Pippilotta by Le Frag

La Tomatina is a festival in Buñol, Valencia, where they throw tomatoes into the air. This scent reminds me of that, like rolling around in a sea of ripe oranges and white flowers, swapping out the festival’s tomatoes. It’s one of those ‘chaotic and mischievous’ perfumes that polarizes people. I don’t know if it’s just me or if I’m getting a bit sick of this floral, citrusy, animalic, and eternal fragrance, designed solely for partying. Little Tio and Mr. Nilsson confirm it. 🤟 If you’re not in this ‘vibe’, this isn’t for you, don’t waste your time. After six months with this lethal weapon, oxidation has done its work, and I guarantee that ‘with this on’, people make way wherever you go. It’s an atomic bomb. It’s like dropping a drop of Fairy dish soap in a plate of water; once you finish eating it and rinse it off. That’s the reaction from some folks. I love it… Hahaha

On my quest for a perfume with personality, one that leaves a mark and reminds people of you even when you’re not around, I ended up at this brand. After reading other reviews, I decided to buy it blind. Huge mistake. I’ve thrown away very few perfumes before: I got tired of the scent, it reminded me of people I’d rather forget, etc. I gave it several chances, but I just can’t handle it. I’m unable to describe what I’m smelling and can’t find any evolution. From the first application, it’s a torrent that floods the room, and you’re just waiting for it to subside without success. The smell seems extremely synthetic and unpleasant, an opinion shared by others I’ve asked. Even though we buy perfume for our own enjoyment, the image you project matters. I’ve gone through the phase of trying challenging perfumes, but then you have to laugh at comments like: ‘Doesn’t it smell burnt?’ or ‘Doesn’t it smell damp?’ (knowing that the source is you). After three or four uses, I got rid of the perfume. I’ve tried others from the same brand and I believe they’d offer me the same experience.

When I received the Le Frag samples, I was sure Genesis was my favorite. I liked both, but Pippilotta made me feel more known and intrusive, with an animalic and syrupy leather part that made me think: I love it, but when would I ever wear this? Yesterday I left the sample with my partner, and my perception changed. What a sexy, addictive trail it left wherever it went; I couldn’t stop following it. Pippilotta is like Garbancito’s chickpeas to attract people. This floral and animalic blend is addictive and makes you want to follow the trail. That strong, strange point you notice up close disappears in the trail, which is much more pleasant, elegant, and sexy. I thought it was for daytime events, but yesterday I saw it’s great for nightouts to pick up guys. I made a mistake… now I don’t know which I like more. I’ll go on two trips and then we’ll see. Another masterpiece by Miguel Matos and a great choice by Aga. Scent: 10, Longevity: 10, Projection: 7, Versatility: 8, Originality: 9, Overall: 10. A perfume for seduction.

We still can’t understand each other. Jasmine syrup, radioactive chemicals, bitter medicine. That said, it lasts forever, just like it’s left a permanent imprint on my brain. It might turn you red-haired. Now that I know there’s nothing animal here, at least for me, I’ll give it more chances whenever I want to smell flowers, many flowers, all flowers. My problem is it doesn’t smell natural, but nobody said it would be easy. I accept the challenge. EDIT: The initial syrupy phase seems shorter now. I mostly notice citrus now, which aren’t listed in the notes, confirming Pippilotta is neurotoxic. Today it decided to be nice; it has days and character. I’m clearer now that eventually we’ll understand each other, even if we won’t be the same.