The fact that I want to discuss Aqua di Selva here in my very first review is perhaps a little cheeky... you could just as well ask a lawyer for a qualified opinion on Mozart's Jupiter Symphony. However, I have my reasons: This classic here really surprised me.

Hermes Eau Des Merveilles: I don't even need to say more. Coast of Colombo, strong winds and bright sunshine. Citrus and amber and ambergris on your skin and clothes.. MAGIC!

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I also like wearing Carnal Flowe from Frederic Malle, the most beautiful tuberose on the market in my opinion which fits perfectly for summer or holidays, with its refined green and white flower breath that unveils all the facets of the tuberose. Again, I am by no means an expert is scents, but I do know some of the scent profiles and the ones that I like. And this one is a new one that I really like. I am wearing it for the third time this week and at 2:00 in the afternoon it still has a discernible light scent. Very few scents last that long on me.

Burberry Weekend: Not just for men, it works for the ladies too! But that super sharp and green bite of ivy really smells gorgeous! Dior Sauvage: This doesn't just smell soapy and clean but it's stunning! The new very cool spray is even perfect for women! Sometimes I do crave sultry, spicy scents even during the day. My beloved Coco extrait and EDP work really well and just like John, I find Coromandel by Chanel also a surprisingly good match with the weather. For a lighter patchouli dose, I wear Coco Mademoiselle EDT and Miss Dior Cherie EDT (2011). They are sweet but still fresh enough to be enjoyed and lift my mood instantly. After the fragrance settles a bit, touches of carnation, geranium make themselves known along with a wonderful musky cedar base. A bit of smoky vetiver makes it even more attractive. The final stages are a warm and gentle musk and the cedar. It is just an incredibly well-done fragrance. In Portuguese heat, even a lover of heavy scents like me needs some refreshment. I am finding great comfort in SP Parfum's SP Parfums Sven Pritzkoleit Lemon Sorbet & Orange which is a surprising citrus fragrance. It focuses on citrus fruits with a lot of effects coming from synthetic molecules that give it the frozen element, and also calone, which I hate but is introduced in this formulation to great results. What I love the most is the icy effect it creates on my skin due to the strong presence of mint. I get that feeling of cooling, not in an olfactive way but in a clear tactile sensation. In the overall composition I love the oakmoss which gives it a chypre twist just like in vintage Eau de Courreges. Lemon Sorbet & Orange is my go to scent for this summer, but I am also wearing a lot of Calvin Klein Truth and thinking that this is a brand I have been exploring with great pleasure in different scents since I was 18.Longevity from start to finish on my skin is about 4-5 hours, excellent for something that is an EDC. Sillage is light to moderate, so this fragrance is delightful and inoffensive to most people. You would have to douse yourself to overdo this one. A couple or three sprays in an office setting would give you a crisp, clean, and confident scent, that would last through most of the day. Summertime in Greece is becoming hotter and hotter it seems, though we're quite accustomed to endless summer days when something light and bracing is best appreciated if one doesn't want to overwhelm their entourage and casual bystanders. Because I am a vanilla and oriental fan, I also enjoy wearing Eau Duelle by Diptyque in summer. A vanilla dressed up with spices, woods and powdery touch, Duelle's delicate and subtle sillage is perfect for summer.