Dark Mistress Eau de Parfum Review by Joseph Sagona

SOTD: Dark Mistress EDP by JoAnne Bassett (Sample) New (Review) , this is classified as an Oriental Woody, the notes are Jasmine, Rose, Yuzu, Tuberose, Tulsi, Champaca, Violet Leaf, Ylang-Ylang, Clove, Rhododendron, Peru Balsam, Olibanum, Brazilian Rosewood and Neroli.

I keep noticing the more I explore Indie perfumes the more I love them, more so over the last year, the perfumers seem to take their time and put their love, heart and soul into each and everyone of their creations, their perfumes are a reflection of their character.

Each oil they use, every minute, hour and day they spend putting together something perfect, magical and exquisite, not only for them but mostly for you, Dark Mistress is no exception, so come, take a journey with me and experience JoAnne Bassett’s alluring and mystical dark side.

I get the Jasmine, Tuberose, Clove, Violet Leaf, Olibanum and Brazilian Rosewood, it starts of with some jasmine and tuberose making it creamy, bitter with a touch of soapiness, the opening of this the floral notes are very heady, it does taper off within fifteen minutes, the jasmine is strong the tuberose is mild.

Then after about thirty minutes the tuberose dissipates along with the bitterness and soapiness, the tuberose softens and remains, in comes the clove and violet leaf, making it green, fresh and dry, the clove is strong, the violet leaf is soft, when the fragrance develops to this point I get a soft animalic smell that lasts about thirty minutes.

Then after about two hours the jasmine dissipates, along with the violet leaf, the clove softens and remains, in comes the Brazilian rosewood and olibanum making it resinous, spicy and incensed. the Brazilian rosewood and olibanum are mild.

Dark Mistress reminds me of Serge Lutens A La Nuit and Tubereuse Criminelle, A La Nuit is sweeter and softer, Tubereuse Criminelle comes off more animalic and bitter, they all have similar floral and spicy notes.

I can see someone like Elizabeth Taylor, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Marilyn Monroe wearing this, they’re rough, brash and fierce, yet mysterious, glamorous and beautiful style icons, Dark Mistress is just that.

What I love most about Dark Mistress is has a vintage feel and smell, but it’s very timeless at the same time, even though it has quite a few notes, it’s very smooth and refined, it’s very well blended, the notes flow together seamlessly.

Dark Mistress is a very classy, elegant, sophisticated, smoky, bright yet dark, strong, with soft touches of citrus and woody undertones Oriental Woody fragrance, this is unisex and mature, perfect for ages thirty and above.

This can be worn all year round; it would be perfect for the fall and winter, I get average projection and average longevity, this fragrance is a beautiful Dark Mistress indeed, wonderful JoAnne 4/5 Stars.

You can purchase this in a 1 ML sample for $6.00, 5 ml Travel Size Spray for $30.00, 30 ML EDP $170.00 and a Parfum in Jojoba oil 1/4 oz French Flacon $200.00.

To purchase Dark Mistress

Summer Solstice here and with that Summer begins in earnest. The longest day of the year. Days at the beach, going on vacation to exotic places or having a stay-cation and working on your garden, yard or home. Exploring your own state and local places of interest is also a fun thing to do. Being outdoors is the main focus…whether you are having iced tea, wine or lemonade in the yard, a barbeque, a concert in the park or a picnic at the beach, your fragrance goes with you.

In the warmer months it is great to have a light citrus and refreshing scent that will not overpower those around you. The sun will heat up your skin and you will become a living diffuser. Here are my Summer ready JoAnne Bassett 100% natural fragrances for you to enjoy now!

1. My Le Voyage eau de toilette is a light, fresh, citrus floral that is perfect for those Summer?days. It is a special treat to put the bottle in the refrigerator and spray it on when it is chilled. ?Ooh la la. ?This feels great on a hot and dry day.

2. Reveiller?eau de toilette is a great light scent.?Reveiller means to awaken. Spray on this herbal renewal and feel your body come alive.

Citrus Aromatic ? Reveiller is an herbal, fresh, and woodsy natural fragrance with the feel good St John?s Wort essential oil. Lovely floral essences and woods combine to dance together. Try this joyful fragrance that helps with depression.

3. Josephine eau de parfum is a?fresh, green and light fragrance that is?joyful and uplifting.

Floral Green ? Notes: Verbena, Lavender vera, Litsea, Green Mandarin, Bergamot, Cardamom, Star Aniseed, Ylang Ylang, vintage rare Bulgarian Alba Rose Otto, Galbanum and others

4.?Versailles is a gorgeous, sparkling bottle of citrus delight and spices. Men and women love this fantastic fragrance. Happy and uplifting.

Citrus Aromatic ? Notes: Neroli, Tangerine, Lime,?Pink Pepper Tree, Cinnamon Bark, St John?s Wort, Frankincense, Patchouli, Benzoin, and others

5. ?Malmaison eau de parfum is perfect for summer.?A French formal garden of many floral delights. An aphrodisiac.?A beautiful, complex floral with amber notes.

Floral ? Notes: Neroli, Tuberose, Rose de Mai, Ylang Ylang, Vintage Jasmine Sambac, Clementine, Lavender Seville, Cistus and others

6. Opulence eau de?parfum is a very beautiful orange blossom delight. ?It is a?very extravagant perfume.

Floral ? A beautiful floral?created from neroli, Vintage Bulgarian white rose otto -?the flower of light?, vintage Mysore sandalwood, orange blossom absolute, Bulgarian rose damask concrete, rare ambergris, and others. Non-vegan

Opulence lives up to its name: ?We are spoiled rotten with ?Only The Best There Is?.

