Ninféo Mio by Annick Goutal, 2009

This is the scent of elfs and fairies of the woodlands. The smell of this fragrance projects in my olfactory imagination the whiff of an ethereal Eden's garden placed in a magic woodland with streams, fruit trees and ponds, a bit swampy and shadowy, featuring a  woodsy, earthy, incensed smell of fig-peach with a chemical citrusy undertone. The beginning is sour (orangy-lemony which is rooty thanks to a wonderful petitgrain) with an hint of lavender. The fragrance soon becomes a bit resinous, green-musky and incensed (thanks to the smell of galbanum, sort of an incensey one, at least in my perception) with nuances of fig and peach. I detect more a green-earthy temperament than a fruity or floral one. I agree who with asserts that the note of fig provides an earthy feel which becomes resinous and creamy due to creamy woods, milky notes and resins. I associate myself who with detects a laundry mark. The feel of chemical detergent is one of the nuances by me perceived while inhaling these woodsy, silvan, creamy scents and i associate it to orange-resins or creams links. Really, really interesting scent from a great brand whose creations talk about nostalgia, childhood and enchanting gardens.

Ninfeo Mio, is quite possibly the most natural smelling scent I have managed to come across. The greeness that is experienced in this particular fragrance, smells like that of a thriving vegetable garden. If you don't like particularly earthy or bitter green scents, Ninfeo Mio probably won't delight you. I honestly couldn't imagine myself wearing such a scent, however I am very drawn to Ninfeo Mio. I find it very appealing and in some ways, pretty. The citrus opening is more tart than sharp and sour. I initially detected a tomato-like note hidden in the composition, that made me think of freshly cut vegetables. Lavender is what tends to give Ninfeo Mio that unisex and aromatic touch in the heart. The whole composition is quite astounding in the way that it's dry rather than wet. In the drydown I swear that I can smell smokey incense. It has a very exotic/garden temple feel to it. Every now and then I have to remind myself that Ninfeo Mio is a perfume and not just my natural surroundings. The lasting power is amazing and the sillage rather commendable. Because this fragrance is so unusual, I don't believe that everyone is expected to like it. Ninfeo Mio, is in my opinion, is an excellent example of a green, herbaceous scent done to perfection.