Golden Drop

I'm particularly drawn to cologne-style fragrances and this is a wonderfully executed example, reminiscent of Neroli Portofino, but with a greener element. The perfume itself has a green and fruity style, shaded by blossoming orange trees. Nothing groundbreaking here. in some ways it's a shame that this cologne doesn't stray too far from a well-trodden path. But it is still a wonderful creation. It's also beautifully presented in glass bottles with the unusual beautiful angular corners that are part of this Ottoman history. Both longevity and silage are above average for this kind of fragrance. Especially if you like old-style fragrances from the past but with a contemporary twist, you will enjoy this perfume.

On my skin, initially the green and fruit notes are somehow sharp and settle into a warmer, sweet, powdery cinnamon-vanilla -wood as the vanilla starts to emerge within 20 minutes. After that, the silage narrows considerably, quite close to the skin, which I find more pleasing than the burst of fruit. To my nose it smelled surprisingly like ''dove'' soap (although this scent has only very subtle soapy notes). Compared to colognes, this scent is natural and less synthetic, less cloying than many fragrances on the market, but overall it seems to be an ordinary collection of notes for me. Although it is a parfum cologne, I can't help associating it with feminine colognes.