Solstice Bloom

Another win from Jennifer Aniston. This whole line with one exception has been a dark horse for me, and I'm sad to discover it so late. This is another coastal scent from the line, that thankfully doesn't limit itself with shades of chemical coconut and tanning lotion. This is beach views, not beach towels; it smells much less "outdoors" for me. The seawater, salt, and greener notes of her other offerings are replaced by woods, **gentle** smokiness, and amber. Subtle white florals are still here sweetening those drier notes, while that classic soft musk pulls it all together. I think of a beach condo with clean lines and minimalist decor, a fireplace, and sweeping views from a glass wall and large balcony. The impression is quality, the profile is relaxed, approachable, and even inviting--while still being reserved. The sillage is not big and far-reaching here; it sits a little closer, for those you allow into your space. Think of sinking onto a white couch in that minimalist condo, talking with close friends over bubbly drinks and a wooden charcuterie board, everyone's jewelry sparkling in the dancing firelight ✨. Like other JA scents, this one instantly fuels my most pleasant imaginations, and I find myself sniffing my skin to keep the dream reel playing when I wear it. Longevity is at least 6 hours for me in warm temperatures, with projection shrinking very close to skin after 3-4. Not enough for all day or night, but plenty to last through a work brunch, lunch date, or that relaxing evening with friends--and at this price you can afford to reapply and let it carry you from daytime to dusk. Mine came from Jomashop, another very successful blind buy at a great price in pristine condition (this one did come in a plain box, but full original bottle and I'm not selling it or wearing the box, so ... 👍🏆 💰) A new summer love for me that I wish I'd met years ago, and hope to enjoy for years to come. ☺️💖

Solstice Bloom is sooooo pretty! It's this wonderful combination of softly floral sweet (I do smell a very light gardenia) and the smokiness reads as more powdery than smoky, in my opinion. I have no idea what smoketree or solar notes smell like, but this smells really good. I also strikes me as kind of unique; at least, I'm not familiar with any perfume that smells quite like this, and I have a very large collection. <3 Weirdly, it's hard for me to smell it when I first spray it on, but as it dries down, I get light wafts. I will admit, I keep being on the fence about whether to keep this or not because often when I wear it, I wind up thinking it's just too weak for me. The only people for whom it might be 100% satisfying are those who are exquisitely sensitive to strong perfumes, or perhaps those who are often around perfume sensitive folks. But it's so funny that when I keep putting it aside to give away (and I've done this now several times!), when I try it again, it's such a pretty smell that I move it BACK into my collection! Oh well...!

Typically, my fragrance preferences are woody, amber, aldehydic, soapy, spicy, deep, rich scents like Chanel no. 5, Diptyque Tam Dao, Jo Malone Wood Sage & Sea Salt and Dolce Gabanna.Red Cap. I was searching for a floral fragrance to add to my scent wardrobe. I had my eye on diptyque o'fresia but cost wise I may need to wait a while for that addition. I found Solstice Bloom at $25 for 30ml and the reviews and notes sounded good so I gave it a try. I have found it to be the perfect floral addition. I find it warm with a slight salty, powdery note and with just the right amount of florals (too much can cause a bit of a head ache for me). I feel I can wear it when I want to smell clean and fresh without making a huge scent statement. It is the beginning of Autumn and still very hot here in North QLD atm and I am finding it to suit the climate perfectly. It seems to lightly waft around me throughout the day and I am really enjoying it.

Sweet, smooth, fluffy, warm, sophisticated cuddliness. This perfume was a blind buy for me, as I noticed the body spray on Amazon for under $10. It has grown on me, and I enjoy it more the longer I wear it. I don’t get much smoke at all, just the tiniest hint. I think what the smoke and sand notes do for me is to ground the scent and make it feel more modern and luxe, rather than a simple sweet floral or baby powder scent. It does smell like a “mom scent” if you take it to mean a scent that makes you want to hug someone. For me, that makes it appropriate for the office as well as date night-approachable but not a turn-off. I highly recommend trying this out if you like cozy, fluffy style scents-cashmere, amber, etc.

I stumbled upon this at work, tried it, and instantly was in love. This scent is fresh, clean, dewy, and beachy. Beachy without a coconut? Yes, Due to the sand note I'm guessing. This smells like nostalgia to me, when I smelled this it took me back on a trip to Virgina, when i took a walk on the beach during a windy day, a slight bit of sun peaking through the clouds, the calming waves reaching the shore then pulling back. It's radiant, calming, and reminds me of good days on my vacation. I absolutely love this, and will make it my signature since no other scent had this much of an emotional impact on me. It lasts so long on my skin, I have the roller ball version.