Magnolia Violet

I needed to make a choice (blind-buy) on whether to purchase Good Chemistry's Magnolia Violet, Vanilla Orchid, Wild Child, and Jasmin Rose. Based on reviews, I almost decided against purchasing Magnolia Violet but ended up purchasing them all. The mixed reviews leaned a little too much to people saying Magnolia Violet (MV) smelled like something an older crowd would wear, as well as likening it to fragrances from the 90s. I just wasn't sure about buying something that would smell so mature on me. I received my purchase two days after placing my order. As soon as I sprayed it, I thought...what are they talking about, this is a beautiful scent! (Followed by...I totally shouldn't have purchased the Vanilla Orchid. Different review for that one). MV is fresh, clean, soft, and there's such a lovely balance between the magnolia and violet, neither of the notes is too dominant. I think the amber is what gives it that creamy finish that comes out more on the dry-down. There is something powdery about it--I typically steer clear of powdery perfumes because they rarely smell nice on the dry-down (to me). I am eternally grateful that this one has a clean, soft, and pleasant powdery dry-down. MV has definitely made my "I LOVE" list. I can see myself repurchasing it. Two things I hope GC will work on: 1) Denatured alcohol, the very first ingredient in their perfume line, is actually bad for the skin. To label a fragrance as Vegan means it shouldn't have any chemicals that have a negative effect on the skin. I certainly appreciate that they don't have the other nasty chemicals every other perfume I own has, but hopefully, they can find safer alternatives for the Alcohol Denat. 2) I hope they add lotions to their collection. This may help with perfume longevity throughout the day.

This is a masterpiece and smells way more expensive than it is. This is an aquatic floral that reminds me of a more Violet version of Daisy by Marc Jacobs. And even though is has floral notes, I'd put this firmly in the clean girl scent category. Of course because its nontoxic it doesn't last as long as some other perfumes, but if I spray this on my clothes it last about 4 hours, before I have to reapply. And for the price I don't mind. The beginning that beautiful trio of bright and well balanced violent, magnolia and peony. Then as that settles the amber comes out more. It has a light sophisticated soapyness in the dry down as well that reminds me slighly of the soapy quality of Myth by Ellis Brooklyn.

[Review for the body mist.] I had to stop using regular ol' perfumes and switch to strictly paraben free and vegan fragrances due to my skin developing a such an intense fragrance sensitivity that a well-used and well-loved perfume like Daisy from Marc Jacobs would burn and turn my skin red like a rash. Having to cease applying Daisy for the sake of my skin's health absolutely gutted me. That is until today! Magnolia Violet smells indistinguishable (albeit more fresh-floral, less green) from Daisy to my nose, and I couldn't be more elated. 💖🧚 A fragrance suitable for your inner fairy princess. 🧚💖

This ones really good. Very floral and fresh, like FRESH. Smells like clean soap or a luxurious bathroom. I can smell the powdery notes everyone else is talking about. When you first apply it, the note won't be there but after the dry down it'll show. It smells like warm laundry exhaust pumping out the side of a building on a cloudy foggy day. Its worth it especially for the price. Probably will become one of my go-to's. Pick it up its a very safe buy.

It's a haunting kind of fragrance. It reminds me of Gothic romance. Like bruised flowers eager to be kissed before it's last goodbye. Floral and with the amber it makes for a wilting kind of floral, and there's a bit of dewyness in this. I like this during autumn when it dreary, cold and All Hallows Eve is round the corner.