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REVIEW: PHLUR MOOD RING SCENT TRANSPORTED MY SENSES TO AN EXPENSIVE CANDY STORE
Have you ever taken a whiff of a fragrance and noticed that it instantly boosts your mood? Well, there’s a reason for that. Not to get too science-y, but studies have shown that certain scents can activate the release of neurotransmitters including serotonin, dopamine, and endorphins which contribute to feelings of happiness and joy. For example, citrus notes can energize you, lavender can have a calming effect, and sandalwood can get you in the mood. One brand that has expertly taken this idea and bottled it up is Phlur. Known for their viral Missing Person Perfume, this brand concocts the most delicious scents that feed off of our deepest emotions and memories. While I adore many of the perfumes in their repertoire, there’s one that I reach for whenever I need a pick-me-up—Phlur Mood Ring Eau de Parfum. Keep reading to learn more about why this mood-enhancing scent is a mainstay in my fragrance collection.
THE SCENT-SPIRATION BEHIND PHLUR MOOD RING
One of the newer additions to the brand’s collection, this fragrance was designed to take your senses on a euphoric candy-laden trip. The perfumer Frank Voelkl, who created this scent masterpiece, wanted this fragrance to “make you think you’re smelling in color,”. And it really does just that. It’s made to transport your senses to the most tripped-out candy store you’ve ever been to with nostalgic confectionery notes mixed with uplifting citrus that gives your senses (and mind!) a euphoric feeling.
WHAT IT SMELLS LIKE
This vibrant fruity scent is a confectionary masterpiece for those with an affinity for a fruit-forward gourmand like myself. It offers that nostalgic candy-esque sweetness through notes of gummies, which I haven’t seen much in fragrances made for adults. Unlike other scents that claim to have notes of candy or gummies in them, the fragrance inside the acid green bottle actually smells just like a juicy fruit-filled gummy I often ate as a kid, but with a more sophisticated flair. As someone in their early thirties, I appreciate that this scent walks the line between being youthful and more grown-up.
KEY NOTES
Top: Pitaya Pulp, Orange, Fruit Gummies
Heart: Orange Flower, Jasmine Sambac, Marigold Bloom
Base: Patchouli, Glazed Musks, Amber
I noticed I was hit with a burst of bright orange zest and dragon fruit once the gummy notes faded, which made my heart and mind instantly happier. After the citrusy notes die down a bit, the effervescent florals including sunshine-y marigolds and dreamy orange flower join the party.
OUR FINAL THOUGHTS
I would consider Phlur Mood Ring a scent to spray on when you’re in need of a little mood boost. It’s overwhelmingly delicious in my opinion, and takes me back to my childhood for an instant. If you’re in the market for a new sweet citrus scent to brighten every day then this is the one to grab.
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