Corfu Kumquat

Where to start. I smelt this perfume in early may of this year. I fell in love with it and was thinking about it for almost two months after returning from my trip in Toronto and after smelling orange marmelade by Jo Malone. I decided to go and buy a bottle and I do not regret it. It smells walking in Greece with cumquat trees all around you near the beach. But you stop near one and you say I’ll take one bite. But that one bite makes you take more more and more that’s what it smells like to me. Korfu in a bottle. (I’ve never been to Greece but if I ever go this is coming in my suitcase)

I bought this at the Aedes store in Soho NYC. It's a lovely fragrance with a wonderful hit of citrus, but also something fresh and green. Then there's that hint of lavender and apple. I almost said it feels beachy, but it's more than that. Very wearable any time of year.

Piercingly fresh lemon zest with juicy tangerines. Brisk citrus floats effervescently while clean laundry contributes to the uplifting energy. Soft cedar and carefully balanced base notes keep it from being too shampoo, adds class, and ages it up. However, at the expense of a grandparent vibe. One of the better citrusy fresh scents. Impressive strength and projection with wide contrast from bright lemon to mature depth. Not linear or one-note, but complex and balanced. Different enough, but maybe too safe for me personally. I’m weird, though, so don’t let that stop you from trying such a solid expression.

I enjoy Corfu Kumquat, despite its intensely citrus opening Though it began as a scent bordering on cleaning spray (the natural kind that costs $7 per bottle), I enjoyed the dry down quite a bit. It gets wonderfully salty, like you're by the ocean enjoying a Fanta Limon. This would be a great vacation perfume. Can't see myself buying it, but I do enjoy smelling it!

Smells like a summer day on a tropical island. Triggered core memories of being in my grandmother's house, of freshly squeezed orange juice, the scent of flowers billowing in from the garden, and the salt spray of the ocean. It's clean, green, warm, and perfectly citrusy without anything being too overwhelming. Bottled sunshine. I really like it.