California Snow

What a special fragrance, and certainly one of the most interesting I own. California Snow is one of the least well blended perfumes I've encountered, but this is its strength, not its weakness. Rather, this is a study in opposites: you simultaneously get the musty wet earth/forest smell of the soil tincture, hay, and cannabis AND the insistent whisper of the herbal-floral accord through the rose, narcissus, and chamomile. My first impression was mildew and Wet Wipes, but with body heat it opens up considerably, and you smell a veritable waltz of alternating scent impressions: rich mulch against dewey petals, emerald leaves against sharp sage, herbal tea against woody cedar, sweaty skin against comforting coumarin. California Snow won't be for everybody, but—or because—it is truly remarkable. Much more forest enchantress than unbathed bohemian. The name is quite fitting: the gentle purity of driven snow in counter-point to the wild diversity, both botanical and ideological, of California. Surprisingly strong projection and decent longevity. At the far end of the drydown, the mulchy/mildewey notes evaporate and you're left with the most luscious fresh laundry scent. Remarkable.

The name isn't for snow, precipitation that falls from the sky. It's a strain of cannabis. It's def not one of my tastes, I knew that when I bought the sample, but I was interested in what this creation smelled like and I have to say I very much appreciate it and if I was one for green/earthy/freshies, it's be at the top of my list! You can absolutely pick up the earthy scent from the soil tincture and the cedar melds wonderfully with the hay! If you're looking for a frag reminiscent of buds harvested and this is not it! This is more true to the cannabis leaf and it's quite wonderful. I don't smoke and don't really like the smell of bud, lit or otherwise. I think Makenzie did a wonderful job on this frag and people are buying it without knowing the notes or it's inspiration (that house & the view just looks like it's nothing but green and earthy!) and it's impacting the reviews. EDIT: It's amazing so many people don't like this when wearing it side by side to Byredo Bal D'Afrique, the similarities are astounding & that one is a cult fave.

I have a strong emotional reaction to this scent. It's an underdog in the current wave of trends. It's disappearing fast online, and I've just managed to snag one of the few remaining bottles I could find. Opens with sweet wet grass and hay before becoming an adorable, comforting powder. It's like sitting in a meadow in the early evening after a long, pampering shower. I don't plan on wearing this for any specific occasion, so can't comment on sillage or projection. This is one of my go tos for when I want to feel like myself.

A white,clean and young perfume. It opens with a strong note of chamomile and very nice sage... after a while the scent becomes lighter and softer, the rose is soft and the narcissus gives harmony and carefree. The drydown is really beautiful, an ethereal scent,young,eternal... Sillage: 7./10 Longevity: 8.5/10 Scent: 9./10 Overall: 9./10

Loving this. A slightly sweet musky vibe paired with wet fresh earth and grass. It lasts, too. I find this very low vibe sexy, meaning not obvious or in your face, sensual in the way that you have to sort of think about it. Enjoy very much