Indie Makeup and More

9/23, almost through first tests of all the samples in my Deconstructing Eden order. Almost! Today's:

Gemini (Wind blowing over a coast and trees. Breezes catching the scent of fields and flowers.) Some similarities to Aquarius, but I like Aquarius better. Earlier, it got a little bit "housecleaner-y", but not hugely. After several hours, I'd say it's a breezy aquatic with a bit of generic floral. It's pleasant but pales in comparison to Aquarius.

Haunted (Ghostly roses, ethereal lilacs, and wisteria. Pale, pale Asian lilies on a soft bed of delicate woods and ambergris.) I had pretty high hopes for this one, but I think lilac just gets overpowering on me. When freshly applied, I did get some rose and a lot of lilac. Not long afterwards, it was pretty much just lilac. Now, after quite a while, I'd say I'm getting wisteria and lilies with a little lilac. No roses at all. I'm wondering if maybe DE's rose notes just don't last on me.

I also ordered a sample of Lena, but I'm a little hesitant to try it now. The description is, "Blended for a dear friend - dew covered pink and purple lilacs, willow leaves floating on a gentle breeze and soft blue sky on a bed of barely-there white musk." It seems nice in the vial, though, so we'll see.

She sent me a sample of a B-Side called Lucky Peach, which I'm not going to be able to use at all. The description is, "Sleek black leather, blood red lipstick, clove spiked tobacco, rocket fuel, and ripe peaches." Unfortunately, the smell of leather gives me a headache, and all I have to do is sniff the unopened vial to kick that off. I appreciate the additional sample, though, and am sad it's something I can't use!