Flowerbomb Midnight by Viktor&Rolf Floral Carlos Benaim, Dominique Ropion, Domitille Michalon Bertier and Fanny Bal
Flowerbomb Midnight is a creamier rounder version of the original Flowerbomb from 2005. It has a jammy tartblack currant at the top, delightful florals in the heart, night blooming jasmine and peony to be precise. I am a dedicated fun of both. Jasmine is a floral classic, peony is delicate and feminine. There is a fluffy white musk in the base together with vanilla. It is definitely not an overly sweet scent, vanilla is there, but it is bearable.
Flowerbomb Midnight smells a little bit like an older sister to Musk Therapy by Initio. If you like one, you are going to enjoy the other one too. And it is a much more affordable version of that.
I personally enjoy this flanker of Flowerbomb. If the OG is too punchy and strong, Midnight is gentler and cloudier. Being a mum, I prefer this calmer and closer to the skin flanker. It is another scent which is not super popular but if you like designer fragrances, you should really give it a chance.
Fleur De Lalita, Anamcara, La Douceur De Siam Amber Floral, Floral Woody Musk, Amber Floral Pissara Umavijani
FLEUR DE LALITA: Sunshine Rays and Exotic Flora
Fleur de Lalita is a stunning bouquet of yellow and white florals. There is also rose added to the mixture. The flowers are grounded with ambrette and vanilla; however, I would not say Fleur De Lalita is a sweet fragrance. As all Dusita perfumes, Fleur de Lalita is elegant, light and airy … easy to wear to any occasion you can think of. The concoction is waxy and creamy yet not heavy at all. It is a great scent to pack to your suitcase when you go on holidays because the yellow florals involved have a touch of exotica. It is an aroma to wear on your skin, clothes all over your body. To smell it from the atomizer does not do it a justice. It is somewhat in the same category as Rose Alexandrie by Armani Prive; nevertheless, Rose Alexadrie is sweeter and younger while Fleur De Lalita is attracting more mature audiences. I wore Fleur De Lalita on my summer vacay in Sousse, Tunisia. I happily reached often for this beautiful bunch of flowers when I was eating out, or just hang out and about near the beach. Pissara knows how to make floral perfumes. As simple as that.
ANAMCARA: Steaming Green Tea with Freshly Cut Oranges
When I first laid my nose on Anamcara I was underwhelmed. I though, okay, yellow florals. Then I looked at the notes I saw it is an orange blossom fragrance. Then, it hit me. Yes, orange blossom but in an mesmerizingly pure realistic form. I have many orange blossom-centric perfumes but Anamcara is different. It is not this bright heady smell but rather powdery and earthy. There is tea and vetiver added. Imagine green tea with hints of sweet oranges – ANAMCARA. Unexpectedly, Anamcara was the one Dusita fragrance that I used the most in Sousse, Tunisia. It went literally from zero to hero. Anamcara means your best friend. The one you turn to when life gets real and serious. It does feel like it. Anamcara brings a familiar comfort, happiness and clear mind. Again, a huge surprise, I did not expect to love it so much. The longer the juice sits, the stronger and sweeter it becomes. Anamcara is not the most popular in the fragrance community. It needs more attention.
LA DOUCEUR DE SIAM: Midnightin ThaiOrchardsand Herb Backyards
Ok, La Douceur De Siam, we could translate it as a dose of Thailand if you wish. The first thing you notice is that it is a sweet, seductive aroma but still in a subtle way. From the atomizer, it was my favorite; nonetheless, soon I realized, it is not a fragrance I would wear during the day. It is a nighttime, date-type of scent and that is why I tended to prioritize Anamcara or Fleur De Lalita on my holidays in Sousse. It smelled sweet, tropical, slightly spicy but to my surprise I found out, it is in fact a rose perfume. It is a gorgeous, addictive scent. To my nostrils, it tends to lean on the younger part of the geographic. It is much much more refined La Vie Est Belle by Lancôme. Or a unique, classier version of Babylonia by Ormonde Jayne. The main difference is and also its strongest selling point, the exotic touch of Asian spices and gardens. If you wear sweet fragrances like a pro, La Douceur De Siam is an interesting gem to add to your collection. I cannot decide which one of the coffret is my fave. I am simply loving them all because they are wonderful in their own ways and each of them serves a different purpose.
Coco Eau de Parfum by Chanel Amber Spicy Jacques Polge
We go back in time to 1984 in order to explore the beauty and class of Coco Eau de Parfum by Chanel. The nickname of Gabrielle Chanel Coco, meaning “darling”, goes back to her past when she was cabaret singing. This is where the daring and provocative side of Coco EDP comes to light. Coco is an elegant timeless classic, and it does go hand in hand with the Chanel philosophy but there is an oriental sensual twist to that.
