Rock River Melody

This perfume reminds me of Fzotic's Feu Secret. They both have woody and powdery notes even though the 7 named ingredients in Feu Secret are: Orris Root,Turmeric, Birch, Pink Pepper, Himalayan Cedar,Spruce and Eucalyptus. And the 8 notes in Rock River Melody are: Ivy, Galbanum, Bergamot, Narcissus, Rose, Cedar, Amber, Patchouli, Musk Sandalwood. I don't see any coincidental notes but the mixing of green and woody with amber produces a similar effect in both fragrances. Rock River excels in a sharpness and freshness that I don't find in Feu Secret, a couple of notes that lift the powdery with an injection of woods, greens, rose and narcissus. Laughably, this is described as a male fragrance but surely they are joking. This is as gender fluid as anything, and perfectly situated on the scale between stereotypical man and stereotypical woman notes. It's overall a lovely, unique and delightful composition that should retail for a hundred dollars less.

An odd love- The copybook scent of submerging yourself in the Deleware river then laying your ass down to try in the sun on top of rocks and stones. Sedimentary, metamorphic, and albeit immensely uncommon to nail, this is just that. Combine it with your summer sweat, and it's perfect. I will say, it's extremely strong and can cause a headache, one spray. It will also last on clothing items even when they're wet/elements. Which is why its a summer scent to me. It needs the elements. It's not gentle, not feminine, not masculine, it's objective. Feel's more like unlocking a memory than choosing a perfume. You will love or hate it. I love it. I only wish the potency was not as strong and could be softened, would be hard to wear indoors.

This fragrance takes me back to esthetics school at Aveda. If your familiar with the pseudo faux holistic brand, its not that impressive compared to what exists now but by god the fragrance oils they made are good. This reminds me of the beauty composition oils that were exclusive to the brand professionals. I showed this to my colleague and we instantly were transported back to intense facial practicals and crying in our lockers. Its serene, green, damp and somehow moody but cheery all at once.

my honest review is that while it smells like swimming naked in a wild river and riding home at golden hour, hair drying in the breeze, saddle old and wise, i can't help feeling that feeling about the perfume the same way about a man you're not so sure about. i will say every time i come home i want it on my wrist for the comfort it gives, but i feel like no one else smells in it what i smell, they find it too vintage and too masculine, maybe they have never felt wild.

I am not a rose person but this is a next level fragrance. It smells woodsy and green, almost a sharp vegetal green, and has one of the nicest patchouli notes I’ve smelled. It’s truly unisex, maybe a little masculine-leaning, but that’s possibly because it reminds me of Abercrombie Woods, which I haven’t smelled in probably 20 years but retains a spot in the horny teenager part of my brain.