topic Re: What does Light Smell Like to You? in WEN

What does Light Smell Like to You?

cosmic1 — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 22:28:58 GMT

I got the TSV and put some on my hand and added water. The first thing I smell is Vicks Vapo Rub (menthol). The other scent almost smells like some kind of weed. Lol.

For some reason, I am not smelling this the way Chaz intended, I am sure.

Wgat does it smell like to you? If I know, it might help me detect those notes.

Re: What does Light Smell Like to You?

cosmic1 — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 00:13:18 GMT

Okay, so I read the description of the EDP. It may be the eucalyptus I am smelling. To me, it smells like Vick's. The other smell is probably the lavender, which I like, but it is very herbaceous or 'weedy'. Lol. I am going to see what I think in the shower with a bunch of it all at once. Sometimes that makes a difference.

Re: What does Light Smell Like to You?

cosmic1 — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 00:14:25 GMT

I don't dislike it; I was just puzzled by what I was smelling and wanted some input.

Re: What does Light Smell Like to You?

SXMGirl — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 00:22:27 GMT

@cosmic1, I used it tonight and here is my take on it. When I first opened it, I thought that it had a faint green smell. While using it, before mixing in SAM, I could smell the rice/soy, which is not my favorite. Once I mixed it, I did not smell it at all.

Re: What does Light Smell Like to You?

VaBelle35 — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 00:33:36 GMT

I just opened the bottle to sniff and I can't put my finger on it either. It reminded me a bit of a more medicinal Cucumber Aloe.

Re: What does Light Smell Like to You?

AmericanBulldogMom — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 03:13:36 GMT

Just did my 1st open bottle sniff and immediately was hit with strong menthol too. Then after was the lavendar and this grapefruit scent I have always picked up in the light finishing spray. Will have to see what it smells like in the shower. Hope the menthol is not as prominent. Menthol is lower in the ingredients list than most other CC's so I was hopeful it would not be very detectable. I'll be very disappointed if it turns out to be as strong in the shower.

Re: What does Light Smell Like to You?

HappyDaze — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 03:25:15 GMT

@AmericanBulldogMom wrote:
Just did my 1st open bottle sniff and immediately was hit with strong menthol too. Then after was the lavendar and this grapefruit scent I have always picked up in the light finishing spray. Will have to see what it smells like in the shower. Hope the menthol is not as prominent. Menthol is lower in the ingredients list than most other CC's so I was hopeful it would not be very detectable. I'll be very disappointed if it turns out to be as strong in the shower.

@AmericanBulldogMom The eucalyptus is pretty high in the ingredient list so that is probably what you are smelling more than the actual menthol (they smell similar). However, I smell the menthol in almost every single CC I've tried, regardless of where it is on the ingredient list. That is one thing I wish would go away.

Re: What does Light Smell Like to You?

AmericanBulldogMom — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 03:34:30 GMT

@HappyDaze wrote:
@AmericanBulldogMom wrote:
Just did my 1st open bottle sniff and immediately was hit with strong menthol too. Then after was the lavendar and this grapefruit scent I have always picked up in the light finishing spray. Will have to see what it smells like in the shower. Hope the menthol is not as prominent. Menthol is lower in the ingredients list than most other CC's so I was hopeful it would not be very detectable. I'll be very disappointed if it turns out to be as strong in the shower.
@AmericanBulldogMom The eucalyptus is pretty high in the ingredient list so that is probably what you are smelling more than the actual menthol (they smell similar). However, I smell the menthol in almost every single CC I've tried, regardless of where it is on the ingredient list. That is one thing I wish would go away.

@HappyDaze Agree on the menthol going away. I was hopeful no real menthol scent would be in this one. Hopefully in the shower then the eucalyptus will be what I smell over the menthol. Fingers crossed! Thx!

Re: What does Light Smell Like to You?

77yangya — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 11:28:59 GMT

Hi Cosmic1. I really don't know what I'm smelling but I remember Chaz always mentioning eucalyptus (sorry if I mis-spelled) as one of the top notes in it. It's the oddest thing because when he offered the EDP firstly, I got it and returned it. I just didn't like it as much as I wanted to. Okay, then he came out with the NBT, I tried that and LOVED IT! I still have two whole unopened jars of it that I treasure. I wish I could describe what it smells like but I'm a "city" girl and don't really know. I guess transitioning from an EDP to an NBT the scent took on some differences, hence, my liking the NBT and not the EDP. Some scents I can or think I can, identify what they are such as in PJP, actually PJP has lovely base notes too that are quite different from the top ones. Chaz, after the shows, went to NY to the perfume house. He's making some new ones, I think the next one is gonna be "Love". I think he's gonna do every scent in the blessing on the back of every bottle, you know, Light, Love, Hope, Joy and so on. I think that's really great!

