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Oil-based perfume
Elden Fragrances A Reflection
Gender:
Female
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
A Reflection — a fragrance with a fairy-tale character
The A Reflection oil perfume by Elden Fragrances was released in 2019 and became part of the Fairy Tale Princess collection.
This is a floral fragrance for women, combining an airy aquatic theme with fruity freshness and an unusual mineral accent.
The name A Reflection aptly conveys the mood of the composition.
The fragrance feels like a fantastical landscape seen in the mirror-like surface of water: at first, it seems light and radiant, but gradually reveals a more mysterious, cool and almost surreal side.
Positioning and character
A Reflection was created for women who are interested not only in familiar floral bouquets, but also in unconventional perfume combinations.
Its character combines the transparency of lotus and water lily, the juicy facet of lychee, a sparkling mandarin nuance and a contrasting metallic smokiness.
The unusual gunpowder accord makes a particularly striking impression.
It adds tension to the composition and makes it less predictable: behind the delicate aquatic-floral veil, a dramatic, almost cinematic image can be sensed.
As a result, A Reflection comes across not as a simple fresh fragrance, but as a perfume story with an abrupt change of mood.
The oil perfume is described as having a very powerful sillage, so the fragrance can make a noticeable presence around its wearer.
It is best applied sparingly, especially when first getting acquainted with the composition: targeted application will help preserve its expressiveness without overwhelming the surrounding space.
No precise recommendations for the number of sprays or applications to the skin and clothing are provided for this release.
When to wear A Reflection
The aquatic and citrus nuances make A Reflection an appealing choice for warm weather, walks and daytime outings.
At the same time, the metallic accord and gunpowder note give it evening appeal, allowing the fragrance to unfold intriguingly in cooler weather as well.
This release will suit those who enjoy noticeable fragrances with a powerful sillage and are not afraid to experiment.
It can be imagined at a creative event, on a date or in any situation where you want to emphasize your individuality rather than blend into a familiar floral cloud.
The fragrance's place in the Elden Fragrances style
Elden Fragrances is an American niche perfume house founded in 2017 with the idea of reimagining fragrance as a form of art and storytelling.
A Reflection supports this concept: it is built on contrasts and creates an image that unfolds not straightforwardly, but through the interplay of delicate, juicy, cool and smoky nuances.
Within Fairy Tale Princess, the composition stands out as one of the most unusual in mood.
It preserves the collection's fairy-tale atmosphere, but shifts it from traditional romance into a more modern dimension, where flowers are reflected in water, fruits sparkle in the light, and metallic and gunpowder nuances add unexpected depth to the story.
Similar fragrances
Those who want to compare A Reflection with other recognizable compositions may wish to consider Cacharel Eden, as well as Davidoff Cool Water Woman and Faberlic Alizes.
The similarities are mainly found in the fresh floral direction and aquatic nuances, while A Reflection stands out through its bolder combination of a metallic accord and gunpowder note.
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