Lust by Lush

Honestly, I have a complicated relationship with this perfume; some days I think about selling it, but then I can’t help but wear it every single day. If you like jasmine, this is a bomb—jasmine through and through with insane projection. I got a paper sample in a Lush order and fell in love, so I didn’t hesitate to buy both the bottle and the solid. However, I don’t know if it’s my skin, but the dry-down is HORRIFIC. At first, it smells like burnt plastic or even fecal notes. But once it dries, it’s delicious, sweet jasmine that smells great and has gotten me compliments. Definitely recommend testing it on skin before buying; both formats are worth it. Just be careful because it stains everything: light clothes, skin, books…

Honestly, I’m fascinated by it, but it rarely lasts three hours on my skin; I’ll keep giving it a chance because as a fragrance, it’s delicious.

People tell me I smell like a night dandy, not jasmine. It’s sweet, but without the headache Alien gives me. The only downside is that the red stains if you rub it, although a little goes a long way. I’m not usually a fan of florals, but seeing it smell like a solid shampoo I bought before the pandemic, I couldn’t resist. It’s a potent jasmine, like a floral punch.

It’s a scent you either love or hate. In my case, the latter. I tested it on skin because of expert reviews, and it was a nightmare. That sharp smell was everywhere, and the trail was too invasive; people looked at me weird in stores. I went home and washed my arm. I love jasmine, but this didn’t transport me to any pleasant place. Lustful? To me, the exact opposite. I admire those who find it fascinating.

What a jasmine we have here. When you spray Lust, it lands on your skin and lingers. The jasmine hits hard, can be a bit overwhelming, but it calms down quickly. I’ve tried few jasmines and almost none caught my attention, but this one did. I think it’s the ylang-ylang that adds a solar tone and vivid nuances. It evokes an Andalusian courtyard with happy, lively white flowers. It’s intoxicating and stimulating, but without subtlety. Lust is provocative, sensual, and voluptuous; it wants attention and gets it. It doesn’t care about your approval. It has character and personality. I’ve used it before sleep and waking up surrounded by those flowers was beautiful. Hours later, you notice a small ‘dirty’ tone, but it’s not unpleasant. It’s an olfactory journey for jasmine lovers who aren’t afraid of its intensity and voluptuousness.

PURE LUST: An explosion of grandiflorum jasmine (according to the brand, Pakistani absolute) right in your face, no anesthesia needed! It’s a hyper-realistic jasmine, not the commercial kind you can’t identify in nature. It’s wild, indie, a bit rough, coarse, sensual, exuberant, and intoxicating—so much so it can be too much for some. I recommend testing it on skin first, because some people hate the indolic undertones and find it decadent or dirty. For me, that decadence is what makes it impeccably sexy. If you’re looking for something more versatile, less invasive, and fresher, try Olene by Diptyque: the most naturalistic, beautiful, pure, and virginal jasmine I know. A delight that evokes summer night strolls. 🍀 Practical note: Lust stains light-colored clothes, and from experience, it doesn’t always have the best longevity if stored for a long time; my first bottle, over a decade old, met that fate.

Beautiful floral where, although all the notes are noticeable, the jasmine stands out. Over time, it sweetens quite a bit. On my skin, the trail is wide and the longevity exceeds 8 hours. A marvel.

Margott: every nose and every skin is a world. In my case, Lust doesn’t give me anything, nor do I have any actions. But perfumes change a lot depending on the skin and the nose. There are different varieties of jasmine and the nuances change, plus the accompanying notes (4 more) can make them differ. For my nose, the jasmine is the main one, not as a single note. Although our perceptions vary from person to person; that doesn’t mean one perfume is better than another, they are very personal perceptions.

What a beautiful jasmine. If you’re in love with that flower, don’t miss it. It’s a potent version, not for the timid, but surprisingly natural. It brought back memories of the beautiful Malaga jasmine bushes.

Jasmine sambac and ylang-ylang in full force. A very strong and sweetened floral composition. Be careful, it goes bad easily, probably due to the use of absolutes.

The name fits like a glove: for me, it’s pure lust. It’s an evocative perfume of the most carnal beauty, the kind worn in youth without being fully conscious of it, wild, unwrapped, and almost insulting. This is that floral bomb: a slap in the face of highly indolic and intoxicating jasmine. I mean it’s a simple and linear scent, but no less beautiful for that. The naturalness of its ingredients translates to the naturalness of the aroma, with a staggering realism. It drives me crazy to wear it on summer nights; I think it evokes sensuality and empowerment. For me, it’s unisex, though I think it will generally appeal more to women. It has a high trail, not suitable for timid people unless dosed with great caution, and a longevity on my skin of about 8-9 hours. As a jasmine enthusiast, I don’t want to live without it ever again. Scent 8.5/10, Longevity 8.5/10, Sillage 8.5/10, Value/Quality 8.5/10, Versatility 4/10, Packaging 6.5/10. Would I buy it again? Yes.

If you’re looking for pure, bulk jasmine, this is it. In the air, it just smells floral with that typical soapy touch from the brand, but on the skin, the rest really comes through. The performance is beastly—easily over eight hours—and while it might be a bit much at first, it settles down. For the price and longevity, it’s worth comparing against other niche fragrances that don’t last as long.

In spray format, this smells like the most real jasmine I’ve ever tried. I didn’t like that a natural brand sold it at designer prices, so I picked it up secondhand. It’s very linear; two sprays and you can smell it for hours. The liquid is a deep red, I assume it’s artificial, and it stains clothes if they aren’t dark. Finally, a fragrance that smells like walking through a jasmine bush.

It smells like pure ylang-ylang to me and I love it; it’s an earthy floral, but I already own an oil that smells identical.

To me, this perfume smells like dead jasmine macerated by the sun—very rustic, strong, and cloying. I bought it because when I smelled it through my mask in the store, the scent came through diffusely and I mistakenly thought I liked it. I’ve given it several chances, but it has something that makes me want to wash my wrists to get rid of its smell.