Lady Danger

This was a blind buy for me. I figured that if the perfume is a let down I’ll still have a bottle that looks like an homage to Rothko made by Lego. Such a bold bottle demands a statement scent and it certainly is that. The first spray is a mouth-watering juice explosion like chewing on a handful of sour haribos. Then an intoxicating cloud of black amber and heady patchouli descends, plunging you into the dark heart of a Whitby goth convention. A powderiness develops as the sharp cherry and citrus lose their spiky edges. Unlike pastel orris notes that conjure the demure dustings of a Regency ball, this is earthy and hay-like - the smell of fresh sweat not entirely masked by mingled cheap body sprays. The sour fruit hums above the perfume’s darker resinous heart, and there is a synthetic quality, like the smell of plastic or vinyl in the hot sun, and a touch of cigarette smoke drifts into the mix. I love it, although I can see why others might not. I’ve rarely had such a strong sense of being transported to a specific moment by a fragrance. This is the late 80s in Brighton, me and my friends drinking 20/20 while getting ready for a night out, the sizzling of boots hairspray as we crimped our hair, before back combing the bejesus out of it. Clad in black and leopard print we’d head off to an alternative club. Little did we know, goth was in its death throes, and the age of rave about to dawn.

As someone who is obsessed with patchouli and amber scents, I am head over heels in love with this fragrance. I have a sample of this that I’ve been using very sparingly for special occasions until I snag a full bottle — this is definitely full bottle worthy for me. I love tangerine and cherry as an opener, although it’s not overpowering, and when that tigerlily peeks out to play...just wow. It also smells like there’s some leather in there, although it isn’t listed, so I’m guessing that’s the saffron. Definitely a leather jacket kind of vibe with this one — it’s bold and daring and definitely not for everyone. This sexy perfume performs pretty well for its price point, and makes me feel like an absolute badass. I’m sad that they don’t make it anymore but it can be found on eBay for under $40 for 1.7 Oz/50 ml.

I didn't expect to love this one so much. It's intoxicating. Lady Danger is sexy, provocative, flirty, borderline dirty. But I really love it. I can't stop smelling my wrist when I spray this. It opens up with fruity notes mainly from the cherry, the tangerine is fleeting. Then, smokiness and soft patchouli engulf the initial sweetness, and the black amber gives the perfume a salty, animalic scent. I get leather jacket vibes out of it, even though there's no leather included in the notes. Longevity is moderate, but sillage is good. Lady Danger is a woman dressed in black leather, riding a motorcycle. Tough and assertive.

This is entirely unique! I hate the opening like wow. It is offputting. But slap me with a talking log I'm in LOVE with the mid at about 40 mins in. I don't think I've smelled a more enchanting combination of patchouli, saffron, and ambergris. This is daring. I'm enchanted by it though I don't know what to do with it. I'm feeling the deep need to cull my fragrances, but I just cannot tell what to do with this one. After the first 40 mins, I'm addicted to it... but it doesn't project too much or last too long (maybe 5 hrs).

There is a LOT of fruit at first. This is cherry and tangerine but powdery with a little hint of saffron and patchouli then salty ambergris. This is a salted fruit cocktail. I love it. Very much a fruitchouli but not as strong or intense or sweet at LPRN. A lady with an edge and a softness.