Un Jour d'Ete

Oh, this one's really great! I adore the beach cocktail combination of coconut and citrus as a perfume concept, at least when it's done right, and it definitely is in Un Jour d'Eté: just as sparkling and delicious as in Virgin Island Water, but richer and with more depth. And the salty ambergris gives it a twist that makes it very special, instead of just another summer cocktail. It's a suprising element and it can be too much when over-applied; on my first sampling I was taken aback by it when it joined the edible notes a few minutes in - it kind of felt like my seaside idyll was being ruined by a beached whale spending its last dying strength to pee in my cocktail. Luckily, I soon learned to spray this one lightly, and balance was restored - in fact, I think the contrast is a big part of the beauty now. This is going straight onto my wish list - this fascinating vacation in a bottle will be perfect for less than perfect summer days spent in the office. It lasts for quite a few hours with good projection as well, so it's sure to brighten that kind of day to no end.

This is a beautiful, creamy, summery scent with a tropical twist. Rather linear, but that does not make me love it less, because I love the opening! Citrus, coconut and light floral notes so delicious! Strong sillage for starters up to an hour, then it gets softer. Longevity is good with 5+ hours. Nothing complicated, yet beautifully composed. ♥♥♥♥♥

Keiko Mecheri has a tough time doing wrong in my perfume book, because she uses excellent ingredients, many of which are natural, and she also has good taste. My confidence in her aesthetic judgment was further confirmed upon receiving some long-coveted full bottles in their stunning packaging. I love the bottles so much that I'm tempted to pose as a retailer to see whether they'll sell me the complete collection wholesale. Okay, that's a bit of a fantasy on my part. In reality, I'm on the look out for the best of the bunch housed in these newer, clear bottles to add to my line-up! UN JOUR D'ETE reminds me a bit of Lolita Lempicka L FLEUR DE CORAIL. There is a salty-sweet snack-at-the-seashore vibe to this creation. It's a casual perfume and only lightly floral. Some people may be frightened away by the note "monoi" listed in the hierarchy for this fragrance, but the monoi is very, very light, so this smells nothing like full-fledged monoi perfumes and oils. Instead, UN JOUR D'ETE offers a pleasant excursion to the beach. In some ways, it reminds me of Bond no 9 CONEY ISLAND--only without the cocktails. This is more like kettle corn at the beach than margaritas and ice cream cones at Coney Island. I like this creation, although it's not as profound as some of the perfumes of this house. It's definitely in the running among the clear bottle contenders, but I might like ISLES LOINTAINES more...

Oooh, I'm liking this one. Un Jour d'Ete is such a lovely citrus floral. The citrus in the opening (I notice the bergamot mostly) is so gorgeously blended. The coconut note isn't obvious to me but it's just there below the surface, adding richness and creaminess to the scent (I don't get any of the "sunscreen" vibe that others have mentioned). I wouldn't describe this as a beachy perfume though it's definitely a great choice for Summer. The longevity is weak, unfortunately. It doesn't last more than 1-2 hours on my skin which is so frustrating because I want more, more, more! Sillage is soft to moderate. Despite the poor longevity, I would still love a full bottle of this unique, beautiful fragrance (on the WANTED list it goes!).

Received this as a sample with KMs other scentt purchase. I find this to be sexy and attractive scent, for evening ocassions. Strong stuff, Leather, musk, suntan lotion, sure I guess jasmine and coconut well blended I cannot distiguish a specific note. It is done well. I actullay wore this for a Rock concert. I swear it's an evening edgy perfume. It has power to it, name "Summer day", more like summer night out in a leather jacket. Edgy and pleasant scent. Ended up wearing it few nights out later again, it's perfect. Bada** perfume. Surprisingly it does last 4-5 hours and wears on clothes longer. Keiko's perfumes are from different time, back 90s-early 2000, well done, superb quality!!!