Frescor de Castanha by Natura

The opening isn’t to my taste, but the dry-down is the best: woody with a very marked citrus-floral touch, ideal for late afternoon and evening.

Frescor de Castanha is light and pleasant, with creamy and soft chestnut notes, a sweet and musky base. It is comfortable for everyday use and doesn’t invade, but its longevity and projection are weak, disappearing in 2-3 hours. If you are looking for something subtle and comforting, you may like it; if you want something long-lasting or distinctive, you will be disappointed. Value for money is correct but it doesn’t stand out.

Sweet cream with lemon and almonds. In my opinion it is a common scent, it blends with the surroundings and isn’t noticeable, but it is rich; it is rare for a perfume to be a bad smell. Low sillage, moderate longevity.

Excellent for using at home, at the gym, or going out for a few hours and coming back. It doesn’t last or project much, which is why it is perfect for those occasions. You can smell the chestnut and the musk a lot, it smells clean and like chestnuts at the same time. It is fresh, ideal after a shower; I like to boost it with Natura’s chestnut cream. It isn’t sweet, it is well balanced. Most of the time it is felt close to the skin. If you want to smell discreet and clean with character, this EDT is ideal.

The scent is okay, but there’s nothing special about it. That milky note mentioned by some bothers me a bit, just like with their lotion; it simply isn’t for me. Although it’s unisex, it leans more towards feminine, like most fresh fragrances.

It came in a combo with chestnut butter and hand cream. I’m surprised how fresh it smells, as it feels very much like a winter scent. In fact, it’s been my go-to cologne for coming out of the bath this season. It’s very creamy and if you don’t measure yourself when applying it, it can become invasive. You don’t need to put much on. It’s rich, but I wouldn’t buy it again.

I have it and it’s very comforting; you can definitely detect the bitterness of the nuts. It’s creamy, the citrus splash fades quickly, leaving the milky and woody notes which last for ages. I wore it in summer and it lasted until the next day. I think it has the profile for autumn and winter.

I liked it. I knew the chestnut butter fragrance, and while it’s from the same line, I’d say it’s not quite the same. It’s sweet but I think it could appeal to a wide audience because it’s not an invasive sweetness, and it’s versatile as it could suit both summer and winter. I wasn’t sure about buying it because I read several reviews saying it smells like alcohol, but it certainly doesn’t.

It’s not a sweet aroma. It smells floral and slightly citrusy. I didn’t like it much.

The only reason I’m not giving it a full score is that it leaves no trail and projects nothing at all. It’s super intimate, creamy, slightly sweet, with that soapy touch I adore. Paired with the chestnut cream, it’s a mad duo, but be warned: only you and someone hugging you very tightly will notice it. I’d love for Natura to elevate it to the level of Ilía or Essencial.

Despite the positive reviews I’ve read, it felt very generic to me. The opening smells strongly of alcohol, then settles into an undefined, creamy, milky sweetness, without the chestnut really coming through. It smells clean, like a laundry freshener or starch spray. It has a moderate trail and lasts 2–3 hours. Although it’s cheap, for me it’s not worth it. I use it in winter in the morning quickly because I know I’ll shower and wear another perfume afterwards, but I wouldn’t buy it again. Scent 5/10, Longevity 2.5/10, Sillage 6.5/10, Value for money 3/10, Versatility 3/10, Packaging 5/10. Would I buy again? No.

It smells very nice; I just wish it lasted longer and had a better trail, but considering the price-to-quality ratio, it’s acceptable.

Upon application, it smells of alcohol, then it’s more noticeable on clothes than on skin. It’s a sweet gourmand aroma, very subtle, but suddenly gives a pickled touch, like shampoo or something clean. It smells good, fresh. Not bad for a quick fix; it’s pleasant, not a personal signature, but leaves that sense of tidiness with a cosy trail.

Chestnut milk, what better way to describe that spreadable creaminess and buttery texture? It’s unisex, lingers in an ethereal way, isn’t cloying, and is delicious.