Fog

Side note (in reference to the Fragrance Notes): Ignore the listed notes on Fragrantica for most Henry Rose perfumes. For some reason, they’re wrong on all but maybe one. Instead, go to the Henry Rose website if you want a more detailed pyramid. Also, look at the specific ingredient list for each perfume. More details, and sometimes unlisted fragrance notes, are revealed online. They indicate the different chemicals from which each note is derived. I’ve rarely seen such transparency in an ingredient list for perfumes. Here are the corrected fragrance notes for Fog: TOP: muguet and fresh citrus MIDDLE: white woods and magnolia BOTTOM: vetiver, sandalwood, amber woods, and musk I really wish Fragrantica would update the notes for this one. Fog is so much more than vetiver and musk. A light citrus and magnolia are quite evident, as well as some light patchouli and vanilla in the base. I loved this on paper. It changed a tad on the skin. At first, I thought it might be too masculine. Yet, it didn’t take but a few minutes for its notes to envelop and shine in all its unisex glory. Fog feels like it should be a Le Labo fragrance—in the family of Another 13 or Matcha 26. I haven’t tried Bergamote 22, but I can believe those who have mentioned the similarities. I like this so much more than the Le Labo scents, though. As it dries down, it diverts from any direct Le Labo similarities and gets a little sweeter. There’s definitely some patchouli and vanilla in the base. Obviously, not at the concentration levels in their patchouli heavy fragrances. It’s the same DNA, but just enough to add a touch of sweetness without being overly saturated and cloying. I’ll be wearing this on its own as a lovely, clean skin scent. Although this has the potential for magic if layered with a light floral, or even a richer fall/winter fragrance. It could turn a cloying fragrance into something deliciously wearable. Someone below mentioned layering with Dark is Night by the same perfume house. I purchased Dark is Night while looking for a vanilla patchouli fragrance, and I found it a bit too heady and overwhelming on its own. If Fog could turn Dark is Night into a less cloying scent while still being able to enjoy what I love about Fog, I’d be delighted. I think the layering combinations are endless. I’ll come back when I’ve actually tried different variations. For now, I love the scent bubble I get all on its own, and I’m looking forward to the potential for more. This lasted all day for me. Of course, it becomes more of a skin scent as the day wears on, but I’m okay with that. I wear fragrances for myself. It’s one of my top two fragrances from Henry Rose. It might even be my top favorite. I’m desperately sad that Henry Rose has chosen to discontinue this beauty.

Cool, but comforting and cozy! I’ve been impatiently waiting for the weather to cool down, so I can start wearing Dark is NIght (my Henry Rose fave) a bit more comfortably, but I’d been thinking, “what could make this better?” While DIN is lovely on its own, I felt an additional floral note could punch it up in a more feminine way, so I started looking for its ‘perfect match’. Fog plays so heavenly well with Dark is Night, just like their name’s sake... like mist and darkness, come to lull you in... Fog on its own opens with a soft, bite of spiced citrus and settles into a light, and comforting floral musk that feels damp, but not dirty. (The sweeter notes definitely come through better on skin). Like over-steeped earl grey tea that you remember too late and has now gone cold, but you drink it anyway and enjoy it just the same. Paired with Dark is Night, they culminate together in a dance of contrasts that don’t overstep one another. The greener notes build each other up, while the florals soften the heaviness of the vanilla bean and patchouli. Together they are balanced.

Pleasantly surprised by this one. The description didn’t really grab me, as I gravitate toward warm, heavier, or spicy fragrances. For a while I was loving Dark is Night, then the spiciness of Last Light convinced me to buy a full bottle. Eventually I gave the sample of Fog a chance, thinking it would be too boring and simple. The first time I wore it I felt so beautiful. There’s something very familiar about it, like it could be a classic. Lavender wasn’t a listed note, but that’s what I kept smelling. Finally I looked at the full ingredient list (Henry Rose actually reveals everything in their fragrances), and sure enough lavender is listed three times. I would describe Fog as a smooth, sparkly, woody, slightly creamy lavender cloud. It’s not loud by any means, but it definitely radiates. It’s one of my favorite fragrances and FB worthy.

Fog was the winner for me out of the discovery set, although I have yet to sample Sheeps Clothing. The green notes sparkle in the beginning but not for long before the vetiver and magnolia roll in. The vetiver is present from here on out but maintains a softness somehow. It’s almost more earthy than it is dried grassiness. Anyway, it lands with the beautiful amber and musk but keeps its lightness and never pulls too thick. The sillage sits perfectly right around your personal bubble but the poor performance of it’s longevity puts a bit of a damper on things. Still, I went FB on this one.

The three biggest scents I notice is vetiver, a musk, and hint of anise and/or fennel. I agree it has a coldness, like others have said. If you're big into clean scents this fragrance will do it for you. It's absolutely versatile enough to wear year round but maybe less on very cold days. If you're worried about overwhelming people around you don't be, it's very office safe in my opinion. I'm pretty sure that this fragrance has been discontinued so keep that in mind for future purchases.

This is my favorite from the Henry Rose line; it's a pretty mild office sent...musky but fresh, not dirty or cloying. At first I was disappointed by the not so great longevity, and found it to be more on the boring side...but I wound up purchasing a bottle and I'm glad I did. Initially I smell something that reminds me of fennel, sweet and green and almost licorice-like. Main body of the perfume is musk. It could be a Narciso Rodriguez offering...maybe that's why I like it.

