Alyko

I really expected a lot of reviews too, and I was surprised there are so little. I discovered the brand in a local perfumery that is reseller of several well-known niche brands and I just knew I had to try Naxos. I had a lot of help there to choose the right one for me, wore it for 1 day, and went back first thing tomorrow to buy it! The opening is pretty citrusy and that remains the entire day, but it starts blending with the middle notes very fast. To me, it became a very beach-like scent with a slight metallic feel that. I adore it. I would have to say that it’s not safe for blind buy and it will definitelly not suite everyone’s taste, but if you’re a fan of Le Labo, give Naxos a try! Also, test it on the skin as I tried this one on paper and on skin it developped much better on the skin.

Sad to see there's no reviews of this. My local Mecca carries this and I always make my way over when I can to satiate my hunger for it. It's not offputtingly marine, it comes off as more salty and watery in a transparent way, not like seaweed washed upon the shore stinking up the place. The sand is subtle too, it just makes the scent sort of dry in the same way woods can do for other fragrances. The iris and incense make it feminine and powdery, its a very dry marine fragrance. Landlocked ocean fragrances need to become the next big thing. It's melancholic and fresh, like really crisp and cold ocean air from the shore, perhaps with gardens and a church behind you.

Mediterranean summer in a bottle, especially in september. It is full of air, cooling me down in the heat. Refreshing, uplifting, beach beyond the pines. A bit like cold brew tea even, but more zingy and aromatic! Natural and beautiful