Greetings! I hope everyone is having a fantastic day today. It actually just started raining after I took this picture, so I got out there just in time. Maybe a few raindrops would have helped, but I like it regardless.
Today I am covering a new release from Cremo, Iced Citron & Driftwood. Cremo has been reliable in creating solid fragrances for the money thus far, so we shall see if they continue that trend. This will be the first fresh release that I have covered from them.
Cremo did send this to me for free. I am not sponsored by Cremo and none of the links in this article are affiliate links. All that means is that I don't get anything from you clicking or purchasing this fragrance through anything in this article. As always, I will be transparent about how I feel about the fragrance.
I know a lot of you have been asking me about this one. Let's get into it!
The Story
The sun peaks over the ocean on a cool summer morning. Its bright orange glow dances over the gentle waves in delight with the heralding of its warm embrace. You hear a distant seagull trumpeting it familiar call, it must be breakfast time for them. The sound of the waves gentling washing against the shore relaxes you.
You sit on the dock and the sun's warming rays gently caress your face. The cool salty air still lingers from the chill night. It's a breath of fresh air. A moment of solitude within nature's divine system. It's worked out to absolute serenity. The contrasts, sounds, and ambiance are undeniably fascinating.
There is something that man always craves in nature. We long to be a part of us, to participate in its simple, yet complex cycle. A time away from the hustle and bustle of human life. You get lost in the moment, blankly staring across the massive body of water, until reality sets in.
Human life requires you to contribute to society. I will be back again, old dock. You are my place of solitude in this crazy world. My clairvoyance of mind before the day starts. That simple wooden structure is very special to me.
The Scent
Iced Citron & Driftwood opens up with a cool citrusy blast that will remind you of something like Mercedes-Benz Cologne, but only vaguely. It's not nearly as bright as the Cologne. Cremo seems to be aiming for a mature vibe with this one. When I say mature, I don't mean something suitable only for elderly men. I mean mature as in a man who is a working professional. The citrus isn't as playful and the musk has been toned down in Cremo's creation.
They threw in some salty notes, along with some light woods. It makes me think of something similar to the wood and salt in Jo Malone's Wood Sage and Sea Salt. Only those two notes together, not the whole fragrance. I am also picking up something that smells like ginger in here, but it's not very strong.
Overall, what you get is a more serious version of Mercedes-Benz Cologne, with a pinch of Jo Malone's Wood Sage and Sea Salt. Now, this fragrance isn't copying either one of those. Those are simply the closest fragrances I can use to describe what I get from it.
My Opinion
Cremo has provided another fragrance that is solid for its asking price. While this one isn't totally unique, I do think fans of the "lemonade" type of fragrances will enjoy this one. However, be warned that this one is not as fresh as the Dior or Mercedes-Benz. Given how difficult those two are becoming to find, then you might appreciate this one.
The performance is adequate for this genre, clocking in at around 6 hours when it's warm outside. If you are looking for projection, this one only projects for around an hour, as far as I can tell. It's quite difficult to properly judge projection with everyone wearing masks and social distancing. So, don't take my word as set in stone on that.
It's not very effective to try and sample Cremo fragrances because they are so affordable to begin with. If you like the fragrances that I compared this one too, then I think this one is a safe blind buy. I don't think it will blow you away, but I think you will enjoy it for the price you will pay for it.
Note: This is a Wal-Mart exclusive fragrance. You cannot buy it from the Cremo site or Target. You can buy it online at Wal-Mart, but it sells out quickly. I will provide a link so that you can check up on it.
Conclusion
I am planning on picking up some more offerings from Cremo, including some of their shaving products, body washes, soaps, fragrances, and shampoos. They seem to know what they are doing when it comes to value for money and I respect that. When I do get around to purchasing those things, I will certainly review them for you folks.
I hope everyone has a wonderful day. Keep being great and doing great things. Remember to say a kind word to someone today. You never know what they are going through. You can make someone's day for free. Try it. It doesn't hurt.
Buy Iced Citron & Driftwood at Wal-Mart
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