Young Hearts – Pure Essence

This is the most radiant green perfume I have ever smelled, which at first I found it rather off-putting, as I am not a green perfume lover, and accordingly not really a Galbanum fan. BUT on second, third and fourth wearing, I find myself positively addicted to its exhileratingly contemporary Vintage vibe, reminiscent of (Vintage) Vent Vert and Private Collection, hence the 70's Disco allusion. Private Collection was in fact my Studio 54 scent ;-). Something about all of the green notes blended with that warm radiant saffron (sorry I don't find it “cool” like they say in the scent description) makes it come on both sweet and tart, bright and dark, and it's opposing sensations like this, when they work, that really turn my head. I find the Extrait way too strong, and I have diluted it a whole 50% and still I can smell it all day and night, and my skin has a tendency to eat perfume, wow! Incidentally this was the Institute of Art and Olfaction Award winner just last week!