Magic Energy

Lovely balance of cozy and woody while maintaining an overall fresh, light, and clean feel. Very safe. Great for sensitive noses. I don’t see a ton of loves so far, so I am happy to jump in and say that this to me is an instant LOVE in the opening with a bit of a lackluster drydown. I tend to enjoy unisex freshies that have a woody or other grounding base note. I love that this balances aquatic notes and a dewy forest note, as well as approachable white florals. I get a watery jasmine quite strongly in the opening along with the resinous nuances. It hints at Santal 33 for 0.25 seconds before it turns into something entirely different. It would seem fully unisex, but there is a creamy sweetness from the cashmere wood which pulls the balance more cozy and feminine. It feels like a walk through a forest toward the ocean. A heavy spring downpour just stopped and the sun is starting to warm up the dewy flowers that are blooming on the path. I will say, the opening is fantastic and had me carting a full bottle but the dry down is very, very weak on my skin. I’m not one to complain about longevity and sillage because I love skin scents but just know that you’re left with a watery cashmere that is a bit generic and barely-there. I wish the resinous and woody notes had better longevity. I still find it enjoyable, but I would find this better in an office setting. On the weekend when I want my fragrance to be a whole experience, I think it is worth experimenting with layering with a white leather (BDK Crème de cuir), tea (Floraiki One Umbrella for Two), creamy sandalwood (Phlur Somebody Wood), or musky wood (Le Labo Gaiac 10). I am buying a bottle since I live with someone who is very sensitive to fragrances. Otherwise, it would be too weak - even for me!

I am impressed 🥰 I got this sample from their advert campaign. From the first sniff I could tell it felt like a déjà vu from the times I was using Light Blue Dolce and Gabanna ( the one from my favourite list). I did a bit of research and compared the ingredients. (See below) The DGLB's lemon in CTME's bergamot oil..., then, the same Jasmine I smell in both, finishing with the woody- cashmere-ish base notes which both are sharing. With that in mind, it laid so well on my skin, and also revealed some subtle sweetness. It kinda cuddled my wrist in a pleasant mode. The only downside is that it's fading fast, probably because I sprayed it only once. I will continue to wear it and try adding it on my clothes and maybe I will come back with an update. ⚖️The comparison between these two fragrances: Charlotte Tilbury’s Magic Energy: • Top Notes: Bergamot Oil, Myrtle Oil • Heart Notes: Cypress Oil, Jasmine Sambac, Seaweed Absolute • Base Notes: Palo Santo Accord, Ambergris Accord, Olibanum Resinoid, Cashmere Wood Dolce & Gabbana’s Light Blue: • Top Notes: Sicilian Lemon, Green Apple, Bluebell • Heart Notes: Bamboo, Jasmine, White Rose • Base Notes: Cedarwood, Amber, Musk

I had received 3x 1.5ml samples in the mail as part of an influenster campaign, and to be honest I did not know it was not released for sale at the time, but I've already gone through all my samples and find myself wanting more, only to realize I will have to wait until the 30th (Not to mention the time it will take to ship). I don't know what other reviewers are on about. This is a unisex fragrance but more feminine leaning. Yes, it does have more woodiness than the average woman's fragrance. However, this is what makes it all the more unique. I love how the notes of seaweed, cypress, and bergamot come together to create this unique freshness that peeks through the palo santo wood. Not to mention the Frankincense giving it a subtle but sexy spiciness to it, and finally I feel like the Cashmere wood is caressing each and every scent on this perfume to giving this perfume a sexy, refined, fun appeal to it.

Don't understand the hate towards this fragrance. Although it's designer, this perfume is what got me into exploring niche scents in similar category. It's a green and aromatic, perfect for fall and winter but really could be worn all seasons. The cypress and seaweed combo is heavenly and the bergamot gives it just the right amount of freshness. It's also not vegetal, but it gives a nature-like feel that gives a feeling of taking a stroll through a fancy neighborhood with high coniferous trees close to a lake. 8.5/10

Always wanted a pine themed scent and I finally got what I was looking for! It’s fresh, it’s earthy, it’s aromatic, it’s just perfect for when I want something fresh but not aquatic. Also: pair this with Spearmint and Eucalyptus from BBW and thank me later