OSTENS FRAGRANCES: CASHMERAN VELVET EAU DE PARFUM REVIEW

Today I'm going to share some thoughts and first impressions on the Ostens Cashmeran Velvet Eau De Parfum that I was kindly sent on for review. Ostens is the brainchild of Christopher and Laurent, both of whom have been entrenched in the fragrance industry for over 20 years alongside some of the most creative minds and noses in the industry. 

Ostens – is their debut collection of six carefully crafted Eau de Parfums and you can fully investigate each one on their website here. I love the look of the sample library. Comes in the form of a mini book case, perfect for travel and only costs £30. 

THE BOTTLE 

Is slightly no thrill.  A very large black cylindrical cap gives it a PC Plod vibe. Strong shouldered bottle with softened corners, see-through glass which gives you a very clear depiction of the liquid. Quite classic, quite anonymous. Mature and solid bottle. 

THE OPENING (reaction)

Knowing very little about the brand I went into this very green. How pleasantly surprised I was! It was like turning up on a blind date expecting to be predictably underwhelmed, only to find a bedazzling vision with mermaid-esque qualities who had already ordered two pints of Guinness and bag of Scampi Fries to share. 

THE NOTES 

Top Notes: Amyris oil, Olibanum oil and Cashmeran velvet.
Heart Notes: Cedarwood, Sandalwood, Orris accord.
Base Notes: Patchouli base and Vanilla bean.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Expect a very intimate experience. Almost like a date by a camp fire with a sexy Wookie. It has a very textured scent, like you're feeling puppy fur or falling into a vat of goose down. (Not done that of late, but you get the idea). 

The scent is mainly wood. I mean that in the purest of forms and it's wood from the start and to the finish. Of course, there's that familiar note of vanilla that pushes through after a while, but it's not a complex scent. It's the Pretty Woman of scents. It's a love story that's well written, it's got class yet it's not going to suddenly morph into a vampire flick. I personally love Pretty Woman, I don't care if it's cheesy, you can all go to hell. Just watch Richard Gere own that shop manager in those Nino Cerruti suits when he says there's going to be a lot more ass linking needed. 

I digress. 

DOES IT PERFORM? 

Yes. Hell yes. Sprayed it on in the morning before heading out on some Southwold beach walks, it was still present in the evening for the fish and chips supper. The cedarwood really powers through on the home straight and just makes this a very soothing, creamy-woody dry down. Loved it. 

£105 includes: Eau de Parfum 50ml. Préparation Oil - Complimentary.