Celeste

I love this perfume. It's my signature scent after what felt like endless searching for the 'right thing.' I tried hundreds of fragrances before this one, and now I'm sat. In it's opening, you get lots of: Raspberry, Violet, and that Sea Note. I'd say on my skin the salted aspect is very minimal, and it more gives a 'crunch' to the smell that makes it more interesting to the nose. Otherwise, it's a light, airy, almost cold-smelling (aldehydic). Over time, the vanilla comes through, with the mild tinge of ambroxan, but in a way that is not offensive at all and really is there to enhance the longevity - Most times i wear this I don't even notice it. The scent evolves to this delecate, fruity/floral powdery sweetness with that gorgeous vanilla base giardiani di toscana does so well. Similar base as bianco latte, but without the surrounding heavier caramels that make bianco more seasonal. Primarily, this is an airy violet + vanilla scent, with a small dash of raspberry throughout to make that vanilla a little more fun. This fragrance is truly hard to match. I haven't smelt much like it, but the Sol de Janeiro Delicia Drench cream has a similar purple-floral lightness, and these pair magically together. I always wear this with SDJ 59 and the cream - an overall wonderful combination. I also love this fragrance because of it's scent bubble, and it's easy likeablity through all times of life. You can wear this in an seasons, all weather, (I'd pair a more moody fragrance to this at night, like mon guerlain! (which is another pretty fragrance but definitely perfume-y)) all occasions, and it just dances around you a like a pretty little fairy. You honestly just have this smell of 'pretty' around you all day. I've gotten compliments and it's always about how pretty this is, and since it's subtle, you just give off the energy that you just smell like this?? Like it's your lotion or your vibe - this is not perfume-y at all. It's very non-offensive, non-cloying, a great office scent - no headaches to worry about. Also, for compliments - everyone likes this. People get into my car where I spray myself in the morning, and they always comment how good it smells. The opening is pretty, but the drydown is just where its at! I get compliments at work, and people know me by 'the girl that always smells good,' people know that i'm coming by the smell, but even my fragrance sensitive friends enjoy it. I've even gotten some 'omgosh what are you wearing? Do we sell it here? no... I'd know if we had that...' in sephora with the salespeople - so that's how you know it's good. They went gaga over the sample bottle I gave them. Also, her longevity is pretty good! Bianco Latte definitely wins out (these pair so good together btw ughhhh it's so good) but still for how dainty it is it has great longevity and projection - again the prettest scent bubble) I get around 7-8 hours from her, and all my clothes, my car, everything smells of the dainty pretty dry - down for at least 3-5 days. One thing I will note that I think makes this fragrance more controversial when you first get it, is that this fragrance really needs to be macerated. When you first get it, the crisper opening can be more synthetic, and the vanilla doesn't come through much at all until the drydown. Also, the vanilla won't be as strong and smooth. Give her some time - my favorite with the giardiani di toscana fragrances I have is to stick them in a hot car cap off after a couple sprays for a couple days (goofy I know) but WOW... the difference is crazy. For me, that made this fragrance go from a like to a love. You would have to tear this fragrance from my cold hands - that's the energy I have with it - it's magical like that. if you want a signature scent, GET THIS! it's sooooo good, and also you'll be very unique! Very few people wear this, and you'll not smell anything like it in public. Again, give her some time to get on your good side, but you won't regret it ;)

Sweet, violet, vanilla, powdery, floral, fruity, marine, amber, aromatic, citrusy, vibrant, radiant, feminine, sensual, seductive, chic, classy, elegant, charming, whimsical, magical, enchanting, dreamy, delightful, delicious, alluring, tempting, addictive, intriguing, inviting, cozy, comforting, unique This opens marine and crisp with fresh sea water and citrusy lime. As it starts drying down the fruity raspberry and sweet and powdery violet start to really shine. The dry down wraps you in a delightfully sweet and cozy honeyed vanilla. Even though honey isn’t listed in the notes I definitely get it in the dry down. The most prominent notes on me are the violet and sugared vanilla followed by the sea water and raspberry. In a word FAIRY-DUST🧚🏻♀️💜✨ This is absolutely gorgeous! Hands down one of my top favorite fragrances, and certainly in my top 5! I adore Bianco Latte as well, and will hopefully be getting Bora Bora soon too! I was only fortunate enough to try this stunning fragrance because a fellow fragrance lover sent me a package of some samples, decants, and bottles that she was no longer using. There was a decant of Bianco Latte and a sample of Celeste. I fell in love with both of them, but Celeste felt so beautiful, special, and unique to me, and I just had to get a FB of it first! I think that it shares a very similar honeyed vanilla dry down as Bianco Latte. They do feel somewhat similar to me, although Celeste is much more radiant, fresh, and powdery vanilla violet centered. It does lean gourmand, and reads like sugary vanilla violet sweet tarts or pixi dust. It’s very magical, celestial, fairy-like, so to me this is what I imagine fairy-dust would smell like! The only fragrance that this reminds me of at all is Bianco Latte because of the similar dry down. I’ve never smelled anything quite like Celeste. Personally, I don’t find this to be a polarizing scent, but maybe that’s because I love it so much. I do think it’s unique though! To me this feels feminine, and like it will suit women of any age. This feels like it will work nicely throughout the entire year. I think this works for any occasion from casual to fancy. I get exceptional performance with Celeste. The longevity is fantastic. It lasts throughout the entire day on me, and I can still smell it the next morning. The projection is excellent. Just a couple sprays radiates out several feet from me, and more fills up a room. For reference, some of my other favorites include Kayali Yum Boujee Marshmallow, Vanilla 28, Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar, The Wedding Silk Santal, Yum Pistachio Gelato, Kilian LDBS, Princess, Sunkissed Goddess, PdM Oriana, Tom Ford Soleil Blanc, Nest Sunkissed Hibiscus, Gucci Flora Gorgeous Orchid, Burberry Goddess, The 7 Virtues Vanilla Woods, YSL Black Opium Le Parfum, Guerlain Mon Guerlain, Summer Fridays Sunlit Vanilla, LSF Secret Crush, Vanilla Twirl, Coach Dreams Starlight, Ellis Brooklyn Marshmallows, Queen’s Caramel, Vanilla Salt, Phlur Honey Moon, Heavy Cream, Vanilla Nectar, Beach Skin, SDJ Summer è Amor, 62, 39, VS Vanilla Lace, BBW Beach Nights, Boardwalk Marshmallow Clouds, Cotton Candy Clouds, Love Unleashed, Whipped Honey & Vanilla, Fireside Flurries

