Kama Sutra Aromatics Massage Oil Pleasure Garden 2 Oz

A floral sensual massage oil in a size you can carry: Kama Sutra Aromatics Pleasure Garden comes in a 2 oz bottle and blends plant oils with vitamin E and a flower-garden fragrance. It's made for unhurried massages at home or away, and its light, scented glide is what sets it apart from the plain, unscented oils in the Aromatics range.

What it smells and feels like

Pleasure Garden is the floral member of the Aromatics family, a soft bouquet rather than a sharp perfume. The fragrance components listed by a European stockist include linalool, geraniol, citronellol and limonene, worth knowing if you check labels for specific fragrance ingredients. The oil itself is a blend of plant oils, including grape seed and sweet almond oil, with vitamin E (tocopheryl acetate). It spreads easily and gives a silky glide that lasts long enough for a back or legs before you need more.

How to use this sensual massage oil

Pour a small amount into your palm and rub your hands together so the oil isn't cold when it touches skin. Start with long, light strokes from the lower back up to the shoulders to spread the oil, then slow down and use your thumbs on the areas that feel tight. Keep one hand in contact while you reach for more oil; breaking contact interrupts the calm. A warm room and a towel underneath make a big difference to how relaxing it feels.

Other ways to use it

Kama Sutra's label also suggests it as a bath additive: a little in warm water leaves a light scent in the room. Take care getting out afterwards, because oil makes the tub slippery. At 2 oz it's also handy to pack for a weekend away, under the usual 100 mL carry-on limit.

Things to know before you buy

The label states it is for external use only and isn't suitable with latex condoms, dental dams or other latex products. It lists polyurethane condoms and toys as compatible. Keep it away from your eyes, and don't use it on broken skin. Oils can mark fabric, so use an old towel or sheet. If you'd rather have a lubricant for intimate use, choose a product made for that and keep this oil for massage.

Other scents and sizes

If floral isn't your style, the Aromatics Harmony Blend 2 oz offers a different scent in the same travel size, and the Aromatics Sweet Almond 8 oz is a larger bottle for regular massages at home.

Who it's for

Couples who enjoy giving each other massages, people who like a floral scent in the room, and anyone wanting a small bottle to take travelling. It's not the right choice if you're sensitive to fragrance or want an unscented oil; a plain option suits that better. It also isn't a lubricant, so don't buy it expecting one.

Storage

Close the cap tightly and keep the bottle upright, somewhere cool and out of direct sunlight, so the oils and fragrance stay fresh.

Specifications

• Brand: Kama Sutra, Aromatics collection
• Scent: Pleasure Garden (floral)
• Base: plant oils, including grape seed and sweet almond oil, with vitamin E (tocopheryl acetate)
• Use: massage; can also be added to a bath (label)
• Not for use with latex condoms or other latex products (label)
• Size: 2 fl oz / 59 mL

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