Rocío
Vicky Martin Berrocal Rocío Eau de Parfum Gift Set is the warmest thing in the range we hold, and as a present it has the advantage of smelling expensive without being difficult.
The opening is spiced rather than merely fruity. Mandarin orange gives a soft, sweet citrus lift and ginger comes straight in behind it, dry and warm with a little fizz, which sets the tone for everything that follows. Jasmine and lavender make the middle, and that is an interesting pairing: jasmine creamy and full, lavender herbal and clean, each pulling against the other so neither dominates.
The base is the reason to buy it. Vanilla is rich and soft, cocoa sits underneath with a dry, dusty bitterness that keeps the sweetness honest, and musk holds the pair close to the skin. Cocoa is the material that makes this memorable, because it reads as dark and powdery rather than as dessert.
This is an eau de parfum, so it carries more oil than the eaux de toilette in the line and it lasts accordingly, through an evening without needing a second application. Cooler weather and night time suit it best, and two sprays will see out a dinner comfortably. As a set it answers the usual gift problem. The presentation does the work on arrival, and the fragrance inside is rich enough to feel like a treat without being so unusual that it ends up unworn at the back of a shelf. For a present that needs to look generous, a warm scent in a box is a reliable answer.
The line is Spanish, launched in 2018, and its look draws on flamenco and on Andalusia throughout. Production sits with Nuvaria rather than with Berrocal, and the bottles are sold chiefly through perfumery chains at home in Spain.
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