Champaca

clean.. bright..early morning breeze ..smells like mastic ..in the dry down.. in the background..dewy..fresh.. .a mix of old school.. slightly woodsy.. musky.. a hint manly ..it reminds me of my dad ..it reminds me of a late 80 ies perfume or an array of perfumes..thats how clean skin smells like ..its a skin scent..its a simple.. fine.. clean.. sophisticated.. yet approachable perfume.. one that doesn't bother.. anyone sitting next to you.. it enhances the natural sweetness in your body.. and gives a subtle aroma of flowers.. dry florals.. not overly ripe..i wish it lasted longer though..highly alcoholic as u first spray it.. but the ethanol quickly disappears in to thin air.. leaving behind a mediterranean.. mastic.. luban.. like faint trail of happiness ..its a serene perfume..an everyday perfume.. a morning to evening even a bed time relaxing sent..and for the extremely low price of 5 pounds its worth every penny i would love to have back ups..i got it in a swap from a nice lady it was my first and only swap and i am in love with it ...

i did own "Freak" by Illamasqua. But swapped it. Amazingly cool bottle indeed. But I still much more prefer this "Champaca" by SPACE NK. Both Freak & this scent is made by the same nose: AZZI GLASSER. The scents are very similar, but this one from space nk smells, in my own humble opinion, much better. PLUS it lasts longer. Is more unique. And best of all = is cheaper. If you haven't got the ££-money for Freak. Try this for less. :) PS: i'm not *in any way* trashing FREAK. I just happen to prefer this one, by the same nose, amazingly talented Miss Glasser <3 .

The staying power of this isn't the best... but my goodness it's a charmer. I'm doing the repeat wrist sniff like crazy... and I'm compelled to do so. It's light spicy floral, a little sweet, warm and fuzzy enough for winter, is just precise and perfect. I tried Ormonde Jayne, and this is quite obviously the same note.. but with a lightness of touch that is less oily somehow. It dances, if you know what I mean. I'd agree with Miss Guerlain who is a fine reviewer.. 5 stars.

a lovely sweet little floral-woody perfume... or a bright oriental? it's not deep oriental, it's springlike, soft and tender. lingers very well. opening is a little spicy and it dries down quickly to the heart of a creamy and sweet champaca flower with trails of warm woods and vanilla, amber and soft musk with a special kick of mhyrr on the base - very lovely! it stays and stays with a wonderful sillage. i m impressed!

Thanks to MrsLetterO,I have the chance to own it and I m so so happy for this,especially in spring and summer time. Warm and sensual,delightful! I wish for a better longevity,but on clothes is working ok. I don't get the point of discontinuing this silent beauty! If you will be lucky to find it,test it,you won't regret!