Waterlily Sun

This is the only Aerin Lauder where I purchased a bottle. The others I have are either travel sprayers or roller balls, which is fine since I don't wear them as much as I do this. I also had a rollerball of this which I blew right through. I just kept finding myself reapplying because I loved the sparkling citrus opening of bergamot combined with the refreshing green notes and waterlily. As it wears on it is joined by a clean jasmine that is softened by a lightweight fluffy musk. Though the note profile is simple, the composition as a whole is bright, yet warm and calming and brings to mind slow summer days. The performance isn't the best with this fragrance though, as is true of most of the perfumes from this brand, but it's not as bad as the others. I get at least a good 4-5 hours before having to reapply. I'm somewhat perplexed by the dryer sheet/air freshener comments because fortunately, it doesn't smell that way to me at all. And while I get watery notes, or rather something that brings water to mind, it is not an aquatic. Nor am I getting anything beachy or sunscreeny here either. No, it is just a beautifully done soft citrus floral perfect for warm weather wear.

I think this is exquisite, and with much better performance than most people give it credit for. It's my third purchase from Aerin.. rose de grasse and lilac path being the other favourites. This is something you do not want to overspray... it's better light. I understand how some people think it smells cheap or synthetic. I disagree, but understand. It lacks an expensive air, but is undeniably a quality perfume. It's not a natural or organic scent for sure, but it sums up water lilies perfectly (in an abstract manner) This is what Hermes' Jardin sur la Nil should smell like. (It's just citrus... not evocative of a place or feeling as this one is) This is wonderful. This combined with Creeds Virgin Island Water is the most dreamy and beautiful summer scent imaginable.

Citrusy and green when you first put it on but then the Waterlily really comes out. Long lasting but not overpowering- I've had people walk by/brush past, stop and back up to ask what I'm wearing. Def. not a BIG scent, very feminine and flowery. On me, I don't really get much sense of the musk until the scent has pretty much all but faded away. Really a nice, fresh, floral with lots of citrus in the beginning. Long-lasting but without overwhelming sillage which is nice- it can be hard to find a fragrance that holds its heart without being overwhelming. If you do not like white florals, citrus and greens- def. not the scent for you!! I think the name sums it up nicely, though, Waterlily Sun.

It's like a pond with the sun shining through the trees making a sparkling lace pattern on the green water, but a sunny spot shining right on the grass at the edge of the water where the dragonflies buzz. There is a frog half soaking in the cattails and lily pads with white flowers blooming. When I've worn it, I'm never sure if I like it or not. The combination of swampy water and sunshine intrigues me. I have samples I wear occasionally and just ordered a mini to add to my other collection of Aerin minis, but that's probably as far as I'll go with this one. In any case, it tells a story, and that I like.

Trying out a sample of this and I have to say, I really like it. I hope the longevity is worth while. I love the citrusy opening notes and the warm and spicy (to my nose) drydown. I love floral citruses and this hits the spot. There are notes that remind me of Bottega Venetta Knot but this is heavier and I hope this heaviness will lend to the longevity I am looking for. Knot is pretty but because it is literally gone after a short while, so I did not bother to purchase. This one, while pricey up there with JM's perfumes, may be my next purchase (get in line Aerin there are a few ahead of you).