Compagnia Delle Indie Donna (2000)
by Compagnia Delle Indie

Interesting and somewhat unique fragrance. A winner for those who like subtle outdoor air/sea scents, but can't abide the ozone. It has a marine note start-up, a light floral accord at the heart, and light cedar, sandalwood drydown, staying very subtle and lighthanded throughout. The opening is dry, warm and neutral. What is called a marine accord lacks the algae component, possessing instead driftwood and sand notes. It smells very much like copaiba balsam essential oil without the balsamic sweetness, possesing that same sun-warmed, dry feel. It develops a slightly more dusty floral note in the heart, like you leaned your head against a piece of driftwood in the sun, and can smell the slight dusty note it possesses. The transition to a slightly more wooded note is subtle - the cedar is more a water-washed and weathered wood note. Clean, light, breezy, natural, linen-like. And without a glimmer of ozone!

16th November, 2005.