Interlude

This is an olfactory warm hug, it is beautiful and comforting at the same time. I find it very calming and wore it to an interview today. I think I had just a touch of sillage left by the end of the day for the 4pm interview. Not sure if they noticed or not, but I still got some whiffs of it. I don't know if the vintage is better, but I always assume that it is and that is what I got. I don't get compliments on my fume much at all, but I did earlier in the day when it was a little stronger. Even strongly applied, this scent is gentle enough to get away with it. Perfectly blended, and complex, this fragrance has heart and soul. I do however, see how younger women and men might not go for this one. It could smell like "Mom" in a way that they love on her, but don't want for themselves. I can understand that, I think it smells like it is for mature audiences. And also lovers of brown, goopy vintage scents of every age.

This was my first grown up scent. In a time when the counters were full of floral heavy scents, it stood out in much the same way as Youth Dew. It's soft, spicy and romantic, and I loved it. I've been trying to find a bottle that hasn't gone off - this is impossible to find. The two bottles I've purchased have been vintage and are both quite "furry" on top with a weak dry down. It's sad this is gone - I haven't found anything else like it. It has everything a classic woman's scent should have. The notes listed are pretty vague - but for me it's a prettier, softer, more romantic Youth Dew with a bit more spice. This fragrance takes me back to a time in my youth when I didn't know much about fragrances, but I knew what I liked - and I loved this very much.

This is another fragrance I was blessed to try when I was in high school. I remember the spice and warmth, and the longevity! I was only a sophomore and a misfit at that, but felt mature and confident when I wore this beautiful fragrance. I trusted the brand after experiencing this, which is saying a lot, and also purchased cosmetics from the Frances Denney counter when shopping later in my youth. At first whiff, this does have Youth Dew DNA. But I also get iris in the drydown, so I can completely agree with @Enfleuragist on the Chanel 5 vibe. It's a stand-alone perfume though, not a dupe for Ch. 5. It's a beautiful fragrance that, at the time, was completely underrated, but is now highly sought after. If you can get it, give it a try. 10/10

My mom bathed in this after her lava showers, emitting it like the pheromones of a middle-aged goddess calling to her potential suitors from a half a block away. She probably bought a gallon of it before she could no longer find it for sale. (Before Internet) I was gifted a bottle which I still have and it is sooooooooo nice. This scent is definitive of Gothic, animalistic, musky goodness and forever holds a place in my sensory heart. More than just nostalgia, this oil is wonderfully strong and long lasting and projects over 3 feet just opening it. Takes a single drop on a few spots to enjoy all day. 10/10 would sell a kidney for another bottle.

This is fresh, sweet, light, floral spiciness done incredibly right! As it opens the cinnamon, myrrh, and other spices are bright and strong. Then the sweet floral notes take the freshness of this fragrance to another plateau. Longevity and sillage are amazing and truly among the best I have ever experienced. Simply astonishing--one of my favorites for sure. This is a review for the bath and body perfume oil. "light" = the fragrance fades in and out, just when you think it is almost gone, it boomerangs back with renewed sillage and freshness. :o)