First Impressions – Perris Monte Carlo – Shining Moon

First Impressions 1 Minute

I had high hopes for this scent (Shining Moon). The name alone conjures up all sorts of romantic images. And I’m a fan of a few perfumes from Perris Monte Carlo. Their jasmine (Jasmin de Pays), lavender (Lavande Romaine), and mimosa (Mimosa Tanneron) are among my favourites. Strangely, for some reason, I had it in my head that Shining Moon would be a rose. Indeed, it features a rose note, but it’s not a rose fragrance, and it didn’t meet my great expectations.

Shining Moon is a bold name for a perfume that smells like the ingredients are faded and grey. Gloomy or Lifeless Moon might be the more appropriate moniker. Cedary Iso E Super, Cashmeran musk, and pink pepper occupy much of the space. The floral accord, supposedly featuring rose, magnolia, and jasmine, never takes flight. To be sure, it does anything but shine, and the hefty price tag is tantamount to highway robbery.

Shining Moon official sample. It’s not very shiny.

There isn’t a lot else to say about Shining Moon. The minimalist Escentric Molecules line might be a fitting home for such a composition, or perhaps it may slot into the abstract Comme des Garçons catalogue. However, both houses offer much more compelling scents than Shining Moon. Fortunately, the perfume doesn’t last long. In fact, it fades to a skin scent within half an hour and drifts away completely by the 3-4 hour mark.

Note: All images are my own, other than the bottle image of Shining Moon (Google). I purchased the sample used for this first impressions post.

If I were looking for a picture from nature that encapsulates Shining Moon, it wouldn’t be a picture of the bright moon. Nor would it be a picture of a rose, jasmine, or a magnolia, as there’s no trace of any flowers here. Indeed, the pale colour of this Kella might represent it best. Though, this flower is far more interesting than the perfume.

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8 thoughts on “First Impressions – Perris Monte Carlo – Shining Moon”

    1. Thank you very much, Tetê! Yes, not much point trying this one. There are many better options. I’m glad the review was helpful.

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  4. Well the perfume sounds bland but your captures are anything but😍. I find it nigh impossible to capture the moon without it being overexposed, you’ve done a great job there!👏🏻👏🏻

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