Sweet, vanilla, violet, powdery, floral, fruity, marine, warm, aromatic, citrusy, bright, radiant, crisp, feminine, sensual, seductive, flirty, chic, elegant, charming, whimsical, dreamy, delightful, delicate, intriguing, alluring, tempting, addictive, inviting, cozy, comforting, unique, gourmand Oh my this is just so gorgeous! It feels like this ultra-feminine, shimmery, soft purple/lilac, fairy-like scent! A beautifully honeyed vanilla and violet with a fresh and crisp twist! The opening is fresh, bright, and crisp with a burst of citrusy lime and marine sea water. As it starts drying down the delicately powdery violet comes through with a touch of fruity raspberry. The dry down definitely leans towards Bianco Latte, except this comes across more fresh and crisp. It comes across like this delightful mixture of fresh, powdery, violet, sweet tarts (or Pixie Stix!) with swirls of vanilla and honey, that reads slightly caramel like too! In one word ✨FAIRY-DUST💜✨🧚🏻♀️ I started out with just a sample vial of this and Bianco Latte, and I really enjoy both of them! Bianco Latte comes across more rich and deep, and while this is quite similar in the dry down, is more fresh, marine, and with a bright citrusy twist. I decided on a full bottle of Celeste though, as I prefer its more unique twist, and that it works well as a year round scent. This also feels suitable for any occasion from casual to fancy, and it’s a fairly easy reach. Celeste is definitely one of my top favorite fragrances! I also have SDJ 59, and can see why it’s listed in the “reminds me of” section. It is somewhat similar with the violet and vanilla, but Celeste is more complex and has that lovely honeyed quality as well as a freshness. 59 is more simple, soothing, and woody with only notes of sugared violet, vanilla, and sandalwood I get excellent performance with Celeste. The longevity is impressive, it lasts throughout the entire day on me, and I can still smell it the next morning. The projection is great, it radiates out several feet from me. I also think this is a good value as I only need a couple sprays to get this effect. For reference, some of my other favorite fragrances include Kayali Yum Boujee Marshmallow, Vanilla 28, The Wedding Silk Santal, Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar, Yum Pistachio Gelato, PDM Oriana, Kilian LDBS, Princess, Angels Share, Sunkissed Goddess, Gucci Flora Gorgeous Orchid, Burberry Goddess, The 7 Virtues Vanilla Woods, Selena Gomez Rare, YSL Black Opium Le Parfum, Black Opium Glitter, D&G The One Desire, The Only One Intense, Guerlain Mon Guerlain, Tom Ford Soleil Blanc, Nest Sunkissed Hibiscus, Replica Beach Walk, By the Fireplace, Skylar Boardwalk Delight, Ellis Brooklyn Vanilla Salt, Queens Caramel, Marshmallows, Sand, Phlur Heavy Cream, Cashmere Skin, Beach Skin, Vanilla Blackberry, SDJ Summer é Amor, 62, 39, VS Vanilla Lace (OG), Dream Angels Heavenly Stardust, Dream Angels Forever, Seduction Dark Orchid, BBW Beach Nights, Boardwalk Marshmallow Clouds, Fireside Flurries, Whipped Honey & Vanilla, Bonfire Bash, Moonlit Goddess

