03/21/2013
Sherapop
1239 Reviews
Sherapop
2
Smooth, Sweet, and Creamy Sandalwood--really!
Back when I acquired three of these Infusion Organique perfumes, it was my very first experience with organic or all-natural perfumery, and I was not at all sure what to expect. My initial impression of SANDS OF MOROCCO was a tiny bit negative, because the lemongrass oil caused a stinging sensation to my neck.
Since then, I don't know what happened, but this perfume no longer causes any form of discomfort but only pleasure. It's a creamy vanilla sandalwood oriental, which might sound boring, banal, and common--but it's not! That's because instead of all of the gross aromachemical nonsense substituting for sandalwood and vanilla and ylang and just about everything else these days, this perfume comprises organic essential oils.
The opening is not as appealing as the drydown, which is a common feature of most of the all-natural perfumes I've tried to date (and probably makes them a tough sell at the counter), but the sweet and creamy sandalwood drydown is absolutely worth the wait. For those who are interested in venturing into the world of organic perfume, you might want to start with this line (if it's not been discontinued...) because the prices are ridiculously reasonable.
I wonder, actually, if this brand has had difficulties because they do not ask enough for their organic perfumes. Low prices tend to deter niche snobs, but in this case, that would be a mistake!
I wore SANDS OF MOROCCO out today in the cold weather, and it smelled better and better as it heated up on my skin under a sweater. A great wintertime all-natural selection for those who are becoming bored with the usual designer BHT- and aromachemical-laden suspects.
Since then, I don't know what happened, but this perfume no longer causes any form of discomfort but only pleasure. It's a creamy vanilla sandalwood oriental, which might sound boring, banal, and common--but it's not! That's because instead of all of the gross aromachemical nonsense substituting for sandalwood and vanilla and ylang and just about everything else these days, this perfume comprises organic essential oils.
The opening is not as appealing as the drydown, which is a common feature of most of the all-natural perfumes I've tried to date (and probably makes them a tough sell at the counter), but the sweet and creamy sandalwood drydown is absolutely worth the wait. For those who are interested in venturing into the world of organic perfume, you might want to start with this line (if it's not been discontinued...) because the prices are ridiculously reasonable.
I wonder, actually, if this brand has had difficulties because they do not ask enough for their organic perfumes. Low prices tend to deter niche snobs, but in this case, that would be a mistake!
I wore SANDS OF MOROCCO out today in the cold weather, and it smelled better and better as it heated up on my skin under a sweater. A great wintertime all-natural selection for those who are becoming bored with the usual designer BHT- and aromachemical-laden suspects.
