A Scent Soleil de Neroli

I don't know if I wrote a review for A scent Soleil de Neroli or not- better twice as none, lol. The scent is just beautiful to me, It's bitter, green, fresh, soapy.. (def. unisex.) At first I used it only after evening shower for bed. But I got it under my skin in time, I use it in spring and summer 2022 a lot, almost as much as Kenzo L'eau par Kenzo. It's majestic neroli accompanied with gardenia with slight trace of tiare to soften impression. Its stays on skin about 4 hours even in humid and hot wheather. At first sprays might be sharp to someone, but when it settles, it's a pure joy.

I can probably retire most of my fragrances with neroli and jasmine compositions, this one wins hands down. I wish it was also available as an EDP, but the EDT seems to linger quite well. Gorgeous!

I don't understand the reviews that say this is strong because it's not to me. It seems to be following the Issey Miyake aesthetic of light, crisp, perfumes. This is not that different from the original fragrance as far as weight, and while not an aquatic it has a light summer cologne feel. It's also much more floral, with the jasmine and neroli particularly strong. I only get the other notes in the background, which I like, otherwise this fragrance would wear too heavy, especially for someone like me who lives in a hot climate. It is perfect for that. Sadly, this has been discontinued. Fortunately, I bought an extra bottle because this is one staple I don't want to do without especially on those blistering hot days where anything else would feel suffocating. This helps me feel cool all day which I find indispensable.

I came across this discontinued perfume online and as I love Issey Miyake's A Scent Florale and the price was quite reasonable I took a punt on a blind buy. Soleil features a base similar to Florale but with an overlay of prominent neroli and indolic jasmine. It's warmer and drier than Florale, and nowhere near as fresh and green. It's a pleasant and wearable perfume that doesn't excite as much as the rest of the A Scent range. For me it was a successful buy but not an outstanding one. I suspect it may suit cooler weather than we're currently experiencing, and will give it a thorough test again when Summer is over.

Sharp indeed, to me it smells like a bouquet of flowers full of pollen. Pollen, powder and dust! I imagine people getting hay fever from it... That being said, I absolutely love this perfume! Sure, it is not the most versatile scent, wearing it should be reserved for spring/daytime, but I would love a full bottle.