Moroccanoil's New Eau de Parfum Smells Like an Exotic Vacation, Bottled

Key notes: lemon, violet, camellia, white sandalwood, musk, muguet, amber, velvet woods, vanilla

My usual scent MO is gourmand. I love a sweet, juicy, fruity, and floral fragrance any day, but occasionally, I do branch out. This one has a lot of variety in the notes, making it slightly hard to place, but it definitely feels more like a warm floral scent to me. Upon first spritz, you definitely get the notes of camellia, lemon, and amber, but as it develops, it dries down into something super exotic. To me, it smells like a low-key and unique fragrance you'd find at a local market in East Asia—exactly the vibe the brand was probably going for.

I've tried many scents at this point in my beauty-writing career, but this has to be one of my favorites. There's a subtly to it, but it's also uplifting, fresh, floral, and a bit juicy with the top note of lemon. While I know $98 isn't exactly cheap for a two-ounce bottle, I will say that this smells like it should be a lot more expensive. I love a luxury scent more than anyone—I may shed a tear or two when it comes to purchasing them, but I'm not opposed to spending money on a scent I truly love. Though, it's nice to know that this particular bottle doesn't, in fact, cost half my monthly rent.

Overall, if you're looking for a unique scent that's airy and smells lightly floral and zesty, this is the one. I've noticed that some brands tend to go overboard when making a fragrance version of their signature scents and end up with something too strong, but this one is perfect. It's present and leaves an impression, but it doesn't overwhelm you at all, which I'm sure people with sensitive noses will appreciate.

Luckily, Moroccanoil infuses all of its products with its iconic scent, so you can double (or triple!) up on the scent. A few of my other faves from the brand are below.