Añoranza

Very nice floral fragrance. A bit sharp, but I tend to like those. I think I really get the mariposa lily because it smells a lot like a fusion of white lily and lily-of-the-valley, giving it that sharpness I mentioned. At first it does have an almost coconutty creaminess about it, but I wouldn't go so far as to say it actually smells like coconut. Reminds me a bit of Malibu rum in a way. And this quality dies down in the heart to the point where I primarily get just flowers. It's an odd opening, as there is a masculinity about it, yet it's very androgynous. But in time, I find it more classically feminine as the floral stands out so much. I don't find this fragrance sweet whatsoever. They mention "smoky leathery notes", and they are there in a subtle way. This is by no means a leather nor smoky fragrance. No campfires here. Not even a beach bonfire. It's more like facets that steer the direction of the floral. Like rather than adding benzoin or something sweet and creamy, the flower is anchored by a vetiver tang that goes a little earthy/leathery. But again, it's extremely subtle. The description also mentions a salty quality, and I do get that to some degree. The fragrance overall is that of an exotic, bright, sharp floral. Very uplifting, very classy, and thankfully not full of Cuban clichés (i.e. tobacco). I think it's very well done and would wear nicely on a balmy summer night.

My signature scent. If anyone has any bottles for sale, I'll buy them.

Anoranza does not smell like the notes. I expected more dirty sweetness given the coffee, rum, and vetiver. Instead, it is a sea-salted (surprisingly oceanic saline) fresh, clean jasmine with a distinct fresh/live mint. It's relatively unique among other similar salty fresh perfumes released for women recently given that deliciously green mint note and non-calone based ocean freshness. I do like it, but I wish it had some heavier base notes.

This is a fresh, coconut white floral. I was surprised I liked it as much as I did, considering that I am not much of a white floral person. It was nice, but there are more exciting and interesting perfumes out there.

I'm on the fence with this one. Añoranza is a nice, easy-to-wear white floral, though it's not quite what I expected. It's beachier than the notes suggest, and there's a distinct coconut quality to it - I don't know if I'm picking up actual coconut or a trick of the note combinations, but it's strongly reminiscent of it. I don't get rum, although there is a touch of sweetness, and very little of the coffee note, which is what initially piqued my interest. What I do enjoy is how the mint cuts through and nicely offsets the milky florals, and I wish the earthier vetiver and coffee notes were amped up as it's sort of unbalanced to my nose. As it is, it's really not my style - it feels sort of thin and "top heavy" but lacking in depth and roundedness. The combination of sharpness and creaminess isn't one I love on my skin. But it's probably a serviceable resort-style scent, and I'll always give Phlur credit for its talent for replicating the style of popular fragrances with more transparent ingredients.