Dolly: Scent From Above

With a great deal of trepidation I decided to blind buy this. I honestly was not overly hopeful but I thought it would be worth a try and the low price point. Let me say this, I can't stop wearing it. I think I was somewhat expecting a feminine floral and something soft as how Dolly is portrayed to me. But this is not soft by any measure. Wait though, don't let this stop you from trying it. Here is how my nose smells it: There is Patchouli in here but it is not heavy to my nose. I think if I were to try and describe it I would say there is the very smallest amount of Estee Cinnabar in here like a smidge. But to round off her edges and bring her up to date there is some sweetness and a touch of musk. It is addicting. I was concerned about the possibility of this being more mature but in my opinion it's lovely and not dated smelling. If your seeking soft floral feminine, well then turn and run. You will not enjoy it. But if your someone who loves Opium, Cinnabar, Interlude by Mary Kay mixed with a touch of musk and perhaps a faint hint of Ariana Grande cloud then I think it's worth a go! Lasting power ok. I sprayed it on my wrist at night and could faintly smell it in the a.m. I also could still smell it in my bathroom where I sprayed it. The trail it leaves is addicting. Very unique.

This is for her 4 body mists that were also released, they’re not on here, hopefully one day they will be, so for now I’m gonna write it on here for anyone who is interested in them :) there also could be more notes but I’m gonna write the ones that I can find 1. Dancing Fireflies has Pink Apple, Pink Peony & Pink Musks - this smells very clean but also like a fresh apple that has a tiny bit of sweetness. 2. Smokey Mountain has Tiger Orchid, Warm Tonka & Cashmere Woods - this is a scent that is very familiar, most people have probably smelt something like this sometime in their life. It’s a bit floral but it’s a warm cozy scent, you definitely get that cashmere. It’s a scent that is hard to describe. 3. Early Morning Breeze has Jasmine Sambac, Orange Flower & Sandalwood - it’s pretty heavy on the sandalwood in the beginning then it’s pretty floral. It’s a nice light jasmine scent after, kinda smells a bit clean. 4. Tennessee Sunset has Honeysuckle, Vanilla Orchid & Warm Musks - this is the sweetest one, the honeysuckle and vanilla orchid blend so well together. I can kinda get a very light caramel scent from it but with a little fruity-ness. On the skin the musk shows up the most, but in the air & on clothes you mainly get the honeysuckle & vanilla orchid.

I saw a yellow clearance sticker on a rather cheap-looking box at Beall's, so I picked it up to take a look. "Scent From Above"...I'd never heard of it before, but once I looked it up and realized it was Dolly Parton's perfume, of course I had to get it (for $11.49!) The box itself is really cheap, and not very aesthetic, but I think the perfume bottle is really pretty! The pictures make it look like it would be light pink, but the juice and the butterfly on top are more of a peachy-orange color. The bottle is square and glass, and has raised embossing of butterflies and Dolly's signature. The opening of the scent is reminiscent of Angel because I smell the fir + patchouli + black currant, but after the dry down, I do not get Angel at all. This is not a gourmand, this is definitely more of an oriental fragrance. In the dry down, I get sweet amber with a little bit of warmth from the wood, but it still has a light aspect to it, it's not a heavy, dark fragrance by any means. I can see why people would say this has a "vintage" feel to it, but I quite like it, and it's different than other celebrity perfumes that are currently popular. All in all, I am happy with this blind buy and this is a unique addition to my collection!

I am an avid Dolly Parton fan and have been since childhood, so honestly it didn't matter what it smelled like. I was going to have this bottle come hell or highwater. What makes it all the more worthwhile was that the scent actually smells pretty. Its not groundbreaking or inventive, but it never intended to be either. Dolly Parton is very candid regarding her humble beginnings, and how her collection is meant to be an olfactive retelling of her childhood. This fragrance is not meant to embody a chic Parisian, a travel-weary silk road merchant, nor Dominican coffee barista. It is a very feminine, "fruit-chouli" scent as several reviews mention below. The powder, musk, and fir beautifully blend to evoke imagery of a veil covering memory. It specifically evokes a veil as if we aren't seeing her childhood in absolute clarity. As if memory has become less clear with age. The sweetness of the pear and orange pair well with the "veil;" it smells as though we are walking home after school with Dolly and traded 5 cent fruit candies/taffy with one another. I personally love it, and will definitely be adding the other four scents from the Front Porch Collection to my repertoire.

