Dirty

...this is my signature scent and I love it. Like I'm rolling around in a filthy urban square, the woods and in an aromatic garden by the sea at the same time. Pleasantly surprised as it actually smells dirty, in a unique way but like real asphalt, green dirt and watery mud. It doesnt have any of the maximalist heavy processed perfumery compounds that makes scents overloaded and sort of fakey, it's a simple and real more organic formula but with a wonderful long sillage as if you've had a good time, dipped yourself in a barrel of dirty stuff, a mix of garden waste, ocean waste and something really filthy from an urban square like old beer, saliva and chewing gum with a gasoline taste. to others the pungent mint/gazoline/asphalt is intriguing (or repelling, which is a good test, hey I'm a scorpio) and for your own pleasure you feel the herbal/nature/koumarin/earthy scents at a closer radar. Actually it smells of a chewed gum drenched in saliva and whatnot and dropped on the asphalt with a hint of gazoline, but mixed with the most wonderful and fresh garden herbs (the mint smell is AMAZING) of mint and lavender and then rolled into a stack of freshly cut grass with dews of raindrops and after rain-smell sprinkled all over it. And then someone played with it (or you?) in the moss in the boreal woods, so it indulges and reekes of moss, iron and lovely mineral rich organic soil, biked around and left it lying half in water by the seabanks so it smells of three weeks old "badly" smelly algae and ozonic salty winds, and then some sun on it, and then sprinkled by rain again. and the Neroli (and herbs) gives it just that innocent/poetic touch and timeless feel of ethereal beauty but just a bit so it's still so real, dirty and unperfect. its distinct and unique, organic and a bit groce. That is how good it is, it smells of total freedom and adventure in a timeless life-loving way, very truly dirty with brushed knees and true immediate, in-various-ways contact with nature,

So many of Lush's perfumes are so left field and zany but at the same time SO distinctive and addictive. Karma was my first Lush staple and I would dearly love a perfume that smells like their talcum powder 'Silky Underwear' but I digress.. None of the Lush stable is a safe blind buy, you have to have a slow trot around the paddock before you want to cantor in your saddle. Personally I am very addicted to this fragrance. It is very niche and very odd but there is something so calm yet also confident and self assured in a really quirky yet natural way that makes me simultaneously think of wearing the Body Shop's Dewberry and wearing Cherry Doc Martens and eyeing up some indie kid who looks like Graham from Blur. It reminds me of the heady rush of being young in the 90s and feeling flirty and fun in an alternative type of way. I don't know why it makes me feel so giddy and carefree but it just does. The other perfumes that make me feel like this are JPG Classique, Coty's Exclamation, Cacherel's Eden and Gucci Rush. I only wore the first three when young and only found Rush and Dirty when older but they all have that confident 'Yes this is my signature perfume and yes I look cool and attractive' swagger about them that you can't help but smile and laugh along. Makes me want to join the queue at the bar for a cider and black while Smashing Pumpkins is playing overhead. p.s. layers very well with Revlon's Jean Nate.

If you don't like mint, or for some reason you're worried that people will think you've brushed your teeth today, then you're probably best to avoid this one. I know that if this had been available when I was a teenager I would have worn it constantly. It makes teenage me happy. My bottle is a couple of years old now. When it was new I found the tarragon a bit too strong and it gave the fragrance an odd doughy earthiness. I hadn't noticed this when I tested it in the shop. I don't like tarragon in general because it reminds me of my mum's "chicken 'n' slop" disgusting dinners of my childhood. Bad start but... After about 12 months the spearmint seemed to intensify significantly and now I love it. The spearmint is the strongest note and I can smell it all the way through the wearing. The (now much more demure) tarragon and other woody green herbs give it a slightly grassy earthy smell and then the sandalwood is quite prominent to me in the dry down and gives it a soapy quality. It seems to be very divisive amongst other people; I've had a few people express disgust but I've also had profuse compliments from others. The longevity is great, estimate approx 8 hours with above average sillage for approx 3 hours. I find a lot of the enjoyment with this one is in the refreshment of re-applying!!

