Pedal

I was pretty sure I picked up a citrus edge to the opening in Pedal, which must have come from orange blossom pairing with the juiciness of pomegranate. It’s just enough of a lively zing in a start that transitions quickly (but smoothly) into a bright white, velvety floral with a golden honey touch. The heart notes really do put together the impression of fresh jasmine blooms, glowing white and heavily fragrant in a garden. Despite the heady presence of the jasmine, there’s a subtle on-the-vine freshness that prevents the fragrance from skewing indolic. The sandalwood adds a soft, rounded texture and plays up the solar aspect of the fragrance. It’s warm in a creamy kind of way—like a trace of a high-end sunscreen or body lotion left on your skin after you’ve been outdoors all day. This really is a “quintessential summertime fragrance” and is beautifully blended. Not a single note or accord feels out of place.

I just realised why this one is so nostalgic - smells like Avon Skin So Soft!