Estee Lauder Beyond Paradise
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| Beyond Paradise EDP; 3.4fl.oz/100ml; $150 |
This is THE stereotypical tropical scent but I love it. In fact I've loved it since high school and have gone through 4-5 of these gorgeous bottles. It's pretty much my signature scent year round but it definitely gets an extra workout once the weather warms up. When I combine this perfume with my favoured bright floral dresses for spring/summer, I always feel like I'm on a tropical island even if I'm surrounded by concrete.
It's composed of exotic flowers, fruits and woods and includes things like orange blossom, pink honeysuckle, jaboticaba berry, and zebrano wood.
To be honest, I struggle to pick out all the separate notes with my not so sensitive nose but I do get the sweet florals, zesty citrus and a hint of musk. I find them to be perfectly balanced and as soon as I get a whiff of it, it takes me straight to a warm, exotic location that has the fresh ocean nearby - i.e. tropical paradise, just like the name suggests!!
I'll admit that the perfume isn't the most unique or interesting one, but it simply works for me. It works with my skin chemistry, fits with my outfits and it just has this crazy ability to lift my mood regardless of what's happening around me. I love this and I know that I will continue to love this for years to come.
xoxo
Sorry it's been SOOOOOOO ridiculously long, but I'm back now and loving it! Hope you've all been well!!
