Herbe Zen

This is REALLY a great one! Similar in the opening to Versace’s Versense, but after that closer to Gucci Bloom Acqua di Fiori. Really beautiful and a perfect budget option to these. To me, this one has a prominent basil note (not listed), which also makes it a great alternative to chasing second hand bottles of Manifesto by Isabella Rossellini - the dry down is CLOSE! Stays (with low/medium projection, so more ”office friendly” than Versense) about 3 h on skin and 6 h on clothes. I just keep inhaling this, sooo good.

Have I actually found a freshie I enjoy? This starts off very herbal, calling to mind the scent of fresh oregano and rue sprigs crushed between the fingers. It's bitter green, earthy, and peppery. After a bit of dry-down I catch a faint hint of cigarette smoke that I don’t love to say the least, but it doesn’t last long. Soon after, the fragrance settles into an invigorating, fresh minty scent with a subtle aquatic quality, like stepping outside after a downpour. I think I'm going to start wearing this as a workout scent the cool mint is so invigorating, definitely not something I'll want to wear to bed.

I love this scent! I wish they could make a version that lasted longer. It’s so refreshing and dries down to a nice sandalwood and cedar that is just subtly sweet. Mostly fresh and green though. I need this in a more concentrated form.

At first, I smell a hint of Santal 33 Le Labo. Then I notice a cool natural pine scent that I really enjoy.

Decent green frag, basic after shower mist types - with decent longevity 2h or so. It is mildly green but I would rather classify it as feminine. I was looking for a classic green after shower cologne, but this didn't cut it. Will likely gift it out.