WHAT I SMELL: Melody of the Sun opens with an herbal lemon and grapefruit that’s semi-juicy and lightly warmed. It’s an intoxicating mix of fresh fruit that shines over an ever increasing green tea note along with a ripened osmanthus. The perfume really draws you in with its positive energy and it’s also rather sexy in a “come-hither” way. As it continues to develop, a powdered jasmine infused musk blends masterfully with a warmed amber so the perfume manages to retain a wonderful depth. But after some more time, the perfume turns to the “bathtastic” as it begins to resemble the remnants of bubble bath that still lingers in the tub. In the end, Melody of the Sun moves away from the bath and rests in a floral musk that’s pretty and very easy to wear.
From the Mancera website:
An olfactory sunrise with « Melody of the Sun ».
A unique scent rhythms by a solar accord – citrus, pear, lavender, jasmine – melodiously seductive.
A sun-kissed memory that makes you smile.
WHAT IT SMELLS LIKE TO ME: 1950’s pinup sun bathing beauty. It’s clean, fresh, pretty and kind of sexy in a flirtatious way.
THREE WORDS THAT DESCRIBE MELODY OF THE SUN: delightful, energizing, positive
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT MELODY OF THE SUN: No written reviews found.
BOTTOM LINE: Memory of the Sun is a delightful perfume that is pretty, uncomplicated and a great summer perfume that can be worn with ease. Sometimes the best perfumes are those that you don’t really have to think about wearing, but whenever you do, it’s absolutely fantastic.
- Bone Rating: 4 out of possible 5 bones
- Scent: Floral Citrus
- Classification: Unisex
- Expense: $180 for 120 ml eau de parfum
Sample courtesy of Twisted Lily Fragrance Boutique and Apothecary.
WHAT I SMELL: Neroli Nasimba opens with a warmed cardamom and petitgrain that feels as if it was dried in the grassland sun. In short time, a light sweetened neroli begins to make itself known. It’s very subtle as if it was brushed on top of the dried grass. The perfume buzzes with a light vibration of sun and wood. And after a bit, a light puttied labdanum and vetiver help to create a semi-soured covering over the wood. Very slowly, a sweetened note of orange blossom returns to lighten the perfume. It sits radiantly above the woody base although it remains somewhat elusive. And just when you think the perfume’s development has ended, the orange blossom blooms above a light leathered wood. Here the perfume remains with an ethereal mix of sun and earth. Neroli Nasimba is really lovely.
WHAT IT SMELLS LIKE TO ME: African straw mask.
WHAT I SMELL: Drunk Lovers opens with a bright lemon and bergamot that quickly melds with a brown sugared cognac. It’s really comforting, kind of sexy and very approachable. In short time, the perfume is warmed with this wonderful ambered wood with just a bit of sweetened vanilla to increase an already lightly boozy feel. After a bit more, a blanket of increased warmth is thrown over the elixir with a rotating mix of woods, spices and amber…and here it remains. This perfume is very easy on the nose and very engaging. Drunk Lovers doesn’t feel overly complicated, but it is so easy to fall in love with.
WHAT IT SMELLS LIKE TO ME: A well-worn Irish wool sweater that holds the scent of familiar things that bring us comfort and make us happy.
The Scented Hound 