"Dirty" by Lush is a fragrance that's not for the faint of heart. This perfume is bold, unconventional, and overpowering, making it perfect for those who love to make a statement. Despite its strong character, the scent is incredibly fresh almost aquatic and perfect for summer. The scent is a harmonious blend of lavender and mint, which is perfectly complemented by the unique and prominent thyme note. The thyme adds a warm, herbal quality to the fragrance, reminiscent of a soothing cup of herbal tea. The overall effect is one of freshness, greenness, and powderiness. This fragrance is definitely not for those who prefer mainstream designer scents. "Dirty" is an adventure in a bottle, designed for those who love to stand out and embrace the unusual. If you're looking for a perfume that's truly exciting, fresh, and perfect for summer, this is definitely one to try! In terms of performance, this fragrance does not disappoint. The wearer will feel its presence throughout the day, and if sprayed on clothes, it will stay there until laundry day. The sillage is great too, as everyone in the office will know that you've already arrived at work, when they get into the elevator :)

So here's the thing about Dirty, the experience of the fragrance in my opinion varies wildly depending on whether you tried the spray or the solid perfume. The spray version really emphasizes all the bad things about this scent; the overbearing artificial chewing gum kind of mintiness, the toothpaste-y of it, and personally I found it to be too green to my liking, it was a hard pass for me. It was just not a pleasant experience at all. I didn't bother buying this one as it was so disappointing. The solid perfume, however, won my heart time after time and I've repurchased this twice! Upon the first time you crack the lid open, the mint is what jumps out first and foremost, but as it's applied, it really settles and the herbal notes shine through and linger. I also noticed that the longer I have it open, the more subdued the mint becomes and it actually becomes more pleasant, hence the reason why I keep coming back to it. It's the kind of scent you want to wear when you want just a little coolness and edge but not too in-your-face about it, and still comfortable to wear daily in any season. Definitely one of the better fragrances Lush has produced over the years, 10/10!

Dirty by Lush is simply the perfume you should go for if you're looking for the smell of mint. Which is ironic, since mint is everything but dirty. As many reviewers said, it reminds a bit of toothpaste or even mint bubblegum. Which isn't necessarily bad. It starts of incredibly strong, a bit off-putting at the beggining, I must admit. I can definitely detect mostly the mint and the tarragon, which end up eventually being the main notes in here. As it dries down, it gets much less sharp and pungent then on the opening, which I have to admit not to be a fan. It gets creamier and creamier and I absolutely love the overall minty green herbal dry down of this one. The oakmoss and sandalwood give it more depth. It's unusual and magnificient at this stage. It lasts (and when I say this, I really mean it) FOREVER. It's THE strongest fresh perfume I've ever experienced, no doubt. And the sillage is absolutely impressive as well, even when it dries down. And although it's a bit too much in the beggining, it doesn't bother at all afterwards. So if you have problems with longevity on fresh perfumes, this one is a great option for you to test. I love it. Thank you kikilove :)

Everyone I believe has their “smell” not a signature fragrant per se, but a scent that without fail will cause someone to accost you and tell you how good you smell. Dirty is that perfume for me. Whether you think it smells too hippy-ish or get toothpaste, I won’t argue with what your nose is picking up. But this scent, every single time I wear it, has some sort of aphrodisiac effect on others. I’m not sure if it’s because it’s one of very few fragrances where I have both the body spray, the shaving cream, AND the soap, so it just works with the products I own, or if it’s just I lucked out on the bottle I bought, but you would think I was wearing some sort of pheromone by how much people flock to me. And it doesn’t matter if I just sprayed it or I’ve had in it on for a few hours. It lasts a long time as well and it’s quite strong on the initial spray. In fact my heart sank when I first bought it because i sprayed it on me in my car and on the drive home I started getting a headache. However I just lightened my sprays and I just make sure to spray in an open area (like a room) so the smell can “breathe” and i don’t have any issues.

