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… I know, it’s presumptuous. Of course, no fragrance can replace meditation.

Xi'an is a fine and balanced creation.
It is a sandalwood scent without being a sandalwood scent.

Delicately bitter, freshened by the rhubarb, it has nothing sour. Nutmeg and pepper create a wonderful contrast to the sandalwood.

I also have the association of a tea ceremony; I also get tea accords, even though it is not mentioned.

Xi'an is an absolute hidden gem, and I find it unbelievable that there are no reviews for this fragrance yet. I bow down and am happy to have been able to write the first review. And yet, it is equally astonishing.

It is a perfume that allows me to navigate through stressful everyday life more easily; it is a quiet voice that continuously says: “Don’t worry, I am with you, and everything is not as dramatic as it seems right now.”

It is an Eau Fraîche, don’t expect any scent development or insane longevity and projection.

It is one of my "master zen scents." No matter what is going on, whatever troubles my mind, you spray it around you and immediately every cell in your body relaxes.

Great jasmine tea, woody (even though this note is not listed), subtly bitter and at the same time fresh and green grassy. A dream.

Not a date scent, not a crowd pleaser, but for evenings when you want to sink deeply into the sofa, it could become just the scent.

It reminds me (as well) of the scent “Eau Parfumée au thé blanc” by Bvlgari. And since it is not a perfume, it is easy to dose.

Caudalie, I like you and your Eau Fraîches…

My unexpectedly intense sadness over Aqua Allegoria Coconut Fizz, the truly annoying flood of designer flankers, and my not-so-great enthusiasm for the La Belle line almost made me ignore “La Belle Fleur Terrible.”

Somehow, I didn't have a good memory of Le Beau Paradis Garden, and therefore my interest in the La Belle version was zero.

Then a friend visited me, she entered the room and I thought: Ahh, Coconut Fizz. But it wasn't. It was … ta-da… exactly, Fleur Terrible.

When testing the fragrance myself, that association was not as strong anymore.

Although no coconut is listed, I smell this component, I don't like the heliotrope very much, and I can't perceive the ginger at all.

Still, I have to smile when I smell this fragrance. It lifts the mood and accompanied me for three weeks in Nicaragua, passing the heat test with flying colors.

Test it. Take it with you one evening into your life. It is not complex, not terrible, not profound. It is lively, a dance at sunset by the sea somewhere in Central America.

A full and complex scent. It starts off intensely. The top note throws all the notes at you. Therefore, it is certainly not love at first sniff for many.
Please test it on your skin and give the fragrance some TIME. It starts off a bit angular, very spicy/peppery and sweet/fruity. Wild.

The sweetness quickly gives it softness and feels honey-like, definitely not sticky or gooey.
It becomes more powdery and creamy over time. Then suddenly, there it is, this beautiful amber scent that embraces you. And then you smell this unique amber blend. A fragrance for the cool time of year.
Be a bit cautious with the dosage and be prepared, as it lasts easily 12 hours +.

Not a crowd-pleasing scent for perfume beginners, but experienced noses will perceive its uniqueness. I can't think of any fragrance I could place next to it.

If I wanted to give amber a smell, it would be Amberesque.

Last week, I acquired a beautiful fragrance by Cécilie Motton. Chloé Orchidée de Minuit touched me, and I found the composition of this perfume to be above average.

Unfortunately, this fragrance Nomade Lumière d’Égypte by Céline Motton leaves me cold. After Nomade Nuit d'Égypte, I was looking forward to this scent. On paper, the notes sound great, but in my nose, they have no effect.

It has no interesting scent development, it is extremely close to the skin, and it has poor longevity. I miss edges and corners, courage and character.

Who am I wearing this fragrance?
Or what do I want to be with this fragrance?
I find no answer to either. An inconspicuous office scent, hmmm, is that a label for a good fragrance?

Personally, that is not enough for me, dear Céline Motton, but I am very curious about your upcoming creations and I remain intrigued.