Wildflower

Standing among jasmine and honeysuckle bushes in the early summer sun. Warm, sweet, floral. Simple and calm. This could also be reminiscent of fresh laundry, still warm and soft out of the dryer, but without the chemical sting. I found this at Whole Foods, this brand is pretty great for on-the-go roller oil perfumes, perfect for your purse. Of all the scents that Kuumba Made carries (there are a LOT) this one is my favorite.

A sickly sweet first hit and then fades quickly. The floral fragrances are the only Kumbaa fragrances I do not get comments on.

This is a pretty pure jasmine fragrance, which dries down to a clean, white musk. I really enjoy it and have been carrying it around in my bag for a pick me up, but unfortunately that's all it's good for. The lasting power is around 10 minutes to my nose, before it fades away and I struggle to catch a whiff, even with the oil on my neck and wrists in the heat. It's a shame because it's so bright and vibrant at first. I wish Kuumba would release extrait versions of their oils. I think they're so affordable because the first ingredient is carrier oil, not perfume, so they soak into the skin and are gone too soon. They blend their fragrances really well so if they stuck around longer than a few minutes I'd happily invest a bit more and keep them on hand. This is in the same vein as Child oil, so if you love that (I do), and just want something similar for aromatherapy purposes without investing in Child, this is a cheap alternative. A bit more clean, but still very jasmine forward.