Eau de Parfum

So fun. Here Hilde plays with layers of strawberry, candy and salt in a way that reads as much Lip Smacker lip balm as it does freshly smashed strawberries. It vibrates on a few registers between complete, intentional artificiality and fresh ripe red berries, slightly smashed and juicy. For many, this one conjures good nostalgia. I can practically smell the plastic skin of the Strawberry Shortcake doll.

“This is addictive. I’ve been waiting to sample this ever since I read the notes - a simple combination that was bound to lead to something interesting. I agree with the comparisons to strawberry candy or lip gloss, but the saltiness brings it to a skin-like place where maybe, just maybe, you might actually just smell like this. Like if you just naturally sweat strawberry juice. Or if those little pores on strawberries could sweat. In my mind, the coolest woman in the world naturally smells like this. Some will find it boring but the juxtaposition of the sweetness and saltiness keeps it so interesting and has me sniffing my arm like a maniac. This is the one for spring/summer if you’re tired of freshies and florals and want to smell a little unusual without choking everyone out around you. I’m obsessed.” — Kay_bye, Fragrantica

NOTES

strawberry
salt

NOSE — Hilde Soliani

Italy, 2008

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