I'm not a perfume-wearing kinda pretty girl. I usually go with the soap, pretty deodorant, hair care products clean-smelling kinda thing. It's because every time I walk into a department store or perfume shop and am assaulted by the overabundant mix of fruity, musky, alcohol-based and overly flowery smells, I usually run for the exit as my eyes tear up and I start coughing. A recently diagnosed allergy condition and asthma explain that long-standing debaucle, but I digress, I'm just usually a clean, soapy smellng girl (except after roller derby practice when I reek).
With that in mind, I was still very curious when I found Opus Oils had released a perfume called ROLLER GIRL, that they said "packed a punch". Trepidatiously, I noted it contained smells of Licorice, Black Cherry, Vanilla, Vetivert, Jasmine, Kewra Attar & Orange Blossom; because I hate licorice. But being devoted to all things roller derby, I stiill was willing to give it a go.
Opus Oils graciously sent me samples of the perfume along with a great T-shirt and some bubbles to blow. You know, like when you were a kid? Anyway, upon first smell, I caught a spicy zing and was concerned, but then waited for a day and opened up a sample and gave it a whiff. It smelled like bubble gum on that go. That was interesting.
So upon the MTLRD's All-Star game when I was going to be sweating, hawking beer from the concession stand, I tried it out. It is a light, to me a sweet bubblegum-esque, spicy kicking scent that held up for the night, and it never once made me sneeze, wheeze, or even go ewwww like I do in elevators with old rose-water covered old women in them.
All in all, it's a wearable, kicky, girly mix that has a zing that's not unattractive. As with any scent or perfume, it won't work for everybody, so I won't say that, but I think it's one I can definitely wear when I want a little extra "punch" to the wind I leave behind me as I skate by.
Here's some particulars:
Roller Girl was conceptualized & designed by Joshua & Kedra Hart.
Opus Oils says, "Roller Girl Perfume was inspired by our love for the rough & tumble game of Roller Derby & for the beautiful, skilled & talented women that play it"... (love that answer!)
When asked if it was a natural scent, Opus Oils said, "The main difference between us and other Perfumes on the market is that all of our fragrances are in a base of Fractionated Coconut Oil, (hence the name) so there is never the harsh infusion of alcohol commonly found in so many commercial fragrances. (Fractionated coconut oil is a light textured oil, water clear, which is odorless and tasteless. It is moisturizing and absorbs well leaving your skin silky smooth without that greasy feeling).
Although we do have some come collections that are 100% Natural Perfumes (no synthetic ingredients used whatsoever), Roller Girl is a blend of Natural ingredients (absolutes, attars and essential oils) and perfume oils (synthetic)" ...(honest and scientific, I think they know their stuff!)
To wrap up, Roller Girl Perfume gets two thumbs up from me, because I only found one perfume other than this one that I liked, and it was in an airport duty free shop and I don't remember the name, but it was something that reminded me of the beach. Anyhoo... buy a bottle and try it out, you won't be disappointed!
Thanks go out to Lili for the sample pack, information from Opus Oils, and for her great sense of humour. Thanks, Opus Oils!
