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ixuedcmdkb – :
Very fresh, juicy, natural and fantastic start but…
Alas… forgive me bros… less than half an hour it becomes very dull, blurry and awkward
uninspiring woody scent. What a shame!
By seeing that high price tag and tantalizing presentation and bottle, I expected a brilliant citrus frag but it ruined my expectations so bad.
makspiks – :
Honestly, when it came out back in the days, I thought it was one of the best ever. The genre has been done and overdone, so even if this watery light cologne is discontinued, one can easily find a replacement for it. Especially because what Demachy decided to do throughout the whole Dior line, I’m essentially boycotting all new Dior purchases now.
smakoszsoczewica – :
I bought this pretty much on the spot when it first came out. One sniff and I was in love! (The beautiful bottle with its Cannage-effect helped, too, of course.) The citrus opening is heavenly and the soft, almond-woods drydown is perfection to me. The ideal summer fragrance.
Unfortunately, this barely lasts on me at all. I will put on about six or seven sprays and it will maybe last an hour, though I do occasionally pick up a waft or two of the beautiful drydown for another hour or so. I’m just not the kind of person who enjoys spritzing every hour or two, so I would not repurchase this perfume, as much as I love it.
Also, my bottle has finally decided to turn after ten years. I have many older ones that are still great, but I guess it’s the citrusy bergamot-lemon topnotes that turn more quickly; I have a bottle of Annick Goutal Les Nuits d’Hadrien which turned the same way. The drydown is still fine, thankfully. I just have to try to use this up before it turns more.
When I eventually finish this bottle, I’ll splurge on Acqua di Parma Colonia, instead.
vasyl110370 – :
I use to love it when it came out and for about 5 summers in a row… then I got « bored of
it ». However with this hot summer, I am reconsidering it…
Now online on main fragrance eshop, the 75 ml is no more available and I only found 1 Website that still sells the 125 ml only with low stock…
Is this fragrance being discontinued ??
Pentax – :
The citrus in Portofino is very sharp, it’s like an acid drop sweet that (in theory) you want to eat but once in your mouth it’s too dry/sour & you want to spit it out. It feels very “high pitched” overall. The addition of the orange flower adds to this impression, on my skin I found it screechy..and very “bright” – just a bit too much. I can’t detect any almond, which is a shame because I think it would’ve provided some balance & tempered the harshness which I perceive.
I wonder if this would perhaps behave better in a tropical climate, as opposed to mediocre British “Summer” temperatures.
usp319Bessinepome – :
Calling it for women is utterly ridiculous,this is so citrusy and fresh tnan its totally unisex,few fragances makes you feel as fine as this one in the hottest summerdays,especially in wet summers like we have here,its a must,I use this to sllep,to the gym…
megapixar – :
Beautiful bottle and liquid.
The scent?… well
Very limey lemoney, almost like a good smelling cleaner.
I don’t know if I want to wear it tho.
I’m thinking as I know other scents that start out very citric … nope can’t think of it
bendera – :
This is another fragrance that I don’t like until the dry down. At first it’s almost cliché citrus and not in a good way. I then found it brightened, if that makes any sense and after a couple compliments I knew I’d be wearing it again. To think I almost tossed out the samples I got. Now I’m looking for the full bottle.
VladymyrV – :
Very much alike O’de Lancome and Eau de Rochas.
SvinckS – :
I fell in love with Escale A Portofino when I was working on a cruise ship. I was told that it was composed of notes from ingredients in the Portofino area, and this enchanted me. I spent as much time in Portofino sniffing as I did looking!
And this is how this relatively simple, fresh fragrance has become a vacation in a bottle for me.
Sure, there are plenty of gorgeous colognia types out there – 4711 and CK1 come to mind EAP has a unique and distinctive herbal story.
My mother told me that cologne types could be worn over other fragrances to add freshness during the day for touch ups. EAP, however, is too distinctive to run in partnership, and must be worn solo.
Which I do, particularly in the middle of a snowstorm, for my own enjoyment.
I only have about an ounce left, and I’m metering it out over miserable days just to get a whiff of warm sun on my back and the ease of a wide brimmed hat.
Cheers!
loompounc – :
Fresh, spicy and simple summer cologne.
