Pomelo Riviera

In the first breath it floated toward me pleasingly, fresh and light. But hardly had the first hour passed when its spirit tilted and turned into the mustiness of a bygone era – like the breath of an old lady. Where such thoughts come to me remains in the dark; yet I harbor the suspicion that the blossoms are the authors of this transformation.

Pomelo Riviera opens sunny and citrusy: to my nose, orange, grapefruit, and mandarin meet a natural sweetness and subtle florals. Pleasantly soft, without extreme sharpness or bitterness. However, the citrus direction feels familiar. As it develops, a slightly smoky, almost burnt facet comes as a surprise, reminding me of quiche. Overall nice and summery, but for me, not entirely clear and harmonious.

A very light fragrance, which I can barely perceive after just 30 minutes. Not really my thing.