Scent Of Kiss by Armand Basi bottle
Armand Basi

Scent Of Kiss

3.7/5 · 265 votes Feminine 2019
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Character

Longevity2.6/5
Sillage3.1/5
Day100
Night51
Fall88
Summer74
Spring72
Winter66
Our take

A Scent of Kiss opens like a fistful of glossy fruit: strawberry, pear, apple, and grapefruit all jostling for attention in a bright, candied crush. Olivier Pescheux gives you the full grocery aisle of sweetness before the florals surface, a pretty pink bouquet of rose, peach blossom, and orange blossom that feels pressed, not wild. The base slides into a familiar vanilla and patchouli comfort, powdered with sandalwood and cedar, turning the whole thing into a cozy, synthetic cloud. Think of a freshly unwrapped strawberry bubble gum wrapper, the kind that’s shiny, thin, and gone before you’ve finished chewing.

This is a mainstream oriental floral that wears its heart on its sleeve, sweet and powdery with a fresh, fruity edge. There’s nothing daring here, and that’s fine. But the numbers tell the real story: longevity clocks in at a frustrating 2.62 out of 5, meaning this kiss vanishes within a couple of hours. Sillage sits at a modest 3.10, so it stays close enough for a hug but won’t fill a room. It’s best suited for spring and fall afternoons, or a sunny daytime errand when you want a cheerful spritz without commitment. Wear it if you love vanilla-sweet florals and don’t mind reapplying. Skip it if you need endurance or prefer your orientals dark, complex, or smoky. This is an easy, unapologetically girlish perfume that knows its place, a pleasant candy wrapper you’ll forget by lunchtime. 🍓

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