Composed by Francois Demachy, who also was behind AdP’s Colonia Intensa, this should be off for a good start. Very good and refreshing for hot summer days. Opening with neroli, herbs, loads of bergamot and a dry citrus and going through an bitter almond-y phase before settling on a pillow of musk and cedar. It has the vibe of a classical “eau de cologne” and is easily unisex, I have absolutely no problem wearing this as a guy. Love the bottle design.
Longevity is unfortunately rather poor, so reapplying about every 3-4 hours will be necessary. Overall, a great “eau fraiche”.
aux11 – :
I like the summer & seaside feeling without smelling some watery/sea-notes.
The spices and flowers are well-balanced and help to avoid smell like a toilet-cleaner which sometimes happens with citrus fragrances.
It is one of my fav fragrances in warmer temperatures. The longevity is also very good on my skin.
1158 – :
My go-to summer hot weather fragrance. Love the packaging and I don’t know why Luca Turin didn’t. Definitely a feminine fragrance, it is delicate and lacks masculine notes like lavender. Don’t know why people are obsessed with longevity, these fragrances are designed to be reapplied frequently. Love the almond note that adds to the Italian flavour. Wear it with something white and floaty, on a terrace overlooking the sea. You can hear the glasses clinking. The best of the Dior Cruise collection.
bgx613speagoessenda – :
My third review on Portofino: I got a big bottle of 125 ml, almost 75 ml left, from a neighbour who asked only a package of coffee in exchange. What a deal!
The opening smells a lot like the inexpensive Yves Rocher’s Agrumes en Fleurs, but the major difference between these two scents (and usually between a Dior/ any good designer and an inexpensive perfume) is the rich nuances in the drydown and the longevity.
I love the drydown of Portofino, it is more deep and aromatic than the fresh, a bit sharp opening. The sharpness disappears very soon. (The YR scent remains sharp and opening is the same as the drydown)
Very elegant, and definitely not only for the cruise in the Med! I wear it every day.
This smells like summer in the Mediterranean, and it fits amazingly well in the cold winter season in Finland as well.
vadim30 – :
This has been my go-to fragrance for the summer. Light and fresh with lots of citrus and orange blossom. This is the type of fragrance I imagine should be kept in the powder room for everyone (men and women) to spritz on hot days and freshen up, rather than the one that is for you and you alone. Sadly, the staying power is nil on me. It’s imperceptible to me in 15 minutes. But it is a lovely scent and easy to wear on hot days.
aleshka – :
I smell it nowadays (October 2016) in my country Argentina. At first is fresh and warm at the same time as 4711 or some of Acqua di Parma … but then became into woods, mist and powder and yellow and warm lights … The woods are more intensive than the Fragantica chart says …
usatyj – :
I bought a 1ml sample of this online, and am not disappointed. It reminds me distinctly of what I recall of D&G Light Blue (I have not tried them side by side), but as it is harder to find and much more expensive, I am not sure I will buy. Lasts a couple of hours; it is not unisex (in my opinion). Great for warmer weather.
Kamaz – :
The opening is very classic eau de cologne, but it lasts longer thanks I think to musk. I notice the bitter note of juniper, which is refreshing, and adds to the unisex feel. I like it, but it’s too similar to classic eau de cologne to get me excited, and the dry-down is quite soft.
Actually I’d be more likely to wear Prada’s Infusion de Fleur d’Oranger, which has that slightly bitter neroli and milky orange blossom combination, but is rounder and more lasting, though the Prada is more typically feminine I think.
If you’re looking for a clean, soapy Mediterranean classic mood this is nice, but I believe there are more interesting versions out there
lokomola – :
Definitely one of my favorite fragrances , perfect for all seasons although in summer releases all of its freshness always leaving a note of feminine sweetness . Unfortunately, after a while, you get used to the smell and fragrance no longer feels.
eot992Negeltzex – :
Gorgeous summer cologne! Very citrusy and minty fresh, but I am surprised to see the notes in it and find no mint… Am I the only one who feels mint in this?
patrickdcy1 – :
Smells divine . citrus trees old garden and calm rain.you just can feel the tears of rain on your skin and sweetness of fruit.
For my opinion it’s good for cold weather as it good for hot summer evening.
