So, I finally got around to trying out those Sana Jardin perfumes…
Alright, let me tell you about my little experiment with Sana Jardin perfumes. I’d been seeing the name pop up here and there, you know how it is online, something gets a bit of buzz. And I was proper bored with my old scents, needed something new to sniff. Plus, I heard they’re trying to be all ethical and stuff, which, hey, good on them, right? Always a bonus if your perfume isn’t just… perfume.
Diving into the Samples
So, I didn’t just jump in and buy a massive bottle, ’cause who does that anymore without trying? Got myself one of those discovery kits. Smart move, if I do say so myself. When the little box landed, it was like Christmas for my nose, almost. Laid ’em all out, felt very professional for about five seconds.
My super technical testing method? Sniff from the cap, then a tiny spritz on a bit of card. If it doesn’t make me gag, it goes on the skin. ‘Cause, man, skin changes everything. What smells like heaven on paper can turn into actual bug spray on me. True story.
- First up, Berber Blonde. Whoa, that was bright. Like a lemon punching you in the face, but in a fancy way. Nice, I guess, if you want to smell like a very expensive lemonade. Probably great for summer, but not my everyday jam.
- Then, Tiger By Her Side. The name alone, right? This one was BIG. Spices, amber, the whole nine yards. Definitely an evening, ‘look at me’ kind of smell. I kinda dug it, but you gotta be in a specific mood. Like, ready to wrestle a tiger, maybe.
- Sandalwood Temple. Now this, this was more my vibe. Much calmer. Woody, a little bit creamy, not shouting at everyone. I decided to give this one a proper road test.
- Oh, and there was one, can’t even remember the name, that just smelled like… old flowers? Yeah, that was a hard pass for me. See, not everything’s a winner!
Living with the Scent for a Day
So, Sandalwood Temple got the full-day treatment. Sprayed it on in the morning. It was pretty pleasant, not gonna lie. That woody, cozy thing. Went about my business, did some shopping, saw a mate. No one stopped me in the street to ask what I was wearing, if that’s what you’re wondering. But I felt good. It wasn’t overpowering, just a nice little scent cloud for myself. And it stuck around! Could still smell it faintly by dinner time. Bonus points for that, ’cause some perfumes just ghost you after an hour.
Tiger By Her Side, I wore that one night just pottering around the house. My other half definitely noticed. Said it was ‘strong.’ Make of that what you will. It’s one of those that you wear when you don’t want to be ignored, I reckon.
So, What’s the Verdict Then?
Look, trying out Sana Jardin was interesting, for sure. They’re not just churning out the same old boring stuff you find everywhere. Some of their smells are pretty out there, in a good way. Some, well, not so much for my nose, but that’s perfume, innit? It’s all down to what you like. I’m still humming and hawing about a full bottle of Sandalwood Temple. Perfume ain’t cheap, and I’ve got a drawer full of ‘maybes’ already. But I’m glad I gave them a whirl. It’s good to explore.
If you’re tired of the usual suspects and want something with a bit more character, maybe give their samples a shot. That’s my only real advice: always sample first. Don’t be like me that one time with the super expensive bottle that ended up as fancy bathroom spray. Anyway, that’s my two cents on Sana Jardin. Was a fun little sniff-athon, learned a bit, didn’t break the bank. Can’t ask for much more, can ya?
