01/28/2024
Serenissima
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why so fleeting?
At this time of year, I am always split in my choice of fragrance:
On the one hand, I long for spring so much and almost automatically reach for the green and fresh compositions when testing, which usually leave me shivering (too refreshed) after the first enthusiasm; on the other hand, I look for warmth to curb the already existing chill.
After an early summer excursion, the longing for warmth wins out today; although the sun is almost sunburn-like, I am freezing and therefore one of the surprise miniatures from the pharmacy bag from the dear friend is particularly welcome:
"Orchidée", the eau de toilette from Yves Rocher, promises warmth - the warmth of precious orchid vanilla - and keeps its promise, albeit unfortunately only for a short time.
It is always a pleasure to test, wear and write about vanilla fragrances; after all, they are a pleasure in themselves due to their richness of scent that touches the senses:
You immerse yourself in the cozy, usually spiced or resinous warmth of a fragrant blanket or robe.
Or discover Sylvaine Delacourte's finely whipped vanilla foam-like fragrance artworks, which can be such wonderful summer companions.
For me, well-made vanilla compositions never become boring or even old-fashioned.
"Orchidée" is a solid and classic, timeless creation that also makes me ask myself:
"Why so fleeting?"
After all, the floral base with hibiscus and hyacinth blossom spice is a friendly introduction to a creamy, creamy white vanilla melange that could have been created in the kitchen:
Take "a spoonful of cinnamon, a few cloves, a little grated nutmeg, maybe a little allspice" - to my nose, nothing really exotic for our time, but it skillfully adds that certain something.
Even if all these spices originally had long journeys by land or sea behind them before they ended up in the warehouses of the so-called "pepper sacks" and were only affordable as a luxurious delicacy for well-heeled customers, they are now commonplace and can be found in almost every kitchen.
They therefore also correspond to the philosophy of the Yves Rocher brand, which I have adapted here: "Why wander far away, the good things are in the kitchen!"
Of course, orchid vanilla, also known as bourbon or spiced vanilla, is a very fine plant with deliciously filled pods.
Even a little more aromatic, rich and mature, it harmonizes excellently with women who themselves radiate a subtle eroticism; this is sensitively underlined here.
"Sensual opulence" would probably be the appropriate term for this and many other vanilla fragrance compositions.
A subtle femininity is already evident in the shapely round flacon in its bright color, which encloses this enchanting creation with unfortunately quite moderate sillage and durability.
Because as soon as "Orchidée" has developed its special fragrance charm (which takes a little longer for me anyway), all that remains is a hint of a fragrant memory.
I would have attributed this to my limited body heat if this impression had not already been described several times.
I expect more even from an eau de toilette.
Too bad, a little more depth and persistence would have done "Orchidée" good; but it is still a pleasant to wear daytime fragrance, which in turn does not make any great demands.
Sometimes you just need exactly that and nothing else! So the two of us will spend this Sunday morning together and then we'll see:
Where will the fragrance journey take us today?
On the one hand, I long for spring so much and almost automatically reach for the green and fresh compositions when testing, which usually leave me shivering (too refreshed) after the first enthusiasm; on the other hand, I look for warmth to curb the already existing chill.
After an early summer excursion, the longing for warmth wins out today; although the sun is almost sunburn-like, I am freezing and therefore one of the surprise miniatures from the pharmacy bag from the dear friend is particularly welcome:
"Orchidée", the eau de toilette from Yves Rocher, promises warmth - the warmth of precious orchid vanilla - and keeps its promise, albeit unfortunately only for a short time.
It is always a pleasure to test, wear and write about vanilla fragrances; after all, they are a pleasure in themselves due to their richness of scent that touches the senses:
You immerse yourself in the cozy, usually spiced or resinous warmth of a fragrant blanket or robe.
Or discover Sylvaine Delacourte's finely whipped vanilla foam-like fragrance artworks, which can be such wonderful summer companions.
For me, well-made vanilla compositions never become boring or even old-fashioned.
"Orchidée" is a solid and classic, timeless creation that also makes me ask myself:
"Why so fleeting?"
After all, the floral base with hibiscus and hyacinth blossom spice is a friendly introduction to a creamy, creamy white vanilla melange that could have been created in the kitchen:
Take "a spoonful of cinnamon, a few cloves, a little grated nutmeg, maybe a little allspice" - to my nose, nothing really exotic for our time, but it skillfully adds that certain something.
Even if all these spices originally had long journeys by land or sea behind them before they ended up in the warehouses of the so-called "pepper sacks" and were only affordable as a luxurious delicacy for well-heeled customers, they are now commonplace and can be found in almost every kitchen.
They therefore also correspond to the philosophy of the Yves Rocher brand, which I have adapted here: "Why wander far away, the good things are in the kitchen!"
Of course, orchid vanilla, also known as bourbon or spiced vanilla, is a very fine plant with deliciously filled pods.
Even a little more aromatic, rich and mature, it harmonizes excellently with women who themselves radiate a subtle eroticism; this is sensitively underlined here.
"Sensual opulence" would probably be the appropriate term for this and many other vanilla fragrance compositions.
A subtle femininity is already evident in the shapely round flacon in its bright color, which encloses this enchanting creation with unfortunately quite moderate sillage and durability.
Because as soon as "Orchidée" has developed its special fragrance charm (which takes a little longer for me anyway), all that remains is a hint of a fragrant memory.
I would have attributed this to my limited body heat if this impression had not already been described several times.
I expect more even from an eau de toilette.
Too bad, a little more depth and persistence would have done "Orchidée" good; but it is still a pleasant to wear daytime fragrance, which in turn does not make any great demands.
Sometimes you just need exactly that and nothing else! So the two of us will spend this Sunday morning together and then we'll see:
Where will the fragrance journey take us today?
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