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To Summer | 观夏 Leisure
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
To Summer | 观夏 Leisure — the green poetry of Shanghai
To Summer | 观夏 Leisure is a unisex fragrance in parfum, or extrait, concentration, released in 2023.
The composition belongs to the green and floral families and is part of the Literature Collection Shanghai.
This is a fragrance about a state of calm, complete attentiveness: not the desire to get everything done, but the ability to notice the coolness of foliage, the transparency of flowers and the warm texture of wood.
The fragrance was created by To Summer | 观夏, a young Chinese niche house founded in 2021.
Its aesthetic is built around reinterpreting Eastern poetry, natural imagery and cultural associations through contemporary perfumery.
In Leisure, this idea comes through with particular clarity: the fragrance feels like a walk through a green garden, where airy flowers gradually give way to calm woody warmth.
The character and development of the fragrance
At the opening, Leisure smells fresh, green and slightly cool. Angelica, a green accord and violet leaf create the impression of damp vegetation with a subtly bitter edge.
The opening is neither sharp nor sporty: it has a gentle natural transparency that makes the fragrance easy to imagine on the skin on a warm day.
As it develops, the composition becomes more floral. Jasmine, lily of the valley and orchid form a clean, luminous heart without excessive sweetness or dense creaminess.
A white-floral accent lends the fragrance elegance, while its green character preserves a sense of air and movement.
Leisure's dry-down is built around bamboo, cedar and sandalwood. The woody base gives the composition structure and cohesion, adding a slightly dry smoothness, gentle creaminess and quiet depth.
As a result, the fragrance does not disappear immediately after the floral accord, but leaves a distinctive, recognizable impression.
Who will enjoy Leisure
Leisure is positioned as a unisex fragrance and will appeal to those who enjoy green, floral and woody compositions with a clean, intelligent character.
It is not tied to a particular image or age: on one person's skin it may emphasize freshness and lightness, while on another it may develop in a drier, warmer and woodier direction.
It is a good choice for fans of distinctive everyday perfumery, where natural notes sound contemporary.
The fragrance is suitable for the city, walks, offices with a relaxed dress code and travel.
It develops especially naturally in spring and summer, but its woody base also makes it suitable for early autumn.
At the same time, Leisure does not feel exclusively daytime: its strong sillage makes it noticeable in the evening as well, so the dosage should be chosen carefully.
Sillage and application
Leisure is considered to have very strong sillage. This means that the composition can noticeably surround the wearer and remain in the air even after they have left.
For a first impression, it is sensible to begin with a small number of sprays and assess how the extrait behaves specifically on your skin.
No precise dosage recommendations for applying this release to skin or clothing are available.
It is more practical to apply the fragrance to warm areas of the skin, and to use it cautiously on fabric, taking into account possible interaction with the material.
Waiting several minutes after application will help you understand the true intensity of the opening and avoid overwhelming those around you.
The perfumer and the fragrance's place in the collection
The composition was created by Frank Voelkl.
His work with green freshness, white flowers and woody accents creates a balance between transparency and richness that is especially important for a perfume extrait.
Leisure shows how a natural narrative can be relaxing, expressive and composed at the same time.
Within the Literature Collection Shanghai, the fragrance feels like a concise yet emotional portrait of a modern city seen through its pauses in nature.
There is no need to choose between freshness and depth: the composition first evokes foliage and cool air, then reveals a floral heart and concludes the story with a soft woody accord.
Among directions with a similar mood, Laura Biagiotti Laura, Givenchy Fleur d'Interdit and Natura Biografia may be worth considering, although Leisure stands out through its combination of green transparency, strong sillage and a woody finish.
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