L'Eau d'Issey Summer 2015

Melody of Venus opens like a fresh fruit basket on a sunny morning. You immediately get a juicy splash of tart passionfruit, crisp green apple, and ta… Show more

Melody of Venus opens like a fresh fruit basket on a sunny morning. You immediately get a juicy splash of tart passionfruit, crisp green apple, and tangy pink guava, balanced by a gentle pinch of sour rhubarb. As the opening brightness softens after thirty minutes, creamy honeysuckle and fresh jasmine blossom across the skin, giving the fragrance a lush floral body without turning powdery. The dry-down shifts into pure cozy warmth, blending sweet coconut, golden vanilla, and smooth almond over a solid foundation of earthy patchouli and rich amber. It feels radiant, friendly, and deeply comforting on the skin. You can wear this comfortably during relaxed weekend outings, warm beach holidays, or sunset dinner dates where you want to smell inviting, cheerful, and distinctive without choking out the room. Show less

Cafe del Mar no 1 Women by Createurs Cosmetiques is a sunny, fruity chypre that smells like sipping a frozen tropical drink on an ocean deck at sunset… Show more

Cafe del Mar no 1 Women by Createurs Cosmetiques is a sunny, fruity chypre that smells like sipping a frozen tropical drink on an ocean deck at sunset. It opens with a punch of juicy passionfruit and tart guava, delivering an immediate splash of ripe island fruit without turning into sticky candy. Within half an hour, soft fresh floral notes drift in to smooth out the bright fruit, keeping the heart airy and clean. The dry-down settles into warm sandalwood, earthy patchouli, and cozy vanilla, giving the beachy sweetness an unexpected woody spine. It is casual, uplifting, and built for warm vacation afternoons and relaxed summer weekends. Show less

Astrea by Boadicea the Victorious pairs bright litchi and pink pepper with a lush heart of Turkish-style rose and sweet caramel. A clean backbone of o… Show more

Astrea by Boadicea the Victorious pairs bright litchi and pink pepper with a lush heart of Turkish-style rose and sweet caramel. A clean backbone of olibanum, amber, and soft musk keeps the floral sweetness from feeling sugary or heavy. It suits cool autumn evenings and formal dinners when you want a rich, romantic aura. Show less

Assala Prime Royal Jasmine subverts expectations right from the first spray. Despite the name, jasmine does not drive this composition. Instead, tart… Show more

Assala Prime Royal Jasmine subverts expectations right from the first spray. Despite the name, jasmine does not drive this composition. Instead, tart rhubarb and juicy litchi crash over a rich core of Turkish rose and peony, spiked with bright grapefruit. As the top notes settle, smoky incense and warm amber rise from underneath, turning a fresh floral start into a resinous, moody dry-down. Vanilla and oakmoss anchor the base, giving the skin a bittersweet trail that lasts late into the evening. It suits crisp autumn afternoons and chilly spring nights when you want a fruity floral with serious spine. Show less