Blyss

When I first got this fragrance a couple years ago when it first came out I thought it was really lovely. I wore it a few times then got sort of distracted by others things as most of us tend to do. Recently I ran across it in “the hoard” and thought wow I haven’t worn this ages and realized it had turned an amber color which makes any perfume more appealing to me, it gives it such a richness. So, I decided to wear it again and see if the scent had changed at all. And the opening is a full on wow, Blyss is absolutely gorgeous to me now. Not just nice, not just lovely, but a really beautiful creation. Everything about it now is richer and more full, it has more depth. It’s also extremely potent and long lasting, nearly pulling 24 hours on my skin. It has an almost white chocolate feel to it now (although it isn’t in it) coming from the orris somehow I think, and the whole fragrance feels sweeter with the fruits and florals blending into that creaminess, with almost a gentle muskiness, and everything is in perfect harmony. I feel Blyss leans feminine, as it should since it was made as a love letter in scented form for Perfumology owner Nir Guy’s wife Lyssa (hence the spelling). What a lovely and romantic gesture. I smell most all of the notes with the plum and apple being most noticeable but with so much more going on. Something about it reminds me of happy feelings, childhood, being in love, and everything being right in the world. Maybe I need to wear this more often.

Sniffed today and loved this scent. If it wasn't for their new release "Grange" being more appealing to my style, would've walked home with this. It is a feminine leaning unisex that a man can handle well. The top is super fruity, and that non-cloying fruity sweetness is carried through the mid with a introduction of beautiful florals. This is well blended, so discerning notes is hard with the exception of green apple peels and plum (to my nose). The florals are neither sharp nor dry, and work beautifully with the scent. If you find yourself in the King Of Prussia mall, stop by and visit Nir at Perfumology: he is a great man with a passion for scents and will help you find anything from his unique selection. If you don't find yourself in KOP, still seek this out!

I ordered something from Perfumology (online) and I got a sample of this one. However it's sold out and now I'm sad. It is beautiful. I would have bought a 50ml right away. The best green apple/plum/apple cider perfume. On a floral background. Non synthetic. Just these pure notes. It's young (but not juvenile), cheerful, fresh. Has some sort of effervescence to it. That reminds it a quite good sparkling apple cider, unsweetened. The one you buy at farmer's market. It might be more a Summer/Spring perfume but I would wear this all year long. Grey and cold Winters sometimes require cheerful late-Summer scents. It is quite a surprise because this is really not something that I would be interested into. They did an excellent job at making this one.

Blyss is a clever scent. It starts out with a beautiful orange note intermixed with the apple. The white plum gives it some sweetness to balance out the tarty opening. Im sensitive to patchouli and its very evident its a player from the first spray, and sniff. The Ylang keeps this full bodied and soft, the rose and jasmine in the heart is beautiful. Typical fruitchouli this is not. The base stirs and the bitter starchy orris cuts through the earthy patchouli. Amber adds some warmth and sweetness. Sometimes you get mystery whiffs of a chocolate patchouli and vanilla. Its not thin (thank god) and it has the right amount of depth. A wonderful buy, and addition to any modern wardrobe. Its really charming.

What to say about Blyss, When I spray it on, I get a heavy dose of Plum. After a few minutes, there is this very elegant smell of Bulgarian Rose that just blends in with Jasmine so perfectly. The Patchouli and Amber creep in slowly after an hour or so with the Plum still going strong. All around this is solid scent for a woman in her mid to late twenties and above. It is perfect for a business casual to formal event, however, it could be worn as an every day scent. Very long lasting and it is not too strong that it will offend. Excellent job to Justin Federico on this composition, and to Nir Guy for his business and creativity.