Holy Smoke by Demeter: A Short Review

The smells of old Catholic churches always make my eyes teary. Those scents remind me of my childhood religious rituals: first communion, first confession and confirmation. They also bring up scents of my childhood church -- old dark woods, musty, floral, burning candles, incense and crowds of ethnic folks. When I first smelled Holy Smoke by Demeter, those same feelings suddenly arose in me; I felt that I was in my old church.

Even though Holy Smoke can evoke very powerful sacred memories, this fragrance is not meant to be used daily. In fact, I believe for most people, including myself, this fragrance is just too niche to wear. If you want to wear it for a sacred ceremony or want to feel "holier-than-thou," it is the perfect scent. If you wear it at the office or at a party, you will get strange looks from your officemates and fellow partygoers. I personally used the fragrance as an air freshener. It seems to exorcise demonic smells, such as nasty bathroom scents, from my home.

Since Demeter is known to use very few notes in its fragrances, it makes sense that the the only notes in Holy Smoke are incense and smoke. It is available as a 1 oz spray for $20.00 and a 3.4 oz spray for $39.50. It is also available in other bottle sizes, as a room refresher and as body products. It can be bought on Demeterfragrance.com, perfume boutiques and online perfumeries. I highly recommend this fragrance for individuals who love the smell of old Catholic churches or who love to collect fun and niche fragrances.

Source: Demeterfragrance.com