Paradiso by Roberto Cavalli

More than just a rich scent, this perfume is pure success: from the very first use, everyone has showered me with compliments.

A summery, fresh and elegant fragrance, a perfect balance between citrus and clean notes. Buying it blind was an incredible find. On my skin, the jasmine dominates at first, reminding me of Alien, until everything blends to create something wonderful: sophistication, cleanliness and distinction thanks to the pine. It has an enormous sillage and lasts forever on clothes. By the end of the day, it leaves a trail of soft, cosy coconut, even though it’s not declared. Ideal for fresh evenings and nights; it’s a true tropical paradise.

To be honest, I didn’t like it at all; I just felt something synthetic. That said, it does have impressive longevity and sillage.

A perfume whose name does it justice: when you smell it you feel in a paradise, but not any paradise: it is an exotic and beautiful place, it makes you feel comfortable and unique, you are you in your skin enjoying leaving your mark wherever you go. Jasmine is one of the scents most felt, its trail is INCREDIBLE and its longevity masterful. Addictive, for you and for those who smell it, but nothing tiring or excessive.

I tried it before and felt it was fresh and light, ideal for spring or summer, although I wore it in winter. Today I bought it remembering it, and thinking it would be soft, I was wrong: it’s super long-lasting, with an imposing sillage that accompanies you all day. It’s elegant, subtle and striking at the same time, versatile, neither cloying nor annoying. Unique and different from typical summer scents. It’s one of those you choose when you’re indecisive because you know it won’t fail. Perfect for summer! I wore it today and everyone complimented me; I’m super happy with the purchase.

It has amazed me. I bought it blind and was surprised. What drove me crazy is that it smells extremely similar to Amarige by Givenchy; although the notes don’t match, the combination is magical for me. People always ask what I’m wearing: it’s striking and sensual. Perhaps it’s not just for summer, it also works in spring. In autumn and winter I prefer others, but this is worth it. I got it at an accessible price and it was a find, as I didn’t know the brand. The longevity on the skin isn’t what I expected, but it lasts a long time on clothes. The sillage is strong at first and then stays close to the skin.

FINALLY a perfume that smells like itself and not like another. I love it. Unique.

I repeat: it is superb for summer. Very rich, feminine and long-lasting like few others, with a fantastic trail. The truth is I fall short describing it; I’ll write again because it is incredible.

I wanted to try it for those unusual, masculine base notes in a feminine perfume. I love the cedar; I thought the cypress and pine would be perfect for the heat and more original than typical citrus. I was not wrong: soft, sweet citrus like mandarin and bergamot provide freshness, then white flowers, jasmine or neroli soften it without being cloying. The pine and cypress give a unique fresh, woody and balsamic touch. I did not notice the laurel. I thought it would be intense or unisex, but it is super feminine and sensual. The longevity is great, eight hours and still going. It leaves a trail and every moment a divine breath reminds me I am wearing it. It is fresh, soft, not sugary, intense and long-lasting, with Cavalli’s sensuality. What more could one ask? I use Just Cavalli during the day and Roberto Cavalli at night; Paradiso is ideal for dusk when the sun gilds the sand. Stunning for summer nights, more youthful than Roberto Cavalli, interchangeable depending on the moment. Especially for holidays. It is original, bold, optimistic, ideal for going out with a partner or friends. That woody and balsamic base invites you to relax. Its name may be confusing; it seems tropical but has no tiare or coconut. Paradiso is a perfect place to get lost in the sea or mountains, with lush vegetation, a feeling that everything is right. The box evokes blue waters of a deserted beach and hot golden sand. A jungle in the background throws its greenery. Paradiso is an island to discover, without tourists. The bottle is clear glass with a shiny cap that reflects the sun, a warm and luminous look. Around it, a collar of golden snake scales. Cavalli faithful to his wild animals… and I addicted to his designer; although I do not like his printed clothes, my skin loves his fragrances. At first they devour it and seem to smell of nothing, but when they warm up with the skin, an explosion of original and sensual notes! It brings out the wild woman I have hidden, who only appears with Cavalli. 😉 Thanks to Petra for the allergy warning, but I had no mishap. Good thing, sometimes the skin protests. It is already spring and I desire the heat to use it and enjoy it…

“Without meaning to… meaning to…” I stumbled upon this by surprise and absolutely adored it. I was looking for something new for everyday wear at the perfumery, just as the end-of-summer sales were on. The glass cap caught my eye, so I tried Paradiso EDP. At first, it seemed fresh but generic, but after five minutes, it transformed: no longer a common citrus, it blended flower and wood with great longevity. I tested Dior Addict and Pure Poison (also lovely, for winter), but I returned to this Cavalli: rich, sweet, citrusy and woody, perfect for work or errands without being overpowering, yet still persistent. It’s a real find, as the few Cavallis I’d tried before didn’t appeal to me. I’d recommend it to those between 18 and 50. If anyone knows another from this line, let me know: something sweet, woody or with moss, featuring jungle flower, a good trail and lasting at least four hours.

I am a fan of Roberto Cavalli perfumes. I do not know if it is the notes or my pH, it is fresh but intense and has good fixative properties. It is not a sensual scent by style. Perhaps as the heat increases, other notes will accentuate and I will like it even more.