Ray Of Light

Aweee, this is a nice one. Opens bright fresh citrus, not too much, just the right amount that makes you inhale deeply and smile. The galbanum is prevalent in the middle and base rendering that natural green slightly aquatic note with a hint of mint rounding it out. It vaguely resembles the brightness of natural version of 7 Up in the opening- the lemon and lime are so juicy and vibrant. The middle is still that lightly sweetened but not sharp ( which I find interesting and quite enjoy it is a smooth citrus) that blends well into the galbanum. It is all anchored into the grounding effect of a mild tobacco at the end. The contrast here is a delight, it brings forth the feeling of the saying" Keep your eyes on the stars and feet on the ground" What a happy scent for summer :) Ps Wrt the "sour " listed above, it wasn't my experience. I asked around, too, you can think of light refreshing and very juicy mojito but remains transparent and grounded in confidence boosting smooth tobacco.

195 I love this, but wish it lasted longer. It’s an amazing citrus and mint blend. So natural smelling, like real citrus skin, flesh and juice. It’s intensely tart, fresh, and minty and well balanced. I liked this better than herba fresca because it’s more realistic smelling. Also, as it dries down, the citrus notes do not become metallic smelling. The quality of the essential oils can be smelled because it’s so vibrant. I’ve smelled brand name, “spa” type, and simple homemade citrus eo scents, and Ray of Light is extremely well done for a citrus fragrance. Opens with a punch and is great for about an hour on fabric. IMO, these kinds of citrus EO scents(also, rose orange) shine and last best in hair. 9/10-Excellent intense citrus with mint made with high quality essential oils.

Where is the vetiver note picture? In the article here on site, Elena gives the perfumer's breakdown of the scent in her words... And since I'm osmagining its integral to the overall green "aura" that inspired the perfume, it would be nice to actually be able to vote on how salient it presents in the fragrance... Please amend above. Thanks

Ray of Light is as dark as a citrus based fragrance can be. When I smell it I always think of the dust you see when the sun is about to set. I like it but is a bit too lemony for my taste.

Hesperidic: Like a lemon tree in Italy. The natural fragrance combines all conceivable citrus notes. This includes not only the scent of lemons, but also bergamot, lime and grapefruit. In addition, there are waves of spicy mint reaching my nose, which almost completely push all the spicy and tobacco-like base notes into the background. Very refreshing, it lifts the mood even more in golden October. Fragrance: 8/10, Longevity: 8/10, Sillage: 7/10.