Oha

Smells identical to Clinique’s Aromatics Elixir but without the complexity. I don’t mind Oha, but if I’m going to wear something that smells like this I want the OG with all its roughness and intensity.

There's something in Oha that evokes fancy hotels to me. There are definitely occasions as a kid lounging around in random hotel lobbies, especially ones in China while visiting family, where my smell memory matches up with Oha pretty well—this sort of classic and elegant scent designed to evoke the idea of premium hospitality. Crisp green-smelling rose bouquets in the opening (backed by the tea, bergamot and a particularly green jasmine) with the smell of what reminds me of old Chinese lacquered furniture in the most pleasant way (which I guess is the combination of the spicy resinous cardamom and the woods). The spice is quite prominent although I get a weird olfactory illusion at the beginning where the green aspects and spicy aspects mingle with each other since they're tied together by a fresh and cool feeling. There's also something here that very cryptically smells exactly like elderflower cordial so take that as you will. My description makes it sound a lot more aggressive than it actually is and I think a lot of that elegant hotel feeling does also come from the fact that the whole thing is softened with sweet tonka bean and a clean powdery musk (I'd say sophisticated rather than old-fashioned). A really beautiful evening scent in my opinion.

5/10

An elegant rose fragrance from the get-go. There is something very chic in it, like the perfume of an immaculately dressed lady visiting a big and respectable hotel somewhere in Paris. I get a 'hotel' vibe, maybe it's something very personal but I get transported to the reception of a big hotel (the type from 'The Shining'!). Rose, jasmine, cardamom, a bit of fresh bergamot. Strangely, I don't get the tea note here. The drydown is a mix of powdery notes and patchouli. This fragrance evolves very quickly, and fades away almost completely within 4 hours.

A very elegant and classic perfume for all the seasons. Timeless, this scent can be a signature scent. It is a floral Chypre with strong note of rose and a touch of spices and green tea to my nose. The longevity is very good, the sillage moderate. Feeling: chic, soapy and clean. Compatible with office. For all ages, more for woman to my opinion. So French! 7/10