Before I launch into my review of the exceedingly awesome Kama Sutra Earthly Delights Gift Tin, I'd like to explain that not only am I an extremely frugal person (except for when it comes to certain sparkly eye shadows... *ahem*), I'm also pretty tight fisted. When I was younger, I had, on more than one occasion, decided at the last minute to keep for myself an item purchased as a gift for a friend, classmate, or relative, substituting whatever their intended gift had been with a key chain or similar. It was because the gift was always something better than I had personally ever received myself, and I convinced myself that the intended recipient could never appreciate it as much as I could and therefore, by my reasoning, they did not deserve it as much as I did.
I was a strange kid, let me tell you.
But the point is, if I'd bought this ridiculously luxurious Gift Tin for someone else, say as a wedding gift or likewise, and decided to wiggle it open to check out its contents before wrapping it up in nice paper and giving it away? The bride would've gotten a key chain instead.
As soon as I pulled the heavy, square box (not so much a tin, but no matter) from the shipping package, a wonderfully floral yet woodsy scent filled my tiny room. Upon removing the lid, the scent grew stronger. I wondered if the box itself was perfumed, or if it was emanating from one of the five full-sized products securely packed within. One by one, I unearthed the items: Honey Dust and Feather Applicator, French Vanilla Creme Body Souffle, Spearmint Pleasure Balm, Original Oil of Love, and Sweet Almond Massage Oil. Each item was individually sealed and wrapped in a plastic bag to prevent leakage, with the exception of the feather duster.
Honey Dust and Feather Applicator
It took me a while to realize that the wonderful smell came from this generous pouch of fine, sweet powder. It is packaged in a plastic bag tied off with a twist-tie within a black satin drawstring pouch. Although it does take away from the aesthetic a little bit (who enjoys the crinkling sound of plastic during foreplay? put your hand down), I would recommend leaving the dust inside the plastic bag instead of trying to transfer the dust from bag into pouch, since that simply creates too much potential for disaster for my liking.
Simply opening the plastic bag will cause a little of the dust to become airborne--it is that light and fine--and perfume the air. The included feather applicator uses real feathers, which I'm sure came from perfectly happy birds, but I can't prove that, so if you've got beef with animal products, then steer clear of this one. Simply running the tips of the feathers over the inside of the bag will pick up generous amounts of honey dust, even without dipping the applicator into the bulk of the dust itself.
The first time we used this, my boyfriend lightly dusted me all over above the navel with this lovely stuff. It smelled wonderful and when he went to lick it off, the effect was less like a powdered donut than we'd expected. Instead, it was a very subtle sweetness; just a hint of honey on the skin that wasn't at all overpowering in taste or in smell. He also found that the powder made my skin just a fraction smoother.
In the past, I was paranoid about this type of product, suspecting that it would become sticky in humid weather or with sweat. I now dust it lightly on my neck and collarbone in the morning instead of using perfume, and it hasn't gotten sticky or gross on me yet.
Sweet Almond Massage Oil
The sweet almond massage oil is just that--a massage oil. One that smells strongly of sweet almond, no less, but no special features to this one. It works alright as a massage oil. We needed to apply a little more than we thought was needed, but when a generous amount is used, the oil is great for a regular massage. Even though it's a non-greasy formula, it doesn't absorb too well into the skin, so back rubs with this massage oil are usually followed by showers. This one's scent was actually a bit too strong for my liking, but I'm not a huge fan of the almond scent, so this isn't a surprise or even a real flaw.
Spearmint Pleasure Balm
The pleasure balm comes in a squat tube and comes out as a minty green gel. Now, the last time I tried a minty green gel, it turned out to be expired oral sex gel and gave me an achey throat. This time, however, the flavor was pretty nice--not too strong and not too sweet, just tasty enough to make me eager to try it out while giving him head.
I applied just a tiny amount of the gel to the head of his penis since that's the most sensitive part and it's usually the part they recommend applying stimulating products to. He immediately felt a minty tingle, and afterwards said that his sensations were intensified while receiving head. However, great as it was, he still did not end up finishing in my mouth, as he rarely does, and we finished the night in other ways. I have not tried this balm on myself as it contains glycerin and my girly bits are awfully picky.
French Vanilla Creme Body Souffle
The body souffle comes in a large pot and smells exactly like vanilla frosting. My boyfriend loved it from the moment he sniffed it. He proceeded to stick a finger in and scoop out a fair-sized dollop and put it in his mouth, which I bopped him over the head for. That is not how you're supposed to use it.
You can use the body souffle as a massage creme. It's smooth and creamy and not sticky at all, but absorbs into the skin, making it smooth and pliable to fingers intent on giving a good massage. My boyfriend made a weird face when asked to consider using it for a back rub and then licking my back for taste. In the end, we compromised and I got a front rub instead. The body souffle wasn't an outstanding massage cream, but it didn't suck, either. I smelled like a freshly frosted cookie by the end of it. And the taste? It has a slightly greasy texture, since it's pretty much a thick lotion, with a hint of sweetness. Again, its best feature is its scent.
My boyfriend also complains that it made his mouth numb after licking it all off my breasts, but that's because you ATE A WHOLE DOLLOP BEFOREHAND. But as a heads up, slight numbing may occur, but it wears off within the next ten to twenty minutes.
Original Oil of Love
The Oil of Love came in a glass bottle stopped with a cork, with the neck and cork wrapped in plastic to stop leakage. Even so, some of the oil had made it out past the cork. Had it not been for the plastic bag, the escaped oil could have made a mess of the box's contents.
Disaster averted, we went on to try this massage oil. The Oil of Love is a heating massage oil; it heats with friction, and its temperature rises even more when you blow on it. Remember: hot bedroom breath "haaah", not blowing out a candle breath "hoooo"!
I gave my boyfriend a back rub with this green-tinted oil. It was slightly sticky and gooey, and most people will want to take a shower after using this product. However, it worked wonders on his shoulders, which are often full of knots. The trick is to work up the temperature by rubbing the skin vigorously and then applying a hot breath to the skin slowly but steadily. The resultant heat is very soothing. We both love this product for back rubs, requisite after-shower aside.
It is edible as well, and although licking sticky, fuzzy backs is not exactly a favorite pastime of mine, I can still accurately report that it tastes sweet and slightly spicy, with a hint of chocolate and other yummy flavors. You won't want to eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, but the taste isn't bad at all.
Notable Differences
On EdenFantasys, the product is described as being packaged in a tin adorned with an Indian mural. The set I received was housed within a sturdy cardboard box decorated with Indian art. The description also says that the set includes Honey Almond Massage Cream. My kit came with the Vanilla Body Souffle instead... not that I'm complaining!
Overall, I couldn't have asked for a better kit. The products are full-sized and wonderfully scented. Though mileage may vary on the taste of the edible products, nothing tastes terrible or leaves a bad aftertaste, which is an accomplishment compared to previous experiences. It's the perfect gift to give to someone special... or that someone special could be yourself. Whomever you decide to treat, head over to EdenFantasys to grab this great gift box.
 Sensual kit by KamaSutra | ||
| This product was provided free of charge to the reviewer. | ||
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