this is my signature scent. bar none. sometimes we overdo it with all these crazy off the wall head-turners, but at the end of the day this is the basis of what i consider a perfume workhorse. it's intensely fresh, with notes of spearmint and super clean, bright soap. it's as if every note and ingredient in this perfume uplifts each others' freshness. bright green, bright aquatics, mints, grasses, basically every bright-smelling material on earth distilled to a bottle (or solid pot, which, might i add, lasted me from my junior year of high school to my sophomore year of college). it reminds me of being a kid, getting home from whatever sports my parents signed me up for, and hopping in the shower and getting into bed, ready to sleep off the fatigue of unwelcome exercise. picking this up is a no-brainer. the solid form will last you at least a year of intensely heavy wear, applying multiple times in a day, and for the price of a big mac combo (whether that speaks to the low pricepoint of the perfume or the increasing inflation of mcdonald's prices is unknown, but i digress). do yourself a favour and buy this perfume.

Blindly bought a 30ml of Dirty without testing. Indeed I had much regrets. Regretted not getting the 100ml, regretted not stocking up more 30mls. This is so potent and good! Oh my gosh! This is it! This is the scent and performance I have been seeking all along. Is it because it is a linear scent that we get this mint scent from start till end? I have been trying minty perfumes these days... Menta y menta, L'eau Chic, You or Someone Like You.. but nothing smells and performs like Dirty. Dirty is refreshing and uplifting. Makes me also want to get the shower gel. If you are into mint scent perfume and want something that last and smells the same throughout and does not mind comments saying it reminds the smell of toothpaste, mouthwash, chewing gum, sweets, etc and what not, GET THIS ALREADY! Edit: Got Dirty Springwash shower gel last week and just ordered Dirty body spray to use it as a room spray.

I love this perfume! When I first spray it I feel so nostalgic! My mum used to put lavender and mint essential oils on a tissue on my pillow when I was younger and I couldn't sleep. I really strongly smell the lavender when i first spray this perfume which is really fresh when combined with the mint. When it dries down I smell the spearmint and its so fresh and airy. Something about it is also very aquatic to me. I can imagine myself wearing this to the beach or a pier on a hot day and sitting with my feet dangling in the water :) Although I think of this as more of a bright daytime fragrance, I also use it before bed by spraying a little bit on my wrist and/or pillow, It makes me feel so cosy and young and reminds me of my mum :)

Lush Dirty (2011) - spearmint fougere - #markconstantine shares a great story about making this perfume for his 3 birdwatching mates who went off in the morning without even a shower. It also has a personal story, as it was the perfume I was using when my then-girlfriend, now wife, were starting to go on dates. Starts with a spearmint burst that resembles the scent of brushing your teeth, but that transitions into its herbal heart: Anise-like Tarragon, Lavender, and Thyme. I also get this rounded and woody Sandalwood and Oakmoss base that helps smoothen out the composition. For those wanting “performance”, give this one out as the perfume is potent. Yet, Juvenile and novel composition it is not, but a great gem in perfumery.

Sometimes a pungent botanical aroma just really hits the spot for me. Take Lush, for example. What I really admire about it is that it so defiantly avoids any traditional structure of what we can perfume (save for perhaps an inclination toward a fougere), yet it somehow is a joy for me to wear. Spearmint, tarragon, and thyme oils thrown together in a frenzy? Throw in some lavender for good measure? I'll say yes. It smells brisk and vigorous, as natural as all outdoors, It all settles into something clean, tonka-sweet, powdery and soapy, while still retaining its herbal, aromatic green shape. In case you haven't caught on, there isn't anything dirty about it. This just feels as comfortable as a nice pair of slippers.

I can’t wait to buy a full bottle. My 9 year old son recognised it instantly as smelling like a Lush bath bomb when he caught a whiff of the soapy dry down on my arm. The opening oscillates between spearmint leaves (the lollies), and thick mint sauce on roast lamb. The surprise hits 30-60 minutes in when it takes an iris-like turn into powder territory- it’s Panache without the headache, and Chanel No. 19 EDT without the price-tag. I’ve been searching for a while for a lavender fragrance, and for a clean and powdery scent - I’ve found a two-in-one in Dirty. Sometimes I breathe wafts of earthiness, but it may be my imagination more than the oak moss. I figured the name is ironic.

