I’m going to say this upfront – I’ve never smelt a Sisley fragrance I didn’t instantly love. The brands chic and iconic scent, Eau de Soir – an elegant blend of citrus, floral’s and musk remains one of my favourite’s. I also adore the fresh, green, unisex scent, Eau de Campagne.
I love that Sisley use only the best quality ingredients and raw materials in all their products. I know this, as I visited Paris two years ago to interview the d’Ornano family – considered to be cosmetic industry royalty. For them price is not an issue – if a particular ingredient is going to add magic to a certain product, they’re going to use it. This attention to quality really comes through in all their products. That’s why they carry the price tag they do.
This year Sisley added another beautiful fragrance to their collection – Eau Tropicale. Inspired by the atmosphere of a tropical rain forest after the rain, Eau Tropicale (R1459 for a 100ml EDT) is fresh, floral and sunny – the perfect summer scent.
The fragrance opens with exotic floral accords of frangipani, hibiscus and passionflower and spicy hints of ginger and bergamot. Heart notes of tuberose, Turkish Rose and violet leaf really become evident after about 20 minutes, but you can still smell hints of the frangipani. The dry down is warm and sensual with sexy patchouli and comforting cedar wood.
I adore the zesty, fruity tropical top notes that work so, so well with the bold floral accord in the opening. While there is a hint of sweetness, it’s not cloying at all – I think this is due to the spicy ginger note. Usually I despise any sweet notes in a scent, but with Eau Tropicale, they just work.
As the fragrance develops, the alluring tuberose notes starts coming through – but it’s really light and is softened with Turkish rose and delicate violet leaf.
This is a scent that will work for any occasion – day or evening, work or play. It’s light, sexy, chic and not overpowering. It’s a sure bet if you’re looking to gift a special someone in your life with fragrance.
GIVEAWAY
Oh yeah! I’ve got one 100ml bottle to give away, valued at R1459. To enter, follow In My Bag of Facebook and leave a comment below this post, in the comments section, telling me why you want to win this scent. Please ensure you include your e-mail address (only I can see it), so I can contact you, should you be the winner. I’ll announce the winner next week Friday -14 November.
