Mila Schön Lei

I love this perfume! I encountered it from a random sample that was included with an eBay purchase, and as soon as I tried it I began the search for a bottle. Little did I know how hard it would be to find - even though it was only launched in 2007 it seems to have mostly disappeared, and I had to order it(it was very affordable, fortunately) from an Italian company since it is almost impossible to find in the U.S. It is a very bright floral Oriental fragrance, rich and dazzling, and it reminds me somewhat of Rochas Alchimie in the opening with its blend of tangy fruit and rich semi-gourmand notes, but instead of pineapple it has bergamot, tangerine, mandarin orange, litchi and "white velvet peach." Luscious florals of jasmine, rose muguet and lotus make up the heart notes and the base is a delicious concoction of vanilla bean, musk, amber and sandalwood. It is pretty big and could almost be an Eighties perfume, but it behaves itself very nicely when applied sparingly, and lingers forever. I am so glad I discovered it!