Lush / Cosmetics To Go
Lush / Cosmetics To Go
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A unique visual signature based on accords, character, and seasonality
The assault is immediate—bright citrus oils colliding with herbaceous lemongrass and lavender in those first moments, creating an almost kitchen-like freshness that feels more botanical than perfumed. Within five minutes, the citrus begins its retreat as spice notes emerge from beneath, hinting at the earthier architecture beneath.
Pine and lemon dominate here, a sharpened green accord that's vaguely medicinal without becoming unpleasant, whilst the sweet acacia attempts—somewhat unsuccessfully—to introduce a floral softness that the woody elements immediately override. Cinnamon grows warmer, more apparent.
Patchouli assumes control, its earthy density now undeniable, anchored by resinous fir and elemi that create a slightly smoky, almost incense-like finish. The spice fades to a whisper, leaving behind a resolutely grounded composition that's austere and contemplative.
Karma arrives as a deliberately unpolished fragrance—one that refuses the sanitised perfection of mainstream nineties designer scents. The spice accord dominates with an almost aggressive confidence, whilst the citrus top notes provide little more than a momentary veil before the earthiness takes command. This is lemongrass meeting lavender in a bracing herbaceous clash, quickly surrendering to the heart's peculiar geometry: sharp green lemon and pine needles cutting through sweet acacia's honeyed whisper. The base reveals the fragrance's true character—a patchouli-forward structure that's distinctly earthy rather than powdery, supported by the resinous backbone of elemi and fir. Cinnamon adds a spiced warmth that prevents the composition from becoming austere, though it never softens into comfort.
Who wears this? Someone unconcerned with olfactory accessibility. The fragrance suits those drawn to Lush's ethos—independent spirits who appreciate botanical complexity over commercial polish. It's a daytime scent for the thoughtful wearer, perhaps best suited to autumn walks or creative work undertaken in natural light. There's a deliberate rawness here, a refusal to blend its components into seamless harmony. Wear it when you want your fragrance to provoke rather than placate, when you're curious about how disparate notes might coexist without compromise.
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