Let me start by saying this shower gel is an absolute sensory experience. The first time I squeezed that silky gel onto my loofah, I was transported to a spa - the rich lather feels like liquid luxury against your skin.

The scent longevity is unreal. Unlike drugstore body washes that fade before you even step out of the shower, Molton Brown's fragrance lingers beautifully. I could still catch whiffs of eucalyptus hours later, which was either heavenly or overwhelming depending on my mood that day.

Speaking of scents - this is where things get interesting. The eucalyptus absolutely dominates, with the cedarwood and mint playing backup singers. And surprise! There's an unadvertised patchouli base note that might catch you off guard if you're not a fan (I wasn't initially, but it grew on me).

Practical perks? A little goes a long way thanks to the rich lather, and it rinses cleaner than any soap I've tried - no weird film residue. My skin felt hydrated but not stripped, even after my notoriously long hot showers.

Now for the elephant in the room - that price tag. At $35 for 10oz, this isn't an impulse buy. But considering how concentrated it is (and how it makes my basic apartment shower feel like a five-star hotel experience), I've come to terms with the cost.

Pro tip: Buy directly from Molton Brown or reputable retailers. My Amazon purchase arrived leaky in a flimsy mailer - heartbreaking when every drop is liquid gold.

Final verdict? If you want to elevate your daily shower from mundane to magnificent and don't mind strong, complex fragrances, this is worth splurging on. Just maybe sample the scent first if you're sensitive to patchouli or overpowering eucalyptus.