Unisex .oh and bottle it’s masterpiece.remind luxury bottle of alcoholic beverages 🙂
plafChoombhap – :
FRESH citrusy NOT lasting on my skin chemistry 🙂 but is superb good 😀
nikolay_upk – :
I fell in love with this scent when I lived in Stockholm- I used to spritz it on my scarf in the wintertime at the fragrance counter at NK’s- it helped me to gather my courage to deal with the hustle and bustle of the city and public transportation, not to mention the winter darkness- it was like a megadose of vitamin C, laced with an antidepressant! Not surprisingly, it smells wonderful in the summertime, too!
Orange blossom, lemon and cypress are the prominent notes- it reminds me of Annick Goutal’s eau de Hadrien, but I think this scent is a little less sharp and “pointy’, if that makes sense-
Oftentimes, people complain about citrus fragrances being too ephemeral- that said, I think that this scent will surprise you with its longevity-
If you love citrus aromatics, you are gonna be enchanted-
ylh298Negeltzex – :
This is the most typical scent of a refreshing wipe that I know of, like those you usually get in restaurants to wipe you hands after ordering fish for example. This exact smell is used in probably half of the dish washing liquids and floor cleaners out there.
The scent itself is really nice, so bright and fresh (and clean :D) but that spontaneous association is absurd.
The overly lemony part goes away after a while and if you are able to overcome the fact that people may find you smelling like a good housewife, you could also enjoy tons of crisp freshness. The dry down is especially beautiful.
bogdan71 – :
Dior’s line has some of the most fascinating colognes you can find in the world of perfumes. From the laid back Eau Sauvage to the more plethoric Diorella and the classic Eau Fraiche the choices are pretty good. However if you happen to wish for something more modern or simply want to avoid the chypre elements you‘ve got to look elsewhere (Mugler’s unorthodox cologne). At least this is what I believed until I stumbled upon Escale a Portofino. The “last” name made me suspicious of another tourist trap but the fragrance proved different. It simply is an eau de cologne done right with high quality materials that smells extremely natural, lemony green with a slight bitter-sweet effect (probably the almonds). It feels modern (not in the futuristic way of Mugler of course), greatly elegant and classy.
Сенище – :
First things first, I see this as a unisex fragrance, guys can easily pull this off because in my opinion the citruses in this perfume isn’t feminine at all. With that out of the way, I can safely say this is quality at it’s finest in terms of composition. The bergamot and lemon are the two notes that is most apparent and gives me a feeling of just chilling at a very classy part of town in a bright summers day. The only flaw in this fragrance is the performance as the longevity is pretty weak for it’s premium price. Unless if I can find it at a discount, I’ll just manage with my sample 🙂
yas2500 – :
People describe it as fresh and simple, but my opinion is quite different. I don’t think it’s usual citrusy fragrance at all.
I can’t say much about notes, it simply doesn’t smell familiar enough. There are many interesting notes in here and I don’t know what all of them smell like.
I don’t know if it’s petitgrain or not but something in the top notes smells so poisonous, it’s suffocating. I was so sure I don’t like it at all. Overwhelming green smell.
After some time it had changed so much, that I can’t believe, it’s the same scent. It’s nice and light. Also seems to be a little citrusy, but not quite as usual.
I find it feminine and it reminds me of summer. But the top notes were terrible, so probably won’t be buying it.
Interesting one!
doc67 – :
Summer fragrance. Wears very well on hot days and nights. Escale à Portofino reminded me a bit Dior Homme Cologne in 2013, but Portofino seems to be better behaved and gentle. The longevity was 4 hours on my skin and the silage is very discreet. The bottle is beautiful and elegant. Although it is female, a man can use quietly. By research that seems to be the best of the Cruise collection.
I liked it a lot.
