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Stavriss – :
This is a citrus floral that stands out by its unique type of crispness. The citrus isn’t a sweet one, but airy and almost sharp. As someone who generally gravitates toward the spicier and woodier smells, for me this one is a bit stark. It was put perfectly by Hollie, it’s a Vodka Tonic in scent form! I’m just more of a Manhattan or Old Fashioned kind of chick. It’s light, fresh, and clean but has enough of it’s own personality to stand out as more than just being fresh out of the shower. The name is what drew me in, “gin blossoms” being a cute term for the redness of an alcoholic’s face, but in this case just a clever description of what this scent evokes. It’s almost punny.
UFD – :
a pretty & vivacious citrus which quickly burns off to a pretty & vivacious white floral which then burns off to… nothing.
So yeah, the longevity is not strong with this one, but while it lasts, it’s quite uplifting! I don’t get gin or juniper, but perhaps it’s the sense of the citrus one would use with gin that’s being represented here.
I’m a big fan of the floral drydown, short-lived though it is, so I can see myself burning quickly through my small bottle of this.
bhan – :
Very uplifting citrus freshness! I would also say there is a little bit of sugar in it, as there’s some sweetness in it.
Maybe the sillage and longevity are not the best, but I find that it can be increased if you just spray it on generously! Works fine for me!
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doorsnotedead – :
It’s lovely and refreshing, slightly sugared citruses with just a hint of florals. I think it’s lacking a good grounding base note though — it is very light and sort of just floats away on you without lingering very long. Good for summer but it really does not last sadly.
tsoisv – :
I must be hallucinating as I don’t see fig listed as an ingredient, but I get a burst of freshly sliced green fig right off the top every time, dancing wildly with verbena. Fun and forward. I agree that the Love+Toast formulations are along the lines of Pacifica products, which I mostly love, I want to try them all!
yuliashka.em – :
Love this! FYI, Gin Blossom is a term for the nose of someone who drinks a lot. The capillaries break causing a red/bluish enlarged looking nose. Hence the name “gin blossom” 🙂
kosolapui – :
Gin Blossom is a bright, pleasing fragrance. It’s soapy-clean and citrusy, which seems to be a pattern for many of the Love & Toast products. I get lemon-lime from this one, and something like jasmine green tea.
Incidentally, I think this layers really well with Love & Toast’s Juniper Gin, which smells predominently of juniper.
I can’t wear many mainstream perfumes, because usually I find them heady, overwhelming, and even nauseating, but I love the simplicity and elegance of Margot Elena’s Tokyo Milk and Lollia perfumes, and I am truly impressed with the Love & Toast line so far.
вазонов – :
Reminds me of my favorite summer drink…..a vodka tonic! It doesn’t smell like the drink but the scent is the interpretation of what I taste. The bottle lists: Citrus Zest, Spring Dew, Mandarin Blossom, Verbena Leaves….obviously mostly conceptual…..Spring Dew? Initially I mostly smell the citrus zest…orangey-lime, then the verbena becomes more prominent,creating a creamier…or softer effect. The Mandarin Blossom is also evident and gives a nice sweetness overall. This is a fresh, well blended spring/summer scent….not too girly but definitely not masculine. I received this for my Birthday the other day…my hubby picked out and I had not smelled it prior….I was pleasantly surprised. Strength and staying power is ok to good on me. I have to agree with midsummer on that strange “metal/old rubber” scent that some of Margot Elena’s creations morph into….also reminds me of musty, old newspaper. I don’t get that on this particular scent but some of the others like Arsenic and bulletproof do that for me. I’ve found that some of her creations start out beautiful and fairly quickly fade into something not quite as beautiful as they started…..what a pity. I still enjoy each of these little gems though and they don’t break the bank.
ahat – :
Love & Toast GIN BLOSSOM is a very refreshing mixed citrus fragrance with orange as the dominant note. I gather that the name of the perfumes of this line (yet another created by the boundlessly energetic Margot Ellena!) are determined using a random word generator. GIN BLOSSOM? I think that the name may deter many from trying this pleasing citrus cologne, which strikes me as entirely unisex.
Another all-natural line from Margot Ellena, Love & Toast is comparable in price to Pacifica (another inexpensive all-natural house which indiscriminately labels all of its wares as “perfume” though they are obviously colognes and edts) but somewhat more sophisticated, to my nose.
Anyone who is looking for a good but inexpensive everyday citrus scent should give this one a sniff. I promise you won’t smell as though you’ve been out on a gin & tonic drinking bout.
lepriconez – :
I wanted to love this much more than I did. The opening notes are just like a fresh gin and tonic on a hot summer day. However, as the scent dries, it loses its depth. Something highly artificial and cheap smelling comes to the foreground (it’s always the same smell in Margot Elena’s scents – something between metal and old rubber). If only that initial fresh breeze lasted for longer!