Ginseng Root
by Demeter Fragrance Library

I'd call it "Ginger Ale." It's not immediately offensive, but I have no desire to smell like a soft drink.

23rd December, 2009.

As a youth in high school, I did occasional work in the “shang” fields: Large fields covered with a roof of wooden fencing four or five feet off the ground so the valuable ginseng plants would grow in partial shade – the fencing simulated the lighting under trees in a forest. The roots were the parts of the plant that were the object of the all the labor: For a root that is said to contain so much health and energy, it didn’t have a strong aroma. Ginseng Root captures the delicate, healthful, and unusual smell of the root quite well: a clean somewhat medicinal note that vibrates “well-being.” It is a very subtle aroma and it make for a wonderful subtle fragrance that seems to beat the Demeter curse of lack of longevity. For anyone who wants an energizing, sheer fragrance, this could be the one…it is uplifting and unique and has some longevity.

22nd August, 2008.

Think of a less sugary and more earthy/root gingerale scent and you got this one down. It enhances the otherwise incredibly subtle sushi well. I got this one as a freebie and originally wasn't too excited until I used it a few times. This one is for someone who is a fan of the more natural and less sugary or flowery scents.

12nd April, 2008.