Dovana was a tale of two halves really and here's why... It's rare that I spray a fragrance and say that it's instantly 'Too feminine' (whetever that means?) and ultimately not for me, but this is one of those occasions. It's also, slightly acrid in the opening resembling the throat gag of hairspray and too much of a cleanly assault. Boy is it strong JEEEZ!!! Settles to a much more pleasurable, touch of iris perhaps? Rose hips, apricot aldehydic, powdery, lightly soapy, Talcum. Reminds me a little of a Chanel or Hermes I can't place...perhaps Faubourg? Maybe? In hindsight I actually would wear it, if the opening persisted like that for too long though, I definitely wouldn't. Dries down to smell like a freshly shampooed head. So some harsher, 'cheap' elements followed by more classically likeable stuff. adds up to 'meh'
Just ordered the sample set. Dovana was the first I tried from the set, my last fragrance I purchased was Osez-Moi! and they are so very similar. Both have these baby powder vibes and not much else to it, no sweetness or fresh notes, but I must admit, that Dovana is more balanced than Osez-Moi! It sits close to the skin, so it will not bother anyone. Must-try for powdery-fragrance fans, just not for me.