Blond

I've been trying to find a way to word this for awhile but I really can't figure it out. I love this more each time I wear it. The first time I wore it I got the impression it was aromatic, fresh, dry and woody. It really gave me the impression of being out in the country, airy, kind of hay vibes tempered with sweetness. Outdoorsy without being bitter or dirty. These things are still true as I've worn it more, but there is something else about this. I really really love it and I really what to get a bottle of it, but the projection/longevity leave something to be desired. I'll give it a few more tries to see if it's worth it for me. Honestly really beautiful, I think it would make a great summer fragrance because of the outdoorsy image it creates, but probably would also suit rest of the year as well -it's very versatile. Love 8.5 almost 9/10

This fragrance is just perfection to me. It’s all about the osmanthus, orris and leather on me with everything else acting as enhancements. It’s delicate and ever so slightly sweet, with apricot coated osmanthus (maybe coming from the cantaloupe because I can’t actually smell any, it seems to be acting as an enhancement to the osmanthus) creamy orris butter and a soft, pale suede. It’s just gorgeous but subtle, something to be shared up close or enjoyed alone. I don’t get anything like SATS by FB as someone else mentioned, probably because almost all of the notes are different. Nothing about this is beachy or salty skin-like in my opinion. It’s elegant and dreamy but with a touch of sensuality combined with innocence. It smells very pure, like it’s full of lots of naturals. I really love Hans Hendley’s style.

Sexy Suede. Another Hans Hendley beauty, this time it’s an orris centered, buttery smooth scent with a natural musk and some summer florals. I’m not picking up the melon note. I don’t know how he does it. Leather and suede are often problematic notes for me. But this smells natural—reminds me of my favorite suede boots—and I can imagine many opportunities to enjoy it. Performance is acceptable before turning a skin scent. I think I need to stop testing Hendley creations. I want everything I try from him.

Damn, I fell for this perfume hard. The osmanthus in this is bomb, I love it. It has Good Girl Gone Bad vibes, but not the same fragrance. More papery and musky, I haven't smelled an osmanthus/orris combo like this I don't think. I'm a sucker for osmanthus so I should have foreseen that I would be all over this one. Yumm. I literally want to eat my arm, it doesn't smell like food but it's just mouthwateringly beautiful and of course there is that association with apricots and peaches.

Hmmmm.... I smell "Sex & The seeeeeea" by Francesca Bianchi :)))))) and it's almost identical with that coconut, tan lotion, immortelle, ambergris, and splash iris. No melon here but more of coconut and civet. Since "Sex & The sea" is one of my favorites, "blond" now became my favorite cause both now smell identical although "blond" is lighter abit with less oyster and civet and no pineapple detected (unlike S&TS). This is quite impressive but not a new creation.