Sweet, powdery, floral, fresh, fruity, marine, citrusy, feminine, sensual, seductive, uplifting, charming, whimsical, cheerful, delightful, edible, yummy, alluring, inviting, addictive, unique On me this smells like sweet, fresh, honeyed vanilla, violet, and sweet-tarts! It opens with a fresh, floral, and slightly citrusy burst of sea water, bright lime, and powdery violet with a sweet honeyed vanilla running through it. The honey vanilla is the same one that I get in the beloved Bianco Latte (one of my favorites!). As it dries down the sea water and lime fade into the background, and the sweet raspberry brings its delightful nectar to the honeyed vanilla. Once it’s fully dried down the gorgeous honeyed vanilla takes center stage, where it grows sweeter and more rich. it’s at this point that the fragrance shares its similarities with Bianco Latte the most. It’s a lovely lighter, more floral, and more fresh version with the sweet honey vanilla and powdery violet as the most prominent notes, and the fresh sea water, bright lime, and fruity raspberry in the background. I was surprised at how similar the dry down of this was to that of Bianco Latte. I definitely love both fragrances, and it just depends on what I’m craving as to which I reach for because they’re both equally enjoyable. I definitely prefer Celeste during the warmer weather, and throughout the entire year, and I enjoy wearing Bianco Latte the most during the colder weather of fall and winter. If you don’t like Bianco Latte, I highly recommend still trying Celeste because as I mentioned before, it’s like sweet tarts mixed with a honeyed vanilla and powdery violet. So, it’s a lighter and fresher version of Bianco Latte, but still a sweet and delightfully yummy fragrance. For me, it’s definitely full bottle worthy! I’m a huge fan of vanilla fragrances, some of my favorites include Kayali Yum Boujee Marshmallow, Kayali The Wedding Silk Santal, Kayali Vanilla 28, Kayali Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar, Kayali Yum Pistachio Gelato, PDM Oriana, The 7 Virtues Vanilla Woods, Burberry Goddess, Gucci Flora Gorgeous Orchid, YSL Black Opium Glitter, Kilian LDBS, SDJ Summer é Amor, SDJ 39, SDJ 62, VS Vanilla Lace, BBW Boardwalk Marshmallow Clouds I get excellent performance with Celeste. The longevity is fantastic, I can still smell it the next morning. The projection is great, it radiates out at least a few feet from me.

This is intoxicating! Honestly, it's nearly a masterpiece... apart from the slightly rough opening. Thankfully, I can easily look past that because the rest of the fragrance journey is just beautiful. So there's a small elephant in the room, and it's definitely the lime, just like other reviews have mentioned. It can come across as a little artificial, sharp and out of place. The strange thing is, it literally only lasts a minute, and sometimes it doesn't even happen at all!? Once that's gone, the fragrance transforms. The violet blends perfectly with the sea water, creating something fresh and bright. Don't be put off by the sea notes though! This isn't salty or marine in the traditional sense. Then comes the nostalgic zingy scent of Parma Violets, you know, those lilac English sweets? They're candied, powdery and soooo pretty here. There's also a tiny hint of tart raspberry, but you really have to go looking for it. I think it's just there to balance the candied violet and stop it becoming too sugary. It's genuinely mouth watering though. The dry down is a gorgeous soft vanilla/violet combo. I find those two notes work so well together! The perfume as a whole gives me the same ethereal feeling as Xerjoff Dama Bianca (which I also love). If you enjoy that airy, dreamy style of perfume, I think you'll really love Celeste too. This is such a pretty fragrance for spring and summer. I find the violets really bloom in the heat, and the lime becomes even less noticeable. If you've ever thought vanilla wasn't suitable for warm weather, this is the perfect alternative. It's light and refreshing without losing that comforting vanilla base. It won't overwhelm you or everyone around you.

Welcome to the magical land of fairies. 🧚🎠🪄. Ethereal, celestial, whimsical, enchanted, dreamy. It does have some of that Bianco Latte DNA in the drydown, but this is so much more than that ! And in my opinion, the best in the Giardini di Toscana line. 🏆 Celeste is a breathtaking floral gourmand. Candied violets dancing harmoniously with vanilla and raspberry. Light whiffs of lime and salt water, though nowhere as salty as Olympea, JPG's Divine and the likes, it's barely there. Sweet but never cloying. Initially airy evolving into a creamy, dense concoction but without ever feeling heavy. It is absolute perfection, quite unique, and hands down my favorite candied violets fragrance. Addressing the obvious comparison when it comes to candied violets: Insolence - to my nose they smell nothing alike, the only similarity they share is the sweetened violet note, and nothing else. What they do share is that fairy, Princess-like feel. However, Celeste manages to blend the old and the new beautifully, making it both ageless and timeless. Whereas Insolence feels like too literal of a Victorian-era doll frag, which is not exactly easy to wear/love for many. I don't get the comparison with any others mentioned in the "reminds me of" section either, it is truly quite unique Great performance, 12 hours+. Leans femenine, and dreamy and soft and beautiful and and and and ......What can I say, I am in LOVE with this ! And if you like sweet smelling violets and Princessy fragrances, I have a feeling that so will you. 👌🌹❤️

