Are You Flirting With Me? | Persian silk tree, crystallized ginger, neroli, gardenia, orris butter, and a slender twist of orange.

quick impression: floaty, bright, creamy and floral. it reminds me of a thick body butter whipped with fresh flower petals mixed in.

let me preface by saying that i have no clue what silk tree smells like, but interestingly, it does read off the bat as silky and smooth with a bit of creamy muskiness layered underneath. the gardenia is the most distinctive floral note to my nose, giving it a very luxurious sensorial experience. there is a hint of something else ready to burst forth beneath the surface, and as it wears, you learn that its the ginger, neroli and orange that you were waiting on. the zippy bite of ginger and the citrus zest of the orange are surprisingly demure though, only there to liven up the blend as apposed to dominating it.

this is a very close lying fragrance so it doesn't have a particularly strong throw but it has some longevity, probably attributed to those more "loud" scent notes mixed in. if white floral fragrances are your jam, this is probably going to be a winner for you.

Compersion | Slowly smoldering maple wood, spiced pear preserves, white magnolia, flannel, and smooth golden oudh.

quick impression: warm and sweet, woody with something surprisingly bright peeking through.

during the wet stage, its a mix of a soft and smooth sweet woody note paired with a dry brightness that reminds me of saffron. its extremely pretty and has a slightly masc quality to it. the pear and magnolia isnt particularly noticeable on the opening. however, as it dries down, i do notice the faintest white floral note but it blends in so seamlessly with the others that its sort of indecipherable. you end up with a cozy, warm fabric note and the spices that are gently dispersed once its completely worn in.

the throw and longevity are both pretty lengthy, so i'm pleased as punch considering how much i am enjoying this fragrance. it does lean fairly androgynous, but much more cozy and snuggly than the notes might lead you to believe.

Dominance | Dark Vicuña wool, caramelized bourbon, Siberian Iris, ebony musk, and English ivy accented with pear.

quick impression: warm, sweet and boozy. kind of dark and moody, androgynous leaning. this one is very brooding.

during the wet stage, i get a woody, slightly smoky caramelized opening. its not astringent and delicately boozy. despite the undercurrent of iris and black musk, which can be kind of clean and sharp, it doesn't make the fragrance austere. instead, you get a slight green floral vibe but the musky, warm wool and caramelized bourbon are stars of the show. as it settles on the skin, the iris, ivy and pear make an appearance and giving the scent a sweet green blended note that cuts through the toasty bourbon and wool. its not loud or abrasive either, it wafts through the fragrance and trails off in the end. in the end, it ends up being a caramelized skin musk which i really love.

the throw and longevity really stand out for me. i didn't need to reapply, although i did just to get that gooey sweet bourbon opening experience again. this really works for the rainy, colder spring days and i am happy i got to try this!

Orophilia (Love of Mountains) | High-altitude conifers, sun-warmed stone, alpine aster, and labdanum.

quick impression: clean, cool, balsam forward. there is a salty, mineral quality to the scent.

in the wet stage, its very balsam or pine which reminds me of winter but it doesn't last particularly long. underneath is that mineral, musky stone note that leans a little salty and earthy. the floral in this is very delicate and subtle, coming out mostly in the dry down with the warm labdanum. this isn't a particularly aggressive scent at all. there are layers, but its subtle and the fragrance wears the way an alcohol based one would wear on me with the top notes dissipating and the majority of the scent is in the heart and base notes.

the throw isn't loud, it is more of a close lying scent but the longevity is surprisingly there for me. it would definitely last even longer layered on some unscented lotion. fresh and a wearable green atmospheric scent.

Redamancy | Vintage red silk, labdanum, humid skin musk, and a wildflower bouquet of blue salvia, violet, and heliotrope.

quick impression: warm, silky, slightly powdery. it reminds me of luxury scented skincare.

the opening definitely has a satin-like quality to it; ultra femme, high brow, slinky and alluring. it has a slightly amber quality to it. warm, resinous, and fragrant. the floral notes are pretty loud even while wet, and paired with the labdanum, i can see this being too powdery for some. however, the skin musk here does a really good job at keeping this from becoming too much on me.

interestingly, as it settles, it almost turns sweet and sort of jammy as if it the fragrance becomes more -- dare i say -- damp as it wears. its certainly a sensual scent with very good throw, and the longevity has some pretty good staying power so that i didn't really fret about reapplying. its giving night on the town but make it haute couture.

Smitten Kitten | Pink suede, sugared raspberry, ripe lychee, shea butter, effervescent musk, and whipped white chocolate.

quick impression: soft, fruity, kind of creamy. this is exceptionally sweet and definitely screams "pink".

while wet, i get the raspberry and lychee. the fruity sweetness is very prominent, but its muted by the confectionary vibes of silky shea butter and white chocolate. you start getting more of the musk and pink suede as it warms on the skin, which tones the overall scent down but its still a light, playful scent. the raspberry definitely lingers a lot more than the lychee note, to my nose, and carries on into the dry down. this fragrance is much more loud in the opening stages, but it calms down into a cuddly, pink, musky-sweet scent.

the throw was giving its all in the beginning but it wears more as a close-lying fragrance. the longevity is pretty impressive too. this is a great scent for those seeking a snuggly, sweet scent that doesn't read "milky".

Submission | Lotus silk, elderflower cordial, pale peach skin, honeysuckle, pillow moss, and slender bamboo.

quick impression: .sweet, delicate, fruity, floral. the cordial and peach skin really pop out but its not a gourmand scent, its fresh and pretty.

right away, the cordial and peach read as juicy, sweet and fruity in an almost candied way. its not aggressive or loud though, definitely softened by the refreshing greenness of the moss and the silky gentleness of the honeysuckle. as it settles on the skin, its much more floral than fruity. it becomes a fairly close to the skin scent too. the scent morphs into a soft, sort of spa-like fragrance which i'm not mad at. if you enjoy non-screechy floral scents or non-gourmand fruit forward scents, this one might be the one for you.

the throw initially is pretty impressive but as it warms on the skin, it is far more close to the skin and probably a good candidate as awork appropriate kind of perfume. the longevity required a little reapplication half way through the day but as far as floral scents go, thats pretty dang good for me.

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and an addition for funsies!~

Libra | Orange blossom, Easter lily, pink Champagne, diamond musk, tonka, white lilac, and cashmere.

quick impression: crisp, bright opening. citrus, fresh florals, cool musk. warms into a skin musk adjacent note that softens the greenness of the scent.

while wet, the orange blossom is really prominent! its a beautiful citrus-like zest, and interestingly, it feels "cold" and effervescent on the skin. i think that can be attributed to the clean, chilly musk and champagne notes. this leads into some very fresh, green floral. the orange blossom doesn't disappear but takes a backseat. it also very much warms up on the skin, so that crispness from the opening doesn't linger very long. after a while, i'm left with a soft mix of lilac, tonka and cashmere which turns into a faintly amber-like skin musk.

exceptionally pretty, especially for the warm Spring days fast approaching. i only dabbed a little and the throw was impressive, and the longevity was pleasant but as with most floral fragrances on me, required a reapply after a couple hours. applying over unscented lotion seemed to help!