Mojave Ghost Byredo

Amber Floral

This is my second fragrance from the Swedish brand Byredo. The first one is the super popular Gypsy Water that I enjoy more in the air as a room scent rather than something that you wear. Mojave Ghost does not even make a good room scent! It has been compared to Chance Eau Tendre which I am not a fan of either; so probably, I should have known better. Oh, well.

There is an interesting note of sapodilla in the opening which is a special type of fruit, rather dry, almost nutty. It does not work well with me. And later, the combination of magnolia, violet and sandalwood. Considering I do not enjoy any of these, I really don’t know what I was thinking. This is a disaster!

On the other hand, the scent is pretty unique and unisex, you cannot deny that. It has been inspired by calming nature of The Mojave Desert in California.

All in all, I am sad to realise that many niche brands do not work for me in my everyday routine, and so far, Byredo included.

Mojave Ghost is a soft woody floral-fruity aroma, smells niche and does not work.

Noel au Balcon Etat Libre d’Orange

Amber
Perfumer: Antoine Maisondieu

Etat Libre d’Orange has an interesting background as a brand. The name Etat Libre d’Orange (The Orange Free State) was a sovereign republic in Africa back in 1854 – 1902. The French house represents a declaration of independence. They make perfumes free from any constraints or prejudices while using raw and high-quality ingredients. They want to be unstoppable fire. They use creativity and irony to trigger naturalistic emotions and feelings.

The name is used from the famous saying “Noel au balcon, Paques aux tisons” meaning when it’s mild at Christmas, it’s cold at Easter. Hence the scent is strong on spice yet sweetened by honey and vanilla. It is a unique consistent scent. Same on paper as on my skin. It is tenacious yet gentle. You will find apricot, cinnamon, chili pepper to name a few. It is warm and smells like Christmas without being overly sweet or sexy. What a great option for the merry times!

So this is classy Christmas. Mild spices and sweet delights make it perfect.

Daisy Love Spring Marc Jacobs

Floral Fruity
Perfumer: Alberto Morillas

Daisy Love Spring smells like a typical Marc Jacobs Daisy perfume. Fruity, likeable, young, poor lasting power. I bought it because of the huge dose of fig; on top of that, it was affordable.

But honestly, I thought I would like it more than I do. I do not recognise the fig note, it smells just juicy and fruity. It is mass appealing, ideal for spring and summer for a young lady who is just starting with perfumes. It also makes a nice gift for somebody very young. I personally returned the bottle as I find it too fruity and basic for me. I know I would not wear it frequently.

Another Marc Jacobs Daisy perfume, with fig this time. Likeable but unmemorable.