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4 Best Smelling Gucci Bloom Perfumes

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Gucci Bloom has become a tremendously popular product for Gucci over the past few years. As a result, the brand has released several flankers, based on the best selling formula. One critique of the releases has been that they do have lots of overlap between one another.

Which is true. So, how does one select a Bloom perfume and which fragrances are among the top picks that have been brought to market thus far? Here is my list of the top options, after testing them out.

What are the Top Gucci Bloom Perfumes?

A Bolder Option

Ambrosia di Fiori– Very similar to the original Bloom, but definitely a bit different, and with more power behind it. Ambrosia di Fiori has a great opening honeysuckle note, with a less green-ish smell than Bloom, and a big use of tuberose later on in the wear.

Ambrosia also has a rose note, which makes it distinct from the original, and does add something to an already familiar blend. The rose doesn’t completely overpower everything else, though. It has a nice balance.

If you want a bigger, bolder, and heavier version of Bloom with some slight differences, this is the one to get. Very solid performance to go along with everything else. Ambrosia di Fiori Review

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Best Seller

Gucci Bloom for Women Eau de Parfum Spray, 3.4 Ounce– Bloom is obviously the original and the most popular option, from the brand. However, it is still absolutely among the best of the entire line, and very worth trying out.

It is a tuberose led fragrance, that maintains a balance, and becomes a gorgeous floral perfume.

It’s a clean floral with a solid dose of jasmine, with a hint of honeysuckle. Fresh, green, with some spice at the top.

Bloom gives a good performance, with a not too powerful sillage, and a creamy sandalwood ending. All of which have become hallmarks of the other flanker scents, that have subsequently been released.

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Pure White Floral

Gocce di Fiori– Bloom Gocce di Fiori, is like the stripped down version of Bloom EDP. It does away with much of the ancillary notes and goes for the trio of floral notes at the heart of this line. Honeysuckle, tuberose, and jasmine.

Gocce di Fiori is one for those who want the pure bouquet effect and something that is lighter than the rest of the line of perfumes.

It has an airy type of feel, with more jasmine in the mix, than the original. It’s still got some of the sweeter elements in there, but they are very faint and short-lived.

Still very much like the original, but if you want a sheer option, with a heavier weighting to jasmine, than Bloom EDP; this can be a great bet. Gocce di Fiori Review

Best Newer Bloom Release

Profumo di Fiori– Alright, so this is the newest of the Gucci Bloom scents. Like, brand new. I had a chance to smell this a few days ago, but based on first impressions, I’m putting Profumo di Fiori on the list of best. I was impressed. Update: I’ve now tried again and reviewed it.

Jasmine and ylang-ylang are already very familiar to me, but Rangoon creeper is more of a factor in this one.

Wow, I really enjoyed that note, when paired with the the other two main floral ingredients. It is also in Ambrosia di Fiori, but really was not much of a factor comparatively.

The opening really goes strong with the usual white floral notes. One change is the ‘sun-drenched wood’ accord. This gives a sunny a energetic feel to Profumo di Fiori.

You will get a period where ylang-ylang and sandalwood are strong within the composition, along with the Rangoon Creeper. But, that will shift more towards the jasmine and tuberose during the dry down phase.

It feels bright and has a creamy warmth to it, with enough woodiness to make things interesting. I don’t think that it’s ‘mind-blowing’, but this is a fantastic release from Gucci. Profumo di Fiori Review

Green Naturalistic Floral

Gucci Bloom Acqua di Fiori for Women 3.3 oz Eau de Toilette Spray– Yes, the Gucci Bloom DNA is built around the white floral notes. But, what if you want something along those lines, just less reliant on tuberose?

Bloom Acqua di Fiori is one that I’ve come around on, since giving it a go. This one has a more citrus/green/grassy/aquatic profile than the others in the Bloom line.

Early on, it features a light lemon note and heavier galbanum. The effect is an aquatic aroma, that I likened to sitting by a pond, in the middle of a flower garden.

That lemon and galbanum up top give it a cold and bright freshness, with a slightly grassy finish. Then, the cassis and honeysuckle also come into the picture.

The one main distinction is the much lighter use of tuberose versus other editions. That gives Acqua di Fiori more of a green floral aroma than the usual white. Freesia and lily of the valley provide the watery qualities of this perfume.

