Come Hither - described on the Haus of Gloi website as 'Based off of traditional herbs and roots used in Hoodoo to draw and attract a lover, or entice the one you've already ensnared! Bourbon vanilla, tonka bean, cardamon, a touch of rose oil, Queen Elizabeth root, three threads of saffron and a touch of honey to sweeten the whole deal.'
Come Hither is very hard to describe. It's warm, a little spicy and a tiny bit rosy, but it's not any of those notes excessively. Although it doesn't smell very similar to Jo Malone Blue Agava & Cacao Body Creme it has a similar feel to the fragrance - not overpoweringly any one note, but it just makes my skin smell really good.
I wouldn't recommend this for anyone who likes very fresh scents (Something Hopeful is the one for you) but it isn't overpowering and is relatively subtle in the Pumpkin Butter (although, like all Haus of Gloi scents, it lasts all day on the skin). I found myself sniffing my arm during the day to get a whiff of it.
Something Hopeful - described as 'Perhaps the first stirrings of the spring to come. Warm sakura blossom green tea with the tiniest droplet of plum juice, red mandarin and crystallized jasmine essence.'
Something Hopeful is a delicate, fresh, clean, very slightly fruity scent. If you like Litchi Milk Tea, I think you'd like Something Hopeful. It's gorgeous in the Whipped Soap, and I also like it in the Pumpkin Butter for a lighter fragrance. I want to get this in the Bubbling Scrub too.
I didn't buy anything in the Who Needs Love scent as I don't generally get on with foody scents, but the coffee note has me a little interested. I might sneak a 2oz Pumpkin Butter in to my next order.
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I'm really looking forward to my order arriving. Come Hither was out of stock when I ordered but from your description I suspect I might not get on with it and I will resist the urge to order now it's re-stocked. It's always hard to tell though. Samhain I love, Snow Wolf I couldn't take to and I have to be in right mood for Hearth! I alway find it fascinating to see how the scent matches up with the description and how the various notes work together.
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Hi MB - I think you'd like Something Hopeful more than Come Hither. I'm really looking forward to spring too - Britton tweeted about a new scent she's working on that sounds great (Ploughman) and Seeress will be coming back, fingers crossed (marine/sage).
ReplyDeleteI feel like I am missing out as I have not tried anything from them yet, I keep reading lovely reviews but am worried I will get hit with customs! Perhaps I should start writing a list as I am sure to cave soon, thanks for the review x
ReplyDeleteI feel like I am missing out as have not yet tried anything from them, think I worry about getting hit with customs! Thanks for the review, I guess I should start writing a list as I am sure to cave soon :)
ReplyDeleteHi Replica - I've been lucky with the customs so far. The actual goods don't cost that much, so if you order a few samples or just a couple of full sizes, you should be under the customs amount.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait for my order! I'm looking forward to trying both of these. I placed a blind second order of Come Hither when it was back in stock because I'm so sure I'll like it :)
ReplyDeleteoh, I didn't think my first comment went through so re-did it ;) opps makes me look a bit like a fruit loop. I think I will have to place an order x
ReplyDeleteLOL, it happens. I can delete the first one if you like?
ReplyDeleteThats fine, suppose it just looks like I really wanted to make my comment :) x
ReplyDeleteThank you for this post, (as you know:) I've just ordered some Haus of Gloi goodies and can't wait for them to arrive. I was waiting for the Aether and the Valentine's range to be available at the same time, unfortunatelly, they only had a sample jar of the Aether Butter and not the full size. I hope I won't get charged with customs either.
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I am still hovering on the fence with HoG, I don't want to be disappointed that is my trouble. Thanks for the review. Jan x
ReplyDeleteLucky girl, you got your HoG valentine's items early!!! I was a few hours late, so had to wait for Come Hither to get restocked - now I'm (im)patiently waiting for my order to arrive! :)
ReplyDeleteAnd from your reviews, I think I'm going to like everything!
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I ordered Something Hopeful in the pumpkin butter and bubbling scrub, they haven't arrived yet though.
ReplyDeleteI have to say, I'm disapointed with the labels on the Valentines items, HOG labels are usually much prettier :(
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Hi Sparkle and Grey - Here's hoping that you love the stuff inside! I don't think it's as interesting/unusual as the usual HoG labels, but it's still HoGish. I remember reading that Mr HoG does the artwork - maybe he just wasn't that into the brief ;)
ReplyDeleteHi Tina - I hope you love it!
Hey Jan - there are always sample sizes to dip a toe in first.
Hi Klara - I'm also v interested in the Aether, I want to get some for Miss L.
Hi Dempss - from discussions we've had on your scent-tastes, I think you will too. x