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Summary: Most definitely a *me* kind of perfume Lovebird is a gentle, complex melody on the skin ~ never overpowering Lovebird would charm the hardest to please non perfume lover (methinks). I really love this perfume. I love the pale green floral of it ~ floral but not flowery, NOT indolic. A green sheen, a web of beauty, a journey far far into the Fairy Forest and a sweet rest in Titania’s mossy bower.
Highly Recommended.
Pros: Beauty Beauty Beauty. no note overpowers another.
Cons: Price although I would say WELL worth it. A little bottle will last a long time as it is Parfum strength.
Notes: A vibrant green top of Bergamot, Mexican Key Lime, Turkish Galbanum and Lemon. A delicate heart of Vietnamese Basil, Neroli, Australian Violet Leaf, Jasmine grandiflorum and Orange Blossom is supported by Oakmoss, Vetiver and Ambrette Seed.
Reminds me of: A Fairy Forest ~ Titania’s Mossy Floral Bower
Designer’s Description:This delicate fresh green floral is perfect for the office or evening out. One of the most beautiful birds in the world and my beloved peach-faced lovebird is the inspiration for this floral perfume. A multi-color/aroma treasure that’s fresh, floral and stirring.
Number of times tested: 3 times.
Number of sprays applied for this review: dabbed from a sample vial.
Fragrance Strength: Parfum
Development: (Linear / Average / Complex)
Longevity: (Short / Average / Long-lasting)
Sillage: (A Little / Average / A Lot)
Note About the Packaging: Simple, thoughtful, practical.
All Natural or Natural/Mixed Media Materials Used: All Natural and Botanical
Website: Naked Leaf Perfumes
Karma Solid Perfume
Summary: Fun, trippy, kinda headshop, KARMA is GOOD smellin’. I like it on ME and OTHERS. I followed a woman on Martha’s Vineyard to ask her what she was wearing. It was KARMA by LUSH. Great “emergency” perfume I bought a tube of this in San Francisco when I was plumb out of perfume (if you can believe that!). I gave away a lot of scents while traveling and needed a pick me up perfume. KARMA is that- a punchy boost of a fragrance. Mostly natural I believe.
Pros: Powerful and pungent, a little goes a long way. great bang for your buck- this baby goes for under $11
Cons: Way too strong for some folks
Notes: patchouli and citrus
Designer’s Description: Retro yet ageless, Karma is a powerful, spicy and unique patchouli and citrus perfume. It’s a strange slow-burner for some; you fall for it without realizing what’s happening. Others love it from the first sniff as they are transported to the age of freedom.
Number of times tested: Several times from full size container
Fragrance Strength: Unknown
Development: (Linear / Average / Complex):
Longevity: (Short / Average / Long-lasting):
Sillage: (A Little / Average / A Lot):
Note About the Packaging: Cool tube. I like it. Easy, not too messy. Good for the hand bag.
notes:
- Patchouli Oil (Pogostemon cablin),
- *Limonene,
- *Linalool,
- Sweet Orange Oil (Citrus sinensis),
- Lavendin Oil (Lavendula hybrida),
- Pine Oil (Pinus sylvestris),
- Lemongrass Oil (Cymbopogon citratus),
- Elemi Oil (Canarium commune),
- Cassie Absolute (Acacia farnesiana),
- *Cinnamal,
- *Citral,
- *Geraniol,
- *Citronellol,
- *Farnesol,
- *Benzyl Benzoate,
- *Eugenol,
- *Benzyl Salicylate
something about ORANGE Oil: Organic orange oil is used by aromatherapists for its antiviral and antidepressant properties, ideal for treating depression and in helping to boost the immune system.
disclosure: I bought my own. Mostly- not ALL natural.
A small wave for your form
A small wave for your voice
A small wave for your means
A small wave for your generosity
A small wave for your appetite
A small wave for your wealth
A small wave for your life
A small wave for your health
Nine waves upon you
Waves of the giver of Giver of Health.
………….
Black Cat Collective, 2012
Water has a Memory
celebrate
ALCHEMY
wonders of sunshine gold essence
leaking in like the quietest raindrops
see how her subtle complexity fades and emerges
in the brightest shiniest way.
by Juliana Margit Miller
written in response to ALCHEMY solid perfume by Aftelier Perfumes
Scent Family: Floral Oriental
Designer description: A floral heart swathed in amber and vanilla, with bitter orange and black pepper top notes. Created early in my career from the most popular top, middle, and base notes from my custom work. I wanted to make a perfume using the finest essences, of aromas most people love dearly.
Featured Notes:
Top: black pepper, bitter orange.
Heart: rose, jasmine.
Base: vanilla, amber.
Packaging: One full ounce of sterling silver makes this beautiful handmade compact, designed by Aftelier Perfumer Mandy Aftel. The compact is presented in your choice of an orange or purple silk pouch.
Scent Experience: A tangy citrus opening gives way to a full floral bouquet drying down to a gorgeous rich warm vanillic amber. Alchemy speaks of fire and warmth, of sweet evenings and golden sunrises. Rich, and sweet Alchemy is sure to please lovers of quality natural complex fragrances. Aftelier’s solid perfumes are silky and lovely to apply typically lasting longer than the same as an an alcohol based perfume.
Disclosure: Aftelier’s perfumes are all naural. Perfume Pharmer was afforded a sample for review.
