To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions.
The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network.
The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user.
The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes.
The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.
The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.
Lasttrain2Paris – :
This in an interesting one, but maybe a little difficult to love. I get lots of moss, salty ocean water, and dusty ivy; a baseball diamond covered in clover. There’s an acerbic lemon brightness that hammers hard at the opening and sizzles and then fizzles away. It’s beautiful and unlike anything I’ve ever smelled from perfume, but so close to the scent of real life—this smells more like the actual ocean than any other fragrance I’ve encountered.
I was lucky to get a bottle from DS & Durga before it seems to have disappeared completely. In terms of their current offerings, I see similarities to Italian Citrus in the salty lemon vibe, but ultimately Boston Ivy is miles more interesting. It’s not an everyday scent for me—the conditions have to be just right. A sunny, not-too-hot day spent outside. Openness and optimism.
aicis333 – :
Easily one of my all-time favorite fragrances ever. It has a distinct citrus-y top note which melts slowly but beautifully into baked goods. The citrus does not turn bad on the skin on those whom I have smelled it on. All the while, it is green and moss-y. Sexy.
rebel05 – :
Herby, green, light, crisp, mossy, and fresh. Dries down to a very light, slightly powdery floral, almost like lily of the valley. Very interesting but a bit too ascetic for my taste. Great longevity on this scent, though, so it’s a good investment if it’s your thing.
OKorneychuk – :
Boston Ivy is an aquatic with a distinctly minty element that doesn’t appear explicitly in the note listing but that I’m guessing is created by the lime mixed with ivy. Definitely a different take on an aquatic, warm weather-leaning scent, this pairing yields a fairly unisex combination that I think some will like and some will hate. This surely isn’t a universal winner, and not a winner by individual taste as well, as that minty element is not something that’s terribly palatable at any time of year. There is a herbier side to this in the dry down, especially, likely brought about by the galbanum and oakmoss.
Projection is decent at the opening, but the longevity is relatively weak, and I question the EDP concentration in this case. It wore off on my skin within 3 hours, barely being a skin scent after that.
This isn’t one I’ll be buying, and it’s not unpleasant–the notes just don’t blend well for me.
6 out of 10
kxdmsdqiiyd – :
The description up above that says, “Boston Ivy is a fragrant memory of the city of Boston in the 80s. Where green moss & ivy grew next to I.R.A. graffiti and fresh clover was salted by the sea” is really on point. Simple, but effective. Whether the scent came first and the idea later came to fill in the blanks or vice versa I don’t know, but the scent does go well with this description.
Mostly I get Boston Ivy and oakmoss, with a slight aquatic note somewhere in the background. Very nice scent. It lasts quite a few hours. Worth the price for a change of pace, I think.
s15431 – :
The ivy in Boston Ivy approaches mint with its cooling green sweetness and a crisp, clean air. Beneath it lies the smell of dirt, as if the Ivy has been pulled up from from the ground, shaken off, and a trace of the damp soil remains on its roots. The opening actually reminds me of the opening in Cartier’s Roadster, which I like very much. However, Boston Ivy remains mostly linear with its cool, green top while moving gradually in the direction of a soft earthiness with a touch of spice. Roadster goes all over the place and leaves a bit of a chaotic mess in its wake. Anyway, I’ve really enjoyed Boston Ivy the times I’ve worn it. There may be a moment or two where a certain mustiness appears in the mix, but it’s only the earthy facet developing and soon enough the mustiness disappears and is actually less apparent the more generously the perfume is applied. Projection is quite good–this is one that creeps up on you, so be careful with how much you apply. Longevity is about 6 to 8 hours. I consider this a casual, afternoon fragrance best worn outdoors. Very nice and I’d say almost perfect if you’re looking for a naturally green autumnal scent.
richdelfin – :
This is the only “marine” fragrance that has ever inspired warm and positive feelings in me! It smells very much like real, natural salt water, a mighty feat! In fact I’ve never smelled as wonderful of a salt note. I also pick up clover pretty strongly. The watery notes are so dissimilar from “Cool water” etc., and I couldn’t be happier. The initial salty, clover-ish notes last for a few hours and then it fades to a pleasant earthiness, which I’m guessing is oakmoss. A completely unique yet easily likable scent!
wit12 – :
50% Eau de Lierre (Diptyque)
30% Hiris (Hermès)
20% Victrix (Profumum Roma)
Very grassy and mossy. Linear and simple, but cheery and guileless. It’s as fresh and green as an English garden after a rain. A tad powdery in the dry-down, quickly losing most of the pungent leafiness of its opening, but still retains some warmer, woody stalks and stems as it matures on the skin. Lacks the dirty earthiness of the vetiver in Victrix and the depth of the ambergris in Eau de Lierre, but that’s okay. It’s still pretty lovely stuff. Not on my buy list, but a solid effort.
ewn371InsuffBooni – :
SO AMAZING. I sense Violet & ivy on blast dries down cucumber & a little woodier. Fresh & green & purple but i smell dirt. Truly a masterpiece. Nothing completely like it BUT Creed GIT is along the same vein. Man, It is awesome. Perfect Summer scent refreshing & multifaceted.
PS. they have this listed EDT but I have the EDP
порнушка – :
Right now my favorite cologne! There is nothing else out there like it in my opinion, very unique. A wonderful blend of Ivy, moss and saltiness (the clover listed is not something i am picking up…). This cologne however has all day longevity but with silage that stays close to the skin. A masculine, light bodied, ether(ocean), green super nice scent . I’d suggest you try it first and see if it works for you…
lepkina84 – :
It’s got a fresh green, ozonic snap to it with a good dose of salty sea water. Very slight dirtiness from the moss note.
naz51 – :
At first it smells almost similar to insect repellent and then mellows into a cucumber and fresh green grassy smell. Despite this, I somehow love it. It has a very interesting scent like all DS & Durga scents.
maliy228 – :
Really nice, clean frsh fragrance. It is almost similar to Bath & Body Work’s Water Blossom Ivy. But, a more masculine version of the scent. I deffinitally pick up on the Sea Water, Ivy & Clover. I don’t get too much of a mossy note, but i don’t really know what Moss smells like. Lol. Really nice, unique fragrance.