I just searched for "Swing Dancing Expert"
Wow. Is that what they are calling it these days?
I am just not keeping up with the latest slang!
I just searched for "Swing Dancing Expert"
Colonia Essenza
by Acqua di Parma
orange, bergamot, verbena, cardamom, pink pepper, pimento, jasmine, ylang ylang, rose, wild orchid, cedar, aromatic Thai resins, patchouli, white musk and amber
Although I could tell there was more going on besides what I was exeriencing, which was bergamot, neroli, white musk, and amber, but the notes list is much longer than I anticipated. Patchouli makes sense, at least a smidgen to give it the edge that was throwing me off in the base, and the florals listed reassure the brief but noticeable floral notes I experienced but could not place in the heart. Even verbena makes sense now in retrospect, but the pepper and cardamom, the cedar, or even "Thai spices" didn't really show through on this wearing. Doesn't matter, this was an impressively clean but interesting neroli fragrance that really caught my attention, mostly because I think it's the first AdP that I've really enjoyed wearing. And that's true, I loved it, and although it's not my favorite neroli frag (that honor still goes to Le Labo), it is definitely one that I can recommend for those seeking a very classy neroli frag. It does have some feminine aspects but nothing that upsets its gentlemanly appeal. I never found it woody although it is often described that way. But I would often get whiffs of something fantastic and think "Is that me?" and there's no way it wasn't. I especially like this take on an aqua colonia, which is by definition usually a citrusy eau de cologne, but this provided amazing longevity and a modest sillage that was absolutely stunning without being cloying or overly synthetic. It doesn't smell ozonic or aquatic but just fresh and classy, stylish, leisurely and easy going - Italian.