Purple Mantra

Purple Mantra was purchased after a scent note site matched me to the fragrance. Originally and upon first application, I fell in love with this fragrance, I really did. I thought, "Well, this scent match thing is too good to be true because I love this fragrance and it Is so me!" I applied Purple Mantra when my husband was present and we both loved the beautiful harmony and blend of ALL the notes...the lavender, floral, incense, earthy, spicy, musky notes...all seemed blended in perfect harmony. So, initially for me, the fragrance approached olfactory perfection. Like Heaven. On my first try, Purple Mantra opened with an amazing burst of lavender and other lovely, delicate florals...definitely freesia. Not overly sweet or funerary, the uprising of florals (while ethereal) seemed to waft perfectly. Then, within 10-15 minutes, middle and base notes of smoky incense (primarily myrrh), musk and a wee-bit of spice appeared and seamlessly blended with the original envelope of florals. And while this fragrance landed as a primarily smoky, musky & incense laden scent, I found it to be magical...a true keeper. Sadly, not sure what went wrong but with subsequent applications, I cannot as easily (if at all) detect that original fleeting, wafting, ethereal floral bouquet I originally noted. And I'm not sure what has gone wrong. Do not know if it is my chemistry, or my lofty expectations. However, it seems like whenever I apply Purple Mantra lately, the lovely envelope of florals and lavender is gone and the perfume quickly morphs into an almost dirty, over-bearing, ashy incense fragrance. I will still give Purple Mantra a 4-star rating and a huge thumbs-up because I believe it is a beautiful & unique fragrance. Sadly, I've not been able to recapture the mystery, or magic of that very first application. I wish the florals and lavender emerged more prominently and the ashy, smoky incense either balanced better, or took a waaaaaay in the back "back seat." Unfortunately on me, the SMOKINESS of this fragrance overtakes all. At times, the incense note is singularly unbearable and definitely overpowering for my taste. One night when I applied Purple Mantra after a shower and turned in for the night, the extreme ashy, smoky notes nearly made me nauseous. Purple Mantra IS definitely an incense forward fragrance (like church incense) and it is defined and marketed as such. I think Purple Mantra leans masculine but that's just because of how it morphs on me. So, think Messe de Minuit by Etro with a wee-bit of lavender throw in... Sadly, I thought Purple Mantra might become my new signature fragrance and I was prepared to immediately purchase a full bottle. But now I'm not so sure. Interested to see other reviews on this one.

When I first smelled this, I was transported back to my pagan witch ex-girlfriend's bedroom -- 2 sticks of patchoulli incense burning (though patchoulli doesn't seem to be a note in this, I connect this note with this perfume maybe because of the incense?), ritual candles burning alongside it. After the first spray, I could genuinely reinvision her room, which I haven't thought about since high school. It is spicy, aromatic, and very smoky. The vibe is also a bit like your hippie stoner friend, who constantly cleanses their house with palo santo and sage (not scent wise, but vibe wise) when someone new enters, and without fail there is going to be crumbs of ground weed on every surface of the apartment and a rolling tray in the center of the coffee table. It's like I can see the smoke exiting the room when the door opens into the hallway. The person who embodies the scent meditates, aligns their chakras, attempting to open their third eye, and all that other true hippie shit. They have definitely been a groupie for a band before. Reminds me of a less sweet version of Hindu Kush by Mancera.

I originally bought Cherry Punk from Room 1015 and received a sample of Purple Mantra with that purchase, and now I like Purple Mantra more than Cherry Punk. Ha! Purple Mantra smells like the incense they burn at Catholic mass in the best way possible; a very smoky, but sweet scent. I don't get amber notes at all, as noted in the scent profile, just a lot of myrrh, incense, and clary sage, so if you're into that, you'll love this. It's smoke shop meets yoga studio meets midnight mass. At first spray, sometimes there's these little nuances of "old lady", but that's not what it smells like on at all. Woody, sexy, smoky, and slightly sweet. It does last on the skin and is rather strong, enough that I'll get little whiffs of myself from time to time, but I don't think it's anything that someone can smell if I walk past them unless I'm really laying it on. Room 1015 scents are rather expensive as well, and Purple Manta is only available in a purse size or 100 ml., so if you love it, you're going to be out about $130. Regardless, I still highly recommend!

Myrrh and incense. Really the typical witchy, hippy scent. It’s a very straightforward scent to me, but really cool and “mysterious” as well. But my disappointment with this is that it really appears to not be... loud? It seems pretty undetectable pretty quickly after applying it. I wore it around someone I know for a matter of fact that pays attention to my fragrance and that would love this scent profile, but she said nothing about it, so I know for a fact she didn’t notice it. Then I went to an outdoor event, so you’d expect that the nightly breeze and all would kind of activate the scent later? It didn’t really. I would only get wafts of myself every once in a while. Surprisingly, 14 hours later I do smell it on one spot on my skin, so the skin scent longevity is there... but still. The intimacy of this scent is disappointing to me. A scent profile like this, to me, should be a screamer.