You should try the skin before buying. Thumbs up.
zxc5zxc – :
I am a man i m using this one in summer it works perfectly for men i love the odor it´s perfect for summer evenings my favorite summer perfume
somex – :
This is not a light, “summery” citrus scent, at least not with my skin chemistry. Instead, it is rather deep and dark, actually. Yes, there’s some citrus, but the bergamot seems to dominate. I don’t get strong wood, galbanum, or juniper berry, and the musk is mild. On the other hand, the caraway is obvious and quite heavy/earthy (not minty). I can’t remember any other scent like this one, in terms of composition. Longevity is quite good and you can control projection by spraying more or less. It’s natural smelling and rather interesting, though it’s not that rich, which is not surprising (it’s not supposed to be an oriental or gourmand), though I would have liked it if the dynamism was a bit better. Instead, it has a kind of sizzling quality, which some might like while others dislike it. What’s funny is that it quickly moves into an “old school” masculine type of base! Note that there is very little sweetness in this one. The comparisons to traditional cologne type concoctions doesn’t make much sense to me (no oakmoss here, it seems, but plenty of caraway and a bit of galbanum), nor do the complaints about poor longevity. So, it would seem that at least a few people are having olfactory fatigue and fixating on the top notes.
UPDATE: Several hours after application and the wood and/or musk aroma chemicals are fairly obvious, though not irritating.
kalipso_valera – :
This is one of the most complimented citrus I own. Almost all of my officemates love it.
Very well balanced citrus that evokes luxury and style. I used this cologne the entire summer, and I always get a perk of freshness.
These cologne I own that manages to create both moods of freshness and cleanliness;
(1) Caldey, Island – Lavender
(2) Guerlain – Aqua Allegoria Herba Fresca
(3) Dior – Escale a Portofino
(4) Tommy Hilfiger – Tommy Girl
(5) Lalique – Encre Noir
pbb888 – :
This is a lovely light and fresh fragrance. I was searching for something close to Tom Ford Neroli Portofino and it doesn’t quite meet the intensity of Tom Ford’s Neroli (which is one of my favorite citruses). I find the other Dior fragrances to be very heavy and this one is very different, refreshing, certainly something good for a cruise. I do think it is feminine.
I actually have a bottle that I’d love to trade. I find that while it is very nice, I just don’t use it.
natoGrard – :
Good heavens! This is bergamot overdose!
And I am afraid I can tolerate bergamot only in very limited doses, being well blended with other ingredients, and not dominant.
Don’t get me wrong. I like this scent, find it nice citrus aromatic, but I think I couldn’t wear it. Too tiring. Too heavy. Not for me.
However, if someone likes energetic citrus, can give it a try. Scent is pleasant, after all.
cifronews2010 – :
I love it so much, yet it’s such a disappointment…
I just love the smell, I feel I’ll never grow tired of it. And never will indeed, because it holds barely 30 minutes on my skin or clothes.
When I smelled it in a shop I was so sure it was The One I immediately bought a bottle (almost €100 !!). What a disappointment to find out I’d have to spray myself every hour if I wanted the least bit of sillage…
So I guess my quest for my Prince Charming of Perfumes is still not over. Pity. (especially after such an expensive buy)
teror757 – :
If you love citrus notes and Italy you will sure love this fragrance!
Brianna_fromAA – :
I love this fragrance. It’s like the light version of Neroli Portofino/Tom Ford.
Chrisalexx – :
Yes it is like 4711, but after about 30 minutes it reminded me of Eau d’Orlane – and I’ve sadly had to compare this with Toilet Duck. However – on a work colleague the juniper was strong and it smelled quite wonderful. Not on me though….
moir – :
Elegant, luxurious, beautiful. It is fresh and chilly. It is not romantic enough for a date. Therefore, it can fit for the office, for business lunch. For those days when spring and summer days are coming, and you want to emphasize it, it is the fragrance for you
lytkoff – :
oh my goodness, this is an explosion of fake smelling lemon scented molecules. No real citrus ever smelt like this. I dislike this almost as much as Lancome O, which I truly despise.
This reminds me not of Italy, but of a lemony dishwashing liquid or air freshening spray. There are so many authentic beautiful Italian citrus scents I cannot imagine why someone would choose this synthetic smelling mess. If you want citrus try Acqua di Colonia with real Sicilian citrus or Eau d’Italie Le Bateau de Capri, again an authentic Italian citrus scent.