Re: What does Light Smell Like to You?

77yangya — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 11:35:26 GMT

Hi HappyDaze. I remember Chaz saying, long ago, that menthol may be undesirable, it's important in building ingredients for the best cleanse. Maybe that's why he keeps it in there. I think it's been modified as time went on. I feel I can pick out the ones with more menthol in them because when I do my body with it, it gives me that "cold" feeling. It doesn't bother me really I use the 319/613 body cleanser which does not give me that feeling at all. These may still have it but I can't detect it.

Re: What does Light Smell Like to You?

RipleyGirl — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 14:27:20 GMT

Bizarrely the Light EDP smells very reminiscent of 613 on me. There's some citrusy notes to start and then it really softens. I don't pick up a lot of eucalyptus, although I know it's a top note. I ended up buying the full size on the weekend because I liked the scent so much.

I haven't smelled the CC or new spray though. I imagine there's more of a menthol smell with the CC.

I've had a chance to try the actual 613 EDP since then and the BGT EDP and I prefer Light. 613 is nice, but it's so similar to the CC that I keep thinking I'm smelling my hair, not that that's a bad thing of course.

The BGT is also nice, very zen, actually too zen verging on boring

Re: What does Light Smell Like to You?

AmericanBulldogMom — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 14:44:52 GMT

@HappyDaze You were right! In the shower (I used it as my body wash) it was the eucalyptus that I smelled, not menthol. Whew!! I was hit with the eucalyptus first, lavendar, that grapefruit scent I pick up in the light finishing spray and then a beautiful blend of it all. I really like it. Hopefully my hair does too. If not, it will be a great smelling body wash so no waste there.

Whats so ironic is when I initially smelled the sample that came with my gallon in June, I'm not gonna lie, thought it was terrible and tossed it. So, I took a gamble on ordering the Light Finishing spray when Chaz had a 20% off sale. The spray sounded perfect for what I wanted, just wasn't sure what to expect for scent. When I rec'd it, I was immediately in love with the spray itself AND the scent. Go figure! I don't understand it. But, since then I knew I had to get the Light CC and I have the Light edt with Light NBT duo kit on its way to be delivered today. I want to give the Light edt a fair go again to see if it can redeem itself with me. I love the 319 NBT so I am hoping the Light NBT smells good. I know those who don't like the edt still like the Light NBT. Hoping these two pass my nose test this time around.

Re: What does Light Smell Like to You?

ChynnaBlue — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 16:13:09 GMT

I got a sample and all I remember smelling was lavender, but that's probably because I'm allergic to it and soon as I smell it, I have to use my inhaler.

Re: What does Light Smell Like to You?

cosmic1 — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 23:18:09 GMT

Thank you all for your input. I tried it this morning and it was not strong at all. I smelled the eucalyptus first and then what must be lavender, but it smelled more like oregano in the shower. Lol.

It is okay, but not my favorite. I do like the spray and will buy that again. Yanga, I don't know if I am brave enough to buy a big NBT of this scent.

Re: What does Light Smell Like to You?

AmericanBulldogMom — Thu, 30 Mar 2017 20:56:26 GMT

Alright, just wanted to update. Yesterday I said when I rec'd the Light edt sample with my gallon in June I tossed it right away thinking it smelled terrible. (And being a Chaz creation I was shocked at that to say the least.)

When the Light Finishing Spray was 1st available on Chaz' website I had to try it as the description sounded as if it was exactly what I like/want in a hairspray (and bonus I had a 20% off code). Well, not only did I love the spray and how it performed (just as Chaz said) , but I loved the scent. What?!?! How could this be?!?!

So, when Chaz was here last week Fri for his TSV, I knew I needed to try the Light CC. I ordered the TSV and the 32oz Light CC on AD right away too. I figured if the CC scent wasn't great or didn't agree with my hair, well at least it would still make a decent smelling body wash. I have used it the last couple days and love it, the scent, the consistency, the way it feels on my hair (moisturizing), and has given me nice wavy/curly hair.

