Sanguine

The perfect scent for hot summer weather, it has the perfect blend of fresh citrus, musk and green to make it refreshing without being sharp or cloying. The musk softens the citrus. The citrus brightens the musk. The petit grain refreshes. I love to decant some and put it in the refrigerator, then mist it on my neck when it's hot. Pure Bliss!

SANGUINE is a very long lasting citrus fragrance based on loads and loads of blood orange, unlike in other creations, in SANGUINE it feels very natural. It has a good silage and it actually stays on skin for most of the day. I do have to admit that I am not a fan of SANGUINE due to the soapy quality of the scent, I simply cannot understand the need of perfume that smells like soap. SANGUINE does so, the musk is purely clean and soapy, so for the most part of the day while wearing SANGUINE I was smelling like I just took a shower and used soap containing does of fresh herbs and blood orange. It is simply not for me, but I believe it could appeal to many. I also have to admit that even though I would not want to wear this myself I would very much enjoy smelling this everywhere I go - especially in crowded areas, what's better than being surrounded by people who smell like they just took a shower? SANGUINE is unisex fragrance, it did not project any sweetness on me, so this could be easily worn by both sexes on many occasions. I also got a very warm vibe out of SANGUINE for the first three hours, so this is not 100% summer/spring scent.

Are you serious!? Some fragrances cross the line when they don't last long for outrageous prices (looking at you Ex Nihlo 352) but Sanguine is a habitual line stepper. I have been trying this decant for a while now and I've tried warm weather, hot weather, cool night air, lotion underbase...everything. In a frantic effort to get something out of it, I sprayed the rest of the sample (4 sprays) onto the same spot on my wrist. I immediately came downstairs and made a cup of coffee... And it's gone. Seriously gone. I have $7 scented liquid hand soaps that last ten times as long as this. Nose pressed to flesh and if I concentrate I can smell it. 10 minutes. Abusive. Taking my money and not giving me anything in return. #notmygrayson Scent: 8/10 for the first five minutes then 0/10 after ten because it just isn't there! Longevity: 1/10 can't even make it to the 30 min mark to receive a "poor" rating. Sillage: 0/10 none. Projection: 0/10 none. Would I buy a full bottle: hell no. Would I ask for it as a gift: hello no. Would I give this as a gift: only as a prank.

A strong and interesting citrusy musk scent. I really think though, it's unisex, because of how strong it is. I think it's more suitable for mature women, I can't imagine anyone too young wearing it. It's top quality product, smells luxurious and quite natural. There are better citrus fragrances, but this one is also quite fancy.

First thoughts. This is posh! The sample comes in a thick, embossed envelope! Gold lettering! Thick, heavy sample bottle! It contains amalfi lemon, not the bog standard kind! Ooo. Boyfriend's comment: Smells like Matey Bubble bath. ...Will not be buying a full bottle :(