Parfums des Beaux Arts Gingembre
by Dawn Spencer Hurwitz

This is DSH's generic, slightly vintage-style warm/sweet/rich/powdery/musty oriental base with an added ginger kick. I'd say crystallised ginger rather than the fresh root. I love ginger in any form so I'm happy! Unfortunately, the true ginger note vanishes really quickly and morphs into a nose-tickling, powdery sharpness instead. Also, despite "feeling like" a strong and rich scent it seems to have no sillage whatsoever, I mean not enough to feel it on yourself unless you put your wrist to your nose. Thumbs up for the rare and true-to-life ginger, thumbs down for the rest.

17th June, 2008.

I agree with Isaac's review below, completely. This is a terrific scent. If you like ginger and amber with warm spices, included, then you'll really enjoy this wonderful parfume.

18th May, 2008.

My favorite scent! It is spicy, warm, and exotic. The top note of ginger might knock you over, but it settles down quickly into a cornucopia of spice goodness. Never dark on me, it has decent sillage and lasts all day long. Be careful, a little bit goes a long way! If you're a spice lover, or even if you just love smelling VERY different from everyone else, you gotta check this out!

Isaac

31st January, 2006.