GanSer – :
This is not my favorite Escale, just too citrusy for my taste, but I bought one for my mom and she loved it, but she loves O de Lancôme also, it is mind you an elegant citrus, layered in floral notes, just that lemon isn’t isnt working best for me!?
rrredlobsterz8 – :
a tiny hotel with a vertical lemon grove overlooking the bay of naples…..true luxury
acourneunsuff – :
It is VERY citrussy. I’ve started layering fragrances I don’t normally use and this is lovely with Cuir de Lancome – lifts up the leather and tones down the citrus edge.
Bad idea to buy perfume at airports unless you are buying something you already know and love. You are just trapped there for so long that the will I / won’t I impulse takes over and you have enough time to decide that you like it enough to go and buy it. I pity the fool who sits next to me on airplanes as I usually smell like a headshop..
I decided it was classy and chic and that I need a lemon scent. But I must admit, somewhere in the back of my mind the demure chick in the floppy white hat has a second face that screams lemon scented toilet cleaner. It’s not the fault of the high class lemons, it is just that that is what strong lemon evokes to me.
snow_8568 – :
To me, it smells of soap – Nesti Dante “Capri” variety, to be precise. Very fresh, very intensive, quite long lasting – all in all, a very pleasant fragrance, but I don’t see myself spending my money on what is to me, almost literally, bottled geranium. (Alright, I do realise it is technically bergamot, but where I live, geranium is a part of life. Bergamot is a part of Earl Grey.)
Edit/ Update: It definitely grows on me! I’ve recently been sick, and found myself using this after shower to feel fresh and better about myself. Got me out of bed in an instant:) As a lasting cologne scent, if that’s your thing – priceless. Must be perfect for traveling! I’m definitely trying out other fragrances from the series, and consider buying this one.
anetta – :
A kind of description to luxury…
fuhimilla – :
I bought two 75ml bottles of Escale a Portofino for $30 each at My Chemist. When I tested it the male teenager serving me was horrified by the sharp citrus opening and directed me to Gucci Flora, which he had just given his girlfriend. I laughed and told him to give me two bottles of the Portofino. He looked even more horrified –‘are you serious?’ I finally eased his fears by asking for a bottle of Gucci Gucci as well. Still, he was shaking his head all the way to the cash register.
This is a lovely and refreshing eau de cologne type scent – very similar to 4711 but more rounded, sweet and woody. Instead of lasting 15 minutes like 4711, I get all of two hours from it. How sad. But I solved the problem of longevity when I realised it was fabulous, sprayed liberally, after a cold shower on a hot night before going to bed. I feel so cool and fresh in a cloud of bergamot and sweet orange blossom; it’s practically better than air-con. I drift off to sleep before the scent disappears – it’s my favourite eau for this purpose.
sergeimikh – :
Very citrusy from beginning and all through drydown. A hint of orange blossom and perhaps cedar. It’s fresh, young and modern – not what I expect from the usual elegant, sophisticated and classic scents from Dior. The bottle, however, is so classy like Dior Miss Dior (the originale, extrait, or whatever they call it now). There are similar scents that doesn’t cost as much if you like citrusy fresh scents.
On me,
Sillage: not more than arm’s length
Longevity: two hours
Rating: 2 (1 for the scent but upped to 2 for the gorgeous collectible bottle)
jumbx – :
Free and open!
Happy and Fresh!
Uniqe and exclusive!
Perfect for warm days.
You will be immersed in cool lemonade!
It is incomparable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I llllllllllllove it!
camatsu – :
Guys should give this a try because I get this soft but very obvious cedar note here along with some light floral and sharp citrusy accord. The drydown is better too. It smells all farmiliar to me but it definitely has a higher quality smell to it. Very similar to 4711 as many people have voted, and also similar to Purple Water by Asprey which I have. Plus, the bottle is so collectible!
tokartokar – :
I wanted this frag for months, it smelled divine at the store and I frequently went in to sample it on my skin. My lovely husband bought it for me for Mother’s day and when I opened the package I thought it looked a bit darker yellow than the sample at the counter. But what a disappointment when I used it! It smelled exactly like Lemon Pledge! I have to layer another perfume with it to tone it down. I don’t have any idea why my bottle was different from the counter sample, but it was a very expensive mistake! No returns. I purchased it in India.
Oleg080390 – :
Similar to 4711, but ingredients are of much higher quality – which is crucial in the genre of cologne style. Has a very nice almondy and rosemary/juniper facet, making Escale a Portofino stand out the line of ther eau de cologne offerings.