Those two floral notes will really come to dominate the composition. Moderate in its sillage and longevity. I got between 6-7 hours of wear from Acqua. Very nice. Acqua di Fiori review

10 Best Smelling Hermes Perfumes for Women

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Hermes has been in the luxury goods business for almost 200 years at this point and within the fragrance industry since the mid-20th century. So, it has a lot of experience, and has a reputation of creating both great smelling and quality perfumes for both men and women. Today, I wanted to focus on the ladies’ side of things and present what I feel are the best ten fragrances by Hermes for women.

Now, of course, these are not the ‘only’ scents by this house that smell good, just a sampling of the cream of the crop. As always, I have linked each scent to its page on Amazon for more information and ease of purchase.

What are the Best Smelling Hermes Scents for Her?

Beautiful Citrus and Amber

 
Hermes L’Ambre Des Merveilles for Women Eau De Parfum Spray, 3.3 Ounce– Sweet, warm, and utterly beautiful. This amber and vanilla laced scent has a nice bit of citrus added which propels L’Ambre to something that is sexy while being subtle at the same time.

L’Ambre des Merveilles opens up with its caramel note, orange, and a very slight floral tint. Though, I haven’t ever found out what (if any) floral ingredient is included here. Also, the orange citrus notes seems to be paired with a peach, or something to the same effect.

This fragrance is sweet, with a warm amber embrace, and the slight saltiness of the delicious caramel note. I find this perfume to be super attractive and a great wear for the colder months. My full Review.

The Best Seller

Twilly d’Hermes EDP– Twilly d’Hermes is probably still the most popular option from the brand. Very approachable and wearable, not the most expensive, and probably not the best of them…but still really good.

The ginger and citrus top notes, really give this one some life and an energy that I enjoy. The floral notes are going to make it clean and somewhat soapy, the vanilla and sandalwood are going to give it some creamy touches; but, I really think those top notes hold this together and make it something worthwhile.

Orange blossom, tuberose, and jasmine are your floral heart. More of the orange blossom for me, early on. Then, I’d say jasmine in the late stages. Even if it splits duties with that tuberose note.

Fresh, floral, woody and multi-faceted. Twilly is well-liked for a reason.

Jasmine Woods

Cedre Sambac by Hermes– This is apart of their more expensive collection of fragrances, versus the mainstream popular ones. So, Cedre Sambac is going to have a more limited appeal.

However, it is actually a very nice scent highlighted by the two notes: cedar and jasmine. It’s fresh woods, dry, with some spiciness with jasmine early on.

Then, the white floral notes (jasmine is the upper hand, but it feels like other stuff is  in the mix, possibly tuberose?) really come through to play well off of that. It becomes a clean and soapy feeling blend that gives you a high quality classic clean with a creaminess in the dry down.

There’s definitely more than just the two main notes, but the way it comes together is deserving of a spot on the list.

Great Citrus and Wood Perfume

Eau Des Merveilles By Hermes For Women. Eau De Toilette Spray 3.3 Oz.– As the originator of the other des Merveilles fragrances, there is a lot of overlap between this one and L’Ambre, for instance. Eau des Merveilles is different though, it’s got more of a woodsy scent and the citrus note takes more of an active role than it does in the aforementioned perfume.

A lovely and clean fragrance that is suitable for everyday wear. This one starts out with a similar citrus aroma, as its flanker above. Then, you get a resinous fir note, joined by cedar and two types of pepper.

This is quite fresh woods with some spice, swimming in a sea of amber. Not too loud, but has a unique profile, while being completely lovely.

Leather & Floral Perfume

Hermes Kelly Caleche Eau De Parfum Spray for Women, 3.3 Ounce– A youthful blend of leather and florals with an opening of citrus notes, which gives it a fresh and hip aroma for those in their early 20s. This one has plenty or rose, violet, with some iris thrown in. The leather is the centerpiece, but each flower, seems to have its turn to shine.

Kelly Caleche is clean, interesting, with nice vanilla undertones. Not too heavy, but solid performance, and has a somewhat playful vibe.

Obviously, these particular floral notes can give off a powdery aroma, at times. Though, it doesn’t really go too far into that direction. Very balanced profile, overall.

Classic Style Hermes

24 Faubourg By Hermes For Women. Eau De Parfum Spray 3.3 Ounces– A still popular classically constructed scent consisting of orange blossom, amber, hiacynth, gardenia, and others. Mature, refined, and with plenty of staying power.

