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This fragrance has been very much hyped in recent years and months: The Malibu - Party in The Bay by Simone Andreoli. It is part of the Verses of Life series, which is already very fun-loving and fits in with this dolce vita lifestyle. However, this one clearly goes in the tropical direction, which I think is very cool in summer. This cocktail style is already quite up-to-date and simply looks very casual. It's not new, as fragrances like "Virgin Island Water | Creed" have been around for a long time, but if you want to be at the forefront of fashion, you can give this trend a try. I've been celebrating these "cocktail fragrances" for a long time, as they simply put you in a good mood in summer and are quite casual and fun-loving. Torino21 is also very popular, which is based on the mojito theme, but here you get more of a pina colada with lots of lime.
Simone Andreoli has a great range, which you can get at fair prices. Especially if you look out for discounts. I looked for this Malibu for a long time, as it was constantly sold out, similar to Vicebomb. After a long delivery time, it finally arrived and it was worth it.
Incidentally, I also have Creed's "role model" in my collection, so a small comparison can be made for those who are interested: The Simone Andreoli goes more in the cocktail direction, even if the two become quite similar in the later course. I still own the old 120ml version, so I can't say whether the Creed is still worth it after a few years. Here you definitely get a great alternative, which is a bit more casual and has significantly more sunny lime in the opening. With the Creed prices, however, you pay over twice the price.
This Malibu is worth the money: it comes in the usual box. Nothing special, but it has style. The bottle is also great. Quite large and feels great in the hand. Like the price, it's a mixture of designer and niche.
In my opinion, the Malibu fragrance is not quite as complex and sophisticated as the Creed, but it totally catches people with this lime that spreads a good mood. Very likeable and worth a test if you like this note in the leading role. You also get sugar and coconut, which simply fit into this cocktail concept. Rum is not so present, but you can't deny this creation a little dash of booze. For most hours it is an overdose of lime and coconut, in a positive sense. Later in the drydown, it becomes very woody, which is pleasant with this DNA and offers a great finish. Overall very round, especially after about 20 minutes I love this fragrance. Wearable all year round like all cocktail fragrances, but best with this summer-sun-good-mood vibe.
Performance is top. You get a strong sillage for the first 3-4 hours and then a decent to mild sillage for at least as long. Satisfactory for this genre.

You should know it if you like this cocktail vibe. Looks just as good on men as it does on women and is modern and absolutely casual. Anyone who likes lime and coconut should definitely try it. Great release like most of this great brand.

Giardino di Boboli is already a bit hyped on social media. It's not a typical hype fragrance, but you can often find it in some people's top lists when it comes to fresh spring and summer fragrances. Doesn't have to mean anything, but fragrances that are in the limelight should be looked at. I bought this fragrance a few months ago, specifically because I was looking for a good fresh spring fragrance with good longevity. The RRP of 220€ is clearly too high in my opinion, but it can also be much cheaper if you have a little patience for discounts. I really like the brand Roberto Ugolini by Herbert Stricker and with Marzocco, Blue Suede Shoes and 17 Rosso this is already my 4th fragrance. This brand is worth it.
In my perfume days, I often received letters asking me about fresh fragrances with a long shelf life. Of course, people are often disappointed that a fresh fragrance sometimes only lasts 2-3 hours. It's also not so easy to make a fresh fragrance last without synthetics. This fragrance is definitely a beast, but it's not for everyone. This fragrance is a ramp sow, somewhat penetrating and very intense. There is also a hint of synthetics. There is a lot of criticism in the statements, which also receive approval. Giardino di Boboli is definitely not a fragrance you should buy blindly.

