valentina

I thought I'd try this on me simply because some traditionally masculine scents work just fine with my chemistry. So here's what happened: In bottle: Leather, pure leather. But light and not overbearing. Initial application: This is leather and it's pretty intense, almost overbearing. Dry-down: If I was in Scotland, with my face buried into a big strapping Scotman's leather coat as some peaty fires burned nearby and the smoke wafted around us, this is what I'd smell. (I rather like this imagery...do I have to move on?) Yummy, but very masculine. But I don't mind it on my person. 3-4 hours later: This has retained the leather/smoke scent, but with my body chemistry, has softened and picked up a bit of a spicy quality. I would love to smell this on a man, but I'd also wear it if I was in all black leather, or if I just wanted to put on the "I'm in all black leather" attitude. valentina

In the imp: Sweet lotus smell with fruity undertones. Sort of yummy, sexy-sweet. Very positive initial reaction. On me: This takes me back to the 1970's (so I'm not as young as most of y'all) and a record store/head shop/vegetarian cafe in my college town. Lotus incense, wood floors and sweet, fruity wine. Very, very retro, but in a rather pleasing way. I am pleased that the lotus did not turn overly sweet on me -- it is readily offset by the dragon's blood. Dry-down: Many fruity/floral scents evaporate on me after a few hours, but not this one. It true staying power, although not in an obnoxious way. I'll wear this one when I'm in a particularly '70's mood. valentina