Kundalini

Update: I sold my bottle of this last December. I saw the reviews for this online recently and was reminded of how much I enjoyed wearing this last Spring/Early summer and was feeling so sad that I let it go. I purchased another bottle & have come to realize I can spend $10-$200 hundred dollars on a scent and it doesn't matter if the price point is low or high...it is the scent that matters. If it works for you or you love and enjoy it, then it is "right". Don't be put off by a fragrance that is lower in price. Some of my less expensive scents have the highest concentrations of fragrance oils and distilled notes in them. I love this scent! It smells clean and soapy, not unlike the type of soaps that you receive at an upscale hotel. My father brought me soaps back from Paris and they smelled so much like this perfume it takes me right back to opening the box of those tiny gems. It is clean yet a tad spicy. The color of the perfume is a light blue which always puts in my head that it will have an aquatic spin on it. Not so. The patchouli and vetiver in this dominates my skin although I noticed they are not ingredients that are listed out independent of the others on the list of notes, so that is odd...If you like clean, powdery scents that are a tad masculine give this a try. I simply am intrigued. NOTE: This is NOTHING like the XOXO original scent, so don't purchase this thinking it is a flanker with an additional fruity or floral note thrown in. I owned the original as well and that one is a spicy amber oriental. Totally different compositions and ideas. The original is similar (IMHO) to Liz C.'s Spark, CK's Obsession, or Mambo. Love to my Fragrantica Family! xoxo

I may be falling in love. I tried this on in the store a few weeks ago and didn't buy it. At the time it reminded me Aromatic Elixr but not as unique.....it didn't really do anything for me. I decided to buy a bottle today because I was in the mood for something "spicy" and patchouliesqe. Wow....today I got something TOTALLY different. Right up front I did get a little of that AE but within a minute or two, a beautiful, heady bouquet of jasmine and honeysuckle bloomed with a sprinkle of black pepper,grass,dirt and ice water! I literally felt lifted by this scent, like I was up in the clouds and being wafted by a cool breeze.Dramatic....I know....but it moved me.It does have a bit of a head shop feel as noted before....maybe a bit of a likeness to Nag Champa because of it's sweetness. I'm not usually a floral gal but this stuff is really gettin' me in the root Chakra! Very sensual. Edit: Just wanted to add that....yeah...I know it's cheap and in all honesty, it smells a little cheap too but as far as cheaper perfumes go, this one stands out more for me....it's more unique. Must mix well with my chemistry as it smells very warm and agreeable. I wanted to also add that it lasts a very long time if sprayed on fabric. I spritzed some on my scarf and a couple days later was still smelling it....smelled even better on the scarf...fresher and more watery.Maybe it would work well as a linen spray as the price is very affordable ( $9.99 for 3.3 oz)

Got this blind buy in today, Thankfully it was not a bad one at all. I got this due to the reviews here. The comments regarding it's spices, similarity to other warm spicy scents like Fancy Nights, and the heavy pronouncement of Myrhh were my main deciding factors. After trying it several times, including on my son to gather it's sillage by smelling it on another person (He loved it by the way) cemented my opinion that this is quite the underrated scent. The spicy bloom came across very strong, especially the Myrhh which I had been looking for quite a while to find a heavy Myrhh scent. (Now to find a Black Locust one...lol). It settled down into only a slightly sweet scent and maintained it's spicy power throughout the 7-8 hours I continued to smell it without trying to. It wasn't as strong as I assumed it was going to be, but not in a bad way. Certainly not overpowering and just the right sillage in my opinion. I will certainly be sure to keep a bottle of this in my wardrobe as it fits in with my spicy, sultry and warm scent obsession very nicely. Smells a lot more expensive than it is, and had no chemical or synthetic smells that I could notice which one might expect from a less expensive fragrance like this. (This is the Victory version for clarity). Rated a 9/10 to this spicy loving nose.

You will either love Kundalini or hate her. Most definately not safe blind buy territory, though the bottle is adorable for itself alone. :) For me, a mesmerizing and utterly beguiling little fragrance, unlike anything else. I picture this smell as being the most suitable for Avon's Mesmerize for women, even though in reality that fragrance doesn't match it's name or bottle at all... quite boring and one dimensional. With Kundalini you will never be bored. Spices billow out, with soft florals and sweet powder peeking through the heady clouds. I don't mean to imply that she is ever a heavy hitter, though, as sillage is moderate and longevity somewhat limited. I tend to wear this Dream - in - a - bottle on cloth or in my hair, where the scent will linger softly until washing. The effect is tantalizing in the extreme. I own and love several 'bombastic' incense perfumes, so Kundalini comes across as distinctly easy going and delightful. Strangely, she DOES smell blue, which could indeed be iris - a note I simply love! Ideal for spraying on one's pillow to accompany and encourage sound sleep and good dreams. Five Stars!

