Soliflore Cactus Orchid

OOOOoo - This is a special fragrance. I have never smelled another perfume like it (and, believe me, I've smelled a LOT of perfumes). I live in the Sonora Desert, in Arizona, and although I'm not sure which particlar type of Epiphyllum this soliflore emulates, I am familiar with this scent in the air. It's like an instant flash of memory after a hot rain. Deep, Rose-like lush greenness, and a vision of Spanish architecture beneath palm trees, Lady Banks Rose, and Saguaros. It's sappy green, unusual, tenacious, unique. I love it. Full bottle soon to be mine.

This came as a sample with my most recent order. Having never smelled a cactus orchid before, I wasn't sure what to expect, so my review is based on florals known to me. To my nose, this opens up a photorealistic peony and dusty rose that is a very upfront, dry green floral. As it dries down, a slightly juicy, lemony sweetness shines through that softens up the composition, drawing it into your skin from the in-your-face flowers of the opening. You also can't beat the customer service. Mr. Dame seems to understand that in order to fall in love with a fragrance you must first get to know it, so getting an order is like Christmas with all the samples. It works, I came looking for one thing, and have placed orders for things I never would have imagined I would like until I got a sample and had to have more when the vial was empty.

Surprised there's dislike for this one. Maybe people expected it to be lighter, but it's a syrupy, narcotic floral. Dense and lush. I really love it. Also seconding the previous reviewer who said Dame's customer service is top notch. Nothing but excellent service from their website. And suuuuuper reasonably priced small/sample sizes, which I love.

Smells oily, almost fishy, with hints of real flowers in the background.

I've had my bottle for a little while, and I'm finally coming around to review this. As many here, I've not smelled a real cactus orchid or any cactus flowers. Upon first spray, it is harsh and somewhat medicinal. However, that doesn't last very long, and this dries down to an intriguing scent. It has the scents of earth and roots, but not orris, nor carrot, nor fennel. It's greener. I want to say ginseng, but that's not quite right, either. It is definitely a green, earthy floral. I should find a cactus and break it open to see if it smells quite like that, or if I manage to get a hold of a cactus flower of some sort, I will edit my review. But I like this. I may have to layer it with other scents to temper some of the harshness, but even at that, I keep sniffing it because it is so different.