Gracefully Madrid by Zara

I was intrigued by comparisons with MFK Aqua Universalis (which I didn’t know) and bought the 10ml roll-on; I loved it. I’m definitely going to buy the larger size, and I was surprised because citrus usually isn’t my thing, but here they are perfectly balanced, offering a clean, fresh aroma, ideal for summer or after a bath. Totally unisex in my opinion (I don’t like men’s perfumes, but I wouldn’t say it’s feminine either, and I believe any man could wear it), and I think it can be bought blind as it’s very pleasant. In the opening, I feel the marked orange, though on clothes it smells like natural lemon; then some soft, unidentified floral appears, and finally, on the skin, it leaves a clean scent once the fragrance fades. Soft trail with about 1 hour of projection, and 5 hours duration on skin (the only thing I’d wish was better, but it’s expected in citrus, as they always have lower longevity). I’d give the scent 9/10, totally recommended as the price isn’t very high.

One of the most beautiful citrus scents I’ve tried. You must like the smell of orange or mandarin because that’s what it recalls along with the floral. Now in cool weather, I like mixing it with Elegantly Tokyo to achieve the freshness and pleasantness of one with the elegant and sensual side of the other. There will be many similarities, but for me, this has something that seems to embrace you from the start, which doesn’t usually happen with citrus. It’s not a favourite in the collection according to reviews, but for me, it’s the best alongside Magnificently Dubai.

I was intrigued by comparisons with MFK Aqua Universalis and loved the roll-on. Although I’m not a fan of citrus, here they are perfectly balanced: fresh and clean, ideal for summer. Totally unisex and pleasant blind. It smells of orange at first, then natural lemon on clothes, with a soft floral touch and a clean finish. Lasts five hours on skin, typical for citrus, and I recommend it 9/10 for the price.

I love it and was surprised it’s one of the least rated; it smells almost identical to my DKNY Woman. Now that I’ve rested from it, what a surprise. It smells of geranium with hints of orange (perhaps tangerine?) and musk. I think it also carries tomato leaf notes like the DKNY. Highly recommended for those seeking special citrus scents without the sugar of something like DG Light Blue.

This is my signature scent, one of the top three citrus fragrances I’ve ever tried, outperforming Tom Ford’s Neroli Porto Fino and lasting longer than Xerjoff’s Renasense. For just €20, it smells of sweet, ripe orange with a sparkling opening that makes it unisex and perfect for keeping in reserve.

Almost impossible not to like a citrus… and this one has managed it. The opening isn’t bad, lemony indeed, but after the second spray it smells like water with the lemon wedge left in the glass when the ice melts. Definitely a resounding NO.

The opening is a blast of pure lemon, not lemonade. I thought I’d never use it again, but once it settled, it surprised me. I bought it in a discovery set; while I don’t dislike the scent, I’m not sure I’d move to a full bottle.

Doesn’t seem entirely bad at first. I don’t know any Acqua Celestia, but this smells citrusy, slightly floral, and somewhat traditionally feminine, with those cheap molecules there, yet it’s moderately pleasant.

My favourite from Vibrant Cities: a super comfortable orange citrus, free from the excessive acidity or sweetness found in Shanghai, and it lasts six hours on my skin.

Excellent scent and good price… Very similar to MFK’s Acqua Celestia and Universalis. As if it were the offspring of both. Spectacularly rich!!!