Acqua di Sardegna Unisex Eau de Parfum

Came back from a 2 weeks' summer holiday in Sardinia and immediatelly searched for any perfumes related to the island. A review on Fragrantica came accross where the reviewer mentioned Acqua di Sardegna provides free samples (only the delivery cost needs to be paid) so I ordered all the female and unisex samples right away. :D This one is indeed an unisex version, however the opening is very masculin as levander surprisingly already kicks in in the very first minute. Fortunately it also settles down very shortly, so a more unisex composition can start to bloom. It is fresh, aquatic, soapy and very familiar. My first thought was Into The Blue from Escada (and AdS does remind me on that scent) but it's not the closest match. And suddenly I knew: this is Love in White from Creed! Except the opening, they are almost identical, Love in White must have been the... uhm... "inspiration" for AdS. Well, it's a shame, I was hoping for something more unique, even though I adore Love in White so one more sample from it is always welcome. Now I am more curious of the other Acqua di Sardegna perfumes, will they be also copies of niche scents?

Very pleasant citrus woody scent with a subtle addition of spices and anise. It's such a great unisex that I can't tell if it's more for men or women. Perfectly balanced.