Last week i watched a Movie with my sisters.. then I just randomly decided to order BIANCO LATTE!! So far, so good.. so I ordered it. Then a few days later I get the shipping confirmation.. I look at the email and see - I freaking ordered Celeste🤐 I was SCHOCKED.. I ran to Fragrantica to see the notes but was really disappointed... Then yesterday I was getting ready for work.. the doorbell rang and it was my Celeste... I didn’t know what to expect really. Sprayed And OH MYYY GOSH!!!!!!!!!! ITS AMAZING you guys. I don’t regret getting Celeste & in my opinion it was fate that I accidentally ordered it. So to the scent - I wore it to work and I could smell it the WHOLE DAY!! My sister came to my work and she stepped to me and immediately went - “what is that nice scent” It projects & lasts a long time!! It smells like powdery strawberry and milk candies if you know which ones I mean. It’s sweet and just soooo addictive !! Everybody tells me how amazing I smell, just soooo soft and yummy and comforting🤍 I dont understand why it’s so underrated tbh.... Its my FAVORITE FRAGRANCE🥹 I’m debating if I should or shouldn’t get bianco latte🙃 Celeste is a BEAUTY, I definitely recommend it to everybody! It’s super UNIQUE i never smelled anything like it.. it’s sweet and just perfect ! Fairytale scent 🤍 Definitely signature scent worthy ! It’s memorable 🧚 LOVEE💋

This was definitely a sleeper for me. I bought it by accident off Mercari and at first it was so strange and pretty and off putting that I had to let it sit for a moment. I thought it would be a catch and release, but it’s just so well done I couldn’t get rid of it. I broke it out again after like 9 months and I’m becoming obsessed. I am usually NOT a fan of violet OR marine notes- but this smells like a fairy princess that ran away to live by the sea. Ethereal, youthful, but melancholy like an overcast day. A sea nymph with a rich boyfriend. Ingenue and delightfully witchy. This is Nicole Kidman in Practical Magic. I picture wearing this on vacation on the coast somewhere. Sitting at a patio table overlooking a cliffside eating violet gelato covered in raspberries drizzled with lime juice and sprinkled with salt and more sugar. It’s sparkly and airy (I think this is the sea water/lime combo), juicy, delicate and sweet and a little wistful. The silage is huge and on fabric/ paper lasts over 24hrs. This smells NOTHING like what I typically go for but I’m really looking forward to seeing how this wears in the springtime. I’m tempted to try layering it w/ Bianco Latte for more of that “pixie dust” effect ✨🍬🧚🏽🌫️🫧🍨

Well, I knew I’m gonna like it, cause powdery violet perfumes are my thing, but damn, this is a PERFECT violet perfume for me. It’s powdery violet which is fresh and zesty (actually sea water is another “my thing”), not overly sweet but still delicate-powdery It’s also fluffy like a little cloud, and has vanilla sweetness , but not too much, making it acceptable for hot summer days I was just gonna get a decant but I think I’ll go for a full bottle I get the comparisons with Mallow by Sora Dora but Mallow is much sweeter, more intense powdery sweetness like in Guerlain Insolence and this is a delicate touch of powdery goodness Love. If powdery violet perfumes like Mallow or Insolence or Sur Tes Levres by d’Orsay are your thing, try this one P.S. yep, got my full bottle the next day, can't be happier P.P.S. I had been wearing it almost every other day, and comparing to Bianco Latte - I feel like the drydown is basically the same as the entire Bianco Latte profile - the vanilla with woodiness/caramel. So I find Celeste much more interesting. That said, everyone around me prefers Bianco latte, and doesn't understand my wow of the heavenly opening... To each their own, this is still this season's fav for me

If you want to smell like violet garnished, raspberry granita by the sea you’ll love this. 🌊🍋🍧 If any one note in the combination salt, lime, violet, berries and vanilla sounds polarizing... move along, she’s not for you. 🌙 I don’t know if the branding quite coalesces with the vibe. I struggle to connect the moon with a sunny, flowery, beach side fruity dessert. That small critique aside I wear this when I want to be invigorated by the combination of salt, lime and fruit. The creaminess anchors the top notes & really radiates in the dry down. On my skin the violet is so candied the florals become a supporting role for the other notes. This is a great, warmer weather appropriate alternative to Bianco latte. Especially if you enjoy the brightness of florals, fruit + citrus & don’t mind a light aquatic/ salinity. 🍦 That being said Celeste performs and projects beautifully. My daughter loves it and my partner complimented it on both her and myself. ☹️😊 It’s a polarizing scent because it’s complex & those expecting just violets and cream will be unhappy. Think the fruity, sweet, sourness of granita... or better yet a raspberry lime gelato layered with vanilla custard & eaten on a salt soaked boardwalk! 🌅

I bought a 1ml sample and instantly fell in love with it, despite hoping I wouldn’t because of the price tag. I saved up and bought the full size bottle after not purchasing a full size fragrance for myself for almost ten years. Celeste is the most unique perfume I’ve smelled so far, far better than any department brands at Sephora I’ve tested. And what surprised me the most is that not only does it smell good on initial spray but the dry down is magical aswell. Most perfumes turn very bad on my skin and I have to soap and scrub them off after testing them. I also haven’t had any allergic reactions to this scent. Its pretty strong smelling so I only need 1-2 sprays and people around me can definitely smell me. Lasts for days on clothing aswell. The notes listed are accurate, but instead of raspberry I get a ripe watermelon note though. It’s an ethereal scent and invokes pleasant emotions in me, the first perfume I’ve smelled and instantly knew I needed a full bottle no matter what. I would highly recommend purchasing a small sample or decant and trying it out for yourself, it’s a very unique smelling perfume

