St Tropez Dispenser Apres Soleil

Absolutely wonderful. Honey, jasmine, leather, musk, sandalwood, and coconut combine to create a complex and sexy perfume that lasts all day on my skin. Even though there's no gardenia listed in the notes, I keep smelling a decadent, bleu cheese/mushroom-like realistic gardenia with a hint of decay that reminds me very much of JAR Jardenia in this. While this isn't a dupe for Jardenia, it's downright amazing and a delightful surprise, especially when one takes this fragrance's price into consideration. If you're a fan of gardenias and big white florals in general, I'd recommend you give this a sniff. I can't believe I waited so long to add this gem to my collection, but I'm so happy I finally did.

After sniffing at the LA Artisan Perfume Show in 2013, my eyes rolled back in my head, I think I levitated a few inches and then I blurted out to the charming Brent- "I want a full bottle NOW". I cannot improve on the previous reviews comments about the "buttery" quality therein. It's other charm is it's rich without being cloying or too "white floral". Another plus- Perfect artistry without having to pay the equivalent of a car payment! $45 for 50 ml is an incredible price for this.

Absolutely beautiful. It's creamy coconut, sweet, rich honey, buttery soft leather warmed by musk and laced with jasmine. Incredibly rich, but not heavy. To me it's spending a whole day lounging on the beach and once the sun starts to set, you pack up your tanning lotion and get into a car with leather seats that have been warmed by the sun. On the drive home that evening jasmine wafts in the open windows, completing this amazing scentscape.

On me this smells lovely toasted coconut in a mix with sandalwood, a drop of honey, musk and some jasmine. I don't smell the leather at all. This lasts and lasts, over 12 hours for my part. Silleage is not huge, but enough. Lovely in summer evenings and in the fall. I also think it can work during winter, as it is a very warm scent.

Smell Bent's e-newsletter announced that this scent (and several others) will be retired Jan 31, 2015. Very sad.