24 Faubourg is for those who want to go with something refined and led by floral notes. The opening does have some additional fruitiness, mainly orange, and a sweetness that seems to surround the composition itself.

Nevertheless, that is all a sideshow to the full bouquet of flowers, which await your nose. This is a brilliant performer, well put together, and quite naturalistic.

Best Iris Hermes Scent

Hermès Women’s Hiris Hermès Eau de Toilette Spray, 3.4 oz.–  A good bet for ladies who love iris scented fragrances, especially those that are surrounded by ‘green’ outdoorsy notes. It’s very classy, light, and brings an overall clean aroma to those who wear it. Also, total iris lovers.

Dry cedar and iris that starts out packing quite a punch. Very woodsy and has a bitter quality at times, but Hiris is a very clean, and interesting use of the iris note. It can be more difficult to find a bottle of this nowadays, but they do still exist online.

Hiris has a classy air and maturity about it, and the dry down is fantastic, when the other floral notes emerge.

Popular Unisex Fragrance

Un Jardin Sur Le Nil By Hermes For Women, Eau De Toilette Spray, 3.3-Ounce Bottle– An interesting blend of grapefruit and mango to go along with more earthy, plant life notes. Very upbeat and has a unique vibe provided by notes such as tomato leaf.

Un Jardin Sur Le Nil is a unixsex fragrance which starts off with its citrus/tropical fruits. Those do remain dominant throughout, however, this one does develop a further personality beyond just that.

It has an aquatic appeal at times, then hints of floral, then that nice tomato scent that lingers throughout. Tomato leaf doesn’t sound like it should be a great note, but I’ve found it to be the case that it is, consistently. Very summery with a great greenish finish. My Full Review

Hermes Sandalwood

Santal Massoia by Hermes– Resinous, milky, smooth, with hints of dried fruits keeping it all together. This Hermes perfume combines our sandalwood note with a similar wood, massoia.

The pairing of the two along with dulce de leche, help to create a lovely creaminess to the special woody aroma. The floral ingredients in this one, don’t really come across as distinct and separate. More like a bouquet of generic floral scents. Touches of flowers, but not a big green garden..

It’s like a fresh, milky sandalwood fig aroma. The dried fruits adding some sweetness underneath. This Hermes is on the upper end of the price spectrum, though, well worth giving a try if you’re a sandalwood fan.

Another from Le Jardin

Le Jardin de Monsieur Li– This also made my list of the top men’s fragrances from this brand. I think it’s definitely one of the top picks from the Le Jardin line of perfumes, while also usually being completely overlooked.

It’s a softer spring/summer wear, led by kumquat, a cooling mint, and a generally watery disposition in the opening act. Very crisp and fresh with a grassy note that comes through to make it indeed feel like a garden pond.

Jasmine becomes the main event for much of the wear. Fairly soapy, at that point. However, it maintains enough of a grassy, watery, and herbal edge to prevent it from being a ‘girly’ sort of fragrance. My Full Review

Chance Eau Tendre by Chanel

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Chance Eau Tendre is one of the more popular takes on the Chanel Chance name. It’s already famous and a best seller, but does it actually warrant this position. I recently revisited this perfume, grabbed some samples to test out, and finally put my thoughts to the page. How does Eau Tendre smell? Does it last long? Is it worth a try?

What does Chance Eau Tendre Smell Like?

Notes include: jasmine, grapefruit, hyacinth, musk, quince, iris, musk, cedar, amber

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My Full Review

Here’s how Chanel describes it: The delicate and unexpected floral-fruity fragrance creates a soft, tender whirlwind of happiness, fantasy and radiance—a chance encounter.

Eau Tendre starts off with its citrus note playing a very prominent role. The more unique quince note, leads the way supported by the more standard grapefruit. It’s bight and fresh, since you can already pick up the cedar and musk notes from the base.

I do notice with this original EDT version, the citrus notes stick around for a longer period of time than they do in the EDP.

There is also a greenish feel to the opening act. Part of the quince and maybe a stem-like aroma from some of the emergent floral. Not massive, but in the early stages, I can pick it up.

This one will shift from just being a fresh citrus fragrance to something that is floral, sweeter, and with a powdery finish. That’s going to be the case, when the hyacinth note is the strongest floral and it gets assistance in that regard from the iris.