I blind bought this bottle over a year ago and never wore it because every time I sprayed it on a test strip, I was thrown off by how strange it was. I swear it smelled like gasoline. I honestly was planning to declutter this, but it got pushed to the back of the top shelf and there it had remained. WELL....fast forward to this morning... I saw an influencer rating it not too long ago, proclaiming Celeste to be a 'hidden gem' for spring and summer. Today is a warm, sunny day spring and I thought, what the heck. Before I list it, I'll give it a go. Wha-wha-WHAT??? THIS IS GORGEOUS on skin! I can't stop smelling my arm. It is not be a safe blind buy by any means, but the dry down on this is almost indescribable. If a purple-coconut-vanilla-violet-flower-aquatic-milkshake had a scent, this would be it. It keeps giving me different whiffs as I go through my day.... vanilla, then gourmand, then coconut, then floral, then sweet, then salty. So unique and so delicious. My mouth has been watering all day! I am SO glad I kept this one! Hidden gem is 100% right!

This scent truly reminds me of what the Last Unicorn would smell like in the animated film. Its a sweet, beautiful violet, much like the Chowards Violet Mints, that dries down to a warm vanilla. I personally wish the violet opener would last a bit longer, as I love the sharp beautiful floral, but the powdery middle mixed with vanilla is feminine and fine with me. I do not get lime nor really any sea notes, but I would say the 'salt' of the sea notes prevents the violet from being too synthetically floral, which is important for such a distinct scent like violet. I live somewhere hot and humid, and this type of weather really brings out the vanilla more. It dries into a skin/clothing scent by about 3-4 hours, and for me I noticed the vanilla managed to last on one of my heavier sweaters even after a machine wash. It's lovely and a favorite scent in my collection, and not something I wear daily but often pick up when I wish for a strongly feminine, delicate, interesting combination of a floral and sweet scent.

Why did I do a millisecond glance back to the Dior Fahrenheit that I bought for myself back in the what? Eighties? I haven’t smelled it for decades. I delighted in it for about a quarter of a bottle, then gave it to Dad {or, the bathroom cabinet}. I can’t believe I once did unisex. {Dad loved perfume, I figure I got my nose from him.} {Although I dislike the aftershave note on myself.} Apparently it’s a fleeting vision of purple violet leather. This is not Insolence, but yes it is violet-y. I love all perfume but in reality this is more of a loving like. My love for Fahrenheit was the 2 stroke mower note, the pulverised wet grass thing with petrol exhaust fumes. This is nearly there. It’s green, shelling pea pods, and wet with a purple metallic patina. Also cold and chemical. Very interesting fragrance 👍🏻 like that really weird Balanciaga one that was literal pea pods. This one has a strange tension with its fuzzy metal , but ignore me my nose is probably broken. Very unisex belying the nomenclature...

Celeste by Giardini di Toscana is a fragrance I initially liked for its elegance and airy charm, though over time it’s grown into something far more meaningful. While some around me describe it as having a confectionary vibe, I experience a refined and addictive blend of violet, lime, and sea notes with violet adding a soft, powdery touch, lime bringing a zesty brightness, and sea notes creating a cool, sheer backdrop. The result is a delicate, silky composition that feels both fresh and comforting. The longevity is strong, and the sillage is moderate to strong, especially in the first few hours. What makes this scent truly special is its personal symbolism: on a quiet Sunday morning, the day before my organic chemistry exam, I bought Celeste as a way to motivate myself, and since then, it’s become a symbol of hope for me. With its graceful presence and emotional resonance, I can now say I genuinely love this fragrance not just for how it smells, but for what it represents. I’d rate it 7.8 out of 10.

Beautiful scent. One of the top violet fragrances for me. Starts smelling almost like those Korean melon milk drinks in the carton. Develops to violetty sweetness (if you spray on clothes, it stays at this stage). On skin, it further develops into a vanilla milky scent. At this stage, my husband (fragrance layman) said I smelled like cookies. This fragrance is so so so nice and it's fr BEAST MODE. Like I sprayed it on myself 6am in the morning and could still smell it at 10am the next morning. On clothes it last forever. I love this so much but I can see it being an acquired taste. Would recommend for anyone who enjoys sweet violet scents. It does have some similarities to Lush's American Cream at some points. If you've ever had those hard candies that are swirled with cream and strawberry, it's like that except violet instead of strawberry. This fragrance is creamy and lactonic so if you find that those notes go sour on your skin, you might not enjoy this.

Interesting fragrance. It definitely does have Bianco Latte's base, a DNA if you will - this is the synthetic note or group of notes many people mention. It is very prominent when I smell my wrist directly, to me it feels like coumariny vanilla, and the fragrance is built on it. At a distance though, it is a beautiful, very powdery and airy violet. This fragrance sounds best outside in a light wind, it becomes charming and whimsical, the projection is huge, but light, a gentle violet cloud around you. My favorite part of this fragrance is the deep drydown, when coumarin has completely evaporated, and all that's left is soft vanilla and over the top powder. Seriously, it is so powdery, my nose is itching. Meaning I love it. Oh, it is also eternal. It has been 12.5 hours since I applied it, and I still smell it without directly sniffing my wrists. Overall, it is in between a like and a love, although the plasticky base does feel a bit annoying at times.