I woke up to a gray, cold, rainy day and found myself craving the sweet smell of nag champa incense. Although it's been a year or more since I last wore Kundalini I knew immediately it was the one today's weather was calling for. The pale juice gives no hint that Kundalini has monster strength, sillage and longevity so it's an easy mistake to overspray when you apply for the first time after purchasing, as I did. You'll not make that mistake twice because Kundalini instantly introduces herself as a true powerhouse. I truly find it hard to breathe with even just one spray on my neck or hands and instead do one spray down my shirt and one on each ankle so the scent wafts slowly up to my nose. Eight hours have passed since I applied Kundalini this morning and the marvelous combination of soft powder and the complex smokiness of nag champa is still going strong. And it's made the day seem a little warmer and brighter. One of my very best and least expensive blind buys. [Edit: my 5+ year old 50ml bottle and its box say it's by Parlux so I can't speak to the quality of newer ones by Victory International.]

This is actually what I was looking for when I bought Molinard Musc instead. However, Molinard Musc, with nag champa is much too masculine and not sweet enough for me. XOXO Kundalini is a very feminine, strong mix of spices, and yes, reminds me of a head shop or smoke shop full of incense sticks. Mine is the Parlux version, and it goes on strong, then settles to a moderate projection, staying forever , even through a shower. A moderate to light cloud of incense and spices lingers and trails throughout drydown. Non offensive, but personally, I wouldn't wear it to the office. It does have a distinct "hippie" vibe, much too "laid back", casual and carefree for office work. Wonderfully affordable hidden treasure, made for fun and relaxation. I LOVE it !

This was a blind (and very pleasantly so!) buy for me and I immediately fell in love with it. It's so "me" - I was born in the last year of the 1960's and I'm such a "hippy chick"; both in my thinking and my dressing. This fragrance TOTALLY appeals to that side of me. The incense(y), musky, sandalwood, spiciness of this fragrance appeals to me intensely. As another reviewer below noted, it is incredibly unique, particularly in a world full of vanilla-sweet-sugary fragrances. I always receive compliments when wearing it and I think I'm up to my 2nd or 3rd bottle of it. In my Top 5 fragrances of all time, it's one that will NEVER be out of my collection (unless they discontinue it, which I hope they don't!).

I just received this today and immediately had to try it. Why is no one shouting from the rooftops about this wonderful fragrance? On first spray on my skin I immediately get cinnamon red hots and jasmine. After about 30 minutes I get spices, jasmine, musky, incense. It is very mysterious. I have never considered myself bohemian but if this is the scent associated with it count me in. As previous poster suggested I will include that mine is produced by Parlux and not Victory. I think this is a love it or hate it scent and won't be for everyone. Definitely one I would suggest trying before you buy but for the price if you have to blind buy it's worth the chance. I can see this becoming my signature.

I love the spice scent and the myrrh. It reminds me of the Holidays and I know I will wear it often during this time of year. The bottle is a pretty blue with a lovely metallic pink heart cap. I think the heart design is typical of the XOXO brands. This fragrance was brought to my attention by the Indian type design of the box label. So interesting looking. This would make a wonderful gift for anyone who loves heart shapes. As for the fragrance, it last for hours and hours on myself. I smell the orange from time to time and the rose sneaks in quietly. Nothing is nicer to me about this scent than the spice and myrrh though. What a great purchase and at a great price.

I have to say this is really odd on me... I don't know what to make of it! It has a very green hippy out-doorsy thing going on to me which I would not have expected with the list of notes. I don't even get the color! I would think that this would have ended up with a nice amber toned juice. The whole thing is just weird. It is not offensive, on the contrary, I enjoy it sprayed in the air and around me. Just not sure if I'm going to wear it. If you like Jean Nate, there is something similar in this that may be enjoyable to you.

a bit like Shalimar with a burst of fresh bergamot, some vanilla, floral notes that are mainly orange blossom, rose and iris lending a powdery quality, sandalwood, musk and a bit of spicy and myrrh but this is not what you expect from an oriental fragrance. It is oriental in the way that Shalimar is but less sweet and more fresh.In the final drydown, it is a soft, skin-scent myrrh or resin but not the Cola vibe that myrrh often gives off.

