SMOKED BLOOM | ETHEREAL FLORAL FRUIT

Adore this fragrance. Will definitely be my signature scent this fall.

Libertine is quite honestly my favorite house. I own every scent with several travel sizes, roller ball, and full sizes. I've purchased multiple discovery sets to give as gifts and share with friends. I layer at least smoked bloom everyday with a few other signatures from other small houses. Alone, these fragrances are ooey, gooey, sticky, sweet, and sensual. I will always have at least a travel size on me of smoked bloom and will be repurchasing for gifts and myself.

Like florals but don’t want an overly forward floral scent? Like a bit of substance behind delicate notes? Smoked Bloom was my favourite out of the trial pack I purchased and I bought the full size now! It’s such a unique scent in the way it’s balanced: the floral notes don’t make this too feminine, the same way that the smokey undertone doesn’t make this too masculine. I love the way it lays on the skin as it’s not too obvious when you enter the room, more noticeable at closer proximity which almost creates a sense of mystery. Love it, I’ve been looking for a unique, well priced, and locally made perfume for a long time and I’m so glad I chose this one. If you’re thinking about it, just allow yourself the luxury and enjoyment of Smoked Bloom.

This is my first purchase of a Libertine fragrance. I saw the discontinued oil sale online and rushed over, only to find Smoked Bloom available. It was not my first choice, but as someone who is studying perfume (independently since 2018 but formally through an online program as of this year), I grabbed what was left if only just to study it and not wear it. I was blown away by the quality and the sheer excellence of this perfume. Josh, perfumer and owner of Libertine Fragrance has the makings of the quality presented by Le Labo and his nose is reminiscent to me of Jacques Cavallier Belletrud, Master perfumer for Louis Vuitton. If you appreciate either of those brands, I would recommend that you not hesitate for one moment and immediately purchase the sample pack. I love Smoked Bloom for me, but I do find it leans masculine and I prefer it on my husband. It’s too bad that the oils are discontinued because the texture of this is absolutely magnificent; it blends like silk into your skin. I’m so glad I was able to try Smoked Bloom and I’ll be purchasing more from Josh as soon as I can!

I don’t feel capable of writing an eloquent story like the other reviewers. All I can say is I crave this fragrance. It’s mysterious and sexy and not over the top… unless you want it to be. Then just spritz more.