Today I’m going to write about two of SSS’s newer scents: Opal and Femme Jolie. As I’ve mentioned before, her descriptions are accurate, so if you know you like the notes and the description, give them a try!
Opal
A comforting soft skin musk with just a touch of powder. Sandalwood, vanilla, musk, bergamot, ambrette.
I was drawn to Opal because it is my birthstone. I was intrigued enough to try a sample, even though generally I do not care for musk. I ended up buying a full bottle because it is different than anything else I own, and I think I could layer it to create interest with other fragrances, though I haven’t tried that yet.
If I were to liken this to an opal, I would say it is mostly opaque white, but in the right light it has small flashes of color. Over all it is sweet and powdery, but not too sweet and not too powdery. It is likely the skin musk and mandarin that cuts the sweetness. The other notes serve to soften the over all effect. They are not divisible from the whole.
Femme Jolie
A long-lasting woodsy cedar scent composed of woods, soft spices, musk, fruits, and florals. Notes are ginger, cinnamon, clove, plum, peach, orange blossom, violet, cedar, sandalwood, vanilla, benzoin, musk.
I wondered if this might be similar to Femme because of the peach. It has some reminiscences, but it is wearable for me, whereas Femme is not one of my better fragrances.
At first scent, it is spicy and woodsy. It reminds me of something, but I can’t quite put my finger on it. As it enters into the drydown, the spiciness softens but is still there, and the woodsiness and fruits take over. Again, it is different than anything I own and would be FBW.
Her pricing is reasonable, but that doesn’t speak to the worth of her line. I wish all lines were as accessible in price: oil sample $2.75 edp sample $2.75 1/6 oz oil $18.00 1/2 oz edp $25.00 1 oz edp $39.00. Email her at info@sonomascentstudio.com. Visit her website for more fragrances.
Have you tried any from SSS? Which are your favorites?
What are you wearing today?
Karin
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