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Earthy cleanliness
Busaina needs getting used to. You need to give her a few days of wear to accustom yourself, because at first, you will think that this is 75% masculine when it is actually 100% unisex.
The three dominant notes from start to finish are (in order of magnitude): cedarwood, musk and lavender.
The opening is dominated by lavender and woody notes. The lavender note is cool, almost leaning towards a kind of metallic feel, but the woody note quickly overpowers it.
At first spritz, the woody note is indistinguishable- is it agarwood? cedar? sandalwood? But after the first minute, it becomes clear that it is cedarwood, and together with resins, it gives off a balsamic, aromatic, almost camphoraceous fragrance. The cedarwood is the reason why this fragrance would not be suitable for women who prefer feminine leaning unisex fragrances, as nothing about this is wholly feminine. The cedarwood is just so strong in the opening that it completely overwhelms any floral notes that may be in the formulation.
The mid and dry down is dominated by musk and cedarwood with lavender projecting on warm skin but not on clothing.
Busaina would be challenging to anyone used to mainstream perfumes. It might be more suitable for women who like chypres/ dark musky/ earthy woody fragrances.
I did not buy it with the expectation that it would be easy to wear, but after a week of constantly reaching for it, I absolutely love it!
The three dominant notes from start to finish are (in order of magnitude): cedarwood, musk and lavender.
The opening is dominated by lavender and woody notes. The lavender note is cool, almost leaning towards a kind of metallic feel, but the woody note quickly overpowers it.
At first spritz, the woody note is indistinguishable- is it agarwood? cedar? sandalwood? But after the first minute, it becomes clear that it is cedarwood, and together with resins, it gives off a balsamic, aromatic, almost camphoraceous fragrance. The cedarwood is the reason why this fragrance would not be suitable for women who prefer feminine leaning unisex fragrances, as nothing about this is wholly feminine. The cedarwood is just so strong in the opening that it completely overwhelms any floral notes that may be in the formulation.
The mid and dry down is dominated by musk and cedarwood with lavender projecting on warm skin but not on clothing.
Busaina would be challenging to anyone used to mainstream perfumes. It might be more suitable for women who like chypres/ dark musky/ earthy woody fragrances.
I did not buy it with the expectation that it would be easy to wear, but after a week of constantly reaching for it, I absolutely love it!
Baby has grown up
Let us take an olfactory promenade through the well lit paths of this fragrance. The opening is freesia, if there is any plum blossom, it is more than overpowered by the peony note which wastes no time in stepping forward and claiming dominance in a fight against the white floral sisters, jasmine and orange blossom. Musk swoops in like a knight desperate to save his princess, and takes over after the first few minutes. This is where the scent development ends, within the first few minutes after spray.
To my nose, this perfume is a musk-peony-freesia delight that smells like a baby girl who has grown up, is now going to high school, but retains her natural coquettish spirit that makes her so loveable and a delight to everyone.
My only issues with Lovely You are its longevity and projection. On skin, it's a disappointment. But on clothing, and in layering combinations with other fragrances, Lovely You begins to shine, stand out and project.
Lovely You in my opinion, wasn't created to be worn alone. This baby was made to grow up, meet someone and become a partner for life.
To my nose, this perfume is a musk-peony-freesia delight that smells like a baby girl who has grown up, is now going to high school, but retains her natural coquettish spirit that makes her so loveable and a delight to everyone.
My only issues with Lovely You are its longevity and projection. On skin, it's a disappointment. But on clothing, and in layering combinations with other fragrances, Lovely You begins to shine, stand out and project.
Lovely You in my opinion, wasn't created to be worn alone. This baby was made to grow up, meet someone and become a partner for life.
A wearable clone
This is another Lancome Oud Bouquet inspired by fragrance, and having tried a few of these already I can say that this leans more towards Lattafa's Oud Mood.
What notes do I smell? Praline, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Saffron, Caramel, Rose, and Amber.
This is not an original DNA, but it is certainly more wearable, albeit less intense in performance. It does not leave a scent trail, but you will have a nice scent bubble for the first hour or so, before it settles to be a skin scent.
This fragrance is inexpensive, and if you are already familiar with its DNA or have particular affection for woody, oriental gourmands, then this fragrance might be up your alley.
What notes do I smell? Praline, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Saffron, Caramel, Rose, and Amber.
This is not an original DNA, but it is certainly more wearable, albeit less intense in performance. It does not leave a scent trail, but you will have a nice scent bubble for the first hour or so, before it settles to be a skin scent.
This fragrance is inexpensive, and if you are already familiar with its DNA or have particular affection for woody, oriental gourmands, then this fragrance might be up your alley.
A story of blood orange, plum and praline
Let's get it out of the way. Always Red does share similarities with Armani's Sì, but it is in no way a clone, more like a fruitier interpretation of Sì which is vanilla leaning.
So what does Always Red smell like? To me, she is a story of a juicy, sensual opening of blood orange and plum. There is passion fruit but it is not dominant to my nose. This fruity opening becomes alluring when the rose note makes an appearance. These three notes linger a while on skin but on clothing, Praline makes a much quicker appearance. It starts off subtle and builds up as the fragrance dries down. There is a slightly woody aspect to the drydown especially on clothing, but it stays mostly sweet, pink floral and fruity.
Always Red has been discontinued in favour of Always Red Femme, but if you can get your hands on a bottle, I invite you to do so. I'm not a fan of Sì, but I am always willing to be red.
So what does Always Red smell like? To me, she is a story of a juicy, sensual opening of blood orange and plum. There is passion fruit but it is not dominant to my nose. This fruity opening becomes alluring when the rose note makes an appearance. These three notes linger a while on skin but on clothing, Praline makes a much quicker appearance. It starts off subtle and builds up as the fragrance dries down. There is a slightly woody aspect to the drydown especially on clothing, but it stays mostly sweet, pink floral and fruity.
Always Red has been discontinued in favour of Always Red Femme, but if you can get your hands on a bottle, I invite you to do so. I'm not a fan of Sì, but I am always willing to be red.
Sandalwood divine
Two notes- oud and sandalwood, but somehow Cartier's perfumers have been able to craft a fragrance so delectable and rich, it deserves your testing.
Oud & Santal is a very creamy, subtly powdery, sandalwood fragrance. It has depth (but is not intense), presence (but is not obnoxious) and oud, but the oud is so moderately (for lack of a better word) done that Oud lovers will be left feeling dissatisfied that it is so lacking.
This does not smell like an oriental fragrance, rather, this combo is a western take on sandalwood and oud... It feels as though it was crafted for a western audience that may not be familiar with oud. Sandalwood lovers however, will have no complaints.
Oud & Santal is a very creamy, subtly powdery, sandalwood fragrance. It has depth (but is not intense), presence (but is not obnoxious) and oud, but the oud is so moderately (for lack of a better word) done that Oud lovers will be left feeling dissatisfied that it is so lacking.
This does not smell like an oriental fragrance, rather, this combo is a western take on sandalwood and oud... It feels as though it was crafted for a western audience that may not be familiar with oud. Sandalwood lovers however, will have no complaints.
