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.

In the imp: Floral with a bite. The strongest note I can detect is the lavender, but there's other notes fluttering by. Wet: Sandalwood! Oh the sandalwood! Whoa. I smell like incense. Dry: Um, the sandalwood ate me. Out of nowhere, the sandalwood swallowed every other note. Second try dry: Still sandalwood. Darnit. I wanted to like this one, but I think sandalwood must be my kryptonite.

Sweet tropical fruits burst through deep, wet rainforest boughs, enormous steamy blossoms, over thin mountaintop breezes, mingled with the soft, rich golden scent of Peruvian amber. In the imp: Woodsy, with a wet overtone. Like a, dare I say it? Rainforest. Wet: Fruity, but with no definite type. Still a hint of green in the background too. Dry: A scent sort of like fabric softener comes out. I shall call it the breeze smell. It adds nicely to the overall tropical sense. Still green, but now with added florals, too! If you've ever wondered what a perfect rainforest smelled like, get this. It's like how a commercial for a eco-vacation should smell. If that makes sense. I like it, but I'm not in love it. We shall see.

In the imp: A woody floral. Not too sweet. Wet: Not so much with the liking of this one. The floral is turning sickly sweet. Dry: I smell like a woodshop that had an air freshener problem. Like the previous post said, it smells commercial. I like the woodsiness, but not the mix of floral that's coming through. No cinnamon for me, fortunately. Not a scent for me. I am disappointed.

In the imp: Fruits and florals. Hmm. I'm liking this already. Wet: Basically a stronger version of what's in the imp. Fruit and florals. It's not exactly peaches on me, but it's a bright, sweet fruit. Still good. Dry: It goes powdery, but it's good powdery, if that makes any sense. Still lightly fruit, but more floral now. It's like sitting in the middle of a field of fruit trees in bloom. Warm, sweet, and utterly relaxing. I like!

In the imp: Soft floral. It's pretty! Wet: Still floral, but a nice soft floral. Not too overpowering. It projects just enough to make someone want to get closer. Dry: The berry comes out and mixes sweetly with the floral. The only word to describe this scent is innocent.

In the imp: Quite floral. Strong, but not overpowering. Wet: Honeysuckle is everywhere. I feel like I'm standing in the middle of a explosion of honeysuckle vines right after a rain. Not much else is coming out. Dry: It dried into a softer floral, but still mostly honeysuckle. A soft soapyness came out, but it's not unpleasant. It reminds me of a very posh perfume store in New Orleans, actually. If you like floral scents, this one is for you. I like it, but I don't love it. The SO says it's too strong for him, so this one will go into swap/sell.

Wow. I'm so glad I swapped with velvet for this! In the imp: Green. Like standing in a nursery right after it's been watered. Wet: Still green. Slightly bitter. Some fig, but not too much. I'm not too fond of it, but since most people say this changes dramatically, I'll stick it out. Dry: Oh. My. God. The green just melts away, leaving a mix of honey and almonds with coconut peeking out every now and then. It's a warm, lush scent, nearly decadent. I LOVE THIS. My skin usually amps up coconut, but this time it stays mellow. Overall, the scent will waft up every now and then, and when walking around, it's like being in a cloud of paradise. This lives up to its name, and I want more. Now.

An enigmatic, otherworldly scent, brimming with power and mystery. Lavender and jasmine, with a touch of glowing honeysuckle. In the imp: Floral. I can't pick out notes, but floral. Wet: Honeysuckle and jasmine. Still very floral, nearly soapy. Dry: Still floral. The honeysuckle stayed strong, while the jasmine drifted in and out. Never picked up on the lavender. Soap scent lingered throughout. I really want to like this scent, but I think it's just too floral for me. Plus, the soapyness makes me feel like a box of scented Tide. I think this is a swap.

In the imp: Very strong pine and rosemary. One the plus side, it cleared out my sinuses. Wet: Pine pine pine. Did I say pine? Dry: It began as a medicinal, but mellowed into a nice woody scent. The pine softened, thankfully, and the bay came out. No lemon, though, which disappointed me. It's a slightly male scent, but women can wear this too, in my opinion. I like it, and I may begin using this one a lot. It's very refreshing and has a mentally clearing effect.

In the imp: Tea with ginger. Nice and light. Wet: The ginger really pops out on my skin. Faint hint of lemon, too. Dry: The tea has become the main note. It's a crisp scent, but very light. It didn't last long, but while it did, I loved it! I'm keeping this one. It's nice and light, with a bright, clean feeling. A perfect pick-me-up for bad days.