The iris and jasmine seem to split duties between themselves. At certain points, the iris will be the second strongest floral, at others I will get a lot more jasmine.

The dry down is a powdery and musky citrus aroma. Cedar freshness still abounds, but the distinct qualities of the jasmine and iris seem to have merged into the hyacinth. So, sort of a generic powdery floral smell.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

The sillage here is a tad above average on the whole. The opening hour or two does produce a nice scent trail and it projects quite well off of the skin after spraying.

Now, this isn’t a heavy or ‘thick’ sort of perfume that will blanket a room, unless you just go nuts with the spraying. Nonetheless, it’s certainly not weak and will give one a decent scent bubble for much of the duration.

The longevity with Eau Tendre EDT is around 6-8 hours. Usually, I can get to seven with it as a base. However, it can occasionally fall short of that and only get to about six.

Eau Tendre is a very versatile fragrance, that can easily serve as a daily wear or signature scent for many women (and already does). It’s light and simple enough for teens to wear, but not immature, and really can work across the age spectrum.

Seasonally, this Chanel is best in the spring and summer months. It’s lightness and fresh/upbeat qualities make it a very nice wear for the warmer temperatures.

Overall Impressions of Eau Tendre

Overall, do I like Eau Tendre? Yes, the EDT version is my personal favorite from the entire Chance line. I think that it is slightly better smelling than the EDP and basically has the exact same performance level.

Eau Tendre is a very approachable and great little perfume. It’s really something that you can wear and not have to think about very much. Smell good and go. The floral notes are powdery and clean, not too much musk, and a citrus accord that isn’t exactly the same as everything else out there.

Yes, this has been around for a long while now, and has become fairly ubiquitous in its use among the public. Still, Chance Eau Tendre is a perfume that most people won’t find very much issue with and will probably enjoy. Well, except maybe the Chanel pricing.

Soleil Brulant by Tom Ford

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Soleil Brulant was released by Tom Ford in 2021, as a part of the now extensive Private Collection from the brand. I’ve enjoyed the other Soleil fragrances in the line and was fairly interested in trying this one out. I grabbed a sample of it recently to test Brulant and give it my full review. How does it smell? When should it be worn? Is it worth a try?

What does Soleil Brulant Smell Like?

Notes include: mandarin, bergamot, peppercorn, leather, vetiver, amber, orange flower, honey

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My Full Review

Before we get into my review, let’s see how Tom Ford describes it: CAPTURES THE HIGH-SHINE BRILLIANCE OF THE GOLDEN SUN BEAMING ON A PRIVATE OASIS. THE SUNKISSED FRESHNESS OF MANDARIN AND BERGAMOT MINGLES WITH SPICY PINK PEPPERCORN, GIVING WAY TO AN ORNATE AND REGAL FLORAL HEART WHILE ORANGE FLOWER ABSOLUTE AND A NOTE OF RADIANT BLACK HONEY RELEASE A SEDUCTIVE VAPOR. THE BACKGROUND BRINGS THE BURNISHED WARMTH OF DECADENT AMBER EMBELLISHED WITH RESINS AND WOODS. AN AIR OF VETIVER AND LEATHER STOKES THE SMOKINESS OF EXTRAVAGANT INCENS

Soleil Brulant opens like a spiced honey blend with a hint of bright citrus to lighten things up a bit. The perfume feels quite resinous, but not super heavy. Immediately, you do get the burning sun-drenched quality of the fragrance. Some smoky incense, but it’s not overwhelming the composition.

It’s a unique sort of smell for sure, though, there’s something in here that reminds me of one of the Serge Lutens fragrances that I’ve reviewed…not sure which. It might be the orange flower note.

Brulant isn’t a very sweet fragrance, especially early on.. It feels dry with an amber/honey resin, on top of that familiar Tom Ford leather note. 

After that initial wave of peppercorn, the orange flower comes more into play. That’s when I start to take to Soleil Brulant. I like the burnt honey quality mixing with the floral accord and the woody/leathery base. 

The final dry down actually sweetens up, in comparison to the opening act. The amber and honey, have a smooth and actually somewhat creamy quality. Still white orange flower, but overall less of the burnt or spicy qualities that I encountered early on. 

