Siracusa

A sweet, watery freshie, but not sharp like other freshies can be—the creaminess cancels it out. I am completely obsessed. I cannot think of anything else that I have that smells like this. As far as a feeling, TF Neroli Portofino is the closest I can think of, but only because they both give a cooling & refreshing effect (and the bottle similarities, of course). TF is like eating a pineapple. Siracusa is like drinking a pina colada. It is strong on me and last 5+ hours, but my body likes a sweet freshie (Sunscape, Zenne). It’s a unique and not yet overhyped find for me. Full bottle worthy. As beautiful as I think this is, I don’t think it is a safe blind buy. The musk & solar notes might still pull too zingy for some. I did, for a half second, smell something slightly Erba Pura about this a little later in wear, likely because the creaminess of the whipped cream had worn out by then. It’s a compliment-getter too!

This perfume opens with a bright freshness that instantly reminds me of stepping outside on a warm morning. The scent feels clean and airy, like a gentle ocean breeze drifting across sunlit sand. As it settles, it carries a subtle saltiness that evokes the calm rhythm of waves meeting the shore. There’s a crisp green note that brings to mind coastal grasses swaying under a clear blue sky. The overall feeling is refreshing and uplifting, like spending the day outdoors by the water. It captures the carefree spirit of the beach without being overpowering. Every time I wear it, it feels like a little escape to the seaside. 🌊🌿☀️

I totally understand why the opening might be challenging to some people, but I don't mind it. I get a lot of almond and sweet vanilla-citrus with a hint of something slightly green, so beautiful. Lemon sherbet next to an air conditioner in a fancy hotel lobby in the best way possible. I feel like if you enjoyed the bright, almost-soapy opening of Yum Pistachio Gelato, you'd like this too. Really contemplating splurging on this because I feel like it's so versatile <3

Right off I get a fresh, smooth, almost sugared lemon. Not cloying or heavy. As it settles, the sweetness of the whipped cream comes to play. It’s so refreshing.. This is totally unisex, but due to the sweetness, more feminine leaning. Something about this fragrance is very addicting. It lasts so long on my skin. It’s just beautiful imo. Not a safe blind buy though. Sample first. But I love it for Summer! Very bright and uplifting.

This is a winner. Bright and fresh on the first spray with the floral almond coming through, the mid toes come in about 20 minutes later and are creamy and sweet but not saccharine. The base notes evolve after about an hour as creamy, bright powder (it must be the solar notes, as I normally wouldn’t expect a powdery base to feel soft but bright simultaneously).