African Rooibos Eau de Parfum

I received this as a sample and really enjoyed it. Then I bought the Chris Collins sample set during the spring sale, but African Rooibos remains my solid 1 choice. It’s unisex, skewing towards masculine, and I have received compliments EVERY SINGLE TIME I’ve worn it. It’s both earthy and fresh (if that’s a thing), and definitely not the same-old fragrance that everyone else wears. I typically don’t gatekeep, and reluctant to write this review

I received a sample size of this scent, and from the first spritz I knew I had to have this parfum. No other scent I’ve ever smelled has been quite like African Roobios EDP. It’s warm and spicy, cozy yet exotic, enticing and sexy, comforting and calming, professional yet playful. This scent can be worn anywhere and any time as it’s simply one of those rare perfect scents for any place or occasion. Usually I only buy the travel size of a scent as I don’t want it to take the chance of starting to turn before I’m able to use it all. Not with this scent. I got the large bottle as I’m worried I’ll run out of the parfum itself because I wear it all the time.

Not really big on wearing men’s cologne. But this one right here got me in a chokehold. I layer it with Cyklar Vanilla Verve roll on oil or Cyklar Vitamin C body oil. I get compliments all day. My everyday combo!!!

I love this come hither scent...I'm a woman and I love this for myself and my husband....my top two scents from Chris Collins is the African Roobios and the Forbidden Apple

Sexy, Grown, Expensive, Longevity, Intensity, For a 5 stars!!! Must have in the collection! If I had another star it’ll be for being black owned…chef kiss

I hate that I love this so much because it’s $180 for the full size. It smells sexy yet soft, and I love that it’s a perfect mix of masculine and feminine. Definitely a very good scent to layer, and absolutely delicious alone.

Got a sample and omg this smells good! Leans masculine but smells expensive! Definitely getting a full bottle!

Luxurious, creamy London fog latte, stirred with a cinnamon stick or two, served in a thick heavy ceramic mug (not one of those delicate porcelain teacups), enjoyed in a log cabin that smells like cedar. 😍 I love tea scents, and this one truly stands out. This is unexpectedly lactonic, and reminds me of milk tea, or London fog latte. I'm less familiar with Rooibos tea listed in the notes, but I associate this scent with Earl Grey cause of the bright bergamot. But the opening is oh so creamy! Maybe there's a couple marshmallows sprinkled on top too. The strong cinnamon balances it out, but doesn't enter christmas drink territory. After a couple hours, it's less lactonic and smells like a nicely steeped cup of tea with a lemon wedge. The pencil shaving drydown remains in the background with a touch of sweetness to round it all out. I was worried it would lean too masculine based on the reviews, but it feels truly unisex to me as a 36F. It's a sexy and confident scent, but also office appropriate and versatile for any seasons or occasions. For reference, some of my other favorite tea scents are Le Labo The Noir, HOB Casa Blanca, gris charnel, Liis Etheral wave, Nest Indigo, etc.... I think I've found a new favorite with this one :)

My signature spring/summer scent! It’s extremely fresh because of the tea notes with a spicy finish/dry down that can easily be transitioned to an evening fragrance. For a little extra “umph” layer it with Josie Maan’s Bohemia Fig Body Butter and spray. witwith

Years ago I bought a Caudalie face oil (now discontinued) simply for its scent. I’ve spent years searching for an EDP that comes close (Peng Lai has been my go-to) but now I finally have a winner!