Giardino di Boboli, or Boboli Garden, is a park in Florence. If you google it you will find many beautiful pictures. It would certainly be worth a visit if you were ever in the city. Even though I haven't been there yet, this fragrance is certainly not an authentic fragrance that reflects this theme. What you get here is a fragrance that matches this great green bottle. It's poison green and, like all of them, has a great horn lid. The fragrance comes in the usual orange packaging.
in which direction does this fragrance go? The fragrances listed above are very accurate: floral, fresh, green, fruity and also synthetic. In my opinion, this fragrance also has a slight resemblance to Marc Gebauer's Orange Flamingo, especially in the later stages.
The fragrance starts with a lot of green apple, very unsweet and a great tart apple note. There are also green notes that are quite intense and pleasant and go well with this theme. The rose geranium is also perceptible in the first hour. A note that delivers a beautiful floral freshness. As it progresses, rose gains the upper hand and it is simply a great blend with the apple and the green notes. A little iris also plays a part, along with some woody notes. The floral part is really well done and quite unisex, especially due to the green freshness. From hour 3-4, there is a great soft-rinse vibe. Clean, fresh and pleasant. A pleasant musky note that comes across as powdery and clean. Beautiful light wood also comes through well at the end. Overall, a very pleasing scent in the second half of the fragrance. The first few hours could be quite challenging for some, also due to very good sillage.
As already mentioned, performance is very good and probably also the recipe for success of this fragrance. Lasting power is in double digits and the sillage is strong over many hours.

Overall, a great fresh fragrance that doesn't necessarily drift into the typical no-brainer category. In my opinion, it is best suited for spring and not too hot summer days. It's not refreshing enough for the real summer. A great fragrance, especially thanks to this performance.

My 3rd Roja after the Elysium Cologne and the Enigma Cologne. This time a little more expensive, but still one of the "cheaper" Roja's. That's probably why it's one of the better-known and the wonderful name also contributes to this. A midsummer dream that arouses curiosity and makes you want to try it. In my opinion, the name is somewhat misleading, as I find this fragrance too heavy for midsummer. It works very well in mild and warm temperatures, but I wouldn't wear it in hot midsummer.
Of course, Roja is not cheap, but it still offers a lot for the money and you get a very classy and serious fragrance without many playful accents. An absolutely great daily that you can wear to formal activities without any problems. It looks clean and well-groomed and has a very interesting aura that is somewhat captivating and far removed from the usual styles. It also has some classic elements that remind me of the 90s style without being old-fashioned.

The Roja comes in great packaging, but for this price, they could have come up with more. On the other hand, the bottle is very pretty with a beautifully designed cover and the usual great lid. Top!
I have my difficulties with the fragrance description. You can smell these XXL pyramids in Roja, so you get a very complex fragrance that is multi-layered and sophisticated. It's probably too complex for midsummer, as it's not just no-brainer notes that perform here. If you think of midsummer and here as a fresh floral fragrance, you are more likely to expect a scent in the direction of a summery field of flowers. This is absolutely not the case here: you get a very cool fragrance that is relatively fresh but also has some heavy elements. Especially when you look into this huge base, you find notes that don't really fit into a summer fragrance, but it matches. Slightly heavier and slightly sweet notes make this fragrance special and it goes well with these cool fresh florals that are absolutely not feminine as many would expect. This fragrance even has more male fans. This may also be due to the oakmoss and the pleasant spiciness that becomes more present later on. Overall, it's a well-rounded fragrance that gives me a vintage vibe, even though it's not even 10 years old. If you can get it a lot cheaper, I can absolutely recommend this fragrance, especially if you are looking for something classy for everyday wear.
Performance is absolutely satisfactory. Should last about 8-9 hours with initially good sillage. not an absolute powerhouse, but not bad for this relatively fresh fragrance.

Overall, a great fragrance that I can absolutely recommend. However, you should test it beforehand, as this fragrance is quite special and complex and you get something different from what you expect.

...I found this fragrance. Atkinsons was not a brand that I was very fond of. I used to test a few fragrances from this house, but none of the releases really knocked me off my feet. It's not that they smell bad, but none of them really made me want to buy them. Some are a little closer, but not quite there.
I got a sample of this Gold Fair in Mayfair through an order that came with it. Of course, you are "forced" to test the free samples, not always with high expectations. With such a sample you are of course more pleased than the usual mainstream samples. Here it was love at first smell. It's nice when you find great fragrances without really having the scent on your radar.

Shortly after the first tests, a bottle was needed. Fortunately, the Atkinsons prices are quite humane in contrast to many niche brands. you can get 100ml for just over €100, RRP is around €180. It's definitely worth it for this great sweet and sensual fragrance that you can wear almost anytime.
This fragrance is a limited edition. The information here says that only 2000 copies were produced. I doubt that. because that's really not a lot for the whole world. Maybe just marketing.

