Another great scent profile from Johnnie Ray. It starts off with a tropical burst of passion fruit. A wonderful, sweet top note. One that doesn’t fade away completely, but gives way just enough for the spearmint and bergamot to come through. The spearmint gives it freshness, and the bergamot a subtle kick. This is all tied together with oud. Oud is described many ways: earthy, musky, resinous, woody, smoky. They’re all good descriptors for a smell that’s difficult to describe. What this profile does though is bring about those smoky attributes of oud.
So many layers to Torch Lake, makes it another scent journey by Johnnie Ray. It’s similar to Motown in that regard. But where Motown is deep and masculine, Torch Lake is open and atmospheric. Two hours in and the scent is still there; this one is a lingerer. Highly recommended, folks!