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Karma Lush 2013 Body Spray

7.5 / 10 77 Ratings

A popular perfume by Lush for men, released in 2013. The scent is woody-green. It was last marketed by LVMH.
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Main accords

Woody

Green

Fougère

Fresh

Spicy

Fragrance Notes

Gaiac wood Musk

Musk

Lavender

Geranium

Oakmoss

Obsolete Burlap

Perfumer

Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud

Ratings

Scent

7.577 Ratings

Longevity

7.571 Ratings

Sillage

7.071 Ratings

Bottle

8.481 Ratings

Value for money

5.526 Ratings

Submitted by CPL, last update on 10/17/2024.

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Reviews

3 in-depth fragrance descriptions

08/21/2023

7.5Scent 7Longevity 6Sillage

Shemsmeller
206 Reviews

Shemsmeller

1

Politic Cologne old fashionned

I bought this perfume blindly this year, in February. I did not show suspicion despite the price when I had already been very disappointed with onekh from the same range.

I had heard a lot of good things about this collection, and I also discovered 2 nuggets in it that are in my top 3 discoveries this year out of more than 100 tests.

unfortunately this one will not have convinced me completely, we would say an old-fashioned cologne with greenery. it brings a certain elegance and refinement. nevertheless, I find that it is aimed too much at a more mature category among men, from the age of 45.

I can easily imagine a politician or a member of the Senate wearing this type of opulent fragrance in the summer. the advantage of this perfume remains a singular rare smell, almost impossible to find. a little in the same style as erolfa de creed but better.
not sticking to my state of mind I sold it after 1 week.

not the best of the collection the gem but the worst either.

02/26/2020

7Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

Flanker
59 Reviews

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Flanker

Top Review 25

If you want to pee with the big dogs…

…you should also be able to lift your leg. Regarding the pricing of the Le Gemme series, I admit I had a certain fragrance image as well as prejudices in mind:

- Bottles with gemstones on the cap
- High-quality ingredients
- More is more - often rather opulent scents for specific occasions
- Poor availability
- Sometimes more (money) appearance than reality

Point 1 is already fulfilled with the Le Gemme series. Quote: “Malakeos - The radiant gemstone is a symbol of splendor and abundance…”. However, malachite neither passively nor actively glows and, strictly speaking, is not considered a gemstone. Schnitzel Wiener Art is also not prepared with veal, which explains the price difference. Thus, point 5 is also fulfilled regarding the bottle. Last but not least, one must of course search for sources and may end up in a Bulgari boutique. Of course, with a prior appointment (point 4).

After having laid down a significant sack of gold coins for a sample, the account decreases and the anticipation rises. The spray finger moves nervously and reverently towards the spray nozzle. No, stop! First, sniff at the said spray unit (since it’s a used original sample).
The first impression is characterized by a short “uhh,” quickly followed by a drawn-out “oooh” and simultaneous distrust in the stomach area. So completely different than expected.

I spray the fragrance on my wrist, still full of anticipation, wait, waaaait, and bring my nose close.
What reaches my nostrils at the same time were the following 2 impressions. 1. What, off? 2. You know that one!

I could have sworn there was verbena/moss in the opening. I only know this combo from Irish Tweed, and at first, I thought the scent was off here too. A green-bitter note wafts towards me, which personally irritates me but does not completely deter me. In the case of Green Irish Tweed, scent transitions become recognizable afterward. In the case of Malakeos, I perceive not transitions but musk. Admittedly, the combination is interesting. I find musk beautiful. However, I can only wear a few musk-heavy fragrances for an extended period, as they seem too monotonous to me over time. With Malakeos, the green opening fades a bit but remains consistently in the background until the base. Musk becomes very present after about 30 minutes, but due to various, very prominent scent molecule pillars, it feels prickly and slightly penetrating. This impression also makes it impossible for me to distinguish lavender in the scent progression. And with Malakeos, that was already it for me regarding the scent progression. Even though this malachite proves to be persistent, the projection, fortunately, remains very moderate, and that is a good thing.

My initial positive impression had thus quickly turned into its opposite. I also want to draw an honest, personal comparison regarding the scent character. Even though I don’t want to offend anyone here. Otto Kern Signature Men makes no secret of its synthetic nature, comes without a gemstone, and the 50ml costs under €15. In my eyes, both are quite similar in character. However, in the medium term, the packaging material we receive for the 21 Otto Kern bottles will certainly cost us more than a small Malakeos.

So, if you have the necessary pocket money saved up and like the scent, please indulge without a guilty conscience and enjoy having something special in your collection! I wholeheartedly wish it for you from the bottom of my Parfumo heart. As for me, I lost money on the sample but gained insight in return.

06/08/2019

8Scent 7Longevity 6Sillage

Atanarjuat
33 Reviews

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Atanarjuat

Top Review 9

Here is my mountain!

If the intense green of malachite - which one experiences in nature - is meant to evoke the healing power, well-being, and lush greenery of the endless coniferous forests of the Urals - then, yes, you are in the right place if you like it fresh, lavender-like, green-woody and perhaps are looking for a Fougére that is both modern and timeless at the same time….

I was unexpectedly struck by the sampling (olfactorily) recently! While "Orage" was my (green) discovery of 2018 - since then, I have been actively here for you and would like to thank you emphatically for any help, tips, and simply outstandingly nice contacts - should another fresh green come along in 2019.

Mr. Dublee - thank you very much! - recently sent me some samples. “Malakeos!? Add it to your cart, the 'Le Gemmes' have been calling to you for a while and Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud produced 'your' Orage after all.”

I can already tell you that the first spray truly doesn’t knock you off your feet; perhaps some Parfumo will wonder what is so outstanding about this scent!?

Well, I might not know myself. It is simply exactly what I have been looking for. Malakeos is without lemon-fresh, presents itself quite traditionally as #fougére and places the whole thing on a modern pedestal, reinterpreting it. Perhaps due to my feeling of dry coolness. That might capture it best. Russian Ural forest coolness in sunshine!
I haven’t been to the forests of the Urals yet, but I have looked at some pictures. Evocative associations: “Juicy needles, steaming moss, heather swaying in the wind.” Sensually green plant freshness. It could also be the barber shop. Or shaving foam. Shaving foam with lavender - unsweetened-fresh, with a bit of green wood at the back.

In my statement, I also wrote quite lyrically “there a river, here my mountain.” Yeah, when I look at the bottle and weigh it in my hand, it brings more than a pound of ground meat on the virtual scale. What a block. Nice: The spray head itself atomizes wonderfully. 3rd place after Vuitton and Dior. And for Lars: that thing is magnetic!! No. Yes! Ohhh!

I have found my green in 2019, this time a rather classically structured, very versatile one. "Here is my mountain"!