Clara and John Molloy were in search of a new way to make perfume. That wanted to find a way to create beautiful scents, but instead of them being drying and full of alcohol, they wanted them to be hydrating and alcohol-free. Enter Hermetica.
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My first experience with the brand was with this 100ml bottle of Peonypop that you see above. It is a fragrance that is both long-lasting and alcohol-free. Alcohol-Free? Yes, alcohol-free. I've never heard of such a thing with a luxe fragrance so I was pretty happy to give it a try. As much as I love perfume, I do find myself wondering if I should apply it directly to my skin, and many times will opt to put it on clothes instead. It's a whole different experience when it's on your skin though...
So what's it like? Well, the packing is beautiful, as you would expect coming from a luxury brand. It also has environmentally friendly packaging with a heavy duty see-through green glass bottle. The cap is a sturdy metal and very attractvive. It looks fantastic on any fragrance display.
When you first spritz it on, the scent is a little sharp, in a great way. It is a smell that is very common in fragrances right now, and one I smelled a few times while walking around Miami a couple of weeks ago.
That is all well and good, HOWEVER, like most great perfumes, it does begin to transform as it dries down. If you let it settle for about 20 minutes, that's when the magic starts to trickle end and what you end up with is a wonderful, soft, lightly floral fragrance that is like nothing you've ever smelled before. I like my fragrances to be unique, so this was a wonderful turn of events for me. It has left me absolutely smitten with the brand.
This was also a long-lasting scent. I put it on around noon and could still smell when it was almost dusk that same evening...but it was a soft scent. Nothing too in your face, and something that felt like it was designed just for me. Just to make me happy. And it was working. What a great initiation into the brand. To say I am a new fan is an understatement.
The notes, as taken from the website are: bergamot, blackcurrant, bulgarian rose oil, grapefruit, violet leaves, jasmine, lily of the valley, geranium, cedarwood, musk, amber accord, vetiver oil, plum, myrrh, and moss. These blend together to offer you a soft, delicate scent that must create endorphins because I swear, I could not stop smelling my wrists. Peonypop is delicious.
All Hermetica fragrances are cruelty-free,
alcohol-free, and vegan.
If you're looking for something different in the world of perfume, I suggest you give Hermetica a try.
to check out their entire fragrance line
& make a purchase of your own.
This is a brand worth trying.
Peonypop fragrances sound amazing! I love that they're alcohol-free and long-lasting. I never knew that was a thing, actually. The bottle looks so classy too. I might have to try this out. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI never knew that it was possible to have alcohol-free fragrance. This sounds like a beauty. I will need to try and get a sample to test it out.
ReplyDeleteThe fragrance sounds amazing. I will look into this brand.
ReplyDeleteI am not familiar with this product. I'm not sure if I know of other alcohol-free fragrances. This sounds like a great brand and a lovely scent profile.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that gold bottle. I would probably buy it based on that alone. I do like that it is alcohol free.
ReplyDeleteAs a woman who loves fragrance but is always concerned about the ingredients and their effects on my skin, I am so grateful for the information about Peonypop from Hermetica. I have never tried an alcohol-free fragrance before, and I am so excited to give it a try! The fact that it is long-lasting and has environmentally friendly packaging is just the cherry on top.
ReplyDeleteI have never thought of perfume containing alcohol before, this sounds like a lovely fragrance for this time of year.
ReplyDeleteI am looking for something different in perfumes. I may try this alcohol free product.
ReplyDeleteI haven't worn perfume in years because the alcohol dries my sensitive skin. I will have to check out the Peonypop - it sounds wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThe PeonyPop alcohol-free spray sounds like a game-changer! A long-lasting, refreshing mist that leaves no residue? Yes, please! Can't wait to try it out.
ReplyDeleteWow, PeonyPop's alcohol-free and long-lasting fragrance seems like the perfect addition to any beauty routine! The beautiful peony scent is sure to leave a lasting impression.
ReplyDeleteMy skin is always dry because of the wood that I sand down constantly. I haven't worn perfume in quite some time because alcohol also dries it out. I love that this is alcohol free. Allison was telling me I was too hard to shop for this Mother's Day. I think I'll send her the link to this fragrance as a hint, hint LOL
ReplyDeleteI do find traditional perfume is drying on my skin so this looks like a wonderful alternative. I adore the packaging, the bottle is so pretty.
ReplyDeleteWow! I am not familiar with the product but the packaging is nice. Happy to know that it has a long-lasting scent and it smells great plus it's alcohol-free. Would love to check them out. Thank you for sharing your review.
ReplyDeletePeonypop sounds like an amazing fragrance! I love that it's alcohol-free and long-lasting and Hermetica is known for their high-quality fragrances. So I'm excited to try Peonypop for myself. The scent of peonies is so beautiful and feminine, and I can only imagine how wonderful it would be to have that fragrance with me all day. - Sangeetha
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