Eau Torride

per un giorno così caldo come oggi, niente è più adatto di quest'acqua torrida, che sì, sembra un ossimoro, ma tant'è. difficile da trovare, si tratta di un profumo inspiegabilmente fuori commercio da un bel po', probabilmente per le reazioni del tutto estreme che provoca. e il suo nome, lungi dall'essere eccentrico o inadatto, corrisponde esattamente alla concezione dell'accordo. al primo spruzzo si percepiscono immediatamente le note torride di frutta secca (a me sembra albicocca) miste all'aroma di sambuco: l'effetto è assai atipico e ricorda vagamente la versione speziata di green tea (E. Arden). non a tutti questa fase risulta gradevole, anzi. a poco a poco poi viene fuori un bouquet di "acqua" in senso classico, e cioè note agrumate (di mandarino per lo più) e verdi (di bambù). il fondo è leggero e lievemente legnoso, con un tocco appena percettibile di gelsomino. molto buono.

Quite similar to Carolina Herreras Chic, only perhaps a little lighter and more sophisticated. More citrusy upfront. then becomes very good fresh warm skin after day at the beach type scent. I liked this a lot. Yet another piece of genius discontinued. I think I'm getting the picture.. anything I like gets taken away from me.. Up yours Universe!! >:( Sorry. Got a bit upset there :(

This is fabulous! It could have been made by Hermès. It is extremely elegant and deep. I do smell the citrus, but they are not as noticeable as in Hermès perfumes. They add a nice touch, but Eau Torride is mainly green and earthy, and eventually very dry too. It smells a bit like a dried vegetable soup with lots of character. Not spicy as the best known Givenchy scents.

The review below is actually mine! I had it almost done and had to leave the computer, and a full diagnostic took place and when I retyped all that was lost and clicked 'send' to post it; I realised it was under the "guest" name and I had forgotten to sign in...DOH!Then it would not let me delete it and repost it under my own name!! Hope you all liked it though...

Another gem discontinued..it's so frustrating. I still have a little bit on the bottom of my bottle, so I can get a sniff from time to time, when i miss it. It's a very special and weird scent, spicy, smokey dry peach. It's strong and yummy, and really perfect for hot weather.