AquaRaven
Reviews
Lovely amber
My first thought upon trying this product: Amber Paste is a very thick, sticky, viscous oil that is easily over-applied. If you're looking for a standard roll-on oil that spreads easily, this is not your product. The upside is that it has very nice longevity and a small amount is all that is required for several hours of scent.
My second thought: Amber Paste is surprisingly reminiscent of Tom Ford's Amber Absolute! If one was lemming after TF AA, but couldn't bring themselves to pay the price ($220 USD for 50 ml), Amber Paste is a very nice, inexpensive ($10 USD) way to get a very similar scent. They aren't 100% dupes of each other, of course, with Amber Paste being slightly more resinous and without Amber Absolute's powerhouse sillage. I would argue, though, that Amber Paste's sillage is quite satisfactory and more than enough to be noticeable without the risk of overwhelming surrounding admirers.
I think Amber Paste a must-have for any major fan of amber-based scents, and would be ideal for layering.
My second thought: Amber Paste is surprisingly reminiscent of Tom Ford's Amber Absolute! If one was lemming after TF AA, but couldn't bring themselves to pay the price ($220 USD for 50 ml), Amber Paste is a very nice, inexpensive ($10 USD) way to get a very similar scent. They aren't 100% dupes of each other, of course, with Amber Paste being slightly more resinous and without Amber Absolute's powerhouse sillage. I would argue, though, that Amber Paste's sillage is quite satisfactory and more than enough to be noticeable without the risk of overwhelming surrounding admirers.
I think Amber Paste a must-have for any major fan of amber-based scents, and would be ideal for layering.
Eau de burned rubber
This smelled so promising in the bottle and when first sprayed. Within five minutes on my skin, though, it turned into a horrifically sharp, burned rubber/petroleum smell, similar to the smell of fresh asphalt, but sharper and more of an assault on the nose. I had to scrub it off with soapy water and then alcohol immediately! I'm so glad I tested before buying! I hope this was a reaction to my skin chemistry, because otherwise I can't imagine anyone wearing it and thinking it smelled pleasant.