Aria of sweetness: a sweet start, but a soapy finish
Hello there!
I've got to say, every time I order perfume from Randevu online store, I get this tiny little sample of Angeline's Spanish perfume as a free gift. I've accumulated about 10 of these now.
Angeline's perfume line showed up in 2024 and is only available on Randevu's website.Aria of sweetness, which is a pretty fitting name, has somehow caught the attention of Tiziana Tenenzi, and I'm here to tell you what Angeline's come up with.
General Information
Who's it for: WomenYear of creation: 2025Groups: Woody, FloralTop notes: Leaves, Lemon, AppleMiddle notes: Jasmine, Lily of the valley, VioletBase notes: Cedar, Musk, Dry woodTrail: About arm's lengthLongevity: Average, 3-6 hours Angeline positions itself as a niche player, even though their prices are lower compared to high-end niche perfumes.
Pricing
The full-size 100ml Aria of sweetness bottle costs around 7,000 rubles. They don't come in other sizes.
Description
As I set out on my bike ride along the waterfront, the morning was just unfolding. The city was quiet, still waiting for the summer heat to kick in. The wheels of my bike glided smoothly over the asphalt, and I could hear the sound of the waves in the distance. I was loving the speed and the scent of Aria of Sweetness by Angeline.
The fragrance starts off with notes of apple and lemon, giving it a light and refreshing feel. At its heart, I detected a soft but vibrant lily of the valley, violet, and intoxicating jasmine, adding a subtle sweetness. The base notes of amber, cedarwood, and woody undertones added depth and longevity to the scent.
This is a charming and elegant fragrance with a floral character, perfectly balanced by citrus notes. Aria of Sweetness fills me with joy and energy, leaving behind a subtle but noticeable trail with a faint, playful tartness. It transports me to a summer morning on the French Riviera, where my bike ride turns into a breakfast on the café's outdoor terrace, and the day promises to be filled with exciting events.
The packaging of the full-size bottle is available on the retailer's website: an orange gift box, a fabric pouch for the glass bottle, and the bottle itself in a light, minimalist color. Overall, everything looks great.
The miniature bottle is a standard size, with no cap, and features a spray nozzle that goes all the way to the bottom, with a high-quality, fine mist. The glass atomizer has the brand name Angeline and the name of the perfume, Aria of sweetness, printed on it.
Aria of sweetness reminds me of two Tiziana Tenenzi scents: Kirke and Andromeda. To be honest, Kirke has a pretty polarizing reputation, with more haters than fans.
I don't know how Kirke and Andromeda smell, but I do have Tiziana Tenenzi's Cassiopea, which, like Andromeda, is part of the 'lunar collection' and looks pretty similar.
I'm sorry to say it, but Aria of sweetness repeats Cassiopea and I hear a similar perfumery direction between the two. Although, technically, Aria's characteristics are a bit lacking in comparison.
Don't judge Aria of sweetness right off the bat. It needs time to 'get to know' you, after which it'll reveal a more pleasant side than the first impression.
Cassiopea is a scent of a well-groomed woman, smelling like expensive creamy-fruity sweetness, reminiscent of the gentle smell of a moisturizing cream for the skin.
Aria of sweetness is, in a way, the 'housekeeper' of that well-groomed woman in Cassiopea's fragrance cloud and, just like any housekeeper, it wants to smell as sweet and feminine, gentle, and soft as the 'lady of the house' does in Cassiopea.
And Aria of sweetness tries to repeat Cassiopea, but it doesn't quite pull it off. It 'falls' into a soapy-foamy apple mix, with a good dose of some wood and synthetic flat musk.
Aria of sweetness - a sweet start.
Aria of sweetness kicks off like Cassiopeia - a natural, juicy, and explosive green apple scent, with a lemon note in the top notes linking it to Cassiopeia.
At its heart, Aria boasts a floral bouquet with jasmine taking center stage, and a lily of the valley note that again links it to Cassiopeia. The base notes here seem pretty standard, but the original material wants to leave a better impression. Musky notes don't soften Aria's edges, and the wood notes don't give the scent a feminine touch, instead steering it towards a unisex direction.
To be honest, Aria of sweetness is the same apple-fresh acidity, but now a bit more synthetic and far removed from the traditional perfume scent.
On the other hand, the dry down doesn't always accurately reveal the perfume's true character and can distort it. So, I might be off the mark with my perception of Aria of sweetness.
Aria of sweetness, like Cassiopeia, has a medium longevity, but quickly fades from my cold skin, although the trail is nice and lasts long on hair and clothes.
Out of the 10 roll-ons I've tried from Randevu, Aria of sweetness isn't the worst option, and it's definitely wearable for office days. Though I wouldn't risk wearing it on a special occasion. It's got a tasty, explosive apple start, a nice floral heart, but without the support of base notes, particularly musk, which could soften the fruit-citrus mix's edges, Angeline Aria of sweetness quickly drops to the level of a pleasant-smelling household cleaning product.
Pros:
Nice-looking full-size bottleTasty and explosive apple startThe scent isn't heavy or overpoweringPleasant sweetnessNot sharp or piercingGood longevity
Cons:
The base notes are pretty unimpressive.The synthetic musk scent takes Arria's sweetness way off in the wrong direction for a perfume.Thanks for taking the time to read this review!
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