I ordered my Bianco Latte (which I always have in my collection to layer with other scents) and a sample of Celeste was added in my box. It was literally LOVE at 1st sniff. The prominent violet note hit me from the start (even if it's supposed to be a middle one) and the salty, aquatic note made it so incredibly unique and unexpected. For the most part of the beginning, I can only smell violets and marine salt, all wrapped up in a delicious milky vanilla, topped with caramel. After a few hours it resembles Bianco Latte quite a lot, just a bit more crisp, like a caramel and creme brulle pudding. And just like BL, it is a beast perfume! Lasts easily for 7-8 hours on skin, projects incredibly well and if sprayed on clothes you will feel it for days. So far, with these 2 perfumes, Giardini di Toscana is slowly but surely starting to win me over. Both seem like incredible quality for their price and I can't wait to test Scintilla next!

You're on holiday at the beach and have nothing on the itinerary. You decide to walk along the boardwalk and explore where you're staying. The waves crashing in the background make for a meditative walk. You feel the warmth of the morning sun on your skin and a gentle sea breeze tickles your nose 🌞🌊 While exploring, you discover a local ice cream parlor: a quaint, white cottage with sky-blue shingles. The door is open because the weather is perfect, and you decide to step inside. You're immediately greeted by the smell of lime sherbet, raspberry gelato, and fresh candied violets. You decide to buy a scoop 🍧 and sit down outside on a nearby bench while gazing intently into the sea. You feel at peace... Celeste is the most unique and beautiful feminine take on an aquatic fragrance. Absolutely mesmerizing. 10/10 no notes. If you are wearing this, you are THAT GIRL. PERIOD. ✨

This fragrance is truly addictive. Baby powder meets vanilla sugar, i see this on a soft, 'clean girl' kind of woman. I do believe this could be worn year round, it has no strong affliction to any particular season, but if i had to only choose one it would be spring due to the softness and the light florals. I do not particularly get any of the lime or sea salt notes when i spray Celeste, maybe if I did I would categorize this as just a spring and summer scent. The sillage is good, not beast mode, but good. However the longevity is crazy. 7-12 hours is accurate. Also as I write this while wearing Celeste, my partner has entered the room and said I smell nice, and I can smell myself. I love that. A definite purchase if you love a sweet powder scent, and if you love baby powder smell, why have you not bought this already?!

I’m obsessed with this. At first, I was really disappointed and considered this a blind buy fail. I’m not sure if my nose evolved or if I accidentally oversprayed this mistaking it for a different bottle and feeling like an ethereal, elusive unicorn I was sold. This stuff lasts for HOURS on me for reference I sprayed it before I went to the mall, sprayed about 15 different fragrances on myself went home, cooked dinner and EVERYTHING ELSE I HAD SPRAYED FADED BUT I STILL SMELLED CELESTE. To me, this is a powder sugared violet mixed with a sparkling raspberry squirted with lime juice and I just can’t get enough of this. It’s office safe, date night safe if you’re looking for your soft girl soft life type of vibe (not a femme fatale fragrance) I’m currently on my second bottle, it’s a STAPLE in my collection.

Words can’t explain the magic of this perfume. The top notes are fleeting, but fresh. This is an ethereal, sweet and sparkly violet candy. You must be a violet lover for this to work as that is the main note here. I get the slightest green notes in the dry down, but my oh my, this is a masterpiece and multi faceted. If you’ve ever eaten the British Candy called Parma Violets, this is it. I have over 40 perfumes and my collection and this really might be number one. This lasts all day and has a strong scent bubble for 6 hours or more before fading to a skin scent. Giardini Di Toscana is an amazing house and always has unique and high quality, long lasting scents. Other favorites are Bianco Latte and Blu Indaco. I think this house has 3 in my top 10.

got a sample of this fragrance and HELLOO!!! this is such a beautiful fluffy blue raspberry cotton candy fragrance. the best way I can try to describe this is; imagine a mermaid goddess, this is exactly what she would smell like. there’s something so whimsical and fairylike about this fragrance. upon first spraying you get a salty lime violet but when it dries down it smells like cotton candy and vanilla. this is beautiful! I immediately ordered a full sized bottle and can’t get enough! projection is insane, this literally lasts up to 2 days on clothes.... wow is all I can say. Just buy it. if you are looking for a floral-gourmand, but also clean scent, this is perfect for you. it’s so perfectly blended idk how they managed to do it!✨💕✨

I usually like lighter, airy, white floral scents. But this one is just beautiful and addictive even though it’s sweet. The thing is, this is not that overpowering sweetness that might induce a headache to some, but a light and comforting sweet scent. I instantly loved it, on a first sniff. My nose doesn’t really pick up the marine notes; to me, this opens with a sharper, sweet and powdery violet (reminds me of a lipstick scent) and then there is this creamy, lovely powdered sugar-vanilla right after. On my skin, this fragrance is long-lasting, it projects well, and lasts on clothes and hair for 2-3 days. First vanilla, first sweet perfume in my collection, and I just love it.

