Ghost Sheer Summer (2005)
by Ghost

While the opening of Sheer Summer made me want to wash laundry, I am glad to say that bit is fleeting. A cavalcade of watery fruits blend with jasmine (and apparently freesia, but I mostly get jasmine) to get that washably fresh feel, which smooths out in a matter of minutes and is enjoyable once it begins to smell more natural. There is a faint bit of the plum which was so prominent in Deep Night, but while Summer also shares an oriental base with the original, that's where the similarities end. The combination of a strong jasmine with sandalwood and a lot of sweet reminds me of a much watered down Samsara, which is one of my favorite feminine fragrances, so points awarded there. Sillage and longevity are average at best with this one, but it really is a good scent overall, so I'd recommend it (highly) within the please-yourself sect of smells.

13rd June, 2010.

Top note is quite a bit like baby powder but more fruity. middle notes are fruity floral with slight "watery" scent, and i kinda smell cherry blossom in it. white musk stands out very clearly after 1 hr, which is powdery but not too dry probably because it blends with floral scents. very soft, not overpowering yet long-lasting. not very "summery" as its name may suggest but still good for all seasons. if you don't like both cloying sweet fruity scent and pure floral scent without a bit of sweetness, this is the one.

16th October, 2007.