Though I have been a fragrance junkie for most of my adult life, I went through several bottles of Calvin Klein Truth; Fog is almost exactly like it! Strangely no overlap in actual notes, but it a dead ringer. It is warm and soft. I get a good 6 hours of scent, with moderate protection. It’s a gorgeous, high-quality clean perfume- worth the price. Also of note is Queens and Monsters- absolutely gorgeous and unique!

Ooh this one is so good! Vetiver, green and unisex is strongest at first, then this levels off into a beautiful vanilla-musk that lingers and smells incredible. I think this is my favorite from Henry Rose, though Jake's House is amazing too. This one is more unique and #mood worthy. It's how you feel walking through a park in the late Spring rain, sharing an umbrella with the one who gives you butterflies.

This is my new signature perfume. I can only describe this as heavenly-I would be content with smelling just this perfume for the rest of my life. It is clean but not sharp. Clean in a warm way, if that makes sense. I am so happy that this also happens to be a sustainable brand and that there are no toxic ingredients. Just the best of both worlds. Thank you Michelle Pfeiffer for making this gem!!

Fog is like a literal addiction, like the way it smells on you and how u just resonate with it because of it's scent is so like captivating; I do NOT understand why they discounted this fragrance. It smells like a dark forest but with an uplifting comforting scent behind it; the day I smelt fog I knew this was going to be my daily and signature scent.

I got the full discovery set from Henry Rose and am impressed by all of them. Fog is favorite...it smells sexy, luxurious, sophisticated, causal, formal, unisex. This scent is really luxurious smelling. Still waiting about longevity and sillage...but the scent is A+++++.

It’s intelligent and romantic. Great for work and all-season friendly although a more obvious choice for fall. Very androgynous. Not great for staying power or sillage. Definitely a great introduction to vetiver (my nose is a novice).

soft, comforting earl grey scent. initially very vetiver forward but softens into something like bergamot and lavender.

Beautiful, calm, cozy! Like a morning walk in a beautiful park after a rain.

It reminds me of the original Chloe perfume my grandmother wore. Gorgeous.

Blind buy at TJ Maxx for $29.99. The reviews here convinced me that it was worth a shot. It was! This fragrance no longer appears on the Henry Rose website, so it may be discontinued. On me, this turns to a very peppery Earl Grey and stays there. In my search for an Earl Grey/Leonson fog fragrance, this one is the most realistic, to my nose. The search ends here. I know it’s a vetiver fragrance, but I’m finding some bergamot in it. No muguet or musk for me, either! Very bright and cool aromatic, definitely for daytime wear. It is similar (on me) to Derek Lam Blackout, but without the creaminess. I suspect this fragrance is one that smells wildly different on people, depending on individual chemistry. I keep seeing complaints about Henry Rose fragrances’ longevity, but a quick spray has lingered on my wrist for eight hours. Maybe no one else can smell it, but I can. My daughter smelled the spray from another room. Better longevity than I expected from an all-natural/non-toxic perfumer. Sad that this fragrance seems to be discontinue, but happy I discovered it at a bargain price.

I first bought the sample kit with all 12 scents. I sprayed each individually on their own sniffing strips to be able to smell them without wearing them all at one time or wearing one a day for almost 2 weeks. Plus, I'm impatient and wanted to smell them all. I sprayed them all on their own cards the same day and did a sniff test. Some I really didn't care for at all and others seemed ok. Nothing really grabbed my attention. I bought it to try out Windows Down. Well, after they were sprayed and settled down, one kept my room with its fragrance. I couldn't tell at first which one it was but I was really liking it a lot. I could smell this note from my hallway. I finally went through each again to see which it was and it was Fog. I liked the vibes it gave off and the scent lingered. I ended up getting the full bottle and do like to keep that one in my rotation. I was able to get a full bottle from a selling/buying site for much cheaper than the actual website. So for me, the price point was spot on for it.

Don't pay attention to the notes list on Fragrantica. This is the real list: TOP NOTES: Muguet & Fresh Citrus MIDDLE NOTES: White Woods & Magnolia BOTTOM NOTES: Vetiver, Sandalwood, Amber Woods & Musk. This mostly smells woody and musky, with a slightly floral-powdery aspect. It does have a citrus note at the start, but it fades after a while. This scent is more inconspicuous than some of the others by Henry Rose but I really like it. The sandalwood, other woods, vetiver, and faint flowers make me think of the vegetation in a tropical forest. It does smell kind of "wet" in that it reminds me of shampoo in the shower

Very light perfume, gentle and soft, musky ...sits very close to the skin. It's like that vague scent you might smell on someone and it isn't recognizable at all, but you only find it good to be close to them...like smelling good without perfume. I personally wouldn't buy it because I could get the same thing from a nice lotion. But, there is a place for perfumes like this. For those who aren't really into perfume but want to smell nice. This is the gift for them. Keep in mind, the projection isn't there, but the longevity on the skin isn't terrible. Great for the office.

Most of the fragrances from Henry Rose have names that make no sense, such as Torn (which smells quite harmonious) and Menace (which is quite pleasing and relaxing). The name for Fog does make quite a lot of sense, however: the heavy musk at the bottom of this somehow makes every other note (vetiver, sandalwood, white florals) seem to slide into each other. It's a charming confusion of note, and suggests wetness. Unfortunately this last for a very brief time--just about two hours on me. I liked it while it lasted, though.