Annicke 1

A pretty, fresh, and modern take on lily of the valley. The sharpness of that note is softened by the jasmine and peony, while ivy adds an unusual greenish twist. The composition as a whole is very smooth and rounded without any sharp edges. It rests on a base of musk, which is not overdone, thankfully. If you enjoy High Line by Bond, which is another modern, green fresh floral, this one is worth sampling. The sillage and longevity are above average for a freshie fragrance. There are six fragrances in the Annicke line by Eight & Bob, and this is the “freshest” of the lot. This line doesn’t get much attention in the frag comm, but I think deserves a closer look.

My frequent easy reach when I want something sweet and fresh, and nothing else quite fits the bill. Very floral and springlike but the very slightly sharp ivy green note brings something new to the party vs other citrusy florals. Neither the granny-end of LOTV nor the super ‘pink’ / girly end of peony fragrances. Gets a lot of compliments (largely from other women). It’s not groundbreaking but works hard on days when you just want to smell feminine, put together, sweet but not too sweet, and clean. I’d miss it if discontinued. Pure Vienne from the same brand is v.similar, feminine and light without being juvenile.

A captivating and refined fragrance that embodies romantic, innocent femininity. The bouquet opens with delicate flowers, as if gathered in a garden at dawn, bathed in morning dew, crisp air, and the first rays of sunlight. It is floral, slightly green, and subtly sweet, with an almost powdery delicacy. As it develops, the lily of the valley becomes more prominent, natural and pleasant. Longevity on fabric lasts all day, with sillage initially moderate, gradually settling into an intimate presence that unexpectedly reminds you of itself. A beautiful, beautiful composition.

What a lovely scent! I imagine this paired perfectly to a delicious picnic date on a spring afternoon. It’s juicy with just the perfect blend of floral, A whisper of fruit without being tart paired with a serious fresh factor from the lily of the valley. It echoes a similar vibe to Dior’s J’adore so if you’re a fan you may just like this. Not the same but gives you the same feeling of opulence that J’adore provides. I love that from first spritz there’s just a soft zesty scent, nothing harsh just a scrumptious zesty freshness that envelopes you with a big hug.

Annicke #1 by Eight & Bob is most reminiscent to my beloved past friend "Cacharel Eau d'Eden" (on my skin anyway). I have used Floris Fleur as my replacement for Eau d'Eden for many years but recently discovered this one. It is a fresh floral aquatic that doesn't have that opening note in Fleur so dissimilar to Eau d'Eden. You can definitely smell the lily of the valley and the jasmine and they stay throughout. The notes don't seem to change from beginning to end, they just get softer.