Dolly Parton's Front Porch fragrance line
I thought I'd do a short review of some of Dolly Parton's fragrances. I'm not good with describing notes but I'll do my best. From left to right:
Scent From Above EDT
Top: Crisp Pear, Mandarin, Blackcurrant, Fresh Peony Blossom
Heart: Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Vanilla Orchid
Base: Sandalwood, Fir, Musk, Tonka Bean, Amber, Patchouli
The opening was fruity but heavier on the berry. I was alarmed because there is no way that Dolly would have a perfume that smelled like my childhood berry-flavored vitamins. But that note (I assume the blackcurrant) faded in less than a couple of minutes and what was left was delicate sweet floral that made me feel like I was wearing a dress while drinking cold sweet tea outdoors on a summer afternoon. I kept on sniffing my wrist and smiling throughout the day. I could still smell it on my skin after six hours, which is great for an EDT.
Early Morning Breeze EDT
Top: Jasmine Sambac
Heart: Orange Flower
Base: Sandalwood
The perfume is like its name. Early Morning Breeze smells like you just had a refreshing shower and took a bracing walk to the park in spring before everyone else wakes up. It does not matter if you're eight years old or ninety--the scent suits everyone. It's hard to think of anyone who could be offended by this soapy clean scent. It's marketed for women but I think it leans unisex and there are no heavy notes.
Smoky Mountain EDT
Top: Tiger Orchid, Black Currant, Sparkling Mandarin
Heart: Warm Tonka, Jasmine Petals
Base: Cashmere Woods, Tonka Bean, Amber
This was love at first spray. The opening is a lively floral that settles into a delicious scent that is both warm and bright. The perfume is beautiful from the opening to the dry down. I expected to like it because I'm partial to cashmere scents but it's even better than I thought it would be. Smoky Mountain smells like it would be worn by a girl who has a lot of friends, is athletic and is really smart. But it's impossible to be jealous of her because she's genuinely nice to everyone.
Tennessee Sunset EDT
Top: Honeysuckle, Juicy Pear, Apple Blossoms
Heart: Vanilla Orchid, Wild Lilies, Coconut Milk
Base: Warm Musks, Caramelized Sandalwood, Liquid Amber
The photos online are strange--it either looks clear cool pink or like an almost opaque dark red in some. In person, the liquid is a clear plum. The opening is fruity before settling into a slight powdery floral. I'm not big into powdery perfumes so I was doubtful that I would like it, but the dry down is where it really shines. Tennessee Sunset is warm, sweet and comforting, like an embrace. The vanilla is more pronounced and it smells darker and more seductive. It makes me feel like I'm getting ready for a dinner and a movie date while listening to my favorite song.
Conclusion: My favorite is Scent From Above, followed closely by Smoky Mountain. Both smell so pretty in different ways and I'm obsessed. The only one I didn't buy was Dancing Fireflies. I like the line overall and any one of them would be a good buy since they're all wearable light scents that would suit many. I got my bottles from Mercari and Ebay and spent about $15 each.