7. ?Amazing?eau de parfum??contains 32 ?outlaw? essential oils and absolutes. When I finished the formula I said?Truly Amazing. Hence the name. It was one afternoon of blending and no tweaks since. It is a citrus, floral chypre and oriental floral. It makes you happy!

Notes: Bergamot, Oakmoss abs, Cassie abs, Cinnamon, Vintage Jasmine grand., Lemon Verbena, Rose Damask Otto, Centifolia Rose abs, Muhuhu, Ginger, Yuzu, Rhododendron, Benzoin, Violet Leaf, Galbanum, ?more citrus, and spice and 19 others

Amazing eau de parfum is a fragrance you may wear in the evening..it will surprise and delight you.

Summer Fragrance Discovery Set

7?Summer Discovery Set?sample pack $35.00 ? ?

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JoAnne Bassett is known as The Queen of Roses, but in her new Leather Collection for JoAnne Bassett Perfumes we think she is the princess of Punk. Einsof Olfaction creative review of the collection Cafleurebon.

Do you like convenient small sprayers to test natural eau de perfumes? ?JoAnne Bassett natural perfumes provides them in a 2 ml option for your on the go lifestyle.

Glass vials hold the precious 100% natural eau de parfums in organic grape alcohol. ?These small sprayers fit in your pocket, purse, brief case or tote.

They are available in eau de perfumes the The Royal Alchemy Collection, The Leather Collection, The Limited Edition Collection, The More Life Collection, and The Luxury Natural Perfumes Collection.

They are available under the Sample Sprayers tab.

Father’s Day is 10 days away…are you ready? Here are some natural fragrances from JoAnne Bassett that are sure to please him and you.

Napoleon eau de parfum -This fragrance is musky, deep, grounding and centering

Aromatic  Notes: Juniper Berry, Helichrysum from Corsica, Bulgarian Tobacco, Rosemary Verbenon, Vetiver, Cedarwood, Cistus, Black Spruce, Myrrh, Lime, Vintage Jasmine Sambac, and others.

Versailles eau de parfum – is a gorgeous, sparkling bottle of citrus delight and spices. Men and women love this fantastic fragrance. Happy and uplifting.

Citrus Aromatic  Notes: Neroli, Tangerine, Lime,Pink Pepper Tree, Cinnamon Bark, St Johns Wort, Frankincense, Patchouli, Benzoin, and others

A travel sprayer is a perfect gift for your man on the go! It holds 5 mls or 1/6 oz of his favorite fragrance and is refillable. There are many choices available for $30.00 or $40.00. May I suggest Venus Amber, Russian Leather from the Leather Collection, Sacred Frankincense 3 from the Royal Alchemy Collection, or Italian Smoke from the More Life Collection. There are many others to suggest.

If you want a Discovery Kit of the Royal Alchemy Collection of Oman Frankincense fragrances, or Leather Collection or others go to the sample page or individual collection pages for individual sample choices. He can later come back and purchase a larger size.

Email if you have questions and we can find the solution for your perfect gift today!

Do you have a Bridal Shower, Birthday Party or Corporate Event Scheduled this summer? Are you looking for new creative activities for your guests? I have the answer for you. Create Your Own Fragrance Play Shops are very popular among women and men. Everyone gets to have a hands on experience and take home their very own Signature Scent. How much fun is that? Using only essential oils you will create a natural perfume. You can read more about it under JoAnne Bassett  Events.

Do you want your activity to be only a 10 to 30 minute experience? My Fragrant Flights are perfect for you. Fragrant Flights are like a wine or whiskey tasting. Using 5 to 9 natural fragrances, your guests will experience the range of fragrance. They will be able to take home a Discovery Kit of the natural perfumes they just tested. How cool is that? A keepsake for your guests for them to remember your special day. More information is available under the JoAnne Bassett  Events tab.

Leather Collection

The lovely Ida Meister has done it again. ?She reviewed my latest collection of natural fragrances on Fragrantica – Scented Snippets. ?My Leather Collection is my interpretation of Leather throughout the world.

Go check it out. You can order a sample pack of all 5 eau de parfums.

Nothing says Spring more than a burst of citrus. ?During Spring in Southern California we have citrus blooms exploding on the trees. ?We have sweet orange, lemon, grapefruit, tangerine, lime, and more.

My Le Voyage eau de toilette is a light, fresh, citrus floral that is perfect for those Spring days. Especially the days that are rainy, snowing, or Mother Nature brings earthquakes, a tornado, or other disasters. It is very uplifting and a happy and feel good scent. ?Everyone can wear it and enjoy it. It is perfect for work.

If you want to try out new fragrances but cannot decide what you want, I have put together a Spring Collection to make it easy for you.

Spring Discovery Set

Put away your heavy scents with oud, amber, woods, resins and floral orientals. ?After the Spring Equinox?we have longer?days ?and we lighten up our fragrances. ?A citrus, light floral or floral oriental for evening?is what we want to reach for.

Try these Spring?scents in a 8 piece sample pack. It includes 1 ml glass vials of eau de parfums of Contessa, Josephine, Malmaison, Versailles, Petit Trianon, Sacred Frankincense 1, Temptress, and Ecstasy.

When you purchase fragrances on JoAnne Bassett:

Purchase $10.00 you get 1 free sample, spend $25.00 you get 2 free samples, spend $50.00 you get 3 free samples.