Dark Wave Olo

Over the years, my perfume collection has expanded to include ~20 bottles of varying house and scent profiles. But there are few that hold such a special place in my life as Olo's Dark Wave. It's as close to a signature scent as I (a person with admittedly short attention span and penchant for seeking new sniffs) can get.

It's an oil-based fragrance, and as such, the longevity is fantastic. It's linear, without much movement throughout wear - what you smell is what you get. Despite being noted as a scent for rainy, dreary weather, I've worn Dark Wave through the seasons and in many different situations. Dark Wave is woody and spicy without being too intense, and there's a cozy softness to the scent from the cardamom. It just feels like me.

Others seem to think so, too, which is a nice feeling. Friends have consistently asked what I'm wearing and remarked that it fits my vibe (and if I wouldn't mind if they pick up a bottle too - imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, after all!).

I wore this out one night, and the person checking IDs at the bar clocked the scent immediately as it's one of his personal favorites. He let me know that the Olo boutique in Portland sells larger format bottles than the usual 9ml, too. I'm on my 3rd bottle at this point, and it will be in my collection forever, so the next time I'm in the area, I'll have to stop by to pick one up!

Love, love, love, love.