "Wham, here I am" flower. More like in "Clair Matin" and yet different. For a more sophisticated explanation we need to ask our "Original Rosenliesl" member.

A more orange than yellow citric splash is also among the fruity notes.

Little by little the mint comes in, spreads out more and more, and gone is the rose. Again and again, the flowers are trying to battle but don't have much of a chance and then give up. Only a touch remains.

It was at that point when I thought that the name does not fit 100% the scent. And, it was then that I had the impression that the fragrance is quite suitable for men, too.

There is no further development.

The longevity is quite decent for such a fresh scent, with 4 hours.

In my closet "Infusion de Rose" gets a place next to "Pamplemousse Rose" by Hermes. I think that those two get along quite well.