Osafume

I am addicted to the smell of anise and black licorice. I love Lolita Lempicka, but I wanted a perfume where the anise is less obscured by the other notes. The anise is definitely more prominent in this composition. I want to say that this satisfies my craving, but the truth is this is so delicious it makes me want more. When I’m wearing it I’m tempted to ravenously devour my arm off. I’m afraid wearing this makes me so hungry for anise cupcakes that it could be dangerous on a diet. I find powdery scents very comforting, especially powdery vanilla scents, and have recently discovered that I love heliotrope; it’s so soft, lovely, and sweet. Over all, Osafume smells innocent and cute. I could see a scented doll smelling like this. I haven’t tried this in the heat, but a storm was moving in today, it really brought out the lovely ethereal feeling this perfume has. I agree with the reviewer that said despite it smelling very gourmand, it is airy and fresh. It lasts decently. I can still smell it as a skin scent after 8 hours. The sillage is decent too. Someone sitting across from you can smell you, which is really as far as I’d ever want it to go. I’ve really started being picky about which scents I find full bottle worthy, but this is one I absolutely must have. I would highly recommend trying this to lovers of anise and high quality powdery vanilla scents.

What a fantastic fragrance! Initially I am reminded of my bottle of the now discontinued Krizia (the white conical pyramid). But Osfume is instantly more appealing in its naturalness. A spiced white chocolate accord is what I get, cleverly composed with the creamy nuttiness of heliotrope and sweetness of dry vanilla. The star anise lends an earthy warmth and gentle piquancy, while the anise is softly herbal and bright--spice vs herbs; bitter vs sweet; earth vs air; warm vs cool. Lots of counterbalances here that give this fragrance a gentle energy. The magnolia offers a floral plushness and feminine elegance, while musk envelops the wearer in snuggly delight. Clean, delicious, natural, sensual. Incredibly versatile--I can't imagine a situation where this beautiful scent would be unwelcome.

Upon first applying this one it definitely makes itself known as a very licorice/anise fragrance but actually not as licorice heavy as i thought! I also get a weird melon note in the opening but that goes away almost immediately. The dry down reveals this gorgeoussss hazy vanilla, i saw someone describe it as “tv static vanilla” and i would say that is accurate. It also does have a subtle, slightly cold, herby note in there! After a while it becomes this perfect powdery, hazy vanilla, nutty, anisy smell with just a touch of that floral note that just works soo well. Kind of reminds me of yesterday haze from imaginary authors! Overall this is a really well made fragrance, its slightly unusual, complex and perfect for me!! Just dreamy y’all

We have another keeper in our box of generous test samples from Olympic Orchids. Osafume is a lovely, unusual scent for those of us who like licorice and anise. The Anise is strong in this one, but it's a floral Anise, not a heavy dark licorice. The flower notes are all there, even 2 hours after applying; but they stay in the background and let the Anise shine through. This seems to be a linear fragrance. After the first five minutes, when the alcohol has dried and it starts to warm on your skin, the scent grows and becomes warmer, too; but two hours later it's the same scent, lovely and sweet, soft and delicate but still definitely present. I like this very much and will be buying a full bottle of it.

Delicious! A beautiful anise/vanilla/nutty magnolia and light airy orchid, with a lovely musky dry-down, and a gorgeous creamy almost chocolate smell. Yes, like white chocolate - rich and sweet. It's beautiful. A lovely sweet fresh floral, with a silky soft texture. Really beautiful; feminine, elegant and delicate, yet it's strong and very smooth, and quite long lasting really; about 8 hours, before I need to top it up, which is lovely, beginning again with a lovely burst of anise and heliotrope. I love it - and get a lot of compliments from people who say I smell good enough to eat! I agree!! It is completely delectable. A wonderful beautiful perfume!! And I adore the bottle!!