AvatarTM The Way of Water

I think placing the fruity note at the top of this description is false advertising. Yes, it's there. I can definitely smell the pear, but I would never call this a fruity fragrance. It's unique. Whoever was the nose behind this is a genius. I'm sure they were told to make something aquatic and that is exactly what they did. The fruit and floral scents are there, I can even pick them out, but the aquatics are the star in this one. I believe it's the cotton and moss that blend it all into something very fresh and unlike anything I've smelled before. Now, WTF does aquatics mean, right? It's a scent that registers to me as wet or cool. Very hard to describe. The woman who said this is like walking through a rainforest is spot on. It's not sweet, but has some sweetness, not floral, but has some flowers, and its got a sharpness to it that I want to say reminds me of chlorine but in the best possible way. I know, that's gonna make some people cringe, but it's like a metallic scent, very ozone and the bergamot helps with that, sort of gives the sharpness a citrus punch. To be honest, this is my first HOS purchase. I bought this and the Icy Hard Candy one because they were on sale and I loved the bottles. This is not going to be my every day scent. But that being said, I'm very pleased to add this to my collection. In a world of marshmallow and roses (I love both btw) this is a refreshing change. And damn but that bottle is magnificent. Even the box it came in is stunning.

Can’t lie, I purchased this because of the bottle. It is gorgeous! What a piece of art! To open the top is a bit tricky. First off, most HOS covers is a bit hard to come off. Add a beautiful piece on top and it’s definitely challenging - especially bc I have big hands. Once opened, I sprayed it in my wrist. That one spray, my husband immediately said “that smells so good!” and a few minutes later my son said “mmm. Mama, you smell good!” Coming from both of the men in my life - I’ll take it :) Not good with notes so I won’t try but it definitely comes off as unisex. Maybe it pulls a little more on the feminine side but I’ll let it sit for a few weeks & I’ll be back with an update regarding sillage and longevity. Edit: It’s been sitting on my shelf for a little over two months. Soon as I sprayed it, I said ‘mmmm!’. The first initial spray, I didn’t think much of it only bc I always judge my fragrances a few weeks after the first few sprays. Today I smell a pretty, floral tuberose note. Also, someone said it perfectly - “green, crisp, fresh and certainly aquatic.” I love pear fragrances and I definitely smell the pear this time around! Here’s a suggestion to many of you out there - let your bottle sit before for a week or so - the longer the better. All the notes will blend beautiful. Imo, first sprays comes off as unisex. Once you let it sit, it definitely pulls feminine. I’m so happy with this purchase & I can’t wait to wear it this summer 😊

WOW! This did not let me down. Like most of us I blind bought this. I don't have a lot of aquatics in my collection so I thought this would switch things up. From first spray I was in love. It does not smell like some generic bath and body works scent like some people claim. This is unique and beautifully blended. The fruits in this don't smell plastic or synthetic, they smell juicy, and the floral notes mesh with them to perfection. I don't get a strong hit of tuberose or rose because everything is blended so well. I saw another comment that this smells like men deodorant but to my nose that is not the case at all. There is a nice depth to this scent from a clean musk and amberwood. The musk in here is nothing aggressive like Erba Pura. This is uplifting and refreshing. I got the matching perfume amplifiers and while they smell nice, I'm still on the fence if they amplify anything. To me they sit very close to the skin. Heads up, they are not pure oils and have alcohol in them which should help with projection. I"m going to play around with them more. Oh and the crystal work on this bottle is the icing on the cupcake. A work of art inside and out.

I was that wild person that bought this full price because the notes spoke to me, and I’m so happy to say it’s a love. If you love fresh aquatic juicy florals... this is insanely beautiful. I bought it for the notes and could have done without the extra embellishment on top (these sea creature), but my goodness am I in love 🥹. This may turn some people off, but it smells like the world’s fanciest shampoo/hotel - you’re in one of those uncomfortably large rain shower style showers that has color changing up lighting radiating aqua, teal, and a Royal blue. White and yellow flower petals are floating along the bottom of the shower, and a plush fluffy white towel and robe are warming with Bergamot oil on the heated bench at the opposite end of the shower. As the scent evolves, it becomes slightly woody and cozy while still holding on to that marine freshness - it’s one I’ll consider a backup of once it goes on sale 🌊💙🍐🌎🪸🪷

Firstly, I wish I never found this website and I never became impulsive to delve into fragrances. Blind buy 1mL sample and I just pulled the trigger on the full size. I absolutely ADORE this kind of scent. It's green, crisp, fresh, certainly aquatic. I can't stop smelling myself. Off the bat is very fruity, then a lot of rose/moss. Dry down is a smidge muskier/woody, but I use that very lightly as the crisp freshness still bursts through. It remains me of some kind of rainforest with flowers and a waterfall. Absolutely beautiful. Definitely think this is a fairly neutral fragrance and depending on body chemistry can swing either way.