Lemuria by Grisiau bottle
Grisiau

Lemuria

3.7/5 · 9 votes Feminine 2022
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Character

Longevity3.0/5
Sillage2.3/5
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Fall100
Summer50
Winter50
Our take

Lemuria opens with a bright mandarin orange and bergamot pairing that feels immediate and clean. Green leaves add a fresh, slightly sharp edge to the citrus, keeping the start from leaning too heavy on sugar. The fruit here is vivid rather than candied, and it moves quickly into the rest of the composition without dominating the entire wear.

Ylang-ylang and jasmine form a soft yellow and white floral heart that sits close to the skin. Vanilla rounds out the flowers with a gentle sweetness that never becomes dessert-like. Incense and amber in the base pull the scent toward something warmer and more resinous, while vetiver and musk add an earthy, woody foundation that keeps the florals grounded and prevents the vanilla from taking over completely.

The overall character is amber-forward with clear citrus and yellow floral facets. Smoky and balsamic tones sit underneath the main structure, giving the fragrance a slightly dark, resinous quality. It suits someone who enjoys floral compositions with a warm, earthy base and a touch of smoke. Those who prefer purely fresh or aquatic scents without resin or incense will likely find it too heavy. The scent settles into a sweet, woody amber.

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