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About 20 years ago, I was on vacation in Morocco with my family. I must say that we like to do adventurous things, like cutting straight through the desert with our Fiat Uno only armed with a compass, when the wind had blown sand across the roads, or for the simple reason to go fast.

One day we saw two little boys who were standing at the side of the road and were stopping cars. We stopped, took them in and drove them to their place of home.

When I remember back now, to this day I cannot figure out how to interpret the look on their father's face. Was it horror that the boys went on a ride with strangers, or was it surprise that we brought them home? Anyway, we were invited into a large Bedouin tent which was put up in the middle of the desert. We were offered heavily sweetened tea and sat on piles of rugs. My mom and I received silver bracelets and carpets were promised to our men (my dad and my brother). My mom brought out salted peanuts which were not really appreciated by our hosts. Using "hands and feet" to explain, plus the little broken English they had, they insisted that nuts are sweet and therefore the salt is not appropriate.

This day in the desert is etched in my memory. And this is exactly what "Sandflowers" smells like: Dry heat, desert sand, salt, aromatic notes, and a whiff of sunscreen which was a must for our pale faces.

This fragrance seems to confuse other people - I have already heard "you smell like a caramel biscuit" or "are you wearing 'Sunflowers' today?"

The sillage is amazing ... even after 4 hours, my colleagues in the office could still point out the room where I had been last. I myself can still detect a faint scent of "Sandflowers" on my skin after 6 hours. On clothing, guaranteed to the next day.

Originally I had expected a desert memory association from another scent 'Saharienne' which is a pleasant enough perfume but has nothing to do with the Sahara.

Oh yes, half a year later, rugs were delivered to us by mail.

I know No. 5 for a long time - first it has been my grandma's scent. When she died my mum used to wear it.

I put a drop on each arm. Just to see, what is going to happen on my skin. Flower madness and aldehydes - help! My nose is burning!
But only 5 minutes later, I can smell Granny - yes, that is how she smelt... Neroli and a bit of rose. Then, there are iris and jasmine. Balmy, creamy.
Vetiver, amber and vanilla. This reminds me of Shalimar?! Now there is only less bringing my grandma to my mind.
Although I thought No. 5 is my Granny's scent, I can imagine to wear it myself as I tasted it more often on my skin.
Interesting changes - my grandma is coming back - only her smell. Amber stays.
Maybe one day I'll have No. 5 in my collection.

At this point I want to tell you that I only buy fragrances that appeal to me and not behause they are a cult or a must-have.

It hugs me flowery-powdery orange blossom and rose, very warm. So cuddly!!
I feel so comfortable with this scent. In the base there are musk and vanilla.
Overall, everything reminds me very much of Gaultier Classique but a lot smoother. For me it is a wonderful alternative for which I have waited so long.
With some fragrances you have to conclude - as with the past...

If these lemons weren't as sour as they are, I would like to eat them!
After about half an hour, when my gustative nerves have calmed down, I can smell a green meadow with a few flowers, more tart than sweet, on it.
Once again a "lay-down-on-the-meadow"-scent for me - I like!!

10:36 smells fruity, fresh, mmmh!
11:10 the fruits are gone quickly but jasmine and rose appear now. This jasmine reminds me of Chloe - is it possible?
11:22 now it tastes sweet again.

Overall a light breeze that is suitable as a refreshing. It will be hard to overdressed Daisy Eau So Fresh.