Eau Sensuelle by Rochas

It smells fresh, easy to wear, and beautiful. As a cologne, its longevity is moderate. For the price, it’s absolutely worth keeping in your wardrobe.

VIBRANT SPRING The rain María mentions is that aquatic base I also like, bringing me vague childhood memories. Then there’s the neroli blossom, refined and sparkling, sweet and warm but with a citrusy undertone, like rubbing the hard petals of a lemon tree. The only drawback, though it could also be a virtue, is the immense longevity of its sweet notes. Without them, the perfume would be too weak, unappreciable, and short-lived. You need to spray moderately to get the best out of it: its refined neroli blossom and subtle aquatic character, making it a lovely fragrance for spring and summer, perfect for outdoors. Because once that flat, un-oxygenated synthetic pink sweetness shows up, it can become tiresome. USAGE: Spring/Summer / Hot weather / Day and night / Daily wear / Formal and informal / City (office) and Country (village/outdoors). BOTTLE: A 7. It’s pretty like a whiskey bottle, but not original. Though, if there’s one thing I like about brands, it’s that they maintain their consistency. So, even though their classic bottle adds nothing new and is typical of grandma’s closet, they’ve managed to make young girls carve out a spot for the legendary bottle in their collection.

According to Rochas: ‘It’s inspired by the sensuality of skin that smells like an evening storm over a flower-filled terrace.’ I know it’s marketing, but for once, they’re right. I don’t know what my skin smells like after a storm, but this fragrance reminds me of summer rain or early autumn (and this is from a Galician, who knows a thing or two about rain :D). Short longevity (3 to 5 hours), nothing intrusive, very floral, pleasant, and clean. Daytime use, suitable for all seasons, but especially autumn (don’t ask why, it just is). For all ages, from 18 until death.