The Light edt/Light NBT duo were back up and on 6 easy pay the following day or so and I decided to take a chance and give the EDT another try after disliking and tossing the sample. 🙈 The duo came last night and I wore them today. {{Drumroll please....}} I am in ❤️!!! It's amazing, wonderful, complex, etc. So different than anything else I have ever smelled or worn. I could go on and on. I dont know what the deal was with the sample or if it was just the wrong time in my life for this scent. Lol!! But, I want everything Light now. Chaz, we need Light in a mousse, SC, RTM, oil, etc - please!!! I even took the NBT with me to work bc I always put lotion on my hands throughout the day and knew this way I could enjoy the NBT scent and wonderful moisturization all day. In addt'n, I sprayed the edt on me about 7am and at almost 4pm here I can still smell it, so good staying power on me.

Just wanted to share how ironic in that I went from thinking the Light was terrible to now I am in love with this scent. So glad I gave it another try. Thank you Chaz!!!

Re: What does Light Smell Like to You?

theatrebiz — Thu, 30 Mar 2017 21:29:52 GMT

I primarily smell the eucaliptus and the amber, which becomes very strong on me. I did not like the EDP at all and returned it.

The scent of the new hairspray doesn't linger (or mix with my body chemistry) so it's okay.

Since I bought the TSV - mostly for the hairspray - I find the CC works okay, and the scent doesn't linger. Also, I have been mixing it with the Peony & Lavendar, so that helps a lot.

Michele

Re: What does Light Smell Like to You?

x Hedge — Fri, 31 Mar 2017 00:01:08 GMT

AmericanBulldogMom wrote:

I dont know what the deal was with the sample or if it was just the wrong time in my life for this scent. Lol!! But, I want everything Light now.

Hi @AmericanBulldogMom. I just wanted to add that I've learned that lesson too.

Not with Light, but with a couple of other Wen scents I didn't like at first.

Trying them again 3-6 months later, I will find I absolutely adore a fragrance that I initially thought, "Phew!"

I'm getting close to finishing one I thought was a 'stinker' just last summer. Now, 7 months later, I'm thinking about ordering another bottle.

For those of you who are keeping a Wen CC but not crazy about the fragrance, it may smell completely different to you in another season. It happens.

Re: What does Light Smell Like to You?

AmericanBulldogMom — Fri, 31 Mar 2017 00:50:21 GMT

@x Hedge wrote:
@AmericanBulldogMom wrote:

I dont know what the deal was with the sample or if it was just the wrong time in my life for this scent. Lol!! But, I want everything Light now.

Hi @AmericanBulldogMom. I just wanted to add that I've learned that lesson too.
Not with Light, but with a couple of other Wen scents I didn't like at first.
Trying them again 3-6 months later, I will find I absolutely adore a fragrance that I initially thought, "Phew!"
I'm getting close to finishing one I thought was a 'stinker' just last summer. Now, 7 months later, I'm thinking about ordering another bottle.

For those of you who are keeping a Wen CC but not crazy about the fragrance, it may smell completely different to you in another season. It happens.

@x Hedge Thanks for telling your experience. Glad to hear I am not alone in this. I really was scratching my head on how I could have such different reactions to the the same scent.

Re: What does Light Smell Like to You?

chickenmoo — Fri, 31 Mar 2017 20:04:06 GMT

Ok don't stone me guys, but to me Light smells like some kind of cologne teen boys wear...like Abercrombie or something. It's not offensive, but it's not floral or too girly. I knew it was gender neutral and that's cool. I feel like there's a dude around when I smell my hair lol..it's not a bad thing.haha

beyond the smell thou...not to go off track,,,i love how the the prods work! The cc is my new fave--tied with 613. And the spray is bomb! It's like so beyond anything ever...I thought 613 worked good as a hair spritz, but this is even better. I can get major volume and shine even when the sky is dumping snow, rain, hail, sharks...whatever...on my head.haha

Re: What does Light Smell Like to You?

77yangya — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 12:44:35 GMT

Chickenmoo, what a cute name! When Chaz first made the Light EDP, I didn't really cotton to it but then he came out with the Light NBT and I LOVED IT! The smell seems to be different. I do love ALL Chaz's NBTs though, the results are like nothing I've ever used, ever. The PJP NBT, wooooooo hoo! Now, if he would do Wen Men NBT, that one I would over night Fed Ex. Now, of course my husband would kill me but the devil take the consequences! mua ha ha ha!!!! LOL!!!!