Fleur de Lys

nice scent, very refreshing, perfect for hot summer days & nights, I have just tried a sample and IMO it's similiar to Lanvin Eclat D'Arpege

I'm glad I held off on reviewing this one, as it's slowly grown on me. I'm not sure what it is about Marina perfumes, but they all look and smell rather cheap to me, despite a relatively high price point. Even their newer ones just look dated. I've tried several of their fragrances and found them all pleasant, but generic and a bit boring. This one, on the other hand, was interesting enough for me to give it a second and third chance. It's soft and fresh without being too sweet. I don't think it will ever draw any sort of attention, it's more the sort of thing for enjoying a book by yourself in the sunshine.

Starts with bright citrus at the top. Then the lily and hyacinth starts to dominate at the center stage, but still subtly covered by the citrus. I can't smell any roses here. the drydown is smells like clean musk with a little touch of woodsy notes. Very refreshing, clean and uplifting. Perfect for hot summer days. Very Miss Dior Cherie L'eau-esque in IMO.

Fresh Lemon for a sunny day of summer.

The more I smell this perfume on my skin and in comparison to other fragrances along the same lines but higher quality ( Oscar Bamboo, Absolutely Givenchy and florals from YSL), the more i realize how mediocre it is.....sharp, very flat and linear. I seams like there is only one note in it....a citrusy smell of dishwashing liquid or all purpose cleaner. Marina de Bourbon perfumes smell wondefully in the bottle...but on the skin it's a disaster! I ordered Lys, eau de Lys and Lys paradise, but i know they are going back right away. I would rather spend more on D&G and Gucci. In this case you get what you pay for..cheap stuff