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Somehow, I find it difficult to describe this fragrance. It is simply so pleasant, classic, soothing, and at the same time discreet; it is just there and refreshes you time and again, especially on hot summer days.

I would categorize it among the thoroughly classic Eaux de Cologne; from memory, Eau de Patou, Eau de Rochas, Eau de Guerlain, or even Eau de Courrèges come to mind. This is a delicate variant, as it does not rely on aggressive citrus notes and therefore comes across as softer. At first, I think I perceive fruity notes - honeydew melon? - which then dissipate, making way for a thoroughly classic Eau de Cologne with a very subtly old-fashioned charm. L'Artisan Parfumeur itself lists moss, which is also clearly noticeable. I have no idea what the seaweed listed in the base note smells like.

Regarding longevity: I find it really good on me. The fragrance is perceptible on the skin for a long time, and if it and I start to fade, I just spray it on again for a refresh. Let's be honest: with a summer Eau, I don't expect it to last 10 hours and create a scent cloud that takes your breath away.

Overall, a really beautiful, subtly green, almost elegant, refreshing summer fragrance!

If you're looking for a truly long-lasting citrus scent, you should definitely try Energizer. A whole basket of various citrus notes has been blended here, resulting in a lush fragrance that practically overflows with energy. Later, the scent evolves into greener, woodier, and slightly spicier tones. Dominant is the vetiver, which gives the composition more depth. It's unusual that the citrus notes remain perceptible throughout; they don't say goodbye prematurely.

The Boadicea fragrances I've tested so far have always struck me as interesting and unusual, but at the same time somewhat chaotic and "messy." This is less true for Energizer; it is indeed more straightforward and manageable, without being one-dimensional or even monotonous.

As other commentators have noted, the longevity for a citrus fragrance is truly incredible. It has nothing in common with a summery Eau de Cologne. Due to its depth and strength, I would recommend Energizer even outside of warm summer days.

Energizer can come in handy whenever you simply need constructive energy and good mood from a spray bottle. Well, and the beautiful bottle with its Celtic patterns adds to the good vibes. With the Celtic shield in mind, you feel doubly equipped for everyday life.

What an opening! It is very green, fresh, and extraordinary. It immediately brings back memories of a wonderful fragrance experience from a long-gone past, though I can't for the life of me remember what Grand Amour reminds me of. Unusual yet very familiar, it feels as if I have always been searching for the scent of Grand Amour, just not knowing it.

As it develops, the green notes take a step back to make way for a lush floral quality. As a honeysuckle fan, this note stands out quite prominently for me; someone with different floral preferences might not experience it the same way.

This tender, floral opulence later becomes a bit warmer due to the distinctly noticeable vanilla. And as a "non-vanilla fan," I find the vanilla here absolutely wonderful; I consider this to be the great achievement of the fragrance. However, I would definitely not classify Grand Amour as oriental!

Overall, it is a fragrance that starts off green, later becomes floral with honeysuckle, and then warms up, very opulent, yet still thoroughly classic, indeed with class. So I have found another scent that suits me perfectly.

One more word about longevity: Yes, it is -at least for me- very good. Therefore, I cannot confirm the widely held belief that Annick Goutal fragrances vanish shortly after application.

Anyone expecting a light, delicate orange blossom scent like Eau de Cologne or searching for the fruitiness of oranges will not find it here. The dominant note of neroli/orange blossoms presents itself as round, rich, dark, and substantial. At Lush, there’s always something special, in this case the deep variant with plenty of sandalwood and probably other woods as well.

The other defining element of the fragrance is beeswax, which comes across here as both unusual and flattering. Despite the beeswax, I wouldn’t describe Orange Blossom as too sweet; other "secret" ingredients likely contribute to that.

When applied sparingly, Orange Blossom is quite suitable as a daytime fragrance. Only high temperatures do not suit it. I only use my 10 ml tube in autumn and winter, as there’s somehow a resinous quality present that even reminds me of incense. This might also be related to the fact that I once owned L'Occitane orange blossom incense sticks.

I found the scent beautiful right from the first test, but you should still give it some time. The depth and complexity reveal themselves a bit later, very much in line with the motto: Initially inconspicuous, but then... I even received a rare compliment from my colleague for this fragrance.

Alongside Icon, this is the most beautiful scent from Lush for me!

Since the three bottles of this "London Blooms" Limited Edition visually appeal to me particularly, I had to test them, of course. After all, I like both peonies (mainly the flowers themselves) and moss as a fragrance note in perfumes.

The first impression was simply that of peonies, well and naturally captured, but somehow also boring, just a nice peony scent. After a while, there was no significant change, so I had already written off the test for myself.

I forgot the scent strip in my coat pocket until it came back into my hands a few days later, and I was delighted. What I perceived there was quite different and perfectly suited my taste. The peony note had receded into the background, and the wonderful moss note in the base harmoniously - yet still dominantly - came to the fore along with the other notes. The moss note strongly reminds me of the Goth Juice hair gel from Lush, just sweeter. Now the transformation into a truly beautiful fragrance was complete.

But somehow, buying a perfume doesn't make sense when you have to wait so long for it to go from nice and boring to special and appealing. Such a divided fragrance is rare for me. Even two further tests consistently led to the same result. Really a pity, as I also find the longevity to be very good.