Statexcurce – :
This is pleasant enough but not something I would buy. Now that it’s summer it’s sitting perfectly on my skin. This would be a lovely one for just spritzing to actually feel cool. Like a refresher spray as opposed to an actual “perfume”.
Citrussy, defiantly aromatic, very weak lasting power but I’m not sure it was meant to be a powerhouse fragrance anyway. I really cannot pick out individual things with this one. So my review isn’t as detailed as I would like it to be but hey..
vit499 – :
I love citrusy scents and I liked the scent of it the bottle but sprayed on…
First smelled like lemon furniture polish. After half an hour calmed down to lemon dishwashing detergent.
I believe that it smells wonderful on some people but it was a total disaster on me.
engagrama – :
This has been my go-to fragrance for the summer. Light and fresh with lots of citrus and orange blossom. This is the type of fragrance I imagine should be kept in the powder room for everyone (men and women) to spritz on hot days and freshen up, rather than the one that is for you and you alone. Sadly, the staying power is nil on me. It’s imperceptible to me in 15 minutes. But it is a lovely scent and easy to wear on hot days.
MARS1993 – :
This is my second review of Portofino.
When I tested the first time, it was in a perfume shop. It was so awful, truly, that I later thought the tester bottle must have been kept open for too long, producing the notorious “grandmother’s old perfume”-smell.
So, I found this bottle on my aunt’s shelf and re-tested it. (My aunt has a collection of fine perfumes.) It was much, much better than the tester in the shop. Actually I like the freshness of lemon and orange blossom in it a lot.
This is great in a hot climate. Reminds me of Yves Rocher Agrumes en Fleur, which I am wearing at the moment. 🙂
jorik69 – :
This perfume it’s like a little bit of Italy and Mediterranean sea inside a bottle…. it reminds me the real Italian summer, it’s fantastic!!!!!
Kirill.N.Djoko – :
Absolutely gorgeous, a fresh blast of citrus elegance with an intriguing woody/herbal backbone. Beautifully constructed.
mabill – :
Very refreshing, femenine, traditional and chic. Perfect for the summer
qwert45 – :
It’s beautiful, summery, lovely for holidays.
wbd556speagoessenda – :
I love this SPLASH of the summer and the sensual freshness for… 2 hours.
Bad… the problem it’s he dasn’t stay at the peel. But i love it!
YAMAKISI – :
Mmmm, this is so damn good! Think of uplifting finest Eau de Cologne with sillage! It’s citrusy, fresh, aromatic and slightlt herbal in a very refined way, great for feeling fresh yet elegant in hot summer! Unlike many citrusy scents it never morphs to rancid on my skin. It stays well all the time and it’s longlasting!
paule – :
Esta fragancia me trae buenos recuerdos es muy especial. Elegante, refinado y muy agradable.
Lo recomiendo para el verano.
Es una pena pero en mi piel no dura mucho tiempo.
****
This fragrance brings me good memories is very special. Elegant, refined and very pleasant.
I recommend it for summer use.
It’s a shame but in my skin does not last long.
Koliazzz – :
Sharp, bitter, like raw fruit. Fresh, yes, but not refreshing.
I had to wash my wrist well after trying this. It just isn’t for me.
acconeWaich – :
Love love it …
The best of the Cruise series imo !
Citrusy indeed, i’m surpised bergamot is the one and only citrus here , so i guess it’s freshness comes also from other notes .
Despite it’s freshness and the citrus note , It’s not sharp at all , it smells clean , but not like dishsoap or whatsoever . The musk is not very present (which is good because my skin doesn’t like it).
One of the best summer fragrnace EVER imo ! Really not a hype scent , but it’s a good thing because i’m tired of those pink pepper / patchouli/bergamot combo which has been omnipresent in recent frags ! Like some other reviewers , i think it can fit to men too !
