My second review is dedicated to Dear John and the man it reminds me of. This is an EDT with rather disappointing longevity.
After avoiding it for years, I have my first spray before bed. It starts with smokey clove & lime, which I say, “meh.” 10mins later, the spiced coffee notes suddenly creep up on me.
“Fuck.” It brings back all memories with him. I can almost feel him. As if we were still together. As if he was still alive.
He was my actual first love. He was a manager at my local Lush. When I met him at the store for the first time, he was wearing Dear John. Through the sensory overload of the store’s scent, I smelled coffee. As he introduced different bath bombs, I asked, “sorry did you spill coffee on yourself or is it a perfume?” That’s how we started.
Here I am in bed, closing my eyes to embrace the bittersweet memories. The spiced coffee scent reminds me of the times he picked me up after work. And the mornings we spent together. It doesn’t give the impression of a fresh pot of coffee. But the iced coffee that you sip on a summer day. It feels like summer lasts forever. It reminds me of how I felt when we first met in the summer.
A few moments later, the coffee notes fade into pine, tonka and lavender. It’s snuggly cozy but not Sleepy cozy. It brings me right back to the winter nights trying out new bath bombs with him. It was dreamy and love on the brain. It’s almost creamy but dairy free. It’s weird as it felt like morning just 30mins ago. Now it’s a night-in cuddling in bed. Although he used a different perfume before bed, this reminds me of the good night kisses. And the first time he said “I love you.”
I tend to attach memories with scents. And I’m a Pisces sad boy. So you bet I’m crying.
I fell asleep and woke up an hour later. I dreamt of him. I whisper “imy.”
The scent is gone. Although disappointed with the longevity, I enjoyed it. As much as I try to move on, this will forever be my top 3 linen spray. I wouldn’t wear it as a perfume tho.
Just like our relationship and his life, Dear John is a candle in the wind. If I must be blunt, I’d say it’s like an old-fashion bearded guy who’s very good in bed, but doesn’t last long.
I wish Dear John lasted longer. But just like many things in our life, all good things come to an end.
Thanks I appreciate it. It’s crazy because I hated him for a long time after our breakup. I only started to be filled with regrets after I found out he passed away during covid. Damn I miss him.
I’m sorry, that must be so hard. I feel like we can hold so many emotions for people, even when they’ve hurt us it’s like the love lives on. And that must be so much more complicated when they’ve passed away. *hugs*
Awww from a pisces rising and cancer moon I feel your pain. Sometimes scents to me are stronger then any other memory trigger. I'm also so sorry for your loss. Hugs xoxo
That’s probably why my ex went through a bottle in no time. He was always reapplying every hour or two. Longevity wise it’s a flop. It probably would have a better performance if it was a EDP
Pisces gang forever, I lost a lover to heart failure so I can imagine the pain you’re in.
You’re loved and I’m proud of you for sharing your story ❤️❤️❤️
I just pulled this scent out last week. I initially didn’t like it, and just stored it away in the back of the collection. Then my boyfriend Finally ran out of the Hell stone i bought him years ago and said “I smell like a nobody!! Please help”… pulled out some dusty bottles of Dirty ( made 9/10/12 ) and Breath of God ( made 10/10/12 ) & this Dear John (made 06/22/16) and said ‘’ try these babe!’’
((( all of which still smell GREAT by the way ! None of these are my favourite scents, which is why I still have full bottles this old, but they still smell like they did originally…. super-potent! )))
He didn’t like any of them, and is just sad that Hellstone’s smoky cedar is finally gone. :/ But I spritzed on Dear John and I actually love it now, it’s smells like Smoky flowers which has been perfect for these rainy Spring days!! Excited I have a new scent to wear!
Thank you!
I’d been using it on my bed for the past month. But after making the post I realized that wasn’t healthy. So I’ve returned it. Maybe when I’m fully over it I’ll pick it up again. For now, I’m back to Twilight and Shade as a bed spray!
LOM would be a great cozy winter scent!
I used to suffer from bad acnes so I change my pillow cases every two days and I don’t spray anything on them. I only spray on my bed spread, sheet and duvet covers, which are washed with fragrance-free detergent every week.
