Incanto Bloom (2014)

I have MANY of the incanto line, and originally I purchased the older style bloom online, this was before the newer release of this one(they are basically the same) but I did buy THIS one not long ago-same old me buying at Shoppers Dryg Mart for $19.99 and this is the full 100ml size. Now, Dior Addict 2, coach poppy flower, DKNY be delicious fresh blossom are like my absolute die hard favourites-I will take them with me to the grave :) so this of course is right up my alley! It’s got all the right stuff to be right up there with those favs of mine and with the crazy inexpensive price tag you can’t go wrong. I do wish I still had some of the original left so I could see hand in hand if there’s a difference but from what I remember there doesn’t seem to be. It’s beautiful, girly, floral, sweet/fruity, fresh, great for summer and spring -That being said-I ALWAYS mark a fragrance as good for all seasons and all occasions and all times of day, because honestly you paid money for it, you love it-then you wear it whenever you want to and anyone who says otherwise can, well, you know how that saying goes :) haha

this is my signature scent. everybody in my former office knows when I am around or if I've been in the room. it reflects my personality. scent is floral with a light musk. it reminds me of happy days even on a rainy night. I first tried the body mist version of Incanto Bloom in Japan, which was limited that time. I already left the shop but went back because I know that this is the scent for me. I never looked back.

I got it because its the literal dupe for Sud Magnolia by Atelier Cologne, but since they discontiued it, and it was my signature, i had to try it. It is not a 100% spot on, apecially when you wear them side to side and can smell the differences in both, but they are quite similar and give the exact same vibe to me. I can see it taking the place of Sud Magnolia once that one runs out.

I have blind bought Incanto Bloom new edition today, and I was a bit disappointed at first, partially because what I ordered was the original Incanto Bloom. My first impression was not a good one-it seemed to me that I was spraying clean water, with very poor trace of any perfume at all. I was about to send it back, before sniffing my wrist again. Surprise, the smell had intensified and I could sense a little bit of rose and fresia. I have dropped the intention to return it, as it would be a waste of time, but I am not totally pleased about it. It is a clean perfume, very fresh and conforting, but it lasts very little and it has almost no sillage. It is not what I had expected of a floral rose perfume, but it is okayish for warm windy spring days. However, I have had better rose perfumes, as I am definitely a rose lover in matter of fragrances. Surely won't purchase it again.

It reminds me of childhood—ozonic fresh notes mixed with a sense of warmth and innocence. Imagine being a 5-year-old slavic girl in bright clothes, walking with your mother and older sister on a sunny, warm day. You head to a playground in a lush green area, where butterflies flutter around, and other kids laugh and play. Your mom buys you something sweet, adding to the simple joy of the moment. The first time I sprayed it, I was instantly transported back to my kindergarten —bright, sunny early mornings filled with serenity. It carries a sense of pure happiness, almost like the feeling of a Frutiger Aero aesthetic in a bottle.