Gin & Rosewater

Very fond of this, even though it is rubbish for lasting power, absolute rubbish. There is such a wide range of opinion here, I think,it goes to show either that body chemistry is NOT a myth as some say, or that some of you must have had some fantastically mistreated bottles. Or both, I suppose. I must have remarkably neutral chemistry, because everything always smells on me pretty much the way it does in the bottle, minus the initial alcohol blast. I never have issues with things souring or turning to Eau de B.O. Lucky me! So on me this does smell like flowers like alcohol...gin & rose water, exactly as it says. I was in a boutique that carries the Tokyo Milk Curiosite & Bon Bon lines, and I was entranced by this. Florals are not usually my thing, by the way, because I get monster headaches from most of them. Suddenly the salesgirl is RIGHT NEXT TO ME leaning in conspiratorially and says in an awed tone that 'Blake Lively LOVES this one'. OMFG, Blake Lively, you say??!? Like for serious, the real Blake Lively?? OMFG, do you have like, more in the back?!? I'm totally going to buy every bottle you can shove in my basket because BLAKE LIVELY would hang out with me if we ran into each other and then my life could end. Um, not. I almost DIDN'T buy it because of the salesgirls then going into a tizzy about how amazing Blake is. I could not care less, although I'm sure Lively is nice enough. But it did smell cool, so home with me it came, along with the matching lotion. There's not much to say other that it does smell like a cocktail with roses in it, but I do mean that in the best way. It reminds me of a very grand, very old lady whose physical glory is behind her but she still swaths herself in furs and pearls and a head wrap and a silk bias-cut gown to go out anywhere and is DROWNING in gin and tonic but is not drunk, no. Just drinking her gin and tonic like she did when she was a beautiful young flapper and life was gay and tasteful. So it's not 'old lady' like ' old lady organizing doily collection while tending to the cats and watching Dr Oz'. No, I mean hip old lady who might swear on occasion and has a gold cigarette case and holds her own with the leading man. It's a very light happy scent, does not change much as it progresses, and gets me compliments...if I go out within half an hour of applying. I'm telling you, the longevity is $@%#. I don't get an hour and a half, and my skin doesn't eat scent. I guess that May be why it seems pretty linear...no chance to develop. In my experience almost all of the Tokyomilk line is this way, which is SUCH a shame because though they are not pricey ( under forty dollars) they become pricey when you go through more in less time. However, they are almost all so interesting and haunting that it's worth it. I layer with the lotion and a little almond oil and take the bottle in my purse ( it's smallish & the cap fits well) to refresh myself. If you find it in a boutique, try it for sure. I would definitely buy this again.

I tried this a few days ago in a boutique, along with Honey and the Moon. I like this one much better than Honey, though neither one was bad! Gin and Rosewater was very floral at first, with a strong rose scent and a tinge of citrus fresh greenness that mellowed and became woody on my skin. I have to say, while it wasn't strong, it stuck around on my skin for 4-5 hours. I can't say that there was much "gin" in it, but it did have a sort of mellow, kind-of alcoholic scent to it. Imagine the platonic ideal of what hand sanitizer smells like, I thought it was pretty good but it didn't add a lot to the overall smell. Basically, I think it's a perfectly fine scent for the price range, and it's way nicer than mass-market perfume, but I also wouldn't spend more than $40 on it. The light and airy scent makes it seem like a good choice for a young woman just starting out in perfume, and the price backs up that impression.

I think this smells absolutely lovely. I didn't love the first whiff out of the bottle, and even when I first applied it I wondered if I were going to regret it - it started off as a sharp floral to my nose. That typical "perfume" smell - like that of an older woman who has worn her signature scent for so long that she can no longer smell it and pours it on like water - that I hate so much. Even then, there was something intriguing lurking behind that sharpness. Within a few minutes it softened and warmed up. It smells warm, without spice, and clean, without the sharpness. I can smell what people are describing as the "fizz". There is definitely something that reminds me of a light cocktail, some not-so-sweet fruity spritzer. It sits close to the skin the the lingering smell of your favorite soap.

A gorgeous scent; like Beach Girl, I'm smiling. Starts out strongly floral--probably roses--but, quite unexpectedly, suddenly citrus notes appear with the roses. Unusual. Had it on now for 1.5 hours, and it's still strong--I smell roses more on one wrist and lemons on the other, go figure. I also smell coconut, but I smelled all the bottles from the sampler--btw, the best way to try this (or any) line--so it may be that the sweet nutty smell comes from another bottle. Anyway, this is a real winner. Can't wait to try the other scents in the sampler. Edit: I'm wearing this again--two weeks later--and now the initial dab is strong citrus, like grapefruit. Can't wait to see how the drydown morphs. Absolutely no coconut this time. Still luscious!

I bought this as part of a sampler set on a whim because it was so inexpensive. Of the Tokyo Milks in the box, this was my number one by far. I adore this happy, upbeat, uncomplicated fragrance, perfect for a spring or summer day when you're out and about and want a little mood elevator. I don't get rose or rose water, just a gorgeous, sweet-tart fruit candy and -- for a brief instant when it's first applied -- a hit of gin. The gin almost instantly vanishes as, alas, does everything else, albeit more slowly. As others have noted, this isn't a perfume with staying power. I get about an hour from a hefty application which is sad -- but then all lovely things are fleeting. I'm going to buy a full bottle when my small sampler bottle is empty.

