White Datura

I am getting to really like this brand. I blind bought this as a backup, because the comments on Angel's trumpet were kind of weird, and I blind bought that too, since shipping to the US is so high...., While I did not find Angel's trumpet at all weird, this resembles it only in that they are both white florals. White Datura is a classic powdery white floral. It is very well blended and classy. If I didn't know I would think it were a Guerlain, though I can not put my finger on which, I do not get Shalimar at all. The closest of the Guerlains I have is Mahora. White Datura smells like summer in my yard. (I live in Hawaii and grow jasmine, several varieties of gardenia, and my neighbor has datura). I can see wearing this during the day. It is polite enough for office wear, but polished enough for a night out. Illuminum uses really high quality oils. Several that I have now have the most realistic jasmine I have ever found in a perfume, and the very first time I have found gardenia well done (and I do not have white gardenia petals). In White Datura, the jasmine is noticeable but not overpowering. It is sufficiently well blended I can not pick out a lot of individual notes. {I find that easier in Angel's trumpet}. This really is a lovely perfume, and, I think, a safe buy for those who like white florals. I generally do not go for things which are overly floral, preferring spice. This has shot to the top of my list, as white florals go. I now have 4 of his perfumes and wish I had not used so much restraint on my recent order. This is my favorite new perfume house, since I discovered Nocolai.

It's a sophisticated and wearable take on datura. I can definitely detect all listed notes, especially at the opening. Pink pepper is pungent, mixes with citrus, soft wood and what I'd identify as white musk. After a while it dries down to a gently spiced vanilla. The vanilla here is very different to ordinary sweet vanilla, which is probably the white datura in the background. It's so simple yet so unique. I think it a great perfume, just as the line is described: stylish and simple, no nonsense perfumery. It reminds me of the warm, grey summer day I received it three years ago. The clouds looked dark and heavy against the lush, deep green leaves of the trees. The smell of rain and thunder in the air. I will always associate it with that particular English summer day. I gave it to a friend back in time, only because she loved it and I had far too many perfumes, but now I miss it and will order a bottle straight after writing this review.

Beatifully balanced citrucy notes with the flowers, would not say floriental, on the contrary uplifting, very big headspace and great longevity. Cannot really smell the pepper but all the other ingredients are clearly detectable. I would say it's very confident fragrance, not sweet, perfect for every occasion. On top of that, the whole story of the datura flower it's vy interesting and inspiring, and it gives the fragrance a very intriguing twist. Definetly a winner 8/10 Ps: it does remind a bit Dune by Dior, but with twice the quality and without that 80's kind of taste...

Well, I am impressed. I was not sure what to expect with the name White Datura as I grow this hypnotic fragranced flowered tender shrub. Its not a bad stab of recreating the fragrance but it is infinitely more wearable. Gorgeous white floral that is sweet and citrusy as well. I get lots of lemon and orange with the sweetness of vanilla. I get some jasmine and the pepper comes into its own on the dry down. The citrus notes really dominate on the whole and last a long time through the scents life span. Moderate sillage and longevity.

Very feminine and sweet. The pepper barely spices it up, though it's a nice enough vanilla-floral. Not my thing and so I scrubbed it off after ten minutes. On someone else it could be nice.