LoukouMÈ

Received this as a holiday gift and instantly fell in love. It is entirely unique - a flormand that whispers, leaves a delicate but very noticeable scent trail, and much like actual lokum, is gently sweet, floral and powdery. My maternal great grandfather was a confectioner with a shop in San Francisco and made lokum, pastila, zefir and, of course, paskha for Easter, among other traditional Russian sweets and occasionally some chocolate treats. Anyhow, the lokum was always dusted with icing sugar, which is like powdered sugar without the corn starch. It has a very particular texture on the tongue and somehow, I’m assuming with the iris, it is brilliantly translated here. That is one of the key things that makes this fragrance stand far apart from similar DNA’s. That note is incredibly long lasting and lasted 16+ hours on my skin and has stayed in clothes until washing. Let’s talk about rose water. I noticed a lot of reviews mentioned expecting a strong rose note. Rose water, at least in cooking, isn’t a strong note. Rose petals are steeped in simmering water until they lose their color. It is the most gentle expression of rose, never jammy or sharp. It is the suggestion of rose, not distilled or concreted or absolute. If you’ve only experienced rose water in cosmetics, go pick up a bottle from a well stocked liquor store or Middle Eastern or Eastern European grocery store. It’s usually available under $10. While you’re there, pick up some orange flower water, too and experience the most delicate expression of these floral notes. That rose water note is very present here and it’s divine. The tuberose and frangipani are the most dominant florals here, with frangipani taking the first position. These florals separate this fragrance substantially from the orange blossom/neroli marshmallow scents that preceded it, and in a meaningful way. This perfume is every bit as romantic as the story behind it, and lingers just as long. Here’s what this doesn’t smell like (and I own these, and have worn them many times): Oriana, which is heavy and much sweeter, strongly citrusy and doesn’t have the same persistence; Bianco Latte, which is caramel and has zero florals, linear and loud. I’m so confused why it’s being compared to either of these unless the people comparing them haven’t actually worn it. Hot take - this fragrance, if a comparison must be made, is more a combination of Blanche Bete (for the milky tuberose) and La Tosca (for the delicate watery rose) than anything else in the Reminds Me Of section. All that being said, this is utterly beautiful, delicate but long lasting, romantic, feminine and the same glowing pale pink as the delicacy it is named for. It speaks in a whisper just loud enough to hear and what it says is, “love me, as I love you.”

This scent is like no other. A perfume that doesn’t just smell good — it sinks into your skin, your soul, and your heart. It’s sexy without being loud. Seductive without being overwhelming. Warm, like an embrace that lingers. It stays when others fade. An olfactory masterpiece that tells stories before words are ever spoken. And I absolutely adore the story behind this perfume — the one Norbert shared at the launch made it even more special. Whoever wears it leaves more than just an impression. I’m in love. It’s officially my new favorite scent.

Dear Yusrayacoubi, according to your review you are just hater.. the fragrance doesn’t cost 115 but 110, which is normal price for exclusive creations he made for other stores (do your homework) and also this is nothing like his other Eau de Parfum creations, I have most of them and this is much much more complex and honestly longer lasting that Love don’t be shy. Buy a bottle, test it and then review on your own experience, cause with this type of comments it’s just an empty hateful speech or jealousy..

This is a dream! It’s soft and fluffy and I feel so sexy wearing it. Honestly for me it’s a bit like if Bianco Latte and Love don’t be shy would have a baby but there is something that make it still different and original. On clothes it lasts for days. So proud to have it here in Paphos! Love the fact it’s not linear and in my POV this is very different style than the rest of Kalotinis creations. Much more complex and bold. My new signature scent def!

This scent hugs you like a soft cocoon of a sweet cloud.. comforting, yet sensual at the same time. Notes are blended very nicely. The sweetness of vanilla and marshmallow balanced with white flowers and added lactonic touch. Not overly sweet, not too milky. Very complex. Great option for layering with other fragrances, depending on which note you’d like to highlight and amplify. (also, the best souvenir from Cyprus for all the perfume lovers!)