I'm not sure how anyone would be offended by this. I got my bottle off of HSN and it came in the mail today. It's a bit sweeter than what I like for myself, though I did overspray, which I typically do. I definitely think it smells good, even though it's not my personal taste. People have mentioned powder, which I don't get too much of. A little, maybe, but not loads. It's pretty and soft, with no harshness at all. Isn't that what you'd expect from a lovely feminine woman like Dolly? I didn't buy this with the idea of wearing it myself, though I certainly could if I went very light on the trigger. And all I mean by that is it's slightly more fem than what I like for me. I just wanted to support Dolly, who I think is a terrific human being. It's a moderately priced fragrance. Regarding the bottle, it is pretty. The butterfly has meaning for Dolly Parton, which is why she chose this for the design.

When I smell this I get reminded of when I was a child and I would go with my mom to her friends house or just meet people from the church I would go to when I younger. It’s not the stereotypical “old lady” but it’s not “teen-like” either. It also reminds me a lot of when I would go get my nails done and the lotion a lot of them would use ( at least on me) when they massage your arms after smells like this. It’s floral and fruity, with musk mixed in, very well blended. It’s just really hard to describe what this smells like because to me it just reminds me of certain places/people. It’s a beautiful fragrance. Another thing, my brother absolutely loves this fragrance, obviously fragrance doesn’t have gender anyone can wear what they want. So if you’re the opposite of what perfumes market their fragrances towards, don’t be put off by the “girlyness” of this fragrance, it smells amazing on anyone.

Listen, I had to have it and I blind bought this bottle of happiness and let me tell you, Happiness it is!! What a beautiful fragrance!! I love how it is sweet, woodsy, floral and fruity and amber-y as well. As it develops, I smell a pine-y, forest-y kind of vibe and it is quite transporting! I cannot stop sniffing my arm!! I love it and I am thrilled to have it in my collection! Longevity: 5-6 hours then it’s a beautiful spicy/sweet/ fresh but amber-y kind of skin scent for hours! Beautiful!! Projection: moderate unless you douse yourself in it. Sillage: moderate as well though I’ve received compliments on it a few times. Price: I purchased it on hsn earlier this year and I am thinking of getting a backup bottle for fear it might be discontinued or reformulated? All in all, this is a big success for Dolly’s venture into fragrances, though she can do no wrong in my humble opinion 😇♥️♥️

I have the eau de parfum, and it’s a lovely warm welcoming scent to me. Smells like your favorite aunt who is like a second mama to you, but not in a bad way. On me it smells ambery and powdery, hints of sweetness and freshness. All the notes are blended well. I think this is suitable for any age but I think its really lovely for that girl who is tired of the really young girly fruity scents and want to something mature with out smelling “old”. I’m turning 25 and I have started liking less of the bath and body works fruity stuff and this satisfies the new taste in perfumes I’ve been wanting. Also in some ways this reminds me of Lush’s twilight perfume and bath bottom, but more mature lol Edit: there’s a smoky note like a cigarette smell that won’t go away on me. Makes me nauseaus

Living in England, I'd have NEVER got to try this if it hadn't been for such a lovely and kind perfumista, so a zillion blessings to kiristarr. I'm not disappointed! Dolly opens with the most beautiful peony, amber, musk and sandalwood. It's a sweet blend. I've been wearing for 8 hours and it's remained true to those notes, but the patchouli and orchid arrived to join the party, and became slightly louder than their counterparts - but to use the word loud anywhere in this scent is wrong. Whilst it has great staying power, it's an arms length projection at most in the first hour, much less as time goes on. My adult daughter loved it too, and that's the beauty of Dolly - She's ageless! I need a full bottle and I will track her down and haul her ass to little old England!

This seems to be a polarizing scent, so take all reviews with a grain of salt. Spend the $10 on the good-sized sample. I get absolutely no hairspray. My skin pulls the wood out of any scent and puts it on a pedestal, so this, on me, wears as a woodsy gourmand with light florals. It’s incredibly familiar, but the wood aspect throws a twist in there. Grounded Warmth with sweetness. I will absolutely be spending my money on a bottle. Speaking of the bottle, it’s Dolly. I don’t know what others were expecting, but this is 100% a bottle I expect from her. Very little throw, even with a good-sized spray, and lasting power is moderate. It wears closer to the skin as time goes on. I don’t know much about explaining fragrance, so this will have to do.

I LOVE this scent! It lasts longer than I realized. It stays around quite a bit and people have complimented the scent and I have to hide the bottle. The bottle itself is gorgeous. It looks pink online but it's more of a peachy orange in real life. It's a beautiful addition to any vanity table. It's definitely warm, woodsy, and a bit musky. There's a sweetness to it but the sweetness isn't overbearing. There's also a floral hint but just the right amount. It reacts to my body chemistry in a lovely way. My favorite perfume is Versace Eros Pour Femme, and it doesn't remind me of it, but I they are in the same general scent family. I highly recommend it.

