Terracotta Voile d’Été (No.25, Quand Vient l’Été)

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• VainillaDulce

  August 28, 2019

  

  Incredible that I didn’t know about Terracotta Voile d’été before; it’s sublime and full of personality. It’s like a soft mist, almost imperceptible to me but enchanting to others. It floats gracefully, with a warmth that embraces and a just-right sweetness that wraps around its flowers, accented by a spicy note that emerges as it evolves. It starts with slightly sweet citrus surrounding a protagonist rose that’s powerful—yes, totally powerful! It’s one of the few where I can smell the rose with such clarity, like it’s bathed in liquid caramel, a gentle sweetness that doesn’t overpower. The jasmine and ylang-ylang blend perfectly with it, neither overshadowing the other but strengthening each other. The rose and heliotrope step back slightly, creating a pleasant dusty atmosphere. That mix recreates a landscape of arid beauty where the desert’s red sand is caressed by the sun. Vanilla comes and goes, tracing the petals throughout the evolution. It’s magical; the longer it stays on the skin, the more potent the notes become, activating and dancing. Oh! Now the lily of the valley smiles at me with coquettish charm. It’s elegance, warm flowers, bursts of spice, and just a hint of sweetness; it’s the sun, a story of nostalgia, elegance, and timelessness. It smells classic without seeming “old.” The only thing I’d add is that its beauty fades quickly on my nose; while others love it, I wish I could enjoy it to the fullest. It lasts about 5 to 6 hours on the skin, with projection of 1 to 2 meters in the first hour before gradually fading. If you get the chance, don’t miss it.