I heard a lot about this and I'll admit that the name put me off. lol Spraying "Dirty" all over me after I've just a shower? Haha. I happened to go into a Lush shop on my birthday last month and smelt it... and was sold! £25 for a body spray then and there. I have to say, I'm obsessed with the smell of spearmint and don't come across things with it in very often, so I'd buy almost anything with it in, but it's quite a prominent part of the scent so it really was a no-brainer. It's incredible on a hot day, you just smell so fresh! I bought the perfume as well a few days later. It's not the longest lasting scent, but I'm happy to smother myself in it throughout the day! :)

even though Dirty is obviously as fresh as they come, it can be worn all year round and i’ve actually been doing so for 4 years now. there’s something so invigorating about this fragrance. the main note is definitely mint, but it doesn’t smell like toothpaste or cheap aftershave, it’s more like ground mint that you’ve just picked from the garden. Dirty is a staple in my collection and i will be repurchasing it until the end of my days. most fresh fragrances feel like carbon copies of each other, which makes Dirty stand out even more. this scent is also very masculine-leaning, which i’m a big fan of. i encourage ALL butches to wear it this summer!!! :p

I don't usually think of myself as an aquatic lover but this is a lovely fragrance. Very unisex and fresh I admit I love the mint note and wish it lasted a lot longer. The green note and marine note are definitely in it for the long haul. It has a wonderful cooling quality. It's like sucking on a mint sweet. It is all a wonderful illusion. These notes are backed by wonderful aromatic herbal notes that are really important in this scent. They stop it becoming too much of a marine world. I'd be lying if I said it took you on a wonderful olfactory journey. It is very linear. I don't mind as I enjoy it as is. Good longevity and sillage.

I recently rediscovered this fragrance at my local Lush store. It's exactly what my soul needs after the dormant winter months as we're drifting into spring. It's a very fresh scent with minty notes dominating the composition. As it dries down the soft, herbal notes also come out to create a balanced mix of joy and comfort. The mint in it clears my mind and helps me keep a fresh attitude throughout the day. It's a great choice for the everyday if you'd like to spice up your atmosphere a bit and add a touch of playfulness. As of now, I only have a 10 ml discovery spray, and I'm definitely going to grab a bigger bottle!

It's morning. I'm finally out of my shower and dressed. Oops I drooled toothpaste onto my shirt again. This would pair great with oops I spilled coffee on my shirt. I was drinking a bourbon flavored coffee earlier and it did smell really good together. After that I paired it with rose jam, and oh, my, gosh. Highly recommend. Bath and body works scents have a common smell to their own sprays. I feel like a lot of the lush fragrances share a vibe as well, but I like it, and I can't really turn it into a note. These together amp it up and blend so well together. No longer separate rose and mint. Blended. Mose and rint.

It doesn't smell minty or toothpastey to me at all. It's herbal, androgynous but on the masculine side, somewhat pinelike and green with the oakmoss and sandalwood. A little bit smoky. It reminds me of the dark, misty green of early autumn, cold air and tall forests. Somehow it doesn't strike me as a summer scent, but that might just be my personal association. It lasts all day and Does have a freshness reminiscent to mint, but that's as far as that note goes to me. Dirty has been my favorite scent for years- the solid in the discontinued tin, so that might influence how I experience this scent. It's really good.

Okay, this is fun! Dirty doesn't smell dirty at all, but I guess that is the joke. This perfume is straight up spearmint bubblegum on my skin, maybe there's a hint of some herbs, maybe some lavender. The scent evolves a little, it goes softer in the end as the sandalwood comes up. The staying power is surprisingly good, few hours on me. It's masculine, in a way, but still not. I think anyone can wear it. It's fresh and refreshing. It reminds me of childhood and eating a lot of gum. The best thing was to take a huge bunch of gum and chew it till your jaws got sore. Fun, definitely fun!