Gardens of India / 79
Parle Moi de Parfum (2019)

A burst of cloying syrupy sweetness, clearly floral yet not identifiable as any particular flower. As it settles down, I get the bubblegum and artificial grape accords I associate with cheap synthetic tuberose. Sandalwood? No -- just a faint dustiness in the background, slightly choking. I tried my sample twice before giving up.

In the name of full disclosure, I try nearly all reviewed scents on skin, but a la Turin/Sanchez, some are reviewed from the test strip only. That is the case here.

If I was being charitable, I would say GoI is a strong feminine floral. If I wasn't, I would want to say there is a definite similarity to an air freshener. I would probably err on the side of the former and my general inability to rate feminine fragrances.

The tuberose and jasmine combination is lovely, and there is a touch of sandalwood to add some backbone. There's not much else to say, but if that combination has the potential to float your boat then this would be well worth a try.

A rather gentle, unobtrusive floral perfume. A light, creamy feel. touches of sweetness, like a natural sugar. It's a rather safe, minimalist fragrance. Too expensive, for what it is. Leans more for ladies than, unisex. It's lovely, just not mind-blowing enough for my tastes.

A bit more sandalwood rears up later on, covering the floral aspects.

Simple, aerial, absolutely lovely. Almost honeyed tuberose with a slight waxy note. The jasmine reminds me of a light tea, so softly present. There is a restraint and a modesty in the use of all three notes. Well done.