Apothescary Scents - Mary Shelley Perfume Oil

Mary Shelley (“Shelley”) was released by Apothescary Scents as part of the Literary Classics Collection.  On me, Shelley wears as an oriental spicy fragrance.

In her description of the fragrance, the perfumer includes a quote from the namesake of the fragrance, “Solitude was my only consolation - deep, dark, deathlike solitude.” (Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley)  The inclusion of this particular quote is telling as it accurately sets the scene for what will play out in the wear of the fragrance.  Shelley the person and the fragrance is colored with dark, mysterious vibes.

As she opens, Shelley bursts with a deep, juicy, bold blood orange generous sprinkled with ginger.  The note is biting and spicy.  There is a hint of sweetness that feels just out of reach.  As Shelley wears, a vibrant and warm clove is detected.  There is a resinous underpinning courtesy of the cardamom that amplifies the both the sweet and the spicy.  As Shelley dries down, a creamy vanilla tempers the spices.  There is a slight woodiness that adds depth and a final nudge into a dark yet safe place. 

Mary Shelley wears on me with moderate projection for roughly 7 – 8 hours.

Notes: blood orange, ginger, clove, cardamom, vanilla, sandalwood

Perfumer: Beth Brown

CRUELTY FREE

VEGAN

This perfume contains pure, organic essential oils in a carrier of organic rice bran oil. It is 100% vegan, carefully crafted by hand, and it arrives in an amber glass bottle.