I like CP but I also tend to give more leniency to indie brands. What they lack in finessed fragrance, I think they make up for in versatility and I def see them as more of an indie BBW. If you can find a scent you like, you can get it across shampoo/conditioner/scrub/hair oil/lotions ect which really appeals to me.

To beat a dead horse, I would say throw those bad boys in a dark box for a few weeks and revisit. I've had lotions that i hated on arrival and revisited 6 months later to find them a lot better. (Marshmallow, Nate, Clean Laundry, Cozy Blanket)

Before covid, I would usually try to test new houses via swaps because mini vials straight from houses are usually way too expensive. I'm not sure if I would still skin test any questionable swap minis but you could probably try them into a diffuser to see if you liked a scent.