Kimono

Kimono by Danam is a beautifully composed scent that I absolutely adore. It opens with a soft citrus brightness and moves into a delicate blend of rice notes and a light, powdery feel. The overall impression is calm, smooth, and quietly elegant. Unfortunately, like other Danam fragrances I’ve tried, it doesn’t last on my skin. That’s the only reason I wouldn’t buy it. Still, the scent itself is stunning.

I love rice notes and nobody does them better than d'Annam! Kimono is no exception. The opening is like a more traditionally feminine version of the brand's White Rice fragrance or a cleaner version of Girl of the Year by Thin Wild Mercury. The drydown also gives me Replica Bubble Bath. That sounds like a lot, but really Kimono is a very wearable, elegant fragrance that you can easily wear all day and to the office. It's subtle but I can still catch hints of it at the end of the work day. The unique notes of rice and lipstick make it stand out from your usual daily fragrance!

Very pretty scent, especially as it dries down. I was expecting something softer and more powdery, but there is a strong citrus kick that lingers. I am bad at identifying floral notes beyond easy ones like rose, violet, and iris, so I don't know if this is the magnolia. To me, it smells like a sharper version of The Different Company's (Divine) Bergamote, which I loved. This one is a bit too tart for me, initially after several hours, the powdery and lipstick notes emerge, which is what I'd hoped for. It's not a sweet lipstick note, more like an iris lipstick note, if that makes sense. I can't decide whether I want a full bottle, hence 4 stars. If you like citrus with your powder, definitely give it a try.