Hemisphere Sud

I got a sample of this through a lovely eBay seller and I was very excited to try it. My first impression isn't very good though, I was expecting something warm and mysterious but instead I only came across a flat and boring fragrance. It's a 100% spicy-oriental scent , you can definitely feel pepper as a strong top note, then no middle notes at all -so no floral notes IMO, and finally it goes straight to ambery base notes. I can't smell any vanilla, either. It reminds me a little bit of Gaultier 2. Although I don't find it's anything special, it could be a nice fragrance, were it not for the fact that it's too "bland" and simple. It's so weak you won't even have the impression of wearing perfume, but rather a body spray. Its staying power is quite mediocre. My rating: 2/5, I was expecting more from CSP.

This is just hideous, a plasticky vinyl like artificial, chemical concoction. Cannot recognise any of the fabulous mentioned accords. Not even good as a room spray. PS I like many CSP stuff, apart from this obviously

This is too much on the spicey and citrusy side for me. I couldn't really figure it as a scent for females. I would say it is more unisex.

A "beach" scent with no sandalwood ! Hooray! This company is so mysterious. No advertising and as far as I can see; no retail presence anywhere. (I buy there stuff online of course). I do love all there frags (so far). Sud Pacifique has a uniform line of very natural smelling tropicals. All smell more expensive than they actually are! They also smell very natural. Anyway- this one was my Blind Buy for the month. Smells along the lines of Aqua Di Gio . Somewhat pretty and feminine with a woody dry beachy smell. This will give you that "Late afternoon sun" feeling! Longevity is fair. Looking forward to layering it with something lime or neroli! Affordable -- as all Sud Pacifique frags are. Give it a try !

This fragrance was in my "To purge" box and has been there about a year, and I decided to give it another chance. I'm glad I did! The weather is a mildly sunny Spring day and this is just blooming today. The star notes here are the juicy orange and watery lotus, supported by warm amber and patchouli with a soft drydown of musk. Inoffensive, pretty, and easy to wear. My only complaint is longevity is only about 4 hours before it becomes a skin scent, but it was inexpensive so I don't mind that too much. I am very glad I gave this one another go. :)