Floral Petillant / Sparkling Floral (2007)
by Filles des Iles

Filles des Iles' Floral Pétillant is indeed a sparking floral composition. A fresh mandarin-citrus opening that leads to a drydown where a nice pear note combines with a basket of white florals - lovely and not overtly synthetic. The base sees a sandalwood note in the background, setting the stage for an almond core with a hint of vanilla, which makes for a rich but elegant finish. Limited silage with good projection combine with an excellent longevity of about seven hours, albeit very close to my skin towards the end. Soft, gentle but with clean and convincing components of good quality, it is well blended without losing structure. It it's simplicity and linearity it makes for a young, fresh fragrance that combines good quality and positivity with elegance. A rare find for late spring or early summer. 3-4/5.