Soleil de Provence

This one shines!! It’s a creamy citrusy mimosa scent. It’s not too complex so I have not so many words to describe the scent alone. I do get the comparison with the TF Soleil Blanc. While I like that one also, it smells far more synthetic with the weird coconut base and doesn’t last nor projects. While Soleil de Provence SPARKLES, Soleil Blanc is only trying to shine through the dust. Not to forget to mention how much NATURAL Soleil de Provence smells, I’ve heard the brand only uses natural fragrance elements and one can definitely tell the difference and the quality it provides. Scent wise I would put Soleil Blanc in the same group with Mancera Holidays or Montale Intense Tiare, but Soleil de Provence has a completely different DNA with its sparkly juicy florals while still having that tanning oil resemblance. Longevity is great, around 12 hours. Silage is definitely moderate which makes it perfect for the summer.

Immediately bright and transportive - this will be wonderful to wear to the beach this summer. The florals are realistic and pillowy; sunny mimosa and soft creamy ylang-ylang bring to mind trips to Spain or California, strolling along the sand with friends. The ylang-ylang is lighter than the opulent city-dwelling expression of it in Bugey's other ylang-ylang forward creation for l'Artisan, Obscuratio. The most unexpectedly fun aspect of this, to me, is the almost photorealistic freshly-grated-zest approach to the lemon note, that feels like you're garnishing a dessert or enjoying sorbet on the street. It all comes together to feel like a sun-drenched vacation that isn't cloying or overly sweet. Definitely one to check out if you're a yellow-floral fan like me.

This is marvellous! Super bright and zesty, with yellow flowers blooming in the middle, heavy with powdery pollen and a soft sweetness. There's a hint of salt in this one, alongside the zest of a lemon, that reminds me a little of 'Lignum Vitae' by BeauFort. This would be an incredible summer perfume to wear with how it captures the carefree joy of being out on a bright and warm summers day. I've been wearing my sample in England, where it is still like winter, and it's been a much needed pick me up! I'm absolutely grabbing a full bottle of this one ASAP. I've loved this house for a long time and Daphné Bugey has crested something really special with this one. I love it!

I thought Sergé Lutens Fleurs de Citronnier was beautiful. It absolutely is. Unfortunately, I believe it is now discontinued. This is very nice, a bite of real natural lemon off the bat, then a creamy and floral. It's a bit of a heavy hitte. Especially initially. It's not overtly beastly. But it's a head turned. I prefer the Sergé Lutens is more realistic, not sugary. Very natural smelling lemon blossom. The flower is rich and the touch of music is perfect. It smells like walking through a fresh spring day in a lemon blossom orchard. Where the other is a strong sugary sweet lemon. Both are nice.

My mom has this and on her it smells exactly like TF Eau de Soleil Blanc, it's so sparkly and bright, the mimosa is really noticeable to me. It's sunscreen-y but not in a bad way, it's like an energizing bright sunscreen. Can't speak on the longevity as it's my mom's perfume but at least on her I can always tell when she's wearing it.