![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() From the reviews I've seen, people seem pretty much divided as regards Guerlain's PAMPLELUNE: some smell in that composition cat pee, while others find it divine. The perfume is no different.Īnother bright and shiny citrus offering from Fresh, HESPERIDES is initially all about grapefruit, both juice and zest, until the classic Fresh base kicks in, which I happen to love, so naturally this is another winner in my perfume book. In front of you a big, clear, glass pitcher of ruby red grapefruit cocktail juice filled to the brim with ice and slices of yellow and pink grapefruit! You reach for it because you know it's what you need. Sitting at a picnic table with a gingham table cloth draped over it. Really beautiful! The grapefruit really is the star here and I couldn't be any happier with it. I love the touch of sourness and tartness this has. The notes harmonize with one another to create something so clean, clear, sparkling and fresh. Have you ever had one of those days where you just don't know which fragrance in your wardrobe to grab for? On those days, this is the one I reach for. Those other two garnered negative reviews from me but this one is going to be positive. Image of perfume stolen from Fresh Website.Finally! A citrus scent done right! I received mine as a gift from a very kind member here - thank-you! Over the last month, I've tried two other citrus based scents and they could never hope to hold a candle to this one. Picture of the Grove from my iPhone that decided to turn sideways. I tested over a period of days at Sephora, Nordstrom and the Fresh store in the Grove. Middle Notes: bergamot, lotus flower, transparent jasmineĪvailable practically on the moon, $80 for 3.4 Ounces, with ancillary products. Notes (from the Fresh Website): Top Notes: mandarin, Italian lemon, grapefruit I don’t think I’m going to purchase this one since I have an ample supply of Annick Goutals that cover this citrus territory better (they’re the older formulations and in Fresh’s defense are more expensive) but if I were in the market for the giggle inducing Hollywood Diet opening alone would make me purchase, at least in the beensy $20 rollerball one. For those of us who like the really heavy hitters it’s like a palate cleanser. Were I going to a job interview it would be perfect, in that I would smell fresh and nice in a completely unchallenging way I won’t smell like the men’s department at Macy’s or the guy from the mail room who hits on all the secretaries. The dry down, while discernible is just a slightly sweet your-skin-but-better clean musk. The middle is still tinged with citrus and when they cal it “transparent” jasmine they aren’t kidding. Trader Joe’s to Santa Monica Blvd METRO bus home killed it off early. This portion of the program lasts for about an hour or three depending on the temps- three in cooler but the walk from the Sunset Blvd. I eat it as much as I can and buy the juice at Trader Joe’s (a bargain at $1.99 for a quart!) If you are a hater of the fruit then this will be the third circle of hell for you, since the opening is an olfactory carbon copy of a cup of perfected pink grapefruit served on shaved ice with the lightest sprinkling of sugar you can imagine. It’s completely uncomplicated, but you must really like grapefruit. Especially on a day like today, when it was in the mid 80’s, or tomorrow, which should hit 90. I used to love that one, along with Cucumber Baie, Redcurrant Basil and Bergamot Citrus. I remember a female coworker who, when I was presenting in a meeting said “G-d you always smell great” when I was wearing Pomegranate Anise. The ones that I like are simple, refreshing and ones that I am inevitably complimented when wearing. This is sometimes greeted as if I admitted that I really enjoyed a nice unfiltered Camel while visiting the maternity ward or smuggling bacon quiche into Kosher restaurants. I admit that I have a love of some of the scents by Fresh. You can still register here to attend (don’t know about availability on the bus.) We had a blast a few years ago when they came to LA and I think this trip will be a blast as well. First of all, can I just write that I am so looking forward to the LA event? I think it will be so much fun and I am really looking forward to meeting new people and seeing Patty and March again. ![]()
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