Before I tell you about my new Dolma perfume discovery set, let me tell you a little bit about my perfume history! When it comes to perfumes, I am rather particular. As a teen, I worked on a perfume counter at a huge department store. One of the perks of the job was to test what probably amounted to dozens upon dozens of perfumes. It was there that I discovered that the scent of so many perfumes did not stay on my skin for very long.
One of the more experienced saleswomen told me that certain brands use very cheap ingredients that give off a rather pungent smell upon initial contact with the skin, which will ultimately fade rather quickly. The customer then compensates for this by adding more and more perfume thus increasing sales. Therefore as an adult, I am very selective about the brands I gravitate towards.
If I do opt to try a new perfume, I always use a tester. After a spray, I’ll see if I can still smell the scent on my wrist after a few hours, and, I must say, most perfumes fail my scent test.
Over the last few weeks, I’ve had the opportunity to try a new brand, Dolma.
Dolma The Brand
First of all, let me tell you about the brand, Dolma which manufactures both perfume and aftershave. Dolma offers 100% vegan products which are also animal cruelty-free. Ensuring brands are 100% animal cruelty-free has become an increasingly important consideration for me when I’m choosing brands. Dolma are also an independent British company. I feel it is really important to support smaller brands from our own British Isles.
Furthermore, Dolma perfumes are also palm oil-free. I realised the importance of using products that are palm oil free recently when I listened to a paper on the deforestation of certain areas which is a consequence of the expansion of palm oil farms. This also has a detrimental impact on the ecosystem in the region. It is refreshing to find brands, such as Dolma who really do take into consideration the impact on the environment, and for their consideration, I thank them.
Dolma Perfumes
Rather than trying just one of their scents, I have opted to try their discovery set. This includes a set if 12 different samples, which enabled me to get a better feel for Dolma perfume scents. Neatly packaged in a lovely gift box, my Discovery Set arrived incredibly promptly through the post and I was very excited to try them all.
Let me now talk about the amazing products Dolma creates and the scents themselves. The Dolma perfumes I received smell nothing like any other perfumes I have tried before. They each have an incredibly unique scent which I was really surprised by. The scents are very difficult to describe, but each one is utterly brilliant. As soon as I smelt Vega Musk, it took me back to my childhood in the 90s when musk scents were all the rage. For me, it is an incredibly powerful scent that brought back so many happy childhood memories for me.
Amethyst Mist instantly reminded me of some of the incense sticks I burn in my home. It is a smell I’ve always wanted to wear but have never found it in bottle form before. So, this fragrance was an instant firm favourite of mine. Calista produces a very clean smell, almost like a baby powder, yet much stronger and fresher. Cushi B is another very clean and fresh scent that awakens the senses.
Light Bloom and Andromeda are more of a traditional flower perfume scent which I adore. Upon initially smelling First Rain, it really did take my mind to the spring, to the fresh smell in the air that occurs at that time of the year. Midnight Velvet is a very powerful scent that would be perfect for an evening function to really make the wearer stand out from the crowd. This scent is another favourite of mine because it is so unique and memorable. Some of the perfumes are rather subtle, such as Compassion and Sarabande.
Why I’m Recommending Dolma Perfumes
So, I’m sure you’re eager to know if the Dolma perfumes passed my all-important scent test. And I’m pleased to report, that they actually did! Not only did the scent stay on my wrist for a few hours, but in fact from morning until my evening shower. I am so pleased because the scents of these perfumes are absolutely incredible.
These tester bottles are perfect for travelling which I do quite often. They are easily packed away in a toiletries bag. I have also put a few of the bottles in my handbag so I can take them with me to work or on a day or evening out. They are actually a great way to refreshen up at work in the evening as I begin to tire and feel not so fresh. The scents give me a boost of confidence knowing that all around me can smell the delicious perfume.
After testing out this brand and its products, I will definitely be purchasing some additional full-size bottles of these scents, most certainly Midnight Velvet and Amethyst Mist. I feel these are the perfect daytime and evening perfumes for me. Undoubtedly, I will also be adding some of the other scents to my permanent collection too so I can mix up my scents.
I am totally in love with my Dolma perfume discovery set and highly recommend the brand. If you’re unsure which scent to try, opt for a discovery set which will be a treat to your scenes!
To celebrate Veganuary, Dolma is offering 20% off their perfumes and aftershaves until 20th January 2023.
* This is a collaborative post, however, as always, all opinions are my own.
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I haven’t heard of this brand before but I can recommend getting a sampler set. My partner did that so they could find a scent they like. Saves a lot of money that way
This seem interesting, its nice to remember the childhood from the scent. I didn’t use Dolma before but sound like good one.
I worked on a perfume counter at a huge department store when I was a teen too – it must be a rite of passage! That’s very interesting about the longevity of scents vs. sales, I didn’t know that. Dolma sounds like a great brand, thank you for sharing 🙂 x
I never heard of Dolma perfume before. But reading your post makes me want to try it. Thank you for sharing.
Sounds like a wonderful scent. The discovery set is a good way to try other scents.
I definitely want to try some different perfumes, I think I’ll look into Dolma! I tend to stick with ones I know but I feel like being a little adventurous and different lol!
I have never heard of Dolma before – I will be trying!