Today I'm wearing WHITE SANDS from the House of AMOUROUD. Launched in 2022. A citrus Fresh olfative family fragrance. It opens with energetic bergamot, Orange Blossom and Floral notes, in the middle I found Pepper, Cypress and oud touch notes and finished with sandalwood and musk notes. A masculine elegant classy and Easy wear fragrance for all days and all ocations a safe Office fragrance with better performance in spring-summer -fall seasons. AN enjoyable drydown with citrus/woody notes. Projection 4-5hrs Sillage 1mt Stay on skin 7-9hrs.

Trying this sample out. I forgot I had this sample in my collection so I thought I'd give it a try. SOTD: Boadicea The Victorious - "Ardent" Its a bit sweet but a very enjoyable scent with a great dry down. Here's what ChatGpt Has to say. Ardent – Boadicea the Victorious Fragrance Family: Amber Floral / Spicy RoseGender: UnisexStyle: Opulent, romantic, warm, seductive Concentration: Extrait-like Eau de Parfum (Boadicea strength) Ardent is one of Boadicea’s most-loved romantic scents, famous for a warm, spicy rose wrapped in amber, vanilla, and beeswax — deep, glowing, and sensual without being heavy or smoky. ⭐ Scent Profile — Full Pyramid Top Notes - Saffron – warm, spicy, elegant - Cinnamon – sensual spice - Bergamot – soft citrus lift - Clove (very subtle) These opening notes give Ardent a warm flame-like glow — never harsh, always smooth. Heart Notes - Rose absolute (deep, rich, velvety) - Patchouli (earthy, refined, adds depth) - Floral blend (possibly jasmine/geranium but subtle) - Beeswax – creamy, slightly sweet, luxurious warmth - Honey – soft, golden, not sharp The heart is romantic, sensual, warm, and lush. This is not a fresh rose — this is a candlelit, amber-drenched rose. Base Notes - Amber – warm, resinous, rich - Vanilla – creamy, smooth, comforting - Oud (light/clean) – adds structure but not skank - Woods – dry, grounding - Balsams – smooth resinous depth The dry-down is ambery, sweet-balsamic, spicy, glowing, and elegant. 🌹 How Ardent Smells in Plain Language Imagine: - A warm room lit by golden candlelight - Velvet rose petals - Amber dripping like honey - Spices lingering in the air - Beeswax softening everything into a sensual glow It is romantic, intimate, warm, luxurious, and extremely date-friendly. Not oud-heavy.Not smoky.Not overly sweet.Just beautiful, warm, and seductive. Ideal Temperature Range:50°F–70°F (10°C–21°C) Warm weather amplifies the sweetness and honey. Cold weather makes the amber and spice glow perfectly.