If you know Slumberhouse, you know this indie house has a serious cult following. Their limited drops often sell out in less than a minute. I was lucky enough to time the latest drop from Fumerie in Portland just right and score a bottle. And it was delivered this afternoon! For those unfamiliar, Slumberhouse is an independent perfume house out of Portland, Oregon, founded by self-taught perfumer Josh Lobb. He’s known for creating bold, unconventional fragrances that don’t smell like much else out there. This stuff isn’t cheap, especially considering you’re only getting 30ml, but the quality is undeniably there. So what’s Sådanne like? Think rich, juicy strawberries, jammy rose, white wine, ambergris, and woods. The strawberry is definitely the star here, sweet and almost syrupy, but there’s a tart, slightly boozy quality that keeps things interesting. The rose adds a floral richness while the ambergris and woods bring a darker depth. It’s fruity and sweet, but there’s something sophisticated and almost mysterious underneath it all. This is my second experience with Slumberhouse, but my first exploring this side of the house. It’s quite a departure from the darker, heavier fragrances they’re typically associated with. First impressions? I’m impressed! It’s a unique take on a fruity floral that manages to feel playful and luxurious at the same time. Definitely not your typical strawberry fragrance. I’m looking forward to spending more time with this one and seeing how it develops on skin. Anyone else have experience with Slumberhouse or sampled any of their offerings? Curious to hear your thoughts and impressions!

This is an alternative to Dries Van Noten Santal Greenery (I have never tried it). It opens very aromatic, citrusy fresh, sweet, and green all beautifully blended. After couple of minutes, a sweet, floral, ambery/salty like aroma intensifies projecting like crazy, and continuing through the dry down, where a more subtle and creamy texture from the sandalwood rounds the aroma. This is a beautiful, unique, exotic, and sophisticated fragrance with a wow factor, that turns heads, gets compliments, projects and lasts. Ideal for warmer weather, but can workout year round, for any occasion. I love it! Website declared Notes: Bergamot, Grapefruit, Fig and Sandalwood.