Simone is a nicely balanced freshie. The notes are mixed well, I can detect only freesia on its own. The rest is combined powerfully – nothing less is clearly recognisable.
Based on the note profile, watermelon and apple give it an ozonic aquatic feel; however, the fragrance does not smell overly young or fruity. There is the distinct floral aspect done by freesia, tropical flowers, in this case, frangipani and ylang-ylang add a pleasant freshsweetness. The scent is based on musk and wood.
I am used to Tocca perfumes being strong floral bombs, with Stella being my favourite. Simone is not like that at all. Being inoffensive, which Simone definitely is, has its pros but being recognisable is not one of them. This scent is not gonna get you many compliments.
It is a summer freshie without citruses. It is crisp, clean, and dewy. It works great on the beach. It brings me back to our lovely family holidays in Croatia. I used up the whole bottle there.
I am a big cheerleader of And Just Like That TV series and I think it would be fun to match perfumes to the main characters: Carrie, Charlotte, Samantha and Miranda. I know that Samantha is not on the show anymore but let’s keep her here for the sake of this post. There is not much said about perfumes on the show so I presume that the Sex and the City characters are not fragrance fanatics and simply wear what is available and trendy. Sit back and enjoy my fragrance choices.
The main character Carrie represents endless romanticism, elegance and big city vibrations. Therefore, I think lively perfumes like Burberry Her or L’Imperatrice 3 by Dolce & Gabanna private line would do it for her. She is also confident and womanly and that could be covered by the one and only Delina by Parfums de Marly.
The next character Charlotte is ultra-feminine and cute hence I have Pour Femme by Dolce & Gabanna in store for her. In addition, she brings happiness to people around her and takes part in healthy activities like running thus Light Blue by Dolce & Gabanna could be also a hit. Due to her affiliation to an upper class, I suggest she could also wear Gabrielle by Chanel.
Samantha is a woman with balls who enjoys attention from the opposite sex. Very Sexy by Victoria’s Secret ticks the box. Moreover, she is independent as hell which she can express by wearing Jil by Jil Sander. And lastly, she likes to spend her money and indulge in luxury. I cannot think of anything better than Baccarat Rouge 540 by Maison Francis Kurkdjian for her.
Miranda is smart and practical. She is not going to enjoy anything too sweet or floral. Stella Tocca would be a good “pick me up” casual fragrance for her. She can also wear Chance by Chanel daily to work and White Patchouli by Tom Ford for lunches with the girls.
I have chosen three perfumes for each character based on their personality traits and I also wanted to have a price variety – from cheapies to luxury goods. Please note that by any means I do not claim that the characters wear these perfumes on the show, it is just for your entertainment.
Summers are usually hot and humid and this time requires a special selection of fragrances. We are looking for scents that are light, fresh, sparkling for the day. For the night, we want to add little extra something. In this video, I prepared six perfumes for the summer daytime and three for the night. I included professional work perfumes, flirty and sexy scents as well as super casual fragrances. I did not forget about tropical beachy aromas together with relaxing perfume choices. Sit back, relax and enjoy watching 🙂 xoxo
Tocca is a USA brand. It gets inspired from the European charming culture, praising romanticism, self appreciation and passion for life. Their fragrances are hand-crafted, unique and cruelty free. I have picked the travel package with their three bestsellers – Florence, Cleopatra and Stella.
Perfumer: Sonia Constant, Ellen Molner and James Bell.
Florence
Floral Green
A gardenia fragrance, potentially the most interesting from the pack. The opening is a burst of juicy fruits – pear, apple, bergamot and grapefruit leaf. The middle contains white and purple florals; the base is woodsy and musky. Mmmm … It is a white floral with yummy fruits. The overall impression is bubble-gummy, green and earthy. Such an outstanding combo. 80/100
Cleopatra
Amber Floral
A modern musky fragrance, quality one. Similar to the Narciso Rodriquez ones but with green notes to it. Smells musky, little bit sensual but the green nuances give it freshness and youth. Despite its musky nature, Cleo is still a gentle day-time spring fragrance for a special lady. 60/100
Stella
Floral Woody Musk
I was sure Stella is an orange blossom perfume. I could not be more wrong. Ok, not that wrong. There are blood orange and bitter orange in the mix but still no orange blossom. The heart of this perfume is right up in my ally also – lily, freesia and wild orchid. Can it get any better? A subtle, soft beauty. Stays close to the skin. It may be the prettiest but at the same time the weakest of the pack. 70/100
Shrnutí v češtině: Přestože je Tocca americká značka, je z velké části inspirovaná okouzlující evropskou kulturou. Oslavuje romantismus, víru ženy v sebe sama a životní elán. Vůně jsou ručně vyrobené, unikátní a netestované na zvířatech. Sáhla jsem po cestovním balíčku, který obsahuje jejich nejprodávanější EDP – Florence, Cleopatru a Stellu. Vůně Florence mě hned přaštila přes nos. Obsahuje bílé květiny, je velmi výrazná. Šmrnc jí dodává pestrý výběr ovoce od hrušky a jablka po list grepu. Naproti tomu Cleopatra je moderní pižmovka, lehce vábivá. Zelené prvky ji ale vrací zpět na zem. Skvělá denní jarní vůně pro vyjimečnou ženu. Poslední Stella představuje romantickou krásku. Je nejtišší, jeví se, že obsahuje květ pomerančovníku, ale tak tomu není. Má ovoce, a to pomeranč. Střed tvoří jemné květiny – lilie, frézie a divoká orchidej. Rázem se s ní ocitneme ve snu.
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