Hellstone

The name comes from a rock formation, located in England (more precisely in Dorset) and called Hell Stone. According to the story, the site served as a tomb for about 4000 years ago. Around 1866 it was restored. And from the excavated area has emerged a strong scent of Earth and tree roots, which served as the inspiration for this fragrance. This is another perfume that hit the market at the beginning of 2013, as part of the line of fragrances called "Volume 2" (released in 2012). In the composition, notes of organic jojoba oil, oil of vetiver from Madagascar, opoponax oil (sweet myrrh), ambrette seeds, absolute of beeswax and cumin, as well as chemical compounds like Geraniol and Farnesol, which enhance the floral aspect, Limonene, etc. On the skin, Hellstone is the most "old school" among all fragrances from Gorilla Perfume brand I met so far. Basically, it has three distinct facets: a green and spicy, thanks to its nuances of vetiver and cumin; a floral-musky, resulting from the use of the ambrette seeds with the synthetic compounds and, finally, a sweet and slightly resinous, with a touch of amber, due to the use of the opoponax and the beeswax absolute. A lot of people confuse the smell of the wax with the aroma of honey, but they are mildly different. The wax smells more like a maple syrup with nuances of tobacco, while the honey is sweet by nature. Both vary a little, depending on the flowers from which was collected the nectar. And because of this "old school" aspect, many women do not appreciate the Hellstone fragrance, although it is marketed as unisex. On the other hand, men who like scents like Gentleman, Giorgio for Men, etc. tend to fall in love almost automatically. However, Hellstone reminds me of a time when perfumes still were very strong and natural, true classics. Again, the rule applies: as in other creations of the House, there's a lot of projection and durability inside a linear scent, which not surprises during evolution. The jojoba oil does not confer smell, but it works as a natural moisturizer that leaves the scent more viscous, i.e. with greater lasting power on the skin. Unfortunately, I got to finish this review with some sad news: this scent no longer exists in the Brazilian store's catalog and, apparently, will not come back.

As nexangelus said, I get a strong “old church” vibe from this. It’s a beast of a fragrance and takes a certain person to wear it due to the ferocity of the opening notes, but I do get regular compliments when I wear it. Not in the way of “wow you smell beautiful!”, but in the way of “wow, you smell so good, like camping in the woods”. This perfume is raw power, fire and brimstone and something ancient all together and can truly be worn by men and women. It isn’t pretty or cute, but it packs an intense and commanding punch. I also like using the teeniest drop of this to deepen other fragrances or add complexity and it works beautifully every time. This is absolutely not a safe blind buy, unless you know you love intense, fiery, woody, arcane scents and even then it may not be. I wish this was still in production, because I’d buy a gallon of this stuff if I could.

I love the way Lush market their scents! Little bottles a la ye olde timey droppers reminiscent of traveling salesmen peddling mysterious substances in the 1800's. Hellstone has an acrid, harsh, sharp opening and settles down into something a little more palatable. Actually, when it settles it is warm, spicy and comforting. Definitely deserving of its name ('what the hell is this stuff!!??", you could almost think it was a little 'blugh' upon first sniff. Stay with it - the end result is not disappointing! This is definitely something for autumn and winter. In fact, it does remind me of smoky, glowing embers! I recommend this because its a Lush fragrance and I love the fact that you can buy something niche for a fantastic price! If you want something different, trying and get your cloven feet/heels/hands on this.

Please, don't listen to all those who say it's b.o. etc.! As every perfume, one needs to try it first person! I don't own it (YET), but I tried it twice recently and fell in love!! It's spicy and heavy, but i'm a oud addict anyway so this is mild compared to some arabian oils I own! Think about some Ajmal, Al Rehab oil perfumes, Hellstone is in the same family! And by the way, I don't like people saying that a fragrance is 'revolting': I do not like some perfumes myself (I loathe 'The One' by D&G) but I couldn't say revolting, I mean this perfume is definitely not a bad odour!! revolting is some scatological smell! Be moderated guys!

Ah I love it very much! It's really weird but also I found very attractive. I couldn't understand what it smell at all but I can get something smoky and sweet. This collection really unique and creative than I expected. İf you are perfume addictive and also niche perfume lover I think that you have try them.