sunshinedaisybliss Report post Posted March 16 (2024 version) When I first dabbled this on and leaned in for a sniff it was like someone had picked me up and thrown me into a huge lavender bush and as I was landing, I crushed all the flowers and leaves so I found myself face deep in freshly smooshed lavender and that’s all I could smell. After about 10 minutes the lavender calms down a little, and now I can smell the sage and a hint of the honeyed patch. It’s kind of… balm-y. Wait no, it’s minty? Wait no, it’s menthol-y – I wasn’t expecting that! 15 minutes later the lavender is less dense but still there, and I’m getting something a bit like dirty socks. A slight tinge of sweaty skin. Like someone decided not to take a shower when they really should have, and instead slapped on some lavender scented body cream thinking that would hide their body odour and it almost does, but doesn’t really. (I blame the honey for this unfortunate situation) I’m happy to report that after the weird BO stage passes, I get a soft but still menthol-y lavender and a nice warm sweet patchouli. The bourbon vanilla never really showed up at any stage, but now I get the “safety and security” vibe – it’s quite comforting, but for me the menthol aspect is interrupting the serenity. I’m glad I got to try this – thank you to the lovely @bheansidhe for sending it my way! I don’t think I will wear it though, because it’s just not my jam, but I know it’s well loved by many so I will definitely pay it forward as its maker intended. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
