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Peony Moon 2013:
I got married wearing the original release of Peony Moon, so all future releases will have some level of immediate love from me.

In the Bottle:
Sandalwood and florals, but the sandalwood is light & crisp, not heavy and thick.

On my Skin, Wet:
Dry, soft sandalwood and slightly sweet pink florals - I don't pull a distinct species out.
There is a very slight fruity-ness to this stage, but it's really subtle.

On my Skin, Dry:
Still fairly sandalwood dominant, but it's still a light, crisp version.
I still get some pink florals, but I still can't pick out a particular variety.
The fruity-ness fades away, leaving a very airy memory of plums.

Verdict:
A very different version of my beloved wedding scent, but definitely in the same class of beauty.
This one is just drier and not as lush as the original.
Still a very appropriate spring scent.

I get a perfumey peach and jasmine from this blend.
The jasmine seems 'green' though - I'm not familiar with a green smelling jasmine, but I will admit that my experience with jasmine is rather limited.
It's a very nice spring scent.

This one is a little odd - it's definitely a half winter/half spring spring scent.
it's very well blended, and not one note sticks out in particular.
I do get trace whiffs of patchouli though - but it's an earthy & gentle patchouli, not a loud & dirty one.

As i'm wearing this, I really like the fact that it's a half & half sort of scent.
it's unusual but I like it for that reason.

:cheers: Congrats on your upcoming nuptials! :cheers:

I wore a Lunacy for my wedding month (Peony Moon for a March wedding)
I felt it was both appropriate and I *loved* how it smelled, that's a win-win :D
My husband isn't big on wearing scents himself, but he is reminded of our wedding day whenever I wear Peony Moon now.

Maybe there's a scent out there that you can 'designate' as YOUR wedding day scent?

Congrats again! Many wishes for a long, happy marriage :smilenod:

The Vine

In the Bottle:
Pears in a bed of heavily sugared cream

On my Skin, Wet:
A blast of not-yet-ripe pears, along with a touch of cream and dark honey

On my Skin, Dry:
Equal parts not-yet-ripe pears, sweet cream, and dark honey - but it's as if it's only the impression of these notes, rather than a cornucopia of scents.
it's the memory of the scent, as it were.

Verdict:
It's a soft, fresh scent for Spring
not overly girly, though I have a hard time picturing a man wearing this.
Lovely.