I’ve reviewed a few Mojo Magique perfumes in the past. Frankly, I was drawn to the line because they are based in Louisiana. Writing a perfume blog since 2008, I’ll say this, I rarely ever get to review brands based in the South. The majority of niche perfumes come from Europe or NYC. There are indies, mostly spread down both coasts. Brands from The South and Gulf Coast always stand out to me because I rarely come across them. Last year, Mojo Magique added a few more perfumes to their collection. Being a rose lover, the one I was drawn to was, Pixie Rose.
Pixie Rose is a sheer, crisp rose soliflore. It opens with a sharp green accord that oddly has a cool spiciness and green herbalness. Because of this, it reminds me of absinthe. However, this is a rose perfume through and through. It becomes what I’d call a “red rose” soliflore. It’s lemon-y, a little dewy and reminiscent of classic rose perfumes. It’s one of those better than life roses. This heart brings to mind dewy, red rose petals. The dry down is rose but with patchouli and a skin-hugging musk.
I love roses so I’m drawn to this one. Yes, I have perfumes in my collection that already cover this genre. But, I like this one. It’s one of those lemon-y fresh rose soliflores that I wear more often than even I’m willing to admit.
Notes listed include Turkish rose, fruity notes, spices, violet leaf and musk. Launched in 2015. PERFUMER – Carlos Benaim
Give Pixie Rose a try if you like “red rose” soliflores. Or if you like perfumes like Serge Lutens La Fille de Berlin, Jo Malone London Red Roses, Caron Delire de Roses, Crabtree & Evelyn Rosewater and/or Pacifica Persian Rose.
Projection and longevity are above average. It wears more like an EDP.
The 3.4 oz bottle retails for $125 at Mojo Magique. A rollerball is also available for $21. The site also sells samples.
Victoria’s Final EauPINION – Red rose with absinthe on its breath. What I like about this crisp, rose soliflore is that it has an herbal coolness mixed with subtle “cold spices” like coriander seed. It’s classic without venturing into powdery territory. It’s a nice addition to this Southern line.
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I missed your last review of this brand. So cool that a company out of northern Louisiana makes perfume! That’s getting close to my old stomping grounds (grew up in NE TX). Also, how neat how this is an EDT but wears like an EDP. I’m getting tired of perfumes that are the reverse, supposedly EDP but gone from the skin within an hour. I love their bottle and box designs as well. Will have to order some samples!! Also, now I’m craving Cajun food…
My family is all up and down the Delta, so that’s why I get happy when I see stuff like this. That region is sort of I don’t know how to say it, neglected economically (among other things). So, when I see something like this happening, it gives me hope.
Anyway, it’s a good brand. I like their perfumes and all of the ones that I’ve tried do very well in heat and humidity. The boxes/bottles are gorgeous. They’re very Kara Walker-ish but without the subtext.
There’s no excuse for me not to try this one. I love Serge Lutens LFB. I always go back to scents I know from memory of some distant time that bring comfort. This sounds like that kind of scent. Plus, I love Louisiana and go there a few times a year.
You know, I still need to buy a bottle of LFB. It was one I was iffy on at first, but it’s perfect for me. I was in denial.
It’s a brand worth sampling. They have a good fig, a good incense, the two other florals are great in the heat. I think the brand was really wise by contracting the perfumers that they did. There’s some talent behind these. For example, the perfumer of this one has composed some of my all-time favorites like the original Prada and Ralph Lauren Polo. This one is more like his more recent ones like Malle Eau de Magnolia or the rose edition of Givenchy Very Irresistible since it’s sheer and floral.