Warni Warni by Maison Matine

Super easy perfume to wear in summer. Citrus notes slightly rounded out by white flowers and tea. It lasts a decent 4-5 hours and is a great option to escape those fruity, watery scents or the typical Light Blue. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not incredibly original, but it has a slightly more adult, unisex vibe that makes it a little special. I really like it and hope to add it to my collection soon.

I love the scent, but thank goodness I only tried it as a sample because, I don’t know if it’s my skin, but it didn’t last even an hour! Is this an Eau de Parfum? OMG! Please add more fixatives and more essence… It lasted a mere breath. I have mists that last longer, no irony, just the sad reality. The solution would be to insert two sample vials into my nostrils. 😆 Anyway, it seems the only way to get good perfumes is to invent a time machine 🤷♀️

I absolutely love citrus perfumes. It may sound cheesy, but those notes possess something truly brilliant. It’s like opening a door to the source of all light, an infinite space filled with endless colours. It’s not the acidity that defines the scent, even though a lifetime of eating oranges and lemons might make us expect that sharpness. It’s something else entirely. That’s why I favour those which use citrus to amplify their luminosity. In Warni Warni, there’s a curious bergamot, modulated as if viewed through a lampshade or a softly overcast sky. It doesn’t dazzle, but it does illuminate: comfortable and homogeneous. I just need a touch of slightly camphorated undertones; I’d love to have them sharpened. Or perhaps it’s my fault for pressing my nose against it for too long.

Warni warni isn’t the most exclusive or original, and it lasts only 4-5 hours… but I LOVE IT! It smells incredible. Are there similar ones that are stronger or have better sillage? Yes, but what does it matter? It’s simple but brilliant: tea, white flowers, musk, and cedar. Simple but ADDICTIVE, I can’t stop smelling my wrist. And all this for a very good price. I want the bottle! Scent: 10, Longevity: 6, Sillage: 5, Versatility: 7, Originality: 5, Overall: 9.

I was testing it and thinking… where have I smelled this before? WHERE? And then I remembered: an ex-boyfriend who used Puig’s Sport Man like CRAZY after every shower. What memories… horrible! Beautiful! Pain! Passion! It smells very similar in that ultra-comfortable, happy, fresh-as-you-can-be, almost astringent performance. The tea gives it a more distinguished touch, similar to those exquisite Elizabeth Arden teas. I’ve loved it and feel it fits perfectly both after a hard workout at the gym and at a semi-formal spring event. Good find.