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8 December 2015

Tramp Liquid Perfume


 I'm going to be honest - this is probably one of the last perfumes I would have chosen to come out in the kitchen, if I had been given a choice. With so many amazing fragrances from Lush, there is an abundance of scents just waiting to be given their chance to shine in perfume form, and I wholeheartedly advocate that the company do so...as soon as possible...if they'd be so kind.

My journey with Tramp has definitely had its ups and downs over the years - I still remember how much I abhorred the smell of the shower gel when I first came into contact with it, and how I went on to surprise myself by really appreciating the body lotion and its unique take on the patchouli-dominated fragrance. 

When Lush announced that this would be coming out in the kitchen, I felt a mixture of emotions. While I was excited to be trying a perfume that I'd never had the opportunity to try before, I was also slightly disappointed that it wasn't a different, more appealing Lush scent for me. Needless to say, I wasn't expecting great things.
Made from a simple combination of patchouli and oakmoss, this perfume is exactly what any fan of Tramp is looking for. Although it is slightly sweeter as a fragrance, the same key components are still very much present in the overall aroma of the product, and despite not being an advocate of the shower gel, I have grown to love and appreciate this alluring addition to Lush's rostrum. 

In the bottle, this perfume is an equal balance of patchouli and oakmoss - a sweet, slightly spicy and exotic scent that gives this perfume a wonderful uplifting quality. Alongside this, the oakmoss adds a dry, mossy element that comes alive once the perfume has been sprayed on the skin. 

Designed to evoke the atmosphere of a forest, this earthy fragrance intensifies when it's being used. As soon as I sprayed this on my skin, I could detect a dark and very dry note that took over and thwarted the patchouli somewhat - this is definitely 'oakmoss heavy' in that sense. 
Yet over time, once Tramp settled and had been given time to develop, I found that I could smell the sweetness revering its head once more, and this stayed with me for a good five hours after initial spray. In fact, this is probably one of the strongest perfumes to come from Lush in a while - offering a refreshing but very unique experience once applied.

Much like the body lotion, this does well when it's given time to mature and develop on the skin, and I felt almost as if I'd taken a journey with Tramp Liquid Perfume - a magical, mystical adventure deep into the realms of an enchanted forest. While I would never claim that this is a favourite of mine, it is a fragrance I will go back to often - it's something very different from my usual choice of sweet and fruity, but a welcome difference nonetheless.       

Quantitative Ingredients: DRF Alcohol,Patchouli Oil, Perfume, Alpha Isomethyl Ionone, Oakmoss Absolute, Eugenol, Oakmoss Extract.

Vegan?: Yes.

2015 Price: £28 for 30g.

Year Of Original Release: 2008. 

Scent Family:
Tramp Body Lotion
Tramp Liquid Perfume
Tramp Shower Gel
Tramp Shower Jelly
Tramp Solid Perfume

8 comments

  1. I just Tried it on myself and i got to say that Rose jam is a much stronger fragrance on my Skin. But oh my god Tramp has a Horrible dryness to it. I think Jen will know what i mean.

    I dont know but i think i would prefer Tramp als a men perfume ....its kinda missing any feminine appeal... Or can you smell feminine Notes Jen that iam just missing??

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  2. I get mine this Saturday! My favorite Lush scent. So happy to hear a review that describes exactly what I was hoping for in this perfume :)

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  3. I just received mine today. I'm also on the fence as to if this would be better suited as a men's cologne. After the initial spray it does seem rather masculine; however, if I get real close to my skin after while, it smells sweet and feminine. I wonder if there's a lotion, or other perfume, I could use with it that would make it less androgynous? Any suggestions, or is that a terrible idea? Thanks!

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  4. Stop trying to define scent by gender, it sounds silly. I understand what you mean, it's not what you're used to and that's why I love it! It's mystical and earthy and makes me smell like a hippy! Enjoy the journey and stop getting caught up in gender ladies!

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  5. I know this shares patchouli oil with the Karma line, how similar are the scents? I bought karma soap and it was just too strong, but I'm really interested in Tramp because of the Oakmoss.

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    1. Karma's a lot more citrusy, the oakmoss in tramp replaces that with a very dry woody scent. The patchouli adds a smoky/woody spiciness to both. It really depends what you are looking for! In terms of strength both scents in themselves are very strong and long lasting, i think in the perfumes the patchouli makes itself known later and in soaps they're pretty evenly blended. I couldn't really say which one i preferred!

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  6. I just got my bottle from the kitchen and was really excited to try a more unusual perfume. A walk in the forest sounded like a lovely scent. I guess I just never knew how oakmoss smells? I expected something green and grassy smelling. Initially the bottle smelled like patchouli, but once in contact with my skin it smelled very spicy and herbal? I smell something like cinnamon or cloves, and something... minty? I'm reminded of kardamom seeds, almost. Looking at the ingredients it seems really strange I smell all of those things, since it's such a short list and only contains patchouli and oakmoss. Since it's so different from what I expected I'm really not sure how I feel about this perfume yet...

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  7. On a dull morning, the DKNY Be Delicious perfume will definitely make your day brighter and livelier with its freshness and earthly feeling that make you so full of energy. Parfum Mercedes Benz


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