It’s calmer and just more enjoyable without the stronger spiced kicks. The amber gets to come through, without having to fight for attention.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

In terms of the sillage, it really isn’t a loud projecting kind of fragrance. Actually, pretty moderate for most of the wear. I’d say that it’s above average overall and you will notice it. But, I didn’t get the feeling I was going to blow out the room while wearing Brulant.

The longevity is actually good. I usually got around 8 hours during testing. Sometimes, it’d creep up to 9 full hours on my skin. The good news is, that it stayed solid during that time frame, and wasn’t just another skin scent.

Performance is very good, on the whole.

Seasonally, it works pretty much whenever. I wouldn’t wear it during the hottest days, but again, it’s not a super thick or heavy fragrance. It can absolutely go beyond the winter time and venture into the summer, without much issue.

Though, I would prefer to wear Brulant when it is cooler even versus just more moderate days. That’s when these notes would really get to shine. That might be my own personal preference, though.

It’s almost perfectly unisex, maybe leaning slightly feminine. I don’t think anyone would have much of an issue wearing Soleil Brulant. Casual to semi formal wear. Could be a low key nightlife scent and one that has an attractive, if not sexy, aroma to it.

Overall Impressions of Soleil Brulant

Overall, do I like this perfume? I like Soleil Brulant. I don’t love it and I don’t really see myself wearing it that often, but it’s not something that offends me. Plus, it has some enjoyable moments. It’s just not a great one from Tom Ford.

The opening act is fine. Not my favorite, the spiciness of the peppercorn doesn’t really do it for me. Though, I like it more once we’ve really gotten more orange flower and leather in the mix. I really dig the solar and burnt quality to this, as the sort of inverse to Soleil Neige (which I like better).

Burnt or crispy honey actually is very pleasant and nice change of pace from the overly sweet versions, I keep encountering.

Is it worth a buy? This is one of the super expensive releases from Tom Ford. For most people, it’s not going to be a must have. Soleil Brulant is a perfume that I’d try to test out before committing to a full bottle. 

For a percentage of people, this will be right up their alley. For the masses? Not really. Before dropping $300-400, find a way to give it a try over the span of a few days, to see if you take to it. An interesting scent for sure, just not one that’s going to be the favorite of many.

I don’t think it’s better than any of the other Soleil perfumes. It’s not much worse, but those others will probably appeal to more folks. 

9 Best Smelling Jo Malone Perfumes

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The Jo Malone line of fragrances have been popular now for a few decades. What’s really cool about them, is how they can be combined with one another to create one’s own signature scent and enhance each separate cologne, which can be worn by itself. There are a ton of these fragrances in this line.

So, I thought that I’d narrow the field down to nine which could be considered the ‘best’ of the bunch. Some will be known best-sellers and others lesser known gems. As always, I have linked each out to its page on Amazon for more information and ease of purchase.

What are Best Jo Malone Scents?

Great Springtime Casual Fragrance

1. English Pear & Freesia Jo Malone 3.4 Oz Unisex Cologne Unbox– Juicy and crisp pear meets with freesia and rose notes to create a wonderful blend of floral and fruit. It’s sweet, light, and good for casual wear.

It has that crisp juiciness that is found in pear, but this scent is also blended with a melon note, which gives it a slightly chilled aroma.

Further along in the wear, the floral notes get more of an upper hand, and the freesia/rose duo bring a somewhat soapy smell to the whole thing.

It is interesting, because you don’t get the powdery rose. Instead, it is an super clean pear/melon with soft freesia. This Jo Malone is simple, but always one of the best sellers. English Pear & Freesia Review

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Top Perfume for Summer

2. Jo Malone Orange Blossom Cologne for Women 1 oz Cologne Spray– A soft citrus based scent with floral notes that is upbeat and sure to induce a smile. A very clean scent that shines in the summer.

The clementine and citron opening at the top, is sweet and much more of a fruity affair than what will follow. The dry down, is when you really get the floral notes, mostly the namesake orange blossom.

Add in some lilac and you get a definite springtime in bloom effect. Citrus fruit top with a naturalistic floral blossom base. I love orange blossom, as a note, and it is utterly fantastic here. Those petals paired with a citron aroma, makes this a personal favorite of mine from Jo Malone London.

Best Winter Scent

3. Jo Malone Blue Agave & Cacao Cologne for Women 1 oz Cologne Spray– This combination is very interesting to me. It’s spicy cinnamon melds with vanilla and chocolate sweetness. Plus, add an underlying citrus air, and you’ve got something quite delicious.