Oh this is a lovely one! I applied it all of 10 minutes ago and it is a light, airy, very comfortable, mood-lifting and easy to wear fragrance. Despite the name there is neither a heavy rose/rosewood nor a distinct alcoholic gin note. Weirdly, the reason I have difficulty with gin as a beverage is its pronounced "perfume" note, but in this fragrance it feels much more natural and subtle - just a spark of light clean floral and citrus that nicely mimics the juniper freshness of gin without the antiseptic harshness. It feels very casual but not childish - perfect for a lazy Saturday night at home, not sexy enough for a "hot date night", but I can see it encouraging plenty of cuddles!

I did not expect to like this one at all, much less as much as I did! The best association I can make for this one is quinine with a hint of dewy rose. I never drank gin and tonic, but I liked to drink tonic water occasionally when I was a teen, and I also wore Tea Rose in those days. This is a sweeter, pleasanter version of my teens. And yet it stays bitter enough to be palatable and intriguing. It's only slightly boozy. Mimosa is an interesting note that I am still learning to identify in fragrances, but it seems like every fragrance with mimosa seems to have a bit of wistful or mournful quality: this one included.

I have the lotion but not the perfume, and I am currently enamored of the scent. I usually prefer floral to citrus, but this smells of neither lemon cleaning fluid nor orange juice, which helps. It is warm without being overly spicy. This is one of those scents that can smell completely different depending on the skin chemistry of the wearer. It is my current favorite scent and I definitely want the perfume, but who knows how long my preference will last! My favorite scent actually has a great deal to do with what I am currently reading. Wuthering Heights, anyone?

This is by far my favorite citrus fragrance. It is bubbly and sweet, yet still edgy and different. It is the perfect balance of fresh and sweet, yet it is still incredibly unique and special, I've never smelled anything quite like it. The florals pair perfectly with the mandarin orange. On me it dries down with the rose and mandarin notes prominent, and something a little woody in the background, what I assume is the rosewood. Tokyo milk has impressed me with every single scent I've tried from them, they are a truly underrated brand.

Gin & Rosewater was the perfume that trigger my devotion for Tokyo Milk and the nose (a genius IMHO) behind the brand. It is one of the few scents that I know I can wear without adverse effects (sneezing, migraines)so I religiously wear G&R each summer. I absolutely adore its mix of bizarre and prettiness. The metallic tone is what make it so interesting and different. Without it, it's just another floral or citrus. Obviously, it's not for everybody, but if you have a leaning for the unconventional, yet tasteful, G&R is for you.

One of my absolute favorites and go-to's in my collection. I bought the discovery (soooo fantastic overall), but Gin & Rosewater is an absolute standout in my entire collection. It's fresh, sparkling, and bright. It smells witchy without being heavy, smoky, or synthetic. If I ever run out of this it's an automatic repurchase of a larger size. A staple scent that is perfect for layering with other green/sweet/oriental frgrances! Good and Unisex but is a bright and green scent so if you don't like "fresh", this isn't for you.

This is my signature scent. I wear this almost every day. I've told everyone who's asked about it 'it smells like sitting on the porch on a warm summers day eating a mandarin orange.' It evokes strong positive feelings from me with the bright green mandarin scent. I also always get compliments when I'm wearing this and it lasts through whole work days. I love this fragrance!!!!

Bright lemon with the bitter rind and gin. Very fresh and great for summer. No rose detected. Longevity was initially poor, but after my bottle sitting for a year or two it now lasts much longer. Unisex, leaning slightly feminine. Smell: 9 out of 10 Strength: 7 out of 10 For reference, I'm female.

Fizzy, light, the moment the carbonation of a G&T touches your tongue during a sunny outdoor brunch. Much more unisex in my opinion than the info here would suggest. Love that it's citrusy without being artificially sweet or too overwhelming, like a homemade orange juice.

Wear gin & rosewater when you want to feel like a lady. To me this smells like the most sweet, kind, nurturing scent. it smells like the most beautiful woman at the bar. it smells like long unkempt yet beautiful hair and a perfect cold air warm sun end of summer day.

Received this in the Tokyo milk discovery set and it is my favorite! It smells just like a bag of mini starbursts. This is perfect for spring and summer. The longevity is not greatest but I don’t mind reapplying it throughout the day. Definitely full bottle worthy!

I find that this has a cool, refreshing quality to it that I really like. I haven't encountered the dead fish note myself, although considering the number of people who HAVE found it does that, I'd definitely suggest a test run before you buy it.

I love this scent... sugared happiness, orange, yellow, and pepto-pink. It wears well through any season as it manages to be both cool and warm.

I love a citrus scent and this smells so fresh and lemony. I love it. It lasted about 6 hours on my skin and a bit longer on my clothes.

One of my all time favorites!!! I need to get more!! Such a wonderfuly unusual mix of fresh, organic and clean smells:)