Angel Sunessence Edition Bleu Lagon

It seems like fortune smiles upon me. I got a 50ml sealed bottle in my local perfume shop for only 44$. The color of the box had slightly turned and have dents here and there, so people don't really pay attention to it. But for my keen eyes, this is a treasure! The liquid has turned into yellow- almost brown color because of the vanilla, but the scent is still amazing and perform well. I agree with Autumn_Moon review, the starfruit is very present and kind of strong in the opening before turning into sweet resinous patchouli combo. This last for over 4 hours on my skin. I will definitely wear this only on special occasions.

I find this to be a very fresh and wearable sister fragrance to Angel. Not quite a twin but definitely a sister, but a bit lighter. I'm glad because we are having a lot of humidity this year. Still this perfume, like most Angel flankers, bears that definite Thierry Mugler stamp of great quality. Love it almost as much as the original, maybe more in the heat. I don't know about Ocean d"Argent but Angel lovers really should try this one.

A beautiful harmony of the ocean and flora notes. Don't let the patchouli get to you easily! The notes will beautifully blossom in order and then blend into a wave of freshness and delight. The starfruit's entrance is delightful alongside the spicy ginger. The aqua and florals beautifully open alongside each other. The royal patchouli and serene vanilla, along with the resin, become a warm and sensuous and lush.

Being the old hippie that I am, I adore the patchouli dry down. Remember when everybody (hip people, that is) in the 70s smelled like patchouli (that is, when you got past unbathed body funk)? I'm really not a fan of aquatic note fragrances, thankfully, that seems to fade rather quickly. Delightful, light, yet very Angel-like. Summer. Outdoor music festivals. Get out the bell bottoms and tie dyes.

Yum! Love the mix of tartness and rich patchouli underneath to carry it through. My only qualm with it is that it may have a tendency to go down the "platic-y" road, but this feeling is so fleeting that I'm able to ignore it and enjoy everything that I do like about it. I most certainly enjoy this more than Angel, which at times can be over-bearing for me.