Holy allergic reaction, Batman!
Vetiver Oriental, as it turns out, does not like me. I'm afraid the feeling is mutual. Within minutes--minutes!--of application on skin, I've got Rash. Now, I've had allergic reactions from perfume for a while now, and while it's an unfortunate condition for a perfume-o-holic, I've learned how to deal (spraying on clothes, rotating spray zones, etc. etc.). Is it oakmoss?? It might be oakmoss. I've worn oakmoss before but haven't had anything so spectacularly itchy. But hey, this is an individual problem, and it doesn't affect how the perfume smells, now, does it?
I wish I could like this. Luckyscent's descriptions are always so nice.
A Palais Royal exclusive, released for export for a limited time only, Vetiver Oriental is a completely unique interpretation of vetiver, as original as we came to expect from Lutens. Rich and striking, Vetiver Oriental enthralls us with its luxuriously balsamic accents of benzoin and labdanum. Moving from the brighter, more aromatic vetiver of the top notes, highlighted by the greens and the earthy chilliness of iris, the fragrance darkens considerably. The heart is a nocturnal, sultry brew of spicy gaiac wood and vetiver, a deep, exceptionally luxurious accord, which underscores the velvety depth of the vetiver by including a chocolate note. The union of the earthy, resinous notes and the dark, bitter chocolate is breathtakingly beautiful. Enriched further by the opulent base notes of soft musk, golden amber, sweet sandalwood and warm, silky-smooth labdanum, the scent wows us with its exceptional luxuriousness, its mysterious beauty and proves once and for all that where the woody oriental perfumes are concerned, Lutens has no equals.
Wahh. I smell...powder. Vetivery-bitter-ish oakmoss-ish powder. An iris-based, headache inducing powder. 15 minutes into application, I'm developing some sweetness.
I'm sorry, I can't wait for this to dry down any more...
Helg, I don't know if you'll read this, but I wish this review on Vetiver Oriental was half as eloquent as yours. As it is, I'm just sharing my real-time reaction.
Must...Scrub...Now...
*runs for Advil, Cortisone 10, and soap...*
PS: NY sniffapalooza last weekend huge success in re-fanaticizing me in perfume...writing reviews for Raphaella...
3 comments:
Poor thing! I hope you have recovered. Lutens is such a treacherous line--you never know what those perfumes are going to do on (or to) the skin. At least, that's true for me. Every test drive is a potential wreck, but when things go well, it's pure pleasure. Better luck next time:-)
SO sorry about this, as I know you and I both love vetiver.
Wowza, that's a definitive response!
Sorry that you had to experience that. I just tried VO for the first time myself, and if it's any consolation, while it is a fine oriental, there is nothing particularly vetiver about it at all.
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