Alright, so I heard about this Ash perfume by Ashley Benson. You know how it is, another celebrity fragrance pops up, and you kinda wonder, “Okay, what’s this one going to be like?” I wasn’t expecting miracles, but my curiosity got the better of me. I figured, why not give it a shot? Sometimes you find a hidden gem, right?
Getting My Hands On It
So, I went ahead and decided to order a bottle. The process was pretty straightforward, just the usual online clicking and waiting. Nothing too dramatic there. It arrived a few days later, standard packaging, nothing super fancy, which is fine by me. I’m more interested in what’s inside the bottle anyway.
First Impressions and The Sniff Test
I unboxed it. The bottle itself, well, it’s a bottle. Looked decent enough on my dresser. So, the moment of truth: I gave it a spritz on my wrist. My first thought was, “Hmm, okay.” It wasn’t an instant “wow,” but it wasn’t bad either. It had this initial burst of something… I guess you’d call it a bit bright? Maybe a tiny bit fruity, but not in a sugary sweet way. More like a fresh kind of fruitiness, if that makes any sense.
I let it sit for a bit, walked around, let it mingle with my skin. You know how perfumes can change. After about twenty minutes, that initial brightness softened. It started to get a little warmer, a bit more… I don’t know, musky? Or maybe a soft woody note started to come through. It’s hard to pinpoint exactly with my nose, but it definitely transformed from that first spritz.
Living With The Scent
I decided to wear it for a solid week to really get a feel for it. Here’s what I found:
- Longevity: It wasn’t an all-day beast, I’ll be honest. I’d say I got a good 4-5 hours where I could still smell it on myself if I sniffed my wrist. After that, it was pretty much a very faint skin scent. So, if you’re looking for something that screams its presence from morning till night, this probably isn’t it.
- Sillage (how much it projects): It seemed to stay pretty close to the skin. No one in the office backed away or anything, haha. I didn’t get a ton of comments on it, which to me means it’s not super overpowering. Maybe one person said “you smell nice” when they were right next to me.
- The Vibe: I found it to be a pretty easy-to-wear scent. It wasn’t offensive, didn’t give me a headache. It felt like something you could wear to work, running errands, just casual stuff. It didn’t feel like a “big night out” kind of perfume to me. More of a daytime, everyday sort of thing.
My Final Take
So, after my little experiment with Ash by Ashley Benson, what’s the verdict? It’s okay. It’s a pleasant enough fragrance. It didn’t blow me away, but I didn’t dislike it either. It’s one of those scents that’s just… nice. It’s not super unique, doesn’t have a massive “wow” factor, but it’s perfectly wearable.
Would I rush out to buy another bottle when this one is done? Probably not. There are other perfumes out there I’m more excited about. But will I use up this bottle? Absolutely. It’s a decent, inoffensive choice for days when I just want to smell clean and pleasant without making a huge statement.
I guess if you’re a big fan of Ashley Benson or you’re looking for a light, subtle fragrance that won’t break the bank, it might be worth checking out. But if you’re after something complex or super long-lasting, you might want to keep looking. For me, it was an interesting experience to try it out, and it’s found a temporary spot in my rotation, but it’s not quite a holy grail.
