H.E.R. 86

I bought a travel size of this on a whim after reading Houdini4's glowing review and because (though this is a silly reason to buy a perfume) I was born in 1986. I love this fragrance. As mentioned by shushkin it is a fairly simple and relatively linear scent, but all the notes come together so beautifully and this is so pleasing to my nose that I don't care. It combines an airy, somewhat soapy rose with a deeper rose facet, such that it retains a lightness whilst also having a satisfying depth. To me the interesting thing about this scent is the clarity and precision of the notes. All the components are clearly distinguishable (rose, check; sandalwood, check; vanilla, check; patchouli, check) in that way so characteristic of modern perfumes, yet it at the same time nothing clashes and each component serves to enhance the other notes. This is one of the most easy-to-wear things I own, seems to work in just about every type of weather - except perhaps high summer - and every occasion. In terms of stereotypical gendering, I suppose this leans feminine, but without being girly or flippant. As such a rose-loving man could probably wear this too. And because someone asked, on me performance is very good (7-8 hours with pretty decent projection using 3-4 sprays). The one gripe I have about this is that the atomised on the travel spray feels a little poor quality.

This is a stunning fragrance! Just when you think you're a real connoisseur of rose and have had every conceivable supporting note in every composition that would be rose dominant but still have original elements and most importantly....work. You're hit with something else. I always avoid rose fragrances that are said to be aimed at females thinking I won't enjoy them...foolish. Anyway the fact there's two roses listed is very curious because that's how it comes off...a purple, red jammy rose and a lighter, brighter, cleaner fresher rose. Turkish and Bulgarian harmony for you. The background of patchouli giving heft and sweetness rather than raw earth, the sandalwood and vanilla/amber is not particularly creamy or distinct but something about the sum of these parts make a stunning perfume. Really this is an absolute knockout and I'm so glad, coming from left field because I'm not looking for a rose perfume but I think one might have found me.

Mmmmm...I really like this. It's a wonderful spicy rose bomb. A nice wee kick of pepper and a warmth care of the Amber. The vanilla is low key on me. Not much sweetness of any description but there is warmth. It's a cool weather, casual scent for me. A bohemian scent for the intense and carefree. I think cinnamon is queen here. It's a simple scent really but it packs a punch. It's pretty linear so don't expect any changes. Sometimes linear is exactly what you want. I get good longevity and sillage.