oceangirl

In the imp: Wine and a sweet fruit. Slightly cherry-like. Not bad. Wet: Fruity, tart, and a bit sweet. There's a bit of boozy vanilla to it, too. Like someone said above, it's like a riot of scents that mix perfectly. Dry: Smells like a tart wine you'd get in a dusty bar out west. I love this! Very seductive and earthy.

In the imp: Pear and champagne. Slightly soapy, too. Wet: I smell like a box of Tide. Whew. Dry: I'm thinking the plumeria and I aren't getting along. There's a hint of pear every now and then, but overall just a whole lot of soap.

In the imp: Almonds. Wet: Still almond. A bit of citrus, but almond everywhere. Dry: Here comes the citrus. But not for long, because then it turns into a sweet, powdery scent. Crud.

In the imp: Peaches and musk. Wet: Fruity and mellow, with a bit of a woody undertone. Pretty much like the description. Dry: A bright fruitiness. Like a glass of a bubbly summer fruit wine.

In the imp: A soft fruitiness. No rose, so this must be the pomegranate. Very nice. Wet: Rose. Straight rose, like I just took a bath in rose oil. Dry: The fruitiness comes back, but this is almost straight rose. Not too heavy, thankfully. Not sure. I may keep this one for a while and try it again. I'm not too fond of straight florals, but something in this one seems to like me.

In the imp: Floral and citrus. Wet: Limes! Limes everywhere! Some jasmine, but limes! Dry: Jasmine's a bit stronger, but the limes are frolicking on my skin. It's okay, but it's not a favorite. I have other florals and citruses I prefer.

In the imp: Almond and honey. Quite sweet. Wet: Lots of almond and honey, with something I'm guessing is rum in the background. Interesting. Dry: Pretty much exactly like most people are describing it. Almonds, honey, a wee bit of butter, and rum. Not exactly my cup of tea, but nice. If you like sweet scents, try this one.

Unfortunately, my skin ate this. It smelled so GOOD in the imp, but once my skin grabbed it, I smelled like vanilla and playdough. I am very disappointed, and might keep this to try again in a few weeks.

In the imp: Apples and . . . smoke? What the heck? Maybe it's the wood smell? Wet: Apple potpourri in a candle shop. Like I'm rolling in it. Dry: Woody apple. Still like the potpourri mentioned above. My vote? This would make a killer room scent.

In the imp: Gardenia everywhere. This could spell disaster, as I dislike strong gardenia scents. Wet: Gardenia and . . . rose? Maybe? Hints of vanilla peeking out, but still mostly floral. The gardenia has mellowed, thankfully. However, still really floral all around. Dry: Vanilla and gardenia. And that's it. Very warm and soothing, but nothing too spectacular. Oh well. It was interesting to try, but it's just not for me. Someone who loves gardenia would simply adore this.

In the bottle: Roses and lemons. No apple anywhere. Wet: Lemons, mostly. Roses here and there, but still no apple. Dry: It's mellowed out a bit, now. I think I can smell the apple, but it's mostly rose. The lemon's died down a bit, thankfully. For a while there, I smelled like a fruit stand. Overall, a good scent. I think I'll keep it for times when I need something to clear the thoughts.

In the Bottle: Sweet and woody. Wet: Sandalwood! All over me! Kinda dusty, like sawdust, too. Dry: Mellow woods. That's it. I'm not surprised that the sandalwood just took over, since my skin loves to amplify it. I wish more Dragon's Blood had appeared, but oh well. Swap!

In the bottle: Sweet resiny floral. I'm guessing that's the Dragon's Blood. Wet: There's a weirdness on my arm. I can't place any of the scents, and it's a bit odd. Sort of a woody floral with a sweet tang to it. I like it, though. Dry: The oddness fades into a soft water scent with Dragon's Blood hovering in the background. Quite nice, actually. Unfortunately, it fades quickly after. I wish it'd last longer, but I enjoyed it while it lasted. I'm keeping this one for a few more tries. Maybe my skin chemistry is off and that's what's causing the weirdness in the wet stage.

In the bottle - Oddly sweet. A bit of dark flowers here and there, but mostly an odd sweetness I can't place. Wet - Incense and flowers. I smell like a temple to the dark gods back in prehistory. Dry - Still smoky. I'm getting a whiff of cinnamon every now and then, too. The sweetness came back, but it's not overpowering. It's a nice scent, but it's not for me. Verdict? If you like dark, mysterious scents, this is the one for you.

Bubblegum. Oh the bubblegum. I wish I got the other scents everyone else is getting, but this just stays bubblegum on me. Unfortunately, I don't like bubblegum. This is definitely going in the sale/swap pile.