Lethe

This smells almost identical to R.E.M but there are a few key differences. The bergamot in the initial spray is a bit much, I agree with other commenters that it could come off as overpowering. This is r.e.m's older sister. She's slightly more mature, but her dry down is the same. She starts a bit soapy. She rushes out the door with the smell of her bergamot body wash trailing behind her. She sells incense at a head shop (don't ask me why it's just her vibe) and after a long day at work, she relaxes on the couch watching Gilmore Girls with a few drops of lavender oil in her diffuser. I like the dry down, but if I were to pick between the two, I would have to choose r.e.m. This is simply because of the similarity, price point, and top notes. The bergamot feels a little unbalanced and I don't feel it adds anything beneficial to the overall scent. The first time I sprayed it I was disappointed and wrote in my notes 'salty bath bomb/soap' before the initial soapiness subsided. Then I got a hint of smokiness and spiced vanilla before I got the tonka bean, which I love. I appreciate the added smokiness because that is different than r.e.m however this can be achieved with layering for much cheaper using r.e.m + work from home by memoir for much cheaper. Thankfully I only got the travel size of this fragrance because I would have to return it for smelling too similar to what I already have and it doesn't justify the price. It's good, but it's not groundbreaking or new. I love tonka and lavender and I love r.e.m but I am trying to branch out more. I need to stop buying frags with all the same notes haha. Edit: I hate to admit but I've changed my mind a bit since I wrote this, I adore the soapy note mixed with the weird smokiness. It's not groundbreaking or new but it does have something that keeps me reaching for it. Hate admitting when I'm wrong ugh

It is a cool late September night, I have the windows open, and I listen to the chorus of crickets and katydids. It's the kind of evening where I choose to vegetate, retreat to a cocoon, and watch old reruns of classic programs (lately it has been Daktari and Room 222, real oldies but goodies). It's time to keep it simple and make tonight all about comfort and relaxation. Now is as good a time as any to wear perfume. It will be Lethe. It's a woolly, ambery musk that starts off aromatic with bergamot and lavender, but at its core is a soft cedar and velvety Cashmeran—relatively simple by design, and in that design it soothes me after a difficult two weeks. Maybe after all the grief and anguish, floating on the river of oblivion is what the doctor ordered. Lethe is a tranquilizing, caressing fuzz of a fragrance; I am swaddled and content, lit by the glow of a warm nightstand lamp and my shows.

Unexpectedly muted floral notes, but an extremely comforting, warm scent. The cashmere, amber, tonka, and musk really stand out to me. I thought the lavender and water lily would be a lot more noticeable, but even after the opening is gone, they're relatively muted. Overall wonderful. This is now my favorite fragrance to wear. Rating: 10/10 Blind Buy? If you like these notes, yes. Very safe one.

Love it. Works great in any weather, though I think that fall & winter are where this fragrance shines the most. I can see myself wearing this to any occasion, though it definitely has a more "mature" personality, and doesn't jump off your skin, making it a good option for occasions where you don't want to project too strongly.

I really like this perfume, a successful blind buy for me, on me the lavender and it’s woody quality is quite present and then turn to a soft velvety smells that last all day and stick to my clothes. I find it really comforting, it’s a really unique and good skin scent. Definitely bring me confort