Kilauea
Olympic Orchids (2017)

Starts off with a sweet floral, in my view almost fruity accord of notes. Slightly reminiscent of the sweetness from Night Flyer. At the same time there is a smokier aspect which emerges. Pretty linear. Eventually in the drydown the sweet florals disappear and you are left with a pleasant dark incense smoke. Pleasant fragrance but longevity is not great (around 4h) and overall not very dynamic.

Kilauea is a pleasant fragrance with a yellow, milky, and ambery floral profile. Initially, I thought I detected ylang-ylang, but it turned out to be frangipani. It's a floral-centered scent enriched with myrrh, sandalwood, and vanilla, which complement its floral notes. I find it suitable for wearing in the fall or spring. However, the vanilla and light balsamic undertones might not be ideal for the summer heat; it could serve as a signature scent in moderate climates. Personally, I don't perceive the mineralic, wet, and damp effects that others mention.

For those less familiar with fragrances, Kilauea might come across as a vanilla-based scent with floral hints. Although "lava" is listed as a note, I'm unsure of its scent; nonetheless, I think I understand the reference. It seems to be a fantasy note, achieved through a combination of balsamic notes and frangipani. I also detect a root beer-like aroma from the myrrh and florals, which creates an interesting effect.

Overall, while not unpleasant, Kilauea isn't among my favorites from this brand. It leans slightly towards the boring side for my taste.