I’m concerned reading some of these comments. I have lots of experience with Celeste. Candied violets, lime & an airy sugary vanilla present like sweet tarts candy or smarties. This one does take you on a fun journey because as the raspberry & sea notes show up & float in and out of that sweet tarts candy scent, you get whiffs of a salt water taffy or starburst that’s almost watermelon. Deep dry down is sugar fairy vanilla. This is sweet, it is a beast, and there are moments when it’s dense but overall it has that Dama Bianca thing. But imagine Celeste is Dama as Ariel the Mermaid Fairy Princess in Candyland. She’s not just a mermaid in candyland, she’s also a princess.

It’s like a bag of marshmallows dusted in violet powder sugar. It’s not super sweet—don’t get me wrong—but it has that powdery quality that marshmallow dust and violet does. It smells just like Choward’s Violet candies to me( which I LOVE). There’s a hint of vanilla here as well but I mostly smell violet. It’s still the first hour so I’ll edit if this scent changes but for now this is Choward’s Violet Mints in perfume form. Dare I say this technically is a gourmand, just not what most think of when they think of gourmand? Because it totally smells like violet candy, but it’s not a super sweet scent. I love it, but you may not, so definitely do not blind buy this!

Celeste smells like a fairy sitting on a lily pad eating fruit in a whimsical garden. Sugared violet and aquatic notes with a hint of something juicy. I don't really get a raspberry note - to me it smells more like honeydew melon. The amount of compliments I got when I first wore this out was insane, it was probably the most I've ever gotten. This was the first time I actually got stopped on the street (no BS) (multiple times). You only need two sprays. Lasts over 12 hours on my skin and turns into a warm vanilla that is reminiscent of Bianco Latte, another one of my favorites. Incredibly stunning and unique fragrance, but do not blind buy.

The marine note is what makes this fragrance unique. It's fresh, powdery and floral, with a clean musky dry down. It lasts all day on me, and even longer on clothes. I love the dry down on this, it's fresh while still being cozy, like a powdery cloud. It's not as "baby powder" smelling as Blu Indaco, but it's there, just not as pronounced, and it is much more elevated than just a basic baby powder scent. I reach for this all year round. A little goes a long way and I enjoy this fragrance very much. For reference I also like Ultra Violet, Narciso Ambree, Kayali Utopia and Kylie Jenner Cosmic.

The name is so fitting. Love it, so sweet so powdery. I associate it with the beginning of spring, when it’s still cold outside but the sun is shining gently on your skin and you can see the nature is slowly starting to bloom again. I don’t know why people try to compare it to Bianco latte, it’s a totally different kind of perfume. Giardini Di Toscana Have a lot of good and different perfumes and a lot of time I see people comparing it to Bianco. That is so contra productive. Let the perfumes shine on their own. Don’t give bad reviews just because you think it should be like Bianco latte.

Simply put, this is an uplifting green vanilla! Initial spray was vaguely bug spray, but dissipated within minutes. Then the musky earthy violet note was prominent, grounded by marshmallow-y vanilla. I didn't get any sea water, lime or raspberry listed on the notes. This is very reminiscent of Iris Malikhan, if not an almost exact dupe to my nose. If Iris Malikhan's green notes are more vegetal and crushed leaves and stems, Celeste has more of an earthy facet. Both have a delicious creamy marshmallow-vanilla dry down that's not cloying or too gourmand. Love this scent!

I don't understand the negative reviews for this frangrace. I was not a lover of Bianco Latte so stayed away from this fragrance house. Today I was gifted a travel size of Celeste . It was love at first spray. If you are a fan of Guerlaine Insolence then you will love this. It's a creamy violet. Leans more feminine , gourmand. The like is subtle and I don't detect any the other notes listed . But the longevity and projection on this is strong. The violet hangs around for a good few hours then your left with a creamy vanilla with a subtle hint of violet

Top notes read honeydew milk tea for me. But then the drydown... how do I even phrase this? Like the drydown on this is truly one of the most unique scents I've ever smelled. The closest I can think to explain it is like chewing on a grape caramel by the seaside? It's so alarmingly PURPLE but it's also... incredible? Like genuinely this has to be one of the most unique fragrances I've ever smelled - in a good way. Very very interesting. Need some time to decide if it's full bottle worthy, but wow, what a first impression.

I love this fragrance! I got it in the mail yesterday and did a few sprays to test and it lingered until I took a shower that night. I wore it to bed and could still smell this morning. It’s not as sweet as I thought it would be and now I finally understand what they say when a fragrance is described as powdery or smelling like makeup. This is heavenly. Although it lasts a long time it is not over powering at all. It doesn’t even really smell perfumey to me, just soft and like I smell good. A fairy princess smell!

This one is my fall and winter go to. I am not a fan of gourmands and I still can get enough of this. Smells lovely, delicate, sweet but with that violet touch, it's just fantastic. Lasting power and sillage are nuclear and I can smell it on my clothes even after I washed them, in a room even after some days of me wearing it. It's a good thing for a signature scent, not so good if you want to change scents throghout the day or you may end up with some crazy layerings. Not mad about it though.

