Guaiac

Guaiac is such an intriguing fragrance that opens with lovely, fresh pink grapefruit. Rose is wonderful in combination with this and gives me a feeling of peace and vibrancy. Elemi is such an unusual note and combines well with grapefruit, as I read that this essential oil in its pure form is a sweet and spicy balsam that's a little reminiscent of dill pickle and citrus! I don't get too much dill but there is a definite herbal facet that's warm--to me it seems like an infusion of dried lemongrass and flecks of bay. The woods are very delicately smoky and earthy and give a feeling of calm. The layers in this fragrance keep me interested until the end and are uplifting in a peculiar way. Probably not something I'd wear though, but a great, pure and natural experience with some noteworthy elements. Also, I'd call this a woody aromatic as there isn't much of an Oriental feel to Guaiac.

This fragrance is bright citrus Christmas. Guaiac by Red Flower Organic Perfume reminds me of a holiday gift basket filled with large, perfectly ripe grapefruits resting on a table with a centerpiece made from bundles of assorted twigs tied with red ribbons. There is a fireplace in the room that is used regularly but the fire is not burning in this fragrance, though the wood is slightly charred.This grapefruit is not spicy, so the Christmas picture is only half there, but for this reason, I think Guaiac would be excellent for layering (though it does work on its own). I am not saying that this is a Winter frangrance. However, grapefruit is a Winter fruit, so that is in part, why Guaiac paints a Winter scene for me. Guaiac is a very clean scent. It is a realistic fresh sweet grapefruit with faint undertones of woody notes which smell almost smoky or roasted, but not quite. They are hiding under a cloud of very true to life grapefruit, so it is difficult to pull them apart. As it opens on my skin, I can detect a faint tea rose in the background, in addition to the woods. This fragrance is very light, and would be great aromatherapy for anyone who enjoys real citrus with a few hints of something extra. Thank you to Red Flower for the beautiful sample. Guaiac would also be perfect for someone who prefers essential oil blends to other types of fragrances. It would be good to wear while studying to improve concentration and clear one's thoughts, calm the nerves, or to overcome nausea. Projection is very low, and longevity is average for an all-natural perfume. I wear it to bed because it puts me in a restful, meditative state.