Since 1993, the house of Escada has been delighting women around the world by crafting ephemeral fragrances designed exclusively for the summer season. Positioning itself as a trendsetter, Escada thus celebrates the arrival of sunny days and offers a foretaste of vacation. To mark the 30th anniversary of this tradition, in 2023 Escada chose to deliver to women a new concentrate of joie de vivre, straight from the Mediterranean: Santorini Sunrise.
In perfumery, it is essential to keep reinventing oneself and to find new sources of inspiration. And what could be more evocative than sun, festivity and vacation? It is precisely on these elements that the feminine fragrances of the house of Escada are built each year. In 2023, the house set its sights on a new leisure destination. This time, the scene unfolds in Greece, in the heart of the Cyclades. Here is our review of Escada's summer fragrance for women, Santorini Sunrise.
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Escada's seasonal fragrances, a long tradition
The year 2023 is a milestone for the Escada brand. Indeed, it has been exactly 30 years since the house began crafting seasonal, ephemeral fragrances that last only for a season. Every spring, Escada presents a new fragrance symbolizing sunny days. Like a fashion accessory, it is renewed at regular intervals, to offer a foretaste of sun-drenched vacations. Once again, Santorini Sunrise by Escada is a pure olfactory pleasure made of carefree living and joie de vivre!
Greece, a romantic enchantment
Santorini Sunrise by Escada sets its sights on the Aegean Sea, and more specifically on a highly touristic island: Santorini. More precisely, it is the largest and most populated of the islets in the volcanic archipelago. A major tourist destination, Santorini is recognizable by its white villages perched on cliffs and crowned with blue domes. From there, the views are breathtaking! The memory is unforgettable. This is exactly what is found in Santorini Sunrise by Escada!
The fresh yet sun-drenched scent of Santorini Sunrise by Escada
Santorini Sunrise by Escada evokes both sunshine and the freshness of sea spray. It is therefore a highly contrasted fragrance, opening with a citrus delight. Its top notes consist of fresh mandarin sorbet and bergamot. Then, its heart becomes more opulent and floral. It contains jasmine petals, for a highly luminous result. Little by little, its incandescent facet gains ground. It finally ends with grains of pink pepper. Crafted by perfumers Mylène Arlan and Benoist Lapouza, it evokes a genuine sense of closeness with nature. Moreover, this immersion into the heart of Greek paradise is 100% vegan!
Let yourself be charmed by Escada's bluish bottle
Finally, to charm its audience, Santorini Sunrise by Escada also relies on its bottle. It has an oval shape inspired by a stylized heart. Its bluish gradient echoes both the Mediterranean Sea and the emblematic hues of the white villages of the Cyclades. A few pink flowers also brighten and enliven this bottle. This is a nod to the many bougainvillea that adorn Santorini. Naturally, the island's landscapes also inspired the artwork on the packaging of this feminine fragrance. The change of scenery is complete!