Wicked Love

I had a sample of this a little while back, and I didn’t immediately love it. The scent of rose and (to my mind) fresh-cut jalapeño just wasn’t that interesting to me. In spite of that, however, I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it. It’s stuck with me for months. I just picked up a full bottle because I couldn’t get past this fragrance. Do not blind buy this-sample it first. This is as interesting a take on a rose fragrance as you’re likely to find anywhere, as it definitely does have an electricity to it. To me, it’s a very clear, somewhat linear two-note (big, synthetic rose, and a bite from jalapeño pepper) fragrance that I actually like more each time I put it on. UPDATE: I’ve spent more time with it, and not only is it a big, crackling synthetic rose with fresh green pepper, but after an hour or two, the cedar and jasmine come together to create a refreshing guaiac/palo santo aroma that adds a nice, comforting smell up close. Again, I like this more each time I put it on.

I do not understand these reviews. I purchased a sample of this after falling in love with By the Fireplace & Music Festival. I have been obsessed with it since the first spray. I spray it on my pillows & myself multiple times a day. I believe this is a scent for those who don't typically wear rose-heavy scents. I don't love rose myself, nor do I like overly sweet, fruity or almost all popular feminine scents. This is different but by no means would be a "gag gift" - feel free to send me your bottle if you find it so repulsive. I don't pick up on any pepper or jalapeno (!?) at all. I honestly think that for those who say they are repulsed by the scent, that it doesn't work with their body chemistry. Don't let the negative reviews dissuade you - just spend a few bucks on a sample first.

I agree with Danaalr's review, this is a unique but beautiful fragrance. The green pepper is strange yes, but everything blends together so well, and it takes this fragrance from being a standard green rose to something so much more interesting. So glad I got a hold of this even though it's discontinued, and for a good price even!! Longevity is insane, lasted the whole day. It's pretty linear, the green pepper and basil last throughout the dry down, which I love since that's the most exciting part. For a designer line, this is a truly niche fragrance for those who love an experience, and not just smelling good to get compliments.

green soapy powdery rosey gorgeous. a rose bath but instead of just petals someone just threw the whole rose bush in there

I picked this little filly out of the dark obscurity that is Vinted. After a troublesome start (the seller had done a fucking shit job of protecting the bottle during transit, which required me to write a few steamy messages) I had a quick frig with it on my arm. It smells how I imagine that fanny candle by old Gwinny Paltrow smells. If I was a rich beast, I would be able to test this theory out. You get a slap of rose that attacks your skin as soon as this scent is sprayed. Then, it develops and goes a bit green and herbaceous. I think that Maison Martin Margiela have used geranium in this scent, to attempt to give the profile a "metal" backdrop, interspersed with floral notes and green notes. Perhaps they should have gone for rose oxide instead, as the attempt at metal is practically non-existent. It has some good points; the sillage and longevity are decent. However, after an hour or so I became convinced that the scent belongs in the world of the no-tails. I am going to keep it, to try and wear it in the warmer months. The green florals in it (which have been excellently constructed, I might add) will hopefully make it possible for me to wear it. If it still smells like it is more of a no-tail scent at that point, fuck knows what I'll do with it. Do you want it? 7/10. It's well put together, but there is hardly any metal in it at all., which means it loses 3 points. I don't like dirty liars.