Wanted to do a quick review of the perfumes I purchased this past month so I would have a place to reference in the future:

POESIE

Twice to Tea (5ml)

a strongly brewed cup of Earl Grey tea delicately infused with all natural lavender absolute, sweetened with vanilla syrup, and lightened with a splash of milk.

I had gotten a sample of this before, and I'm so happy I finally strung for a full size. It's a sweet scent that has bits of tea, vanilla, milk, lavender, and that sweetness that comes with earl grey tea. It's not super foody but is more of a perfume version of a rather sweet tea if that makes sense. A favorite! Keep.

Curiouser and Curiouser (2ml)

daisy chains, blades of grass and a rabbithole, a blue cotton frock, airy vanilla clouds.

Ok. I need a bottle of this one immediately. I hoped this would be stronger on the grass note, but it is actually stronger on the vanilla. It's fluffy and sweet with a hit of freshness keeping it from getting too heavy. It reminds me of a lighter, fresher BPTP Celeste. Keep, full size wishlist.

Always Time for Tea (2ml)

countless cups of black tea loaded with cream, treacle tarts, mini strawberry jam tarts.

This is stronger on the treacle tart on me than the strawberries. It's like if Twice to Tea had a ton of molasses and a hint of licorice in it. I like it, but it gives me BPAL the Soldier vibes, and in general I prefer BPAL's the Soldier. Keep.

White Rabbit (free sample)

fluffy white fur musk, kumquat marmalade, lacy carrot flower, a wisp of hay and sweet fennel.

This is all musk and hay on me. I got a touch of fruitiness when it first went on, but the musk is really the strongest note here. Unfortunately, "musk" notes (apart from red musk) usually just translate to powder on me. Pass.

NUI COBALT DESIGNS

the Bees' High Tea (sample)

An uplifting blend to forge lasting connections and cultivate friendships. Delicate vanilla cakes with rose petal preserves, elderflower wine, and Earl Grey tea with a dainty drop of spring harvest honey.

Smells like BPAL Lady Una, but BETTER. I need to test this again, but wow how absolutely gorgeous. I might need a full bottle. ETA: after a second test, I don't think I need a full size bottle of this one. It's less "better than" Lady Una and more the juicier version of Lady Una. The honey and jammy rose plus elderflower wine is the strongest combination of scents here and it feels very lush. I think I might amp NCD's honey note because it continues to take over after a while which isn't something I am always in the mood to wear. Lovely, but not a forever scent. Keep.

Busy Bee (free sample)

A piquant potion for swift and efficient productivity. A blend of Oolong and Tibetan black tea with peach blossom honey, cardamom, and clove, sharpened with pink peppercorn and dry oakwood. Wear this scent for improved focus, diligence, and motivation.

This is a sweet, light, honeyed tea on me initially. The peach blossom honey is the star of the show and the spices add a bit of depth without my nose really being able to pick them out. It has a light cozy fuzziness to it as well which goes a bit powdery. As time progresses the honey note gets a bit sharp and really takes over. I liked this initially, but the honey is just too much in this one. Pass.

ALKEMIA (still letting this order rest)

First Dandelion (nature's ambience sample set)

A springtime daydream of sunny dandelion flowers, green dandelion leaves, and warm dirt.

Stronger on the dandelion than the leaves and dirt. Does to powder on me. Pass.

Moss Maiden (nature's ambience sample set)

A delicately feral blend of ferns, bark, lichen, crushed autumnal greens, and moss

I liked this initially, but it turned to a powdery mess on me. Pass.