The packaging is extremely high quality and can compete with much more expensive brands. The fragrance comes in a large box that can be opened. The Atkinsons logo is in the middle. The gold bottle is of course also absolutely masterful. For me, it's one of the most beautiful I own, as the gold is absolutely beautifully decorated. Great look!
The more important thing is of course the fragrance, which is also absolutely convincing. The fragrance simply goes in a direction that I absolutely love. This fragrance goes roughly in the direction of Initio Rehab. Not in terms of the fragrance DNA, but this clean, sweet type of fragrance that never gets too heavy. It's listed as a twin to TF Noir Extreme, which in my opinion is a little further away, but if you're looking for an alternative to this one you probably won't be disappointed.
If you are looking for a sweet fragrance that is never too heavy and still performs well, you will definitely find it here. The start reminds me slightly of "Enigma Parfum Cologne | Roja Parfums". It has a light cola vibe and a slightly boozy absinthe note. Nutmeg comes through very nicely and has a very cozy and sensual character. The heart note is followed by soft cocoa, fresh sage and some iris, which never becomes too powdery. The perfect blend of pleasant sweetness and relatively fresh spice. The fragrance feels great on the skin and is a kind of feel-good scent. Ambroxan and incense are added in the base. A pleasant incense note and never too smoky. The DNA of the fragrance changes only slightly throughout and the scent is actually always pleasantly sweet and spicy with a catchy note that lingers in the memory. For me, in cool to mild temperatures up to around 18 degrees, this is a fragrance that you can always wear, as it never becomes too overpowering despite its good sillage
Performance is also top with over 10 hours of durability and quite good sillage. A great overall package for such a pleasant fragrance.

All in all, a perfect unisex fragrance for me, which convinces with sweet-spicy sensuality and is a feel-good fragrance for me over the entire course. An absolute seducer that is sure to receive a few compliments.

After "Almaz | Kajal", this is the second fragrance from this brand in my collection. When I bought Almaz, a sample of this beautiful fragrance was included and I loved it from the start. The DNA and this style of scent is totally my thing, especially as you don't feel like you've smelled anything like it before. The Kajal fragrances are just great, because they smell 100% high quality and just very neat and modern. You can also get them at affordable prices, especially if you buy from the right sites at the right time.
Listed here as a women's fragrance, on other sites as unisex. With Niche, it is not always entirely clear to which gender a fragrance has been assigned. Not a bad thing, as everyone should decide for themselves what they want to wear. With high-quality fragrances, the transitions are usually more fluid than with clichéd designers anyway. With this fragrance, you should be a little more modern and self-confident and wear it. It is also less suited to the bad boy look. It is much easier for women, as fruity-floral notes are actually always suitable. Men who find it too feminine can certainly layer it, which works relatively well with this Lamar.

Kajal is a French house, which probably has Arabic roots or at least follows such a concept in terms of appearance. The fragrances have little to no oriental influence. The boxes of this brand are really pretty and the bottles are really gorgeous, especially these beautifully decorated lids. A real eye-catcher.
To like this Lamar, you have to like fragrances a la Accento by Xerjoff. This Accento is far from a twin, but they share this pineapple and floral direction. Some also compare this Lamar with Delina and Baccarat Rouge. Delina is far from a fragrance twin, but that lychee-rose vibe is subtly reminiscent of this PdM. On the whole, Lamar is independent for me.
Lamar starts with lots of juicy pineapple, which immediately catches me. The DNA simply stays in your memory and you want to smell this juicy note again and again. Subtle notes of apple, orange and something similar to lychee are also present at the opening. This is followed by a gentle spice of saffron and cardamom with a subtle oriental touch. The flowers also start very early, especially rose. A gentle rose that goes well with the juicy pineapple. All in all, a great floral mix that lays gently on the skin. The base is creamy, clean musk and lots of sweetness, which plays a role throughout the fragrance. The sweetness is pleasant, but also allows the other notes to breathe. Overall, it is very harmonious and the DNA is simply very refreshingly independent and seductive.
Performance is amazing, especially for this relatively fresh fragrance DNA. All of the Kajal fragrances tested are convincing in terms of durability and sillage. Especially those who use at least 4 sprays of Lamar will stand out thanks to the really very good sillage. Shelf life should exceed 12 hours, on clothing of course much longer.

Overall, a great fragrance that is best worn in the evening or during leisure time. For everyday wear, it could be too overpowering thanks to its great projection. Anyone who likes juicy pineapple with floral notes should definitely try it, especially the ladies.