I love heavy orientals, spicy & incense a plus.. I purchased this new, got the parlux version and although I do love the smell it wasnt very strong and didnt last long maybe 2hrs.. so disappointed. I will have to search out the victory one. The incense, sandalwood & patcholi notes are amazing. Totally agree with the 'head shop' comments. The floral and fruits are extremely light if even there to me.

I'm looking for the Parlux version of this and having a hard time to find it. If anyone has this and wants to unload it, I'm in Canada and wanting to buy it!

Spicy, green, herbal bomb. Fresh and warm at the same time. I smell fresh ginger, citrus and some kind of nice floral note. I love this!

This was a blind buy for me based on the notes and reviews. Note: This is the Parlux version. I have smelled thousands of fragrances in my lifetime and I can honestly say I have never smelled anything like this one. It is incredibly unique, one of a kind. This is what I think a Niche designer dreams of. Something never smelt before. I am having a difficult time describing this fragrance but let me say Kundalini is a very rich heavy yet light scent. It's got huge initial blast power but it does calm down once it hits the skin and settles into a gentle aroma. It lingers on the skin for a long time. If you want to smell unlike anything else then give this a try. In my opinion this could easily be a $200 niche fragrance. It's extremely inexpensive for a giant bottle. I find it very feminine with a slight vintage vibe without being old school smelling. Also THIS ONE LASTS EVEN AFTER A SHOWER. I am not kidding it won't come off. Anyhow I am not sure how or when this might fit into my wardrobe or if I even love it... but I appreciate the uniqueness of it.

This is such a lovely, underrated fragrance. I honestly think I picked it up to likely get my order up to free shipping, after seeing good reviews here...and I'm so glad I did! I love this one in warm weather, although I've used it in fall as well. The spice actually puts me in mind of Kenzo Jungle L'elephant, but a legere version, as the review below mentions a light Opium. If you like this type of scent, I don't see how you could go wrong with this one. The citrus in the opening is not overwhelming, which makes for a nice change from a lot of my warmer weather scents that start with a citrus punch - this one is all about the spice. I can't say I pick up any iris, but the orange blossom is present, as is the amber and sandalwood in the dry down....But honestly I find these other notes subtle and overall it comes across to my nose as a bit linear (read SPICE), which can be a good thing at times! Did I mention the lovely spice?

I got 3.4 oz. bottle in TJ Maxx for $9.99. Of course prior to getting it I checked this site on my i-phone and found no reviews. Perfume pyramid looked good to me and I decided to get it considering the price was also great. To me, this is a very casual perfume. I would wear it to the gym, grocery shopping, running other errands. It is not complicated or sophisticated. It is not heavy, not sexy and does not draw attention. On my skin it did not last a long time. I would not expect to get compliments or get noticed with this perfume. Overall I like it, but it is a very "low key", "don't have to cherish" fragrance. Take it with you on a camping trip, beach, hiking, but not to a 5-star restaurant or professional office.

Wow, this smells expensive. I'm sure it is some dupe of some exotic expensive perfume. I can't believe how cheap I got this for. It reminds me a lot of Roberto Cavallli in the long pink bottle. It smells of spices and flowers and a bunch of other stuff I can't describe. It is pretty strong and long lasting on me. I bet if you put this in some fancy bottle with some fancy name, this would easily sell for $100 and those fancy perfumistas would be all over this. For sure not your typical fruit and sweet perfume but this is sophistication. More of an evening scent to me, not casual. I could see a hippy, gypsy or belly dancer wearing this.

Note: Mine is the Parlux edition. A lighter brighter sort of oriental, the sandalwood and general vibe reminds me of some aspects of Tabu, however Tabu is one of my longest lasting fragrances and Kundalini seems to fade too quickly. I don't get Fancy Nights from this, personally, that one is a dry patchouli bomb. Kundalini doesn't even appear to have patchouli? --------------------------------------- It's a "like", wish it lasted longer on me!

Beautiful, classic, warm. Just what I wanted as an easier-to-wear Opium which my mom wore when I was young (only on special occasions but I would sneak sniffs from the bottle now and then). It’s lovely on its own, but I layer it with a simple milky coconut spray oil and then have to sit and revel for a few minutes. Build a few extra minutes into your schedule for reveling if you plan on trying that. This is a steal for the price.