Review of Lush Karma Solid Perfume

About 2 years ago I discovered the potency that comes packed within Karma Soap by Lush. The scent was so powerful that it actually overwhelmed me, however a day later when the scent wore off, I longed for it like a fein for an addiction they can't cure.

Karma became an obsession, but over the years the Karma Soap sadly lost its potency; either that my body chemistry was just not reacting to it the same way, and the soaps scent would wear thin. I tried the bubble bar about a year after my soap obsession, and sadly was not as impressed with the staying power.

I eventually gave up on Karma all together, but kept the Karma Dusting Powder nearby for nights when I longed for the rich and powerful fragrance of patchouli. A hippies dream dust, this powder is potent, but like the bubble bar the fragrance is short lived.

When I saw Karma was being sold in a pure perfume form, I was excited. However the price steered me clear, especially considering how little of the fragrance you really get. More recently though I noticed they were selling a Karma Solid Perfume, which was selling for a price I was willing to pay.

I am no stranger to solid perfumes, and although they are not a favorite of mine, I must admit they have just as much lasting power as perfume, if not more.

The Karma Solid Perfume is small, if you can imagine a larger lip gloss, or lipsmacker tube then you have the picture in mind of exactly how big the tube of Karma Solid is. Small, but my goodness, the smallest of dabs to your neck and wrists is all you will need for this scent to truly begin to take over and surround you with its warm patchouli fragrance.

Here is the best part though, and the reason I'm ordering more of these sticks today...it has, hands down, the longest, and strongest lasting power of any Karma product by Lush, that I have yet to come across. I am am talking day to not long lasting wear, without an ounce of fading.

Karma is not a scent for everyone, in fact some hate it. However if you already know and love the Karma fragrance by Lush, you will find love in this scent all over again in a newer, longer lasting form. What I love about it, besides the long lasting kick, is the fact that it is small enough to toss in my bag and take along with me to dab on those who compliment the scent.

Lush Karma Soap

Lush has been one of my many addictions when it comes to bath and beauty products.

I mostly hit the site up once every two months and fill my online shopping cart with hundreds of dollars worth of bathing goodies.

One of my first orders I was sure to include Karma Soap. I had heard from many people that this was the most overpowering and potent scented bar of soap they had ever used.

Many compared it to incense; Patchouli to be precise. A scent I myself have always loved.

What I Got:

Karma is a solid glycerin bar of soap. The soap itself is a bright happy colored orange.

The Scent:

I was smelling my Karma bar before I even opened my box. I knew what they meant when they said overpowering.

The moment I opened my box, the scent I had slightly detected coming off of the box was now in full bloom.

A huge blast of hippies came flying from the box. I wanted to pop in Grateful Dead and start jamming. Karma smells like incense indeed. Incense so powerful though, that just being exposed to air for a few seconds, and the entire room smelled like a hippie's pot smoking lair.

I could not wait to get into the shower with Karma. I couldn't wait to see what this powerful soap had to offer.

My Use:

Karma is strong. The moment hot water hit the soap, the scent went into overtime. It actually got so powerful that I was barely able to tolerate it. The room filled with the scent of patchouli, and the scent was sticking my skin like leeches.

Suds were bare minimal, but it didn't matter, because the soap did in fact leave my skin feeling clean.

After getting out of the shower, I had this hunch that Karma was with me to stay. God was I right... the patchouli scent stood with me all day, into the night, and into the next day. By the time I woke up the next morning, I was actually sick of smelling it.

Overall:

Karma is NOT for everyone. This 3.5 ounce bar of soap packs a powerful punch. If you cannot stomach the smell of patchouli, then avoid it. However if it is a scent you love, then Karma is a sure pleaser.

Recommendation:

Cut the 3.5 ounce bar into sample sized pieces, and store in a cool place. I put mine in the fridge.

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