Amyris

I recently wrote about the oils I received from Edens Garden. I am still disappointed in the patchouli, though to my surprise the NOW patchouli smells just like the Edens. So perhaps I was wrong to say it was "not patchouli." But neither of those oils smell like the patchouli I am familiar with, including the patchouli oil in my Primal Pit Paste, which has the right smell to it. So I will have to continue my patchouli search to find the right one.

As for the amyris oil, I am converted. I think that when I first smelled the amyris my nose was full of the weird-patchouli scent. Today I decided to sniff the amyris all on its own. I like it. It is reminiscent of the incense used in the Catholic Church.

Amyris balsamifera is also known as West Indian Sandalwood (it comes from Haiti), but it is no relation to East Indian Sandalwood. 

 

I have decided to use it as an alternate perfume when I don't feel like wearing the solid I made. The amyris oil is a base note, which means it lasts long, and it is rather thick too, pleasant on the skin.

The next oils I wish to buy are from Rocky Mountain Oils: Blend of Rose, and Oils of the Bible. I have heard very good things about this company and they always offer free shipping. But I've been spending too much on non-essentials, so it will have to wait. I am pleased with the two perfumes I now have. I recommend amyris to anyone who likes incense, or likes woodsy scents.