Oasis de Fleurs

March 6, 2018 London is finally free of snowfall today and so I decided to enjoy the day. The sun was out and there was a gallery talk at the British museum about Greek civilisation and Minoan art which I went to. The talk made me yearn for spring and summer to come soon. I decided to walk towards Covent Garden and had coffee at my local cafe, it started to drizzle. Glad I am warm and cozy with a cup of latte. As soon as the drizzle fizzled I decided to head to the National Gallery...but my eyes noticed the decorated doors of Rituals. Seemed quiet. I decided to have peek. I was immediately drawn to their fragrances and a lady showed me different bottles and scents. When I smelled this fragrance it brought me back to spring rain back home - warm Philippines. I decided to buy myself a simple gift which reminds me of my other home by the sea. As I walked towards the National Gallery, I thought --- this is a FUN day to be out! I just want to share my experience of how a simple fragrance can make any day better. This is not about if this fragrance is gorgeous or not, if not this is a simple and uncomplicated fragrance. For me it smells of tropical rain which I love! This brings back fond memories. This is the reason why fragrances are made, to seal memories and bring it back to us.

Oasis de Fleurs is a good fragrance for people who are looking for a summer fragrance that does not have pronounced citrus notes or too much aquatic notes. Oasis de Fleurs has both citrus and watery notes but very very subdued. It's clean, out of the shower fresh but somehow there's something slightly fougères-esque about it. The best I can describe it as is an aftershave made for ladies. Personally I like it very much because I enjoy green woody fragrances but do not expect pretty flowers as the name implies you would be disappointed (lol). Clean, somewhat green with a hint of citrus and moss in the dry down is what I experience with Oasis de Fleurs.

If you're looking for a long lasting fragrance, then try another one. This fragrance is a fresh after shower scent - great to wear at summer times. Bergamot + mint are the most notable notes among all for me. Although the fragrance is a very nice one, the performance is not that good unfortunately. The scent vanishes in a very short time. Still, you can fill an atomizer and respray it whenever you feel the scent is gone.

I woke up in the grey hours of the early morning, having intended to sleep in late. But, I had no inclination to go back to bed so I put this on and went for a long walk down the Las Vegas strip. It's very fresh and soapy, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I can still smell it on my shirt and skin, but I also used about 3ml because I like to be fully immersed.

If you, like me love Hermes Le jardin de Monsieur Li but find it too pricey then really go for this one instead! They smell very very similar and Oasis de fleurs even has better longevity. It seems a little hard to find it nowadays though, but if you do encounter it - buy it! You won't be disappointed. It's such a wonderful perfume.