Aubine

Aubine takes its name from a French girl's name meaning dawn, or light, and the brand frames it around the promise at the start of a new day. It is the white floral in the To The Fairest range, sold as a 50 ml eau de parfum at 85 pounds. The scent opens with a bold, bright gardenia and delicate frangipani, then orange blossom lifts the heady florals with light. The base is a soft dry down of woods and frankincense that keeps the flowers from floating away. Wearers describe a pretty, light white floral with a sweet, creamy richness from the frangipani and a clean, dried-linen edge; one finds the gardenia almost unnoticeable on their skin, and another reports it is the first time they have enjoyed frangipani. Performance is moderate. Votes call the wear moderate and the sillage moderate, with spring and daytime well ahead, though reports differ on whether it is a quiet skin scent or has more presence. It is gentle enough for the office and casual days and soft enough for an evening, but it is not a statement. It reads as feminine on the votes, although anyone who has found white flowers heady or diva-like in the past may find this one an easy way back. Reception is mixed, with some love and some who find it only fine for the price. It suits anyone who wants a light, joyful white floral for spring.