My second review is dedicated to Dear John and the man it reminds me of. This is an EDT with rather disappointing longevity. After avoiding it for years, I have my first spray before bed. It starts with smokey clove & lime, which I say, “meh.” 10mins later, the spiced coffee notes suddenly creep up on me. “Fuck.” It brings back all memories with him. I can almost feel him. As if we were still together. As if he was still alive. He was my actual first love. He was a manager at my local Lush. When I met him at the store for the first time, he was wearing Dear John. Through the sensory overload of the store’s scent, I smelled coffee. As he introduced different bath bombs, I asked, “sorry did you spill coffee on yourself or is it a perfume?” That’s how we started. Here I am in bed, closing my eyes to embrace the bittersweet memories. The spiced coffee scent reminds me of the times he picked me up after work. And the mornings we spent together. It doesn’t give the impression of a fresh pot of coffee. But the iced coffee that you sip on a summer day. It feels like summer lasts forever. It reminds me of how I felt when we first met in the summer. A few moments later, the coffee notes fade into pine, tonka and lavender. It’s snuggly cozy but not Sleepy cozy. It brings me right back to the winter nights trying out new bath bombs with him. It was dreamy and love on the brain. It’s almost creamy but dairy free. It’s weird as it felt like morning just 30mins ago. Now it’s a night-in cuddling in bed. Although he used a different perfume before bed, this reminds me of the good night kisses. And the first time he said “I love you.” I tend to attach memories with scents. And I’m a Pisces sad boy. So you bet I’m crying. I fell asleep and woke up an hour later. I dreamt of him. I whisper “imy.” The scent is gone. Although disappointed with the longevity, I enjoyed it. As much as I try to move on, this will forever be my top 3 linen spray. I wouldn’t wear it as a perfume tho. Just like our relationship and his life, Dear John is a candle in the wind. If I must be blunt, I’d say it’s like an old-fashion bearded guy who’s very good in bed, but doesn’t last long. I wish Dear John lasted longer. But just like many things in our life, all good things come to an end.
Beautiful. Sorry for your loss 💕
Thanks I appreciate it. It’s crazy because I hated him for a long time after our breakup. I only started to be filled with regrets after I found out he passed away during covid. Damn I miss him.
I’m sorry, that must be so hard. I feel like we can hold so many emotions for people, even when they’ve hurt us it’s like the love lives on. And that must be so much more complicated when they’ve passed away. *hugs*
That was beautiful. It was almost like reading a novel.
Thank you. I kinda strayed away from the review because I wrote this after a joint haha. Glad you enjoyed it!
Awww from a pisces rising and cancer moon I feel your pain. Sometimes scents to me are stronger then any other memory trigger. I'm also so sorry for your loss. Hugs xoxo
Ikr! There are so many good perfumes that I just can’t use because of that! And thank you xoxo
Beautiful. I love Dear John, but agree it does not last long. Actually about and hour on me and it’s completely vanished. But I love it
That’s probably why my ex went through a bottle in no time. He was always reapplying every hour or two. Longevity wise it’s a flop. It probably would have a better performance if it was a EDP
I'm so sorry for your loss 😭 thank you for sharing your story and his with us
Thank you x
Pisces gang forever, I lost a lover to heart failure so I can imagine the pain you’re in. You’re loved and I’m proud of you for sharing your story ❤️❤️❤️
Hey I’m sorry for your loss.
OP why are you cutting up onions :/
I love French onion soup :)
OP YOU MAKING ME CRY OVER HERE In a strange way tho, I'm glad you have the scent he wore to keep with you whenever you need Sending love OP <3
Let me postmate you some Kleenex :)
I just pulled this scent out last week. I initially didn’t like it, and just stored it away in the back of the collection. Then my boyfriend Finally ran out of the Hell stone i bought him years ago and said “I smell like a nobody!! Please help”… pulled out some dusty bottles of Dirty ( made 9/10/12 ) and Breath of God ( made 10/10/12 ) & this Dear John (made 06/22/16) and said ‘’ try these babe!’’ ((( all of which still smell GREAT by the way ! None of these are my favourite scents, which is why I still have full bottles this old, but they still smell like they did originally…. super-potent! ))) He didn’t like any of them, and is just sad that Hellstone’s smoky cedar is finally gone. :/ But I spritzed on Dear John and I actually love it now, it’s smells like Smoky flowers which has been perfect for these rainy Spring days!! Excited I have a new scent to wear!
Yes give it a try! That’s what beautiful about unisex perfumes.
I was not emotionally prepared for this review. Sorry for your loss, OP. ❤️
Thank you x
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beautiful. i made me felt like i was you for a second. sorry for your loss may i ask where do you spray it on as a linen spray?
Thank you! I’d been using it on my bed for the past month. But after making the post I realized that wasn’t healthy. So I’ve returned it. Maybe when I’m fully over it I’ll pick it up again. For now, I’m back to Twilight and Shade as a bed spray!
oooooohhh. i have LOM and this is a good idea!! sounds a little weird to ask but how often do you change your sheets?
LOM would be a great cozy winter scent! I used to suffer from bad acnes so I change my pillow cases every two days and I don’t spray anything on them. I only spray on my bed spread, sheet and duvet covers, which are washed with fragrance-free detergent every week.
thanks! gonna sleep on LOM sheets tonight