I am a lover of sweet things… Vanilla, Sugar and soft floral scents. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would be a fan of scent called Dark Rum. Over the course of the last few months, I have heard great things and raves about Malin + Goetz Dark Rum EDT (Eau De Toilette) and I was completely intrigued as to why… since I just couldn’t image what the hype was all about. What could possibly be so exotic and sultry about this scent that it can be used for both Men and Women and some of my favorite celebrities love it so? Well, after getting my hands on a bottle – I found out exactly what the hype was all about.
Our Dark Rum EDT is synthesized for its natural, warm notes and general well being. Modern and dynamic, this formidable and long-lasting fragrance performs on its own or paired with the subtle freshness of our Synthesized Lotus Root, creating a unique sensory balance tailored to an individual or couple.
I am not a huge fan of fragrances that have musky or deep masculine notes so I didn’t expect to enjoy or like Dark Rum from Malin+Goetz at all. After a spritz of it on my wrist and inhaling the scent, I was immediately intoxicated. I was expecting to smell a deep dark and rich scent that I am not too fond of, but I was very impressed that my first whiff of the perfume was the complete opposite. I don’t even know how to explain it. If I had to actually put it into words I would explain it as… “a soft but sweet musk”. But, here’s the interesting thing about this perfume or Eau De Toilette, it can be used for both Men and Women and the scent that shines when I’m wearing it seems to be completely different than that when on my husband. When he wears this EDT, it has a masculine scent that compliments his chemistry makeup. It smells sexy and I LOVE IT.
Check out the embedded video below for my thoughts on the perfume, or click here and watch it directly on YouTube.
NOTES:
Top notes of bergamot and plum, middle notes of rum and leather, dry down of amber, patchouli, and milk.
INGREDIENTS:
ALCOHOL 40B, FRAGRANCE (PARFUM), WATER (AQUA), BHT, ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE (AND) BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE (AND) ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE.
Now, if you know anything about me you will know my favorite scents… and I have just added Dark Rum to one of my go-to signature loves. It’s a fairly steep price to pay for a bottle of perfume, so at $150 US – it will be a splurge item for me once I run out of the bottle I have, but… with 3.4fl.oz. / 100ml in product I’m sure it will last me, hopefully. lol The scent lasts through the day so carrying a large bottle with you to reapply is not necessary. I especially love that the bottle/packaging is clean, simple and really allows the scent to speak for itself. Don’t get me wrong – I’m a sucker for gorgeous packaging, but with this product, the smell speaks for itself.
Pair this Perfume with Malin+Goetz fresh, subtle synthesized lotus root for the perfect balance.
So now that you know my thoughts on this product, would you spend that kind of money on a scent that could render your completely intoxicated? I’m definitely excited to test it out with other fragrances I have in my collection but so far – I am truly enjoying Dark Rum.
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43 Comments
I’ve loved every Malin+Goetz product that I tried so far, and this perfume sounds delightful. Vanilla, sugar and florals? Count me in! 🙂
I am such a vanilla, sugar, floral fan… this is a little richer and muskier but definitely much better than I could have imagined. 😉 I really want to try their lip balm and skin care. I have never tried this brand and only heard of it 😉
Oooo this sounds amazing! I like perfume but I don’t know if I would spend that much money on it without actually smelling it first!
YES – I’m totally with you. The cost is outrageous. But the good thing is you do get a lot of product. The apparently have smaller sprays too, but it is a tad bit different in scent – but similar, if that makes any sense. lol
the packaging is gorgeous and i love that it can be worn both by men and women with a different scent
I love how clean the packaging is… definitely gorg. 😉 At that price I think it’s a tad bit justifiable since both men and women can wear it… but it is expensive 😉
I’m not big on musk either. But I do like rum. So between that and your review I’ll be needing to check this out!
definitely check it out Brooke. I swear I can’t even pinpoint what I am smelling but I’m such a huge fan now 😉
By the name, it doesn’t sound like a fragrance I’d like, but to hear you describe it, I think I need to at least try this fragrance! (oh, and you and your layering, girl! lololol!)
you must try it… at least one of their smaller sprays they have available. I know they do differ a bit but they are still favorites of many people. Oh my gosh – you know me and layering… it’s all about customization. lol 😉
Sounds like a lovely scent 🙂 I am not usually into masculine scents either.
I swear I have a friend that loves them, unless it’s on my husband I normally want nothing to do with it. 😉
The only masculine one I have that I am surprised I love is Lady Gaga Fame (which is supposed to be unisex). Usually I go for feminine scents, but this one got me.
I have had so many awesome things about that scent… I need to go smell the sample. For me… I am a sucker for sugary scents… lol
Does that mean you own Aquolina Pink Sugar?
I do – I have the full size as well as the roll on in my purse. I picked them up from Costco a few months back. Gonna do a write up on it soon 😉
Sounds like an interesting scent!
It surely is. I wish I could say it smells exactly like this… or that… but I would be wrong. lol
What an interesting description! haha
lol 🙂
Ok I definitely need to smell this ASAP! The price is definitely out of my range though!
Omigosh – I know, it’s so darn expensive. But I love it. There are other scents that people rave about on their site and they are not even close to the cost of this one. I have heard great things about the Rum Tonic. 🙂
What have you tried from them? I have not tried anything outside of this fragrance and I’m so excited to dig in and try more. 😉 I love that its unisex.
yes – definitely pricey but I am loving it. I have been justifying the price by saying I get double the amount of a regular size bottle and that both women and men can use it… I’m hoping hautelook will have it when I need to repurchase lol 😉
I have tried the lip moisturizer and the body Vit 5 moisturizer, all samples when I stayed at a hotel last year.
I need to try the lip moisturizer – I hear AWESOME things about it. 😀
That sounds delicious!
I think it is pretty nice 😉
I love their understated packaging.
me too – there’s a real chicness about it.
You have me really intrigued!
I think it is a great scent – which I never thought I would like at all. But they have a smaller version in their Dark Rum Tonic which I hear is the same or similar in scent. I would have picked up that one if I wanted to test.
This sounds awesome! I will have to check it out.
I hear the dark rum tonic which comes in a smaller / cheaper version is very similar and their original scent. I am loving it so far.
It sounds like it would smell amazing
thank you – I do really like it 😉
This intrigued me a lot. I don’t mind splurging on finer things such as fragrance as long as I know I will truly love it. Great review
They have smaller sizes in one of their signature scents – the Dark Rum Tonic which I have been told smells very similar and was their original version. If I didn’t get the big bottle I would have tried that one first – because it is a splurge 😉
I have tried some skincare stuff before but never a fragrance. I need this
How did you like their skincare? I have not tried anything from this brand with exception to this fragrance but hear great things. 😉
This sounds absolutely delectable.
I am really enjoying it 😉
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