The opening gives you a blend of the chocolate-y note with warm cardamom spice and the cinnamon. The spice isn’t too intense, but does add to the gourmand flavoring of this perfume, it’s a sweet spicy mix.

Under that there is a bit of vetiver, with orchid, lily, and the blue agave. Awesome and unique. Blue Agave & Cacao hits so many different styles, in one fragrance. You’ve got: sweet gourmand, citrus, floral, fresh woodsy. This is one to get, if you want a layered experience, for the cooler months of the year.

Top Sweet Perfume

4. Jo Malone Nectarine Blossom & Honey Cologne 100ml/3.4 Fl oz.– A potent experience of being surrounded by nectarines and peaches.  Very simple and linear but has a definite sweetness to it. The plum note is light, but does add a bit of tartness to the overall sweet profile of this fragrance.

This is one, where you will have to really enjoy the scent of peaches and nectarines, but those who do well probably love the stuff. Expect a more naturalistic sweetness, rather than, a hyper sugary affair. It’s still light, has some tartness, and a somewhat syrup-like thickness at times.

Best Selling Fragrance and Aquatic

5. Jo Malone ‘Wood Sage & Sea Salt Colonge 30ml/1fl oz’– A coastal aroma that will transport the wearer to the shore. Sea salt is infused with wood sage and a bit of citrus to create a unique fragrance, that you can’t quite put your finger on, at times.

The opening is quite oceanic with the sea salt, but is given a typical aquatic partner, with the grapefruit. It is so fresh and aquatic, but dries down with a bit of sweetness, and light woody undertones. Let’s not forget the sage, which is a part of the opening, but comes into its own later.

Wood Sage & Sea Salt has been the most popular option for people, coming to the Jo Malone lineup. It’s so simple, but surprisingly good, and one that can be layered with other scents for a greater effect. Though, even on its own, this is a great aquatic experience.

Best Floral Pick

6. Jo Malone Peony & Blush Suede Cologne Spray Perfume– There is a great opening with the apple note which then takes the back seat for the flowery aroma to take center stage. Very soft and feminine with a nice touch of suede.

The dry down becomes quite a powdery floral affair, especially once the apple fades. The peony and rose team up to create that powdered effect, which is smoothed out by an enhanced suede note. It is a rather powerful peony note, so, if that’s not a flower you enjoy go with another option.

Awesome Jasmine Perfume

7. JO MALONE LONDON Jasmine Sambac & Marigold Cologne Intense 100 ml.– This is a warm blend of the two obvious notes, jasmine and marigold, along with an additional ylang-ylang to complete the bouquet. Although, that note isn’t nearly as strong as the other two.

The marigold is strongest in the beginning of the wear and the jasmine will emerge to take over the composition. It is a very powerful use of that note, with a deep and rich aroma. Beyond that, the ylang-ylang and honey note gives Jasmine Sambac & Marigold, a creaminess while not being too heavy.

Probably not quite a summer scent, but it could get use through at least late springtime.

Balsamic Tonka

Myrrh & Tonka by Jo Malone– A spicy and balsamic myrrh starts things off with a lovely fresh lavender note. Obviously, the tonka bean will come into play as well, but that myrrh has the upper hand early on.

Next, this one will get creamier, somewhat sweet but not overly so, as that tonka gets paired with vanilla. It does have an herbal quality, at times which gives it a cooler feeling to keep this from becoming overly heavy and too warm. Sort of powdery too.

This has become a very popular entry in the Jo Malone catalog. Slightly masculine with how the perfume comes across, yet still very much in the unisex camp.

Red Queen

Scarlet Poppy by Jo Malone– Fig, poppy, heliotrope, barley, and musk mallow together create a familiar smelling yet unique combination.

Creamy, musky clean, with a nice sweetness almost almond like aroma. Fig and tonka bean together, seem to be the main culprits for that aspect. Scarlet Poppy is a newer entry on this list compared to others, but has quickly become a favorite.

This one really gets creamy and luxurious feeling in the back half of the wear. The heliotrope isn’t massive, but that note really stuck out to my nose in the dry down. Simple, a bit of powder with the buttery orris root.

Sweet and warm while not being overwhelming. Light and venturing into the gourmand category. I like this one a lot.