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January 28, 2012
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Omniscient Eau de Parfum by Yosh

I just received a collection of samples yesterday, so I will be having fun in the next couple of weeks testing some new scents. Not choosing any one in particular, the first item that I grabbed turned out to be Yosh’s Omniscient. The color of the perfume is a beautiful and deep amber color. I was excited to test this scent! It first goes on very spicy, but then the gardenia in the scent really comes out. I find this very warm, but as the day goes on, it becomes very floral. This is considered a unisex perfume, but I have to say that it really leans towards the feminine. It really does have lasting power and a little goes a long way. Omniscient is part of Yosh’s Evanescent collection. I’d be very interested in seeing what else is part of the collection. Bottom line on this is that it is a lovely scent. However, I think it better serves the female gender.

From the Yosh website:

Pink pepper gives this classic scent a light, ethereal quality. Yet its spicy and robust. Both men and women who wear this fragrance comment on its magnetic quality.

Ingredients: Gardenia, Egyptian Tuberose, Fig, Lilac, Violet, Kush, Tunisian Opium, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Basil, Clove and Geranium

Bone Rating: 3 out of 5 possible bones
Scent: warm, flowery, feminine
Classification: Considered unisex, but leans feminine
Expense: Moderately expensive – $110 for 50ml

January 22, 2012
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Poivre Piquant by L’Artisan Parfumeur

Another sample, another scent that isn’t for me. Don’t get me wrong, this cologne is very distinctive and clean smelling. When I first applied it to my skin, the pepper really popped out, but as it settled in, it became much more light and airy. I would say it almost has a lily smell to it (most likely the honey). I would consider this a nice spring or summer cologne for those who like very clean scents. I am also finding that the scent lasts, but is in no way overpowering.

The following is from the L’Artisan Parfumeur website:

White hot pepper tempered with sensual woods

Poivre Piquant is inspired by a wedding story in the Kama Sutra. Sugar and pepper were sprinkled on the bride’s wedding veil. Sugar for the sweetness of life, pepper for the sparkling joy (and sensuality!) to come. This blend of white hot pepper tempered with milky woody notes is sharp, soft and burning all at once. A hint of liquorice and honey round off this elegant essay in aphrodisiac desire.

white pepper, milk, honey

Bone Rating: 2 out of 5 possible bones
Scent: Light and clean pepper
Classification: Leans feminine
Expense: Moderate – $100 for 50ml

January 21, 2012
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Sweet Redemption by By Kilian

One of the great things about buying cologne is that usually receive samples along with your purchase. In December I was in NY and stopped at MiN New York in Soho (love the store, but that’s another story). I received a few samples, a couple of them were from Kilian. Today I thought I would try out one of the samples, Sweet Redemption. This apparently is part of the Kilian L’Oeurvre Noire collection. One word: Ugggggh! This is labeled as a unisex perfume, but it definitely leans toward the feminine side. So how do I describe this perfume??? I keep coming back to the thought that this reminds me of what a Pier One store used to smell like in the 1970s! It smells of sweet incense and oils. It is what I would consider to be a “hippy chick” kind of perfume. Bottom line, it’s not for me.

I looked at the Kilian website and I couldn’t find an official overview, but I did find the following at the Lucky Scent website (another great store and website):

Sweet Redemption Notes
Orange blossom, vanilla, myrrh, opopanax, benzoin, incense