LALTROVE 1002

A fragrance rainbow

A complex top note combines jasmine, chamomile and rose - like a tea infusion assortment - with the bright freshness of neroli and mandarin - a wonderfully combined mixture the greet me.

Then it develops a more floral drydown - I get mainly geranium and carnation, with a delicious lavender adding a greener undertone.  This lavender with very beautiful and has an aromatic balsamic character that is very calming.

Later on it changes to the slightly darker base, where wormwood and patchouli grant tart bitterness, whilst cinnamon and anise grant warmth.  The patchouli has a tad of an edge, but is neither shrill nor intrusive.  Very balanced and not sweet on me.

The whole gamut of the pure, natural and intense ingredients oscillates in various permutations and never bores. The sillage and projection are good, but this is not a loud scent and well wearable in the office.

The quality of all the natural ingredients is sublime. Longevity is shorter than that of most other O'Driu's, but still very respectable at five hours.

Great in spring for cooler days, this modernised version of a citrus-chypre is one of my favourites of this fabulous Italian house that redefines and resurrects true niche qualities.  A masterpiece.  Do I detect excitement....

4.5/5