This is such a magical scent! It smells like sugared violet petals and fluffy marshmallows. It actually has the bianco latte vanilla dna, but imagine really sugary violet petals and a raspberry touch added. It’s like a magical sugary fairy dust. It’s creamy, sugary, fluffy and powdery all at the same time🪄✨🪻🍦 Scent imagery: a pretty garden fairy dressed in a cute purple dress made from violet petals. She has violet sugary candies in her pocket for a quick sweet treat on the go

Love this beautiful candied violet creamy vanilla fragrance. This reminds me of Swedish red berries candy. It's also kind of watery smelling which is the ambroxan in assuming. I can see why people think it smells like junoon noir/Dama bianca due to the violet note... but this is much more of a fruity sweet candied raspberry violet whereas Dama bianca is a fresher more powdery citrus violet. Quite different but If you love violet as much as I do I love both.

This is a sugared violet scent, with little powderiness, a bit of calone-acquatic entry, and some milky creaminess in the base. It is definitely nice and wearable, radiates at arms' length and performs very well. She layers beautifully with La Vie Est Belle L'Elixir (they are very, very similar in fact), with Sol De Janeiro Cheirosa 59, and with Kenzo Flower L'Elixir. Nothing groundbreaking, but a very gentle, office safe and nice perfume. 8/10

If a mermaid walked out of the ocean and was also part forest fairy you’d have this as her scent. It’s unbelievable how feminine this is. The violet pairs with the juicy water scent to make a vibrantly bright and sunny perfume. It’s airy but somehow wet. I have no idea how they pull it off. There is a sharp snap of raspberry in the opening but it’s over taken by a smoother vanilla on the dry down. Only 1-2 sprays and you’re good all day.

Genuinely in awe with this fragrance, why the hell is this not talked about more??? It opens up so powdery and tangy; smells like if someone made violet flavored sour candy. Dries down quite creamy and vanillic, reminiscent of its more famous and popular sister, Bianco Latte. I've been stopped twice by a stranger asking me what I was wearing with this on. Rarely happens with my 100+ bottle collection. A hidden gem within the line.

This smells like they took the lactonic aspect of Bianco latte, dialed it back to a 40%, added the candied violet from Guerlain’s insolence and I think it smells sooooo good and comforting. Smelling it feels like a genuine hug by someone i feel very safe around. this smells nothing like Dama Bianca by Xerjoff. Like AT ALL. I own both dama bianca and bianco latte and i still can’t wait to get this. It’s pretty much its own thing.

I usually avoid perfumes with a raspberry note, but this thankfully doesn't go sour on my skin. Overall it's sweet violet, powdery vanilla, a hint of citrus and flowers but not for long. Drydown is almost a milk chocolate powdery, very sweet like bianco latte after a few hours. Full bottle worthy, work safe, not blind buy safe. Feminine, sweet and moderate/long lasting performance. 8.5/10 Purchased from: Parfums De France

Celeste comes off as some kind of blue raspberry, violet candy. The marine note doesn’t show itself on me however there’s a burnt sugar and coconut milk note in the dry down. It’s weird one because i don’t know when to wear it. Spring or summer? What type of clothes do I wear it with? Do I fit the aesthetic? Does anyone fit the aesthetic? It’s magical and to be worn by a soul or a creature you can’t touch.

While I don't like the top notes, after a few minutes this scent becomes amazing on my skin. The violet is fresh yet powdery, just perfect. It uplifts my mood the entire day. The base smells like Bianco Latte to me, which I also like, and eventually it feels like I'm wearing that. I kind of like it, feels like a perfume change mid day that transitions well from day to night. I love it!

Celeste by Giardini Di Toscana is for the floral gourmand lovers, like me. Celeste smells as if raspberries and violets were steeped in Bianco Latte, making the caramel faucets less dense and more airy, providing a prominent candied violet sillage. It’s not for the faint of heart. It’s intensely sweet, but magical!

I am soooo in love. Magical, fairy-like, sweet and salty, powdery, candied violets 🤍 I used one tiny spray of my precious 2ml sample on my wrist this morning at 7am before work, it is currently 2pm and I'm still getting delightful little whiffs of her. Obsessed (edit - 13 hours later and she’s still around)

I have this , Dama bianca and Bianco Latte . Its truely as beautiful as the positive comments say , stunner of a fragrance , however , if you have Dama Bianca or Bianco Latte you do not need this! Better still , if you have Dama Bianca and Bianco Latte ! These two together are too close to Celeste

This is really a magical and mystical fragrance. It’s light, fluffy, candied violets, with a little powder in the background. To me, this is very spring fairy, ethereal. Feels almost like you’re in a marshmallow cloud with violet petals spread out all around you. Love love love

If you have Mallow by Sora Dora, this is so similar you don’t need both. But a lovely warm violet scent that is reminiscent of...hear me out...the white stick from Fun Dip. Sweet and cloying in a good way (if you like sweet), and as others have said it smells *purple* somehow.

Adrian Costa Sapphire Splash smells exactly like this..I guess they duped this since I asked the reps at ScentXplore and they said this came out 5+ years ago IMO this scent profile is a 10/10. If you like city rhythm Miami/2654 you’ll like this!

This smell is so unique! It’s strong, sweet, kind of buttery?!. I don’t know, but I love her! It’s not similar to Mallow to my nose, I don’t know. Mallow and Angel’s Powder are 1:1. But this is different! Love all of them! 😍