Manel | Dubai Perfume – Away (Paris Corner)
N$350.00
Here’s a detailed look at Away by Paris Corner—what it is, how it smells, and whether it might suit you.
📝 Overview
Name & Brand: Away by Paris Corner, marketed under the “Pendora Scents / Paris Corner” umbrella.
Inspiration: According to listings, it’s described as “inspired by” Giorgio Armani My Way fragrance.
Fragrance Type: Women’s Eau de Parfum (EDP). Size often 100 ml.
Key Descriptor: A “serene, luminous fragrance” with a clean-floral first impression and a warm, soft finish.
🎨 Scent Profile & Notes
Here’s how the fragrance is structured from top to base:
Top (Opening) Notes: Orange Blossom, Bergamot.
Heart (Middle) Notes: Tuberose, Indian Jasmine.
Base Notes: Madagascar Vanilla, White Musk, Virginian Cedar (Cedarwood)
Impression of the Scent:
The opening is fresh and bright because of the bergamot and orange blossom—a clean citrus-floral spark.
The mid-stage brings in richer white florals (tuberose, jasmine) that lean more creamy and soft.
The dry-down becomes warm and slightly gourmand with vanilla and white musk, grounded by cedarwood for a wood-clean anchor.
Overall: It sits between fresh floral and soft warm gourmand, making it versatile.
💡 When & How to Wear It
Occasions: This fragrance works well for both day and evening wear given its balance of freshness + warmth. Many retailers say it’s “versatile … for any weather and for any occasion”.
Climate considerations: In a warm climate (like Namibia / Windhoek) the bright top notes will serve well in daytime; the vanilla-wood dry down will feel comfortable in the evening. Since the base isn’t extremely heavy, it should work in moderate heat if applied moderately.
Application tip: For warm weather, one or two sprays to start. For cooler evenings, you might apply normally (2-4 sprays) to enjoy the vanilla/wood emphasis.
Vibe & style: Elegant but not over-the-top. If you like fragrances that are noticeable but not super intense or niche-heavy, this fits. If you prefer very heavy projection or very niche/complex scents, this might feel lighter.
✅ Strengths & ⚠️ Things to Consider
Strengths:
Balanced composition: the fresh top helps it not feel too heavy; the floral + vanilla base means it has character beyond just “fresh”.
Good value: For a brand like Paris Corner which often offers “inspired by” fragrances, you get interesting notes at a more accessible price.
Versatility: As noted, it can transition day→evening.