California Star Jasmine

Have just received my little tin of mini scent! Gorgeous packaging - as always from Pacifica. My first impression? A summers evening in Provence (I've never been to California mores the pity!) - you know those heady balmy nights when the air is heavy with a mix of floral scents, slightly sweet, slightly woody with a hint of the green leaves, having been heated all day from the hot sun & as the sun sets they release this amazing warm aroma! I remember driving along the pretty streets in France one summer, with my head hanging out of the window breathing in the fabulous fragrance & thinking I wish I could bottle this! For this tiny solid perfume to bring such a vivid memory to mind I am so happy! If you like Beyond Paradise by Estee Lauder you should like this (although this solid does not have the note that gives me a headache with BP, I just CANNOT wear it without getting a migraine) this has a similar summery, dreamy, soapy floral quality but with a much more natural feel. I just can't wait for summer nights! Edit: It is now summer & I am enjoying this more everyday, it has a soft creaminess that I love, the soap is awesome too ( a big bulky bar that I cut into 4 pieces, very good value for money) A perfect heady but fresh summer scent IMO! Please note - this review is for the solid - when I tried the spray I was disappointed, it has a harsh quality that you don't get in the solid, I will get the body butter though because I love this smell! X

I totally agree with below about being a sweet jasmine - slightly orangey The jasmine is powerful at first and almost sharp, but it quickly settles and the orange notes come out. As it dries down the jasmine is even more sweet, and blends nice with the sweet orange notes. I LOVE the simplicity of this fragrance. It is a nice summery bright scent. A light delicious Star Jasmine. I can't get enough of it! Longevity sucks. This is definitely Star Jasmine or Trachelospermum jasminoides. A very common variety of jasmine. The scent is hypnotic. This scent is NOT indolic jasmine. No Way No How -- not even close! Indoles are rotting decay caused usually by Jasmine notes mixed with musk. -- this smells of ZERO decay or rot

Ok, I've tried this again but this time more heavily, because it has such a soft/low sillage... And now it's really grown on me - I love it.. once I get past the orange (just have to ignore it) its really beautiful and has that same sweet, tender quality of real star jasmine flower, the driftwood is divine and complements the jasmine perfectly - it smells like a California beach at sunset - I cant stop sniffing my wrist. My only criticism is its weakness and the orange - I appreciate it adds needed sweetness but I would prefer a warmer sweetness - like almond or vanilla that may also give it some staying power.

This is a sweet orangey jasmine, very fresh and clean. The scent itself quite light, even layered with the shower gel and body butter. However, I prefer my fragrances light and airy so this is a match made in heaven. Through the years I've found that you really can't go wrong with Pacifica. High quality, safe ingredients, and a very reasonable price!

This is a jasmine for people who don't like the typical indolic Jasmines. Rather, this is soft and close to the body. Strong enough to catch whiffs of it up close, but far from space invading. It is a very fresh smell that reminds me of body wash or shampoo but I love scents like that. Great one to spray right out of the shower.