This season I finally got my hands on the iconic Terracotta Le Parfum by Guerlain . This is a summer classic. I mean each early spring, when I’m already on a hunt for something new for the summer, this is a very common suggestion to try. Many describe it as a tropical floral perfection or simply a tropical escape in a bottle. But is it really? Let’s start with the official list of the notes: TOP: Tiare Flower, Coconut, Bergamot MIDDLE: Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Orange Blossom BASE: Vanilla, Musk It starts very fresh and loud with the straight domination of the Tiare Flower. Later on, it translates into creamy sweet Jasmine, rounded by some Musk. For me, that is all I get. Simple and sweet composition of creamy white flowers. No coconut, no depth, just easy and slightly classy florals. I like it a lot, it is very uplifting and appropriate for many occasions but does not last long. So I mostly wear it in my free time, because you constantly need to reapply it. It is more like a refreshm...