Illamasqua Freak

I was more than delighted when this little sample bottle of Illamasqua's  new perfume 'Freak' came through my letterbox the a few weeks ago.


Freak is Illamasqua's first perfume and is a concoction  of exotic and dangerous flowers, which celebrates the night and darkness


The notes.........





Illamasqua say........

''The rich and daringly provocative opening notes of Black Davana cast a magical spell of desire accross the senses to celebrate the night. The compelling burnt orange bloom base is highly prized the world over for its ability to enhance the wearer's natural perfume. The subtle mustiness of poison hemlock haunts the background tone of Freak, adding alluring depths of mystery.

Datura, the Moonflower, has an intoxicating scent that has long been used as a heady aphrodisiac. The Exquisitely rare Queen of the Night blooms fleetingly for a single night of each year, and completes this daringly provocative concoction with its warm, soft floral scent touched with sweetness.''

The bottle itself is unique. Leaning to one side with a sweet little silver snail that leaves a trail on the perfume bottle. This represents Illamasqua's love of beauty in all things, especially the unconventional. I'm guessing it also may symbolise the trail of perfume left behind by the wearer?

Prior to receiving this, I had read the notes of the fragrance online and thought it sounded right up my street, I wasn't wrong. On first spray it smells quite floral, but as the fragrance develops on the skin, it morphs into a darker, spicy/smokier scent. This must be the Frankincense, Oud and Myrrh. It isn't at all overpowering and is very wearable for any time of the day. I find that the base notes linger with a hint of floral sweetness in the background...... It is absolutely beautiful and has amazing longevity and sillage! I can't stop sniffing my wrists when I'm wearing it, it's seriously intoxicating and very addictive!


If you like fruity/florals then this perfume won't be for you. However, if you do like different perfumes that are deep, dark and mysterious then rush out and try this one, it doesn't disappoint.


Freak is £59.00 for 75ml of Eau de Parfum.