Jasmine Rice Review

Amongst other savory scents I’ve been obsessed with recently, rice has crept its way up. There is something comforting and addictive about the starchy, subtly fragrant scent. Many rice scents end up being an overglorified vanilla, which I can literally find anywhere. I want starch and powder. I want a steamy aroma. I want to feel like I’m standing right above the rice cooker.

Here is my full review - also on my substack here https://open.substack.com/pub/loganjoanne/p/jasmine-rice-fragrance-review?r=5aqsbh&utm_medium=ios

Jasmine Rice by d.Grayi is self-described as “an amber rice scent with a floral shade of tea. Jasmine rice is a staple in every Vietnamese household and I (perfumer) wanted to create a composition that celebrates it. This scent encapsulates a nostalgic experience of coming home to the smell of freshly cooked jasmine rice alongside brewed black tea.”

I am absolutely obsessed with this scent. The first spray is pure rice powder and amber, with massive projection that honestly took me by surprise. The starchy-ness is delectible alongside the hint of black tea. I want to wake up, roll over, and smell this scent. I want to walk into my house at night and smell this scent.

Somehow, the drydown gets even more powdery, but not to the point where it's chemical or smells like a cleaning product. The jasmine begins to creep in, making the sweetness really settle into the skin. However, I would never call this a sweet scent. It just hints at it. It’s very fresh, slightly floral, and lets every note shine in its own right. I was so happy when I finally ordered this full bottle because I kept running through samples. My only complaint is that I wish the initial projection had stayed around a little longer. The bottle is adorable, and the smell is one of my favorites. I can’t recommend this enough!