Velvet (Monroe)

I love logging on to fragrantica and seeing a perfume where the reviews are all over the place, I think that's the fun of fragrance! To me, this is a warm scent with a strong smoky, sweet pine note that carries from the first spray to the dry down. I really like this scent, because while not particularly complex, I think it's perfect for fall/winter and very unisex. Super cozy and reminds me of being in bundled up by a campfire, surrounded by pine trees, on a brisk fall night. I definitely get the 70s vibe that someone below mentioned, too. Probably that smoky incense note. The lasting power is ~9-10 hours on my skin and even longer on clothes.

I ended up buying a full size of this - which is funny because I didn't like it the first few times I tried it. It smelled like licorice to me. But then i was out later and noticed the dry-down had transformed beautifully to the juniper and mimosa combo and it was intoxicating. I go so many compliments. Now I love it for certain occasions, but I probably wouldn't wear it to the office or on an airplane.

I love this perfume. The anise pulls super strong on me which I love. The smoke and cedar are more muted on me. It’s very 70s vibes and I read a review on their website where someone related the scent to “drinking absinthe at a garden party” and I definitely agree. I find it very sexy and can’t help but bring my wrist up to my face multiple times when I have it on.

i used to absolutely love this fragrance when i got it as part of a discovery set a few years ago, sad that it was discontinued

This is kind of a mystical one. Not for me at all, but I can appreciate it. I really love the mix of mimosa and faint smoke. But what I think is making it slightly unappealing is the camphor. It has a hint of medicinal to it that just makes it strange. But I still find it interesting and am not repelled by it (like I was by Blonde).