Scent From Above EdT is very light; I felt like I could barely detect it & gifted it to my sister who also loves Dolly Parton. She isn't much of a perfume-wearer, and I was surprised to hear it lasts 6+ hours for her. (She has sensitive skin, so it's possible she was only spraying on clothes.) I purchased the EdP today, and find it much more suited to my tastes. The fruit stands out with incense-like sandalwood and herbaceous fir. Fantastic performance, and doesn't smell like a copy of anything I know. Love the vintage feel, but we're not talking Georgio or Poison; she's down-to-earth, well-mannered, and sweetly femme as Dolly herself.

I was really disappointed with the bad reviews for this perfume, please don't let those reviews discourage you from buying it. It did have to grow on me like any perfume because it's just how I am by all perfumes but it smells great. I think those that are disappointed by this perfume are probably used to spending obscene amounts just for the big lable names. Dolly did a great job with this perfume and the scent is Signature Dolly. It is very light and delicate and I love the bottle. As for the reviews that say it smells like old women's perfume that's not true. It's a great perfume I'd wear or buy for anyone. It's a must have. ❤️

I get fruits with a little bit of florals, patchouli, and powder. I do get an Avon kind of vibe, but I am also reminded of YSL Mon Paris; particularly the fruity patchouli smell that I associate with that perfume. I really do think that this is a beautiful fragrance, and if I were to smell this blindly I would never guess that it were a celebrity perfume. While I don't believe that fragrances are limited to age groups, I could see others describing this as a "mature" fragrance (not that there is anything wrong with that). To me, it is wonderful and comforting, and I look forward to wearing this on a regular basis.

For the price point, this perfume is amazing. The bottle is gorgeous, the butterfly on the cap is of course a showstopper, but I especially love the embossing on the bottle. It gives it such an expensive, classy feel, and none of my more expensive perfumes have such a feature. The scent itself is such a beautiful representation of Dolly and her home of Tennessee, the woody amber notes come through beautifully and at full force, but not in an overbearing way The fresh florals complement the muskiness making the perfect balance. It's such a fun, timeless scent, perfect for both old and young alike.

This kinda does have a bit of a Cloud/Burberry Her vibe, but much less medical bandage smelling, and a lot more powdery/floral smelling. It is a pleasant smell. Nothing gourmand or overly sweet at all, but doesn't smell like "old lady" neither. Not that I dislike smells that people describe as "old lady"- in fact I tend to like them. I don't think this could offend anyone. I don't love this however, and I highly doubt I would repurchase this. To me this smell is quite unique, and I at the point I now own too many fragrances.

I'm surprised at so many reviews saying it smells old lady-ish, to me this smells a like a somewhat fruity, somewhat ambery, sweet but not cloying, fairly fresh younger fragrance. I definitely get the pear and peony and not much patchouli, I tend to not like patchouli and I love this fragrance. It doesn't project very far but if I spray it on my clothes it will linger into the next day. I'm a headache girly and this one has never bugged me. The bottle is so pretty, very Dolly vibes. One of my favourites for sure!

I remember when this first came out I wasn’t feeling it,the sample I had was very loaded patchouli!! I recently snagged a big bottle of this for $14.99 at Marshall’s and completely forgot I had tried a sample back in 2021......well I don’t know if this got reformulated but this smells completely different then the trial sized sample this smells amazing!!! It’s a beautiful fruity floral!!! All the notes blend beautifully! I literally can’t get enough of this perfume!!! Sillage and longevity are moderate on me.

This was definitely an experience for me. I was not able to get even a sample when it first came out. I’ve been anticipating owning it. My first impression was that it reminded me of CACHET by Prince Matchabelli. But when I checked the notes.....not even close! 🤣 Sweet-ish, creamy and powdery fresh. I told my sister it smells like a cloud of genuine kindness. Does that help? 🤪 I can’t imagine this fragrance being offensive. But possibly it could be confused for a really nice linen spray.

I recently bought a mini of Fine'ry The New Rouge( BR dupe) and thought it smelled familiar to something I had. It smells like this on the drydown. The only difference is the Fine'ry has a pretty sharp note that this doesn't. This only feels cozy, nicely rounded and velvety to me. I honestly don't get the 'old-fashioned ' feel at all. I also only get patchouli as a warm grounding note- too bad since I love that smell. I'd say try a tester first if possible.