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A Piña Colada Lounging on a Suede Sofa
BDK ParfumsCrème de Cuir4.0111 ratings- Longevity4/5
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- Projection3/5
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- Sillage3/5
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- Value3/5
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- Bottle4/5
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A zesty shot of pineapple takes the spotlight, with an ensemble of citrus fruits dancing in the wings. It’s tropically tart, but almost immediately feels indulgent and creamy, like a luxurious curd.
This smoothness only intensifies as the fragrance begins to settle, revealing a stunning suede note. It’s not at all pungent or animalic like a worn-in leather jacket, but subtle and delicate, lending an elegant maturity to the juicy, tropical top.
There’s still a trace of freshness from the opening, but the suede gradually becomes cocooned in soft layers of creamy sandalwood, clean musks and a hint of cozy vanilla. It’s delicious, and I imagine it would be even more so on a woman’s skin.
It brings to mind the feeling of slipping into a new suede jacket and heading to a rooftop cocktail bar at the peak of summer. You arrive just as the sun begins to set, an amber glow cascading over the sandalwood-toned decor. You order an alcohol-free vanilla-infused piña colada and take in the warmth of the terrace, basking in the ambiance of golden hour.