Vitalik12398 – :
Redolent with orange blossoms, Portofino is probably the most cheerful, energizing fragrances on the planet! I love spraying it on a scarf in the dead of winter-
Oddly, it makes me think of St. Joseph’s orange flavored aspirin for children- but that’s not a bad thing-
mihanet84 – :
What I really like about this scent is the fact that it is so incredibly light and fresh. I like wearing it, especially in the summer. Still, I have the feeling that it is somehow a little too ordinary and not so special. To me it is more like a perfume for every day.
lkufsilprh – :
Eau de Portofino is exceptionally refreshing. Its fragrance lift my spirits during dark days, encourages me and gives me energy. Freshness of Eau de Portofino really extreme. I do not use this specific perfume daily frequency. Still, these days, I noticed that I have used a bottle of 125 ml. Of course I’ll buy a new soon ..
cvodro11 – :
I just smelled it quickly from the bottle and it was whoppiedoo sour! Very strong sharp citrus that’s somewhat bitter. It wasn’t straightforward bad but too sharp for me. I can also imagine that it can be difficult with the skin chemistry as it might turn into detergent on some people.
I didn’t keep a sample so I don’t know how it develops or how the base comes up.
Definitely a summer scent for daytime use! Very energizing and fresh scent for lemon lovers! Instead if you’re looking for something gentle stay away from this one as the best word to describe this one is, SHARP.
Edit: Lately I’ve noticed that after smelling many sweet, powdery, gourmand and complex scents I start to gravitate towards strong fresh citruses like this. (Even orange juice!) They seem to freshen my senses and help with the nauseous feeling I get after smelling and trying out too many perfumes within one day.
araaraev – :
The first notes are a mix of sandlewood with a definite splash of italian lemons. It’s definitely a fresh and lemony fragrance at first but it calms down to a lightly lemon scent (think lemon gelato) and the “boisé” side of it comes out more. At the end of it all, I find this fragrance to be more of a day time, pick me up type of scent for the elegant italian woman inside of us all. Did anyone smell ginger in there?
rjkyjznik – :
It would be like many other fresh colognes if it weren’t for the lasting power which is very good. I love its being not too green, not too woody, not too citrusy. I think you can describe this scent better by saying what it’s NOT than what it’s about. Nothing exceptional but wearable and in my opinion the best among the Escale series.
DieselJeans – :
I hate spray samples that don’t work. This carded sample didn’t spray at all, it just dribbled, and barely did that. I got more on my fingers than anywhere else. Please, manufacturers, don’t use these cheap, malfunctioning sprayers! What’s wrong with a pop-top dabber vial? Rant over.
The scent itself is a light, bitter, citrusy, woody cologne. The bitter seems to be galbanum and caraway, which is a wonderful combination. The citrus is the standard bergamot and petitgrain, and the wood is something teak-like, but not in an obnoxious way. A tiny dab produces mega-sillage without any real sweetness or florals.
The cologne phase lasts for about 3-4 hours, after which it dries down to a synthetic woody base that is there for the long haul, over 12 hours, and it stays there even after showering. I’m not really into colognes, but I like this one. I just wish I could use the rest of my sample without having to break the plastic sprayer to extract it.
graiffcar – :
I loved the wood notes and spicy but clean smell I got from the bottle. Unfortunately, it turned straight into orange flower as soon as it hit my skin. And it stayed that way until I got frustrated and washed it off. I expected much more of this.
mangust – :
It smells exactly like a fresh cologne but lasts longer.
pupegede – :
Strong bitter citrus in the start gives way to a soft green drydown but…..sillage = 0, longevity = 0.
vasiliyMGBY – :
I love this perfume,its is wery fresh citrus and kind of sugar smell i feel too.Its is wery nice,i like but when its finish i will not buy other bottle.
wizzard15 – :
I wanted to love this… I really enjoy citrusy fragrances…but this one is TOO MUCH. It smells like lemon dish washer. yuck
F1int – :
Love this!!!!!! Bright and fresh. Perfect for Summer!
Slitok – :
After my AAPamplelune let down I picked myself up and continued my quest for a summer citrus scent.
I’m delving into the Eau de Colognes and this one caught my eye.
Tried it on tester and skin today. On tester, clear bright citrus bordering on almost too much, with an edgy sharpness. Then there seems to be the addition of crisp linen to the equation and this combo goes on and on forever.
On skin, it is similar in scent but much more subdued as it melts in and seems to become part or you. There’s a fresh aura that envelope