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Velvet & Sweet Pea Mojito Cologne & Black Cat ~ fragrance review

Posted by Jessica on 1 May 2011 14 Comments

Velvet & Sweet Pea Mojito

A few months ago, I reviewed some indulgent little "body frosting" lotions from Velvet & Sweet Pea Purrfumery. I meant to follow up that post with a review of some fragrances from Velvet & Sweet Pea, but as winter wore on and on, I cocooned myself in my favorite perfumes, and the little pile of new samples on my desk went largely ignored. Now there's finally been a shift in the weather, and I'm feeling more experimental again. Early spring is a good time to try a few new scents, especially natural fragrances like the ones from Velvet & Sweet Pea.

Velvet & Sweet Pea's Mojito Cologne is designed "to capture the nightlife swagger of a mojito in a form you can wear right on your skin," with essences of dark rum, spearmint, and Mexican lime in a base of organic jojoba oil infused with Tahitian vanilla. I always associate mojitos with one of my oldest friends, Joe, who visits New York once or twice a year. We usually end up having long conversations over this particular cocktail at the bar and restaurant Eatery, so for me, it's a drink that evokes the fun of a reunion within the comfort of a long-lasting friendship.

This wearable mojito (do not try to drink it!) starts with a very tart, fizzy burst of lime and mint with a cool, frosty edge. After a half hour of so, Mojito Cologne turns less effervescent and more warm and boozy. The rum note is smooth, and it wears close to the skin. By the dry down, there's just a hint of vanilla from the infused oil base; like the drink, or a chat with a very old friend, Mojito is both sparkling and relaxed. Overall, this fragrance is a clever twist on the classic cologne idea. It would feel especially refreshing in hot weather, and  it could be worn by men or women.

Velvet & Sweet Pea Purrfumery Black Cat

Black Cat, another fragrance from Kittylicious line, offers a sense of "mystery and enchantment" while smelling "like fun, sexy, sophisticated candy." Its composition includes essences of cocoa, ylang ylang, blood orange, and a hint of aniseed myrtle in a base of organic grape alcohols infused with Tahitian vanilla. I'm a cat person, so I couldn't resist the vintage-y feline visuals for Black Cat, and the fragrance ended up pleasing me, too. It's a playful take on a gourmand theme, and it begins with a rich orange-cocoa chord, like some fancy organic/artisanal confectionery. It becomes a little earthier in its second phase: I think I smell some patchouli under the cocoa, but I could be mistaken. The ylang ylang becomes more noticeable as the perfume develops, and the base is a soft (and not overly sweet) anise-vanilla that makes a nice "skin scent."

The Kittylicious range is Velvet & Sweet Pea's lower-priced line of fragrances, and the perfumes are packaged in small bottles with roll-on dispensers, tucked into decorative cloth pouches. Like all the fragrances created and sold by Velvet & Sweet Pea, the Kittylicious scents are blended exclusively from natural ingredients. I wish they had a little more tenacity — on me, Mojito fades away in two or three hours, while Black Cat lingers for three or four — but I've come to realize that longevity isn't the strong suit of most natural fragrances, so I'll just enjoy reapplying my samples throughout the day.

Velvet & Sweet Pea Purrfumery Mojito Cologne Eau de Parfum sells for $55 (6 ml) and Black Cat Eau de Parfum sells for $35 (6 ml); both are available though the Velvet & Sweet Pea Purrfumery website.

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Velvet & Sweet Pea Luminous Lemurs ~ perfume review
Hiram Green Vivacious ~ fragrance review
Hiram Green Voyage 2019 ~ fragrance review

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Tagged With: natural perfume, velvet sweet peas

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  1. Jill says:
    1 May 2011 at 2:42 pm

    These both sound nice, Jessica — thanks for the reviews! I’m a cat person too and I really like that vintage-looking cat in the picture as well.

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    • Jessica says:
      1 May 2011 at 3:53 pm

      Isn’t that fun? It suits the fragrance well, too.

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  2. persephone says:
    1 May 2011 at 3:12 pm

    I can’t drink the perfume?!!

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    • Jessica says:
      1 May 2011 at 3:54 pm

      Yes, I’m being overly specific about that… just because it does smell so very realistic!

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      • Merlin says:
        1 May 2011 at 4:28 pm

        That leafy pic, with the frosted glass is making me quite thirsty…

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        • Jessica says:
          1 May 2011 at 5:09 pm

          Merlin, exactly!!

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  3. Tamara says:
    1 May 2011 at 10:27 pm

    I adore Laurie and these are fantastic!
    But my absolute favorite is Fir-ever Young .<3

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    • Jessica says:
      2 May 2011 at 8:54 am

      That one sounds great, too… I think I have a small sample, so I’ll have to try it soon.

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  4. kittyprincesssweetpea says:
    2 May 2011 at 1:40 pm

    Thank you, Jessica for your wonderful review! I’m happy some of you folks like the vintage cat things, I’ve been collecting antique kitty stuff for years and I love that I get to use it in my styling! Thanks for the sweet comments, too!

    XOXO~Laurie Stern
    Velvet & Sweet Pea’s Purrfumery

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    • Jessica says:
      2 May 2011 at 7:17 pm

      Thank *you*, Laurie — for creating the scents and for sharing your some of your vintage cat collection!

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  5. Trish says:
    3 May 2011 at 1:35 am

    Black Cat is so yummy! I love it and am so glad you have reviewed it.

    XOXO
    T

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    • Jessica says:
      3 May 2011 at 9:00 am

      I think it’s my favorite V&SP fragrance, so far… although I’m also very fond of Honey!

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  6. civava says:
    3 May 2011 at 3:10 am

    Mojito is my favorite coctail. It’s refreshing and reminds me of beautiful trip to Cuba. I wouldn’t mind having this perfume too. For easy summer days.

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    • Jessica says:
      3 May 2011 at 9:00 am

      Civiva, exactly!

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