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Published fragrance reviews from DRKSHDW.
18 published reviews · 0 helpful votes
Vintage-inspired composition again. This is earthy iris root with a powdery edge and citric neroli. It rests on a bed of resins, with labdanum sometimes overshadowing the iris. The iris showcases multiple facets — starting off rooty, vegetal, carroty, and progressing into a more earthy, slightly powdery vintage territo...
Read review →A better version of Santal 33 Eau de Parfum, honestly. It does open with a full dill pickle jump scare, but thankfully that phase lasts about three minutes. Once the fragrance settles, it transforms into a beautifully rounded fresh spicy sandalwood. Wearable, calming. The sandalwood here is dry and airy rather than hea...
Read review →You catch a whiff, and there's no mistaking it: this is a Tiziana Terenzi creation, proudly flaunting their signature blend of piercing musks, synthetic ambergris, and juicy fruits. Kirke's elegant sister... Finally, a sibling that doesn’t try to borrow your clothes and outshine you at every party! This fragrance is li...
Read review →This is a beautiful, creamy tuberose-centric perfume. It’s ultra-smooth, buttery... No bubblegum, no sharp green edges. Just lush white flowers. The jasmine hangs out in the background, adding a light soapy cleanliness, or maybe that’s the clean musk doing its thing. Either way, it never tips into laundry detergent ter...
Read review →The main notes in this fragrance, to my nose, are osmanthus and vanilla. The osmanthus is the star of the show, radiating the scent of the most delicious, sun-warmed apricots you can imagine. This is because osmanthus flowers have a unique aromatic profile that’s rich in fruity, peach-like notes, with a subtle apricot...
Read review →A really well-made lemon gourmand: not too sweet, not too sour... Just right. The opening is "chef’s kiss": a realistic buttery pie crust paired with a creamy lemon that smells like sweet lemon yogurt. Or lemon cheesecake filling. Mouthwatering. As it settles, the lemon turns zestier and a soft vanilla peeks out. It lo...
Read review →A really well-made lemon gourmand: not too sweet, not too sour... Just right. The opening is "chef’s kiss": a realistic buttery pie crust paired with a creamy lemon that smells like sweet lemon yogurt. Or lemon cheesecake filling. Mouthwatering. As it settles, the lemon turns zestier and a soft vanilla peeks out. It lo...
Read review →The main notes in this fragrance, to my nose, are osmanthus and vanilla. The osmanthus is the star of the show, radiating the scent of the most delicious, sun-warmed apricots you can imagine. This is because osmanthus flowers have a unique aromatic profile that’s rich in fruity, peach-like notes, with a subtle apricot...
Read review →A deep, jammy, sweet rose. Absolutely scrumptious, and an affordable Oud Satin Mood alternative. Criminally discontinued. This is a full-bodied rose with the perfect amount of sweetness. Slightly fruity, nutty. And sometimes a little lipsticky, and blessed with great performance. This is jammy rose in its purest form....
Read review →Scooby Snacks is rich, sticky, and indulgent, with a strong caramel presence that feels buttery and dense. It shares a similar DNA with Sticky Dates Body Spray and Let the Good Times Roll, but stands out with an added cinnamon that gives it extra warmth. The opening is heavy on caramel, making it feel especially sweet...
Read review →This is a pretty little summery fresh gem I genuinely enjoy. As you might’ve guessed from the name, fig is absolutely the main character here. It’s a lush, green fig, but with a creamy, coconutty smoothness that keeps it from going full salad. The opening? A fleeting burst of citrus. It fizzes up like the pop of a spar...
Read review →I'm going to start off by saying that I'm very picky when it comes to jasmine. Most jasmine perfumes tend to go overly soapy, indolic, and vintage on my skin. Even the supposedly fresh, innocent ones. But I do love a realistic jasmine, the kind that smells like a blooming bush at night. I adore star jasmine. And most o...
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