Drake is back in the news and not exactly for the right reasons, but maybe one of the smartest things that Drake did was not attach his name to the line of candles he came out with.
The company is Better World Fragrance House, with Drake serving more as creative director and not appearing in any imagery associated with the candle line and perfume. I’m not one to throw out the baby with the bath-water, so I’m holding on to this 10ml perfume oil that came out a few months ago. It was pricy for a 10ml rollerball oil, but it smells exactly like the Carby Musk candles. The perfume sold out within hours and then was quickly restocked.
As far as celebrity brands go, it’s best not to get too attached to any of them, and enjoy the brand before the celebrity disappears from the spotlight. Carby Musk is a blend of warm musks that smell comforting. There’s an amber base, an ambergris saltiness that reminds me of salty skin, and the clean base of ambrette. If there are any flowers present, I don’t get them. With weak projection or sillage, this is an intimate scent that invites people to come in closer to smell it.
While the Carby Musk candle had incredible throw even when it wasn’t lit, the perfume is in a roll-on oil format that makes it difficult to overapply. As I type on my laptop, I can sometimes smell it on my wrists, and I get whiffs of it every time I tuck my hair behind my ear. Is it worth it? You need to see if it’s in your own budget, but as far as scents go, it’s the perfect warm salty musk and there’s not much out there like it. You either love it or you don’t, but it started out as a perfume oil that the perfumer Michael Carby made for himself and you can tell – it’s pretty special.