Coco has the typical busy structure as many other perfumes born in the 80’s. Louds of loud flowers, we have rose, orange blossom, y-lang y-lang, jasmine and mimosa. Many amber female fragrances from that time also contained peach, Coco included. This its where the sweet creaminess comes from.
There are amber, sandalwood, tonka, vanilla and labdanum in the base. We cannot forget about civet which is the byproduct of anal glands of civet cats. The civet smell is ananimalic, dirty ambery aroma which emphases and warms up the scent of flowers. Using civet is banned now for obvious ethical reasons and is produced in a lab.
To give you a better idea of how civet smells, would be trying Shalimar by Guerlain. Here the civet note comes off even more tenaciously. Coco has that musky dirtiness to an extend but that is largely beat by spices used in the concoction like coriander, cloves and opoponax. It is a busy bee hell of a fragrance but somehow it all works astonishingly well together.
The experience of wearing Coco is pretty amazing even in 2024. If you are a very modern light-hearted chick, I recommend at least getting a sample of Coco to make sure you are not missing out.
Gaultier Divine by Jean Paul Gaultier Gourmand Floral, Floral Aquatic Quentin Bisch
Jean Paul Gaultier’s perfumes are eccentric, Divine included. Gaultier Divine is gold Amphitrite, the marine Greek goddess.
Divine has not gained much popularity yet, but I actually really like this perfume. It is hard to characterize it hence more perfume families. It has aquatic fruity notes together with a solid floral heart based on edible ground. Is it strictly gourmand? No. Salty marine only? Not quite. A bit of floral fruity? Kind of. It is all of the above, cooked well together.
Gaultier Divine is a melt of watermelon together with lily and y-lang based on salt and sweetness. It is a candy-like scent so if you do not like sweet, stay away from Divine. I see similarities with Levante by Nobile 1942. They are both vacation aromas. It can be a challenge to wear them out of the blue, universally. There must be a time and place; and for that reason, I suppose a travel size is enough.
Q Eau de Parfum Intense by Dolce & Gabbana Amber Floral Daphné Bugey
Q EDP Intense is of course a flanker of the original Q. An intense, elixir or parfum version is usually a more concentrated, sensual, deeper fragrance with the DNA of the original juice.
I normally like the uniqueness, easy-going versatile and fresh nature of the original fragrances. Most of the time, I do not need more intensity and sweetness. Q intense is a classic example where I am over the moon with the OG; however, ambivalent towards the intense.
Q Intense smells like Griotte in the opening which is a dark cherry liquor. It is accompanied with heliotrope and amber. Overall, it smells fruity, nutty, creamy and sweet. But at the same time, it does not have the intensity some of the nighttime deep black cherry scents have like La Petite Robe Noire by Guerlain or Lovefest Burning Cherry 48 by Kayali. It is a fruity-sweet cherry fragrance with a bit of a base which does not stay straight and strong. It is a sort of wannabe Lost Cherry by Tom Ford but it struggling to get there.
Tutti Twilly d’Hermès by Hermès Floral Fruity Christine Nagel
Tutti is the newest release by Hermès within the Twilly line. It jumped on the train with the super popular fruity note of lychee. And yes, there is litchi; however, the white floral is still present. You can tell it is Hermès and you can also showcase it is Twilly. In other words, the quality is there and so are the flowers with ginger.
It is a floral fruity but elevated. Long story short, there is an edge and depth to otherwise an easy perfume profile. I think it is great. It has a playful element. If I compare all the five Twilly’s, Tutti is the most reminiscent to Eau Poivrée.
To give you a different perspective, I would wear Tutti for the same occasion as I would put on Blue Heart by Thameen. The scents have a different structure but give me the same vibe. They are both friendly, sweet yet sophisticated. I would use them to hang out with girlfriends or for a casual date. They are approachable enough to be worn during the day; nevertheless, not easy going to the extend I would wear them to run errands, for instance.
At this moment, I have Twilly Eau Ginger in my perfume collection and I am okay with my Twilley’s acquisitions for now. When I am done with Eau Ginger, I will consider adding Tutti to the mix. Have a great day!
Brit Rhytm is a surprisingly nice composition. I have a 10 ml sample and can’t get enough. The fragrance is musky and woody yet floral and fresh.
The scent is distinctive, not for everybody but if you like it, you can wear it anywhere anytime. Lavender is a hidden jewel in this fragrance. It would suit an outgoing energetic woman who is up for anything, laughs a lot and is loving her life.
Brit Rhythm will keep up with your busy lifestyle and can happily accompany you every day. 80/100
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