Kiki Extrait de Parfum

I am by no means a general fan of the fougere genre, but Kiki is really incredible. It smells exactly as you'd expect based on the notes, with a huge, beyond-fresh lavender note supported from all directions by soft, subtle citrus/ herbal/ geranium notes to give a very luminously bright, airy opening. Where I often find lavender fairly sleep-inducing, here it's light and awakening, as if you're standing in a field of lavender and look up at the sun blazing in the azure sky. Just beyond this lavender, however, is a rich, opulent and sweetish-ambery epicentre which prevents the entire sensation from feeling too much like a cleaning product. This is typical fougere-oriental trickery, first advanced by Jicky in 1889, in which the bright, gardenesque opening yields to a smouldering and lascivious base. Here in Kiki the whole affair is far less animalic and is instead lit up in neon colours: the smell to me makes me think of something illicit happening in an abandoned tent in the middle of a village fete. It's just so... jovial... I'm a very gloomy, black-haired sensitive sort of person in real life and this beaming brilliance and unrestrained laughter in a bottle is almost disconcerting to me in just how at peace and jubilant it smells. Vero Kern once said that the very best perfumes always present something to disturb their wearer (truer words have perhaps never been spoken on the subject of perfumery) but realistically this can't be said of Kiki - this is pure joy and sunshine in a bottle. Would work well on anyone of any gender, but exudes confidence from every pore. It lasts about 7 hours on me, a good 6 of which is top-tier herbal amber.

I am no fan of lavender in fragrances as it usually ends up smelling like an air refreshener or a soap and quite masculine, which is why it is even more surprising that I would fall for this fragrance. And fall for it I did, and big time! I have tried all three versions of Kiki and this one is my favourite. On the first sniff I am immediately reminded of a classic blue nivea creme (in those little blue tins) mixed with few drops of lavender absolute, and I get thrown back into childhood straight away. The scent is warm, cozy and and very comforting, almost fluffy, like a good old lavender coloured pashmina scarf. Where Kiki EDP is a lavender mixed with fruit and caramel (strange combination that somehow works); and Kiki voile extract somewhere in between EDP and pure parfum; Kiki pure parfum is denser, fruity notes are toned down and something warm and velvety pops up right at the beginning. Looking at the notes here, I guess it must be a combination of musk, opoponax and amber. It is one of those perfumes that lingers on your clothes and scarf and you want to keep sniffing it all the time for comfort, like a Bach Rescue Remedy. And like the remedy, it takes away my worries and any anxieties, calms me down and restores my balance (but not the bank balance cause boy this is pricey stuff in pure parfum version). Still, a sniff of Kiki, and few drops in the right places, and I am ready to face the world. Kiki - my new rescue remedy, only a lot more expensive than the real stuff.

Kiki by Vero Profumo is a lavender bomb that hits you square in the senses, no apologies. Picture this: a kick of bergamot and citron right out of the gate, amped up by black currant and passionfruit. It's a citrusy explosion that grabs your attention and sets the stage for what's coming. Then comes the main event—lavender, and damn, it's everywhere. This ain't your grandma's lavender sachet; this is like standing in the middle of a lavender field, surrounded by the stuff. Geranium slides in, adding a touch of floral swagger to the mix. It's bold, it's in your face, and it's unapologetically masculine. But we're not done. The base notes kick in, bringing a deep, sultry vibe. Opoponax, caramel, and amber lay down a sweet, resinous foundation, like a warm sunset glow. Musk and patchouli throw in some earthy, sexy vibes that linger on your skin long after you've walked away. Kiki isn't playing games. It's a powerhouse of lavender with a badass attitude. Wear it, and you're not just wearing a scent; you're wearing an experience. It's a lavender kick to the senses that says, "I'm here, and I mean business.

Kiki Extrait real surprise: lavender and sweet caramel ethereal heavenly merger. The surprising pairing results in a surprisingly exciting scent, lavender has a rabid fan like me. I love it lavender is any way, although most perfumes more masculine look to the composition, Kiki aromatic fruity notes of pure lavender and harsh geranium addition of caramel and blackcurrant and sweet, but not syrupy chord incredibly exciting fragrance experience gives. The presence of a slightly piquant passion fruit and patchouli and opoponax smokiness sufficient depth to provide the muskly funds.

To me, Kiki is a blend of: sweet lavender, patchouli, yogurt, orange and lemon zests. I think it's a bit similar to Mugler Angel EDT, but not as sweet, and more lemony and powdery. The composition is well balanced. I expected a more quirky vibe from Kiki, but I'd say I still love it cause it's versatile and beautiful. Staying power is about 6-9 hours. Projection is just nice. -AlmondBreakfast-