I really like the castle forbes range and since my supply of Keig was running out I thought I treat myself to an early birthday present and buy the Forbes Neroli.
Well it arrived this morning well packed in a silver and black box with the Forbes logo on the front. Number 198 of 500.
The little card that is inside tells you all about the it, stating that it is the worlds most expensive 'fresh character' (not too sure what this means) fragrance. This bit is true, its not a cheap smell. I just hoped it was worth it!
I sprayed a blast on my wrist this morning and would describe it as initially very fresh with a powerful bitter orange smell. Not to mean that its overpowering but that its very zesty and clean.
Once it starts to settle, a distinct sandlewood smell seems to mix through the citrus calming it and changing the bitter orange slightly. I assume this is what the neroli Blossoms must smell like.
I have been discreetly sniffing my wrist all day today in work and the smell of the bitter orange seemed to slowly subdue in to the sandlewood as the day progressed.
It is now about 12 hours later and there is still a slight sandlewood tinged with a hint of orange smell.
It is my definitely my favourite fragrance at the moment but one I will use sparingly.
Hope this helps this is the first time I've ever reviewed a scent.
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