Strenesse Gabriele Strehle

This is a very pleasant blind buy surprise! Citrus-almond creaminess in a simple, elegant cylindrical glass bottle with a thumbprint impression. The juice is an opaque white colour, resembling skim milk. An unusual and interesting addition to my vanity. Starts out with tangy peach, but that mellows down quickly to an almondy-musky-woodsy base - but not at all heavy or heady. There's a hint of jasmine too, but it's definitely in the background. The tart citrusy smell remains throughout the dry down, but it's more airy and light, rather than sharp. The scent is named after Gabriele Strehle's fashion line, Strenesse, which is regarded for its minimal, elegant, clean lines. This perfume is the perfect embodiment of this look and style.

On me, this is all sweet peach. The first blast was aggressively sweet but it quickly subsided into a pleasant tangy sweetness. It reminds me of some of Escada's tropical scents. It is simple and linear but also joyous and youthful. I have the kind of body chemistry that can turn most fragrances rancid or synthetic. I am happy to report this fragrance stays peachy sweet, with a faint bit of creaminess in the background. It is a fun summer scent that is not unique but will be a great choice if your spirit needs a lift. Longevity is pretty good, about 5 hours on my skin. The description says powdery but I detect no powder at all, just juicy fruitiness and nothing else.

This is a strong and sharp floral with a citrus note that all in all I didn't find enjoyable at all.

Awfully cheap smelling run-of-the-mill fragrance. *

nice, clean, refreshing, long-lasting but a lil bit boring...for summer or workout only. reminds me of Lancome Oui but less character to it. might purchase thought when reasonably priced