I've had this purple beauty for a while now. And I really LOVE it. Back in the 60's-70's in Westside Detroit--Motown, people-- there was this hippy shop called the Plum Pit..had everything from cool clothes, music, black lights, and psychedelic posters, to beads, bells, chanting bowls, roach clip jewelry, and the ever present and extensive variety of incense. Cones and sticks with ornate holders ...it was a strange trip, just walking in there. I was just a kid then and found everything sooo enticing. I couldn't wait to age a few years and sample all the wares of the store for the quintessential & ageless love child... This perfume smells just like that shop. A harsh but very groovy blast of smells-😁- that assaulted my senses in the best of ways. Just wish it didn't fade so fast. It smells pretty atomic when I first spray it, but it fades..like the memories of days gone by.

In the first few seconds of wearing it, the fragrance is slightly spicy, brought by pink pepper, while also combining a soft floral sensation. It quickly transitions into a clean and bitter incense, created by a blend of sage and myrrh, reminiscent of church incense. Lavender hides within the incense, and the non-intrusive violet note adds a lovely touch to the overall scent. Gradually, it reveals a slightly sweet incense, ultimately settling into a skin-hugging musk, creating an atmosphere of tranquility and purification of thoughts that subtly draws you in. This fragrance is suitable for both men and women, although it might feel a bit heavy for the hot summer, making it difficult for the incense to fully emanate. It is more appropriate for the other three seasons and can also be a good choice for bedtime fragrance.

I love this scent. I work in an environment where close quarters discourage overbearing scents, so purple mantra has quickly become a go to. It is soothing and calm, and makes you smell like the worlds classiest hippie. I get a lot of the smoky pepper like the other comments say, and although when I purchased this I was hoping for a little bit more lavender, it sort of evokes the sensation of lavender and vibes of lavender. I really enjoy this scent for a simple, understated, "I'm not wearing perfume my house just smells really good and I burn incense" vibe.

I love this! I'm a sucker for an incense scent and this is done in a really interesting way. On first spray it smells 'purple' - I actually thought there was violet but it must be a combination of the lavender and freesia. This is immediately supported by a lingering, smoky incense base note. The sage and pepper add some spicy herbal touches in a really interesting way. It's definitely witchy; like a secret cottage in the woods. The florals, herbs and incense layer in a unique way. I just wish both the longevity and sillage were a little stronger!

As a lover of incense scents, I find this one quite nice! It's only a tad smoky on my skin, could've been more; the sage is very present but not offensive, it does add a bitter aftertaste to the scent, and the incense is definitely the main note that comes through. It's definitely a more aromatic incense, not a church scent. Also, it's quite subtle which I also appreciate. Update: I ended up absolutely loving this! It's on my "full bottle" list. This is the only iris scent that works for me!

At frist this was very smoke and pepper forward to me and that kind of over powered the other notes. However, I could smell all the other notes and the smoke mellowed a bit as it dried down. The pepper stayed super strong on me. I liked this enough to keep going back to it. After letting this sit for about a month it is the beautiful scent i hoped for. It smells so comforting to me. More dry herbal and way less smoke and pepper. I think this works really well on a mild and kind of damp day.

Warm and comforting, sits like it's your natural scent. reminds me of a cool coworker i think of as an older sister. one of those scents i catch whiffs of throughout the day on myself and smile. encapsulates purple better than any other fragrance i've known. on that note, though, definitely not for everyone. i can count on one hand the people in my life i think this would smell natural on. boho sweater required but not included.

Another winner by Room 1015. Gorgeous delicate florals, mixed with heavy musks and Incense. The name is perfect. I might have gone a little stronger with the florals, personally. It does smell purple. How interesting!!! So unlike anything else I have ever smelled. I can smell the creativity dripping off of it. Well done.

maybe it’s just my recently-awoken vampire fetish, but i love a fragrance that makes me feel like a seductive monster rising from a well-made, well-oiled coffin, and this perfume hits those notes with virtuosic skill. the intense smell of resinous incense adding a slight religious tinge to the mix? absolute perfection

One of my all time favorites. I always receive compliments when I wear this. Witchy and slightly vampiric. Incense and myrrh are the most dominant notes, the dry down is floral and warm. Reminds me of morning sunlight through a stained glass window. Simultaneously dark and moody yet warm and inviting.

Holy Smoke! That's the best way to describe this little diamond in the Niche rough. The simplicity of the bottle doesn't give this complex and daydream provoking concoction justice. I bought the 10ml travel size of this, but I perceive that I may be purchasing the full sized bottle in the future! 🔮

As someone who’s been practicing TM for a couple years I find this actually quite calming and meditative. Incense scents always put me in a reflective and comforting state of mind. This one is pretty, not too feminine, but cozy and smooth. Versatile and could work for any occasion.

As I'm currently on the hunt for a good vampiric church-like scent, I came across "Purple Mantra". Sadly it's more of a summer-day hippie incense and less dark/gothic/church vibes. Nevertheless it's a great fragrance, very heavy on the lavender and incense notes.

mostly getting patchouli, but it is delivering on it with the amber. still early in my fragrance journey so its hard to say how this ranks among similar perfumes but i could see myself layering with other scents that need an earthier punch

If Fleetwood Mac could be bottled up in liquid form that would be it. Usually incense perfumes are a bit too intense for me but this one has enough of breezy herbs in it to feel fresh and calming. Temple-like.

I'm a butcher so any perfume that can last 8-10hrs in a refrigerated room full of raw meat will impress me. The lavender and incense is given an edge with the pink pepper. Love this perfume, new fave