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Gallivant Perfumes - Tel Aviv Winter has finally made itself known here on the East Coast in the U.S.  Today we had our first light snowfall.  Something about the grey skies and falling snow made me crave testing this fragrance today.  Gallivant’s Tel Aviv is a fruity floral and it seemed like it would fit the bill for brightening this first dark Winter’s day. Tel Aviv opens fresh and sunny with notes of light and slightly sweet Clementine, bergamot, and blackcurrent bud.  The blackcurrant bud adds a tinge of greenness to the opening.  About thirty minutes into wear. I begin to get a rush of florals.  There is a medium intensity blooming jasmine and a soft rose that float over a bright freesia.  I get an intense ylang-ylang and a creamy sandalwood that create an almost narcotic and sensual drape blending seamlessly with the jasmine, rose, and freesia.  The juice seems to create the illusion of all the best of a sunny day.  Base notes...

Atelier Cologne - Café Tuberosa Cologne Absolue Pure Perfume I was anxious to try this newest release from Atelier Cologne.  I’d like to thank Evan Simpkins from the Atelier Boutique in Brooklyn, NY for providing me with a sample to enjoy. Café Tuberosa opens on me with a strong chocolate-tinged coffee and a light tuberose.  It’s heady and lovely at the same time.  The intensity of the coffee begins to fade 20 minutes into wear; although remains present.  There is an echo of a gently spiced floral that begins to emerge.  At this point, I get the feeling of sitting outside at a lovely café on a Spring day, sipping a latte, indulging in a chocolate croissant, while the breeze carries the aromas of my delectable treats and the flowers around me.  As this juice begins its drydown, I get the slight sweetness of the vanilla and the warmth of the musks.  The light cocoa, floral, and slight spiciness remain throughout my wear. Café Tuberosa follow...