Dolce Amalfi, the new Berdoues Eau de Parfum. Travel and natural resources are an inexhaustible source of creativity for perfumers. Indeed, it is by traveling the world that they set out in search of new scents. From there, perfumes have the gift of transporting us elsewhere with a single breath.
The French house Berdoues is known as one of the oldest in our heritage. Having long worked on the making of eaux de Cologne, Berdoues has never forgotten its origins. Even today, Berdoues carries on its heritage and continues to showcase a 100% French craftsmanship. This is embodied notably by its Colognes Grands Crus collection. Once again, in 2022, this olfactory assemblage is enriched with a new fragrance. This one is called Dolce Amalfi and transports us to southern Italy. Here is our review.
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The very colorful bottle of Dolce Amalfi by Berdoues
Let us start with the first element one discovers: this fragrance's packaging. Right away, this cardboard box gives a very positive impression. Infinitely colorful, it combines green, orange, pink, in a genuine burst of cheerfulness and joie de vivre. Its pattern resembles a crowded beach. Yet this conveys a positive connotation, synonymous with excitement. This element is also echoed inside Berdoues's bottle. The scene is set, and it proves original and optimistic!
A fragrance arriving right on time, just before summer vacation
On Berdoues's bottle, beach towels sit alongside parasols. Swimsuits are everywhere and it is time to relax. Yet one must acknowledge that this fragrance's release comes exactly when we need vacation the most. This fragrance evokes one of the most sought-after Italian destinations of summer: the Amalfi Coast. From there, a single glance at this box is enough to picture oneself in this paradisiacal place and imagine being on vacation. So, one is surely not opposed to a little daydreaming and summer sweetness?
A scent like a shaded walk on a beautiful summer day
Dolce Amalfi by Berdoues is a fragrance that takes us into the shade of lemon trees, and this is felt right from its top notes. Indeed, it invites us to picture the immense citrus fields, very present in the southern part of Italy. The result is a genuine impression of freshness and liveliness. Zesty and invigorating, this fragrance is soon contrasted with a warmer, rounder touch. Patchouli increases the longevity and depth of this composition, while blending with Virginia cedar. This contrast is similar to the one felt on skin when walking on a hot summer day in the shade of lemon trees. Sea spray tickles the skin and brings a shiver, even though it is particularly warm.
Berdoues, or the art of carrying on a heritage
Finally, let us not forget that the main purpose of the Colognes Grands Crus collection is to carry on the heritage of perfumery. As a reminder, people once used only eaux de Cologne. Berdoues was in fact specialized in creating this type of fragrance. This fresh fragrance is part of the Colognes Grands Crus collection and takes us back into this ancestral craftsmanship. It is a nod to old-style perfumery, while carrying genuine modernity within it.