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My Shay & Blue fragrance (discovery) set arrived today and it consists of (5) .3 oz spray bottles that you get to choose. All scents are unisex and are certified organic, vegan, cruelty free, and clean. They're also all very unique and well-blended. You're not going to try one of these and say, 'oh! this smells like..." and that's a good thing. I've listed brief descriptions of what I received, in order of perfume preference (most-to-least favorite), though all of them, even the one I don't particularly care for, are special in their own way.
1. Black Tulip - this is slightly sweet, very spicy/woody, but in a good way. I love this...and it's definitely 100% unisex. The discovery set is the perfect way to try this because it is NOT a safe blind buy, but if you do love it you are REALLY going to love it.
"Oriental plum flirts with creamy white chocolate and wood. Contrasts of fresh cyclamen with sensual undertones."
2. Melrose Apple Blossom. "Dancing blossoms spiked with moreish salted toffee apple, sharp lemon bamboo and cool chilled amber." I like it! Light and easy, but still rich and full of character. Not like anything else. I like that I can smell the lemon, which is a nice, true lemon scent. As it develops, there is a soft floral background behind the lemon. It's very pretty, and probably the safest if you wanted to "blind buy" a full-sized bottle for yourself or for gifting.
3. Lilacs & Gooseberries - excellent lilac interpretation with a slightly tart fruit in the mix. Lilac, Gooseberries, and Amber are the notes listed in the description of it. Someone said this is the perfume Yennefer of Vengerberg wears, but I don't know who that is? Seems like a lot of people do though... and they all seem to note that they love this perfume too.
4. Salt Caramel. Just look at the notes and you'll see why this is the most popular Shay & Blue fragrance: "Spoon drippingly glossy caramel, Caribbean Tonka Bean, and Sandalwood." I like it quite a bit, but to me it feels more like a dark rich floral caramel ("floral caramel" is not a real thing, but that's what it smells like to me). It's a wee bit powdery and definitely quite nice!
5. Blood Oranges. If you like juicy oranges (I do!) and smoky leather (I don't) you will LOVE this one. It's a fantastic, very smooth blend that does justice to the notes, but I sadly, I am learning rather quickly that I do not like seem to enjoy leather notes in my fragrances.
That's okay! 4 out of 5 is a pretty good haul when it comes to a discovery set, and the whole purpose of sampler, is to be able to try before your buy (a full-sized bottle).
I love Shay and Blue, and because so many of these were SO good, there are a few more I have on my wish list to try.
2. Melrose Apple Blossom. "Dancing blossoms spiked with moreish salted toffee apple, sharp lemon bamboo and cool chilled amber." I like it! Light and easy, but still rich and full of character. Not like anything else. I like that I can smell the lemon, which is a nice, true lemon scent. As it develops, there is a soft floral background behind the lemon. It's very pretty, and probably the safest if you wanted to "blind buy" a full-sized bottle for yourself or for gifting.
3. Lilacs & Gooseberries - excellent lilac interpretation with a slightly tart fruit in the mix. Lilac, Gooseberries, and Amber are the notes listed in the description of it. Someone said this is the perfume Yennefer of Vengerberg wears, but I don't know who that is? Seems like a lot of people do though... and they all seem to note that they love this perfume too.
4. Salt Caramel. Just look at the notes and you'll see why this is the most popular Shay & Blue fragrance: "Spoon drippingly glossy caramel, Caribbean Tonka Bean, and Sandalwood." I like it quite a bit, but to me it feels more like a dark rich floral caramel ("floral caramel" is not a real thing, but that's what it smells like to me). It's a wee bit powdery and definitely quite nice!
5. Blood Oranges. If you like juicy oranges (I do!) and smoky leather (I don't) you will LOVE this one. It's a fantastic, very smooth blend that does justice to the notes, but I sadly, I am learning rather quickly that I do not like seem to enjoy leather notes in my fragrances.
That's okay! 4 out of 5 is a pretty good haul when it comes to a discovery set, and the whole purpose of sampler, is to be able to try before your buy (a full-sized bottle).
I love Shay and Blue, and because so many of these were SO good, there are a few more I have on my wish list to try.
I’m definitely going to have to try the salt caramel! I love sandalwood notes ✨💕
ReplyDeleteI love that you can try a handful of different scents with this bundle. It definitely would help to determine which is best for you!
ReplyDeleteI would love to try this set out myself. All of these options sound like they would smell absolutely lovely.
ReplyDeleteI don't know Yennefer either but that's the perfume I would want. Lilacs and Gooseberry sounds fun for spring
ReplyDeletethanks so much for the discount code! i am definitely going to have to try the blood oranges one. - Joy
ReplyDeleteMmmmm I love this. All if these scents sound appealing. I would try them all x
ReplyDeleteMelrose Apple Blossom sounds like one that I would enjoy quite well. I am also finding that while I once loved leather notes, they're just not hitting my nose the same these past few years. I used to love the scent, so it's a shame that I've been avoiding it lately.
ReplyDeleteThese are amazing fragrances, wow...I would love to try out all of these especially the Blood Oranges.
ReplyDeleteI’ve been hunting for a discovery set like this, and your breakdown was so helpful. Already picking out which ones I want to try!
ReplyDeleteAwesome perfume recommendation. Love it!
ReplyDeleteI do love these little discovery scent boxes like this! Melrose Apple Blossm sounds really fantastic to me.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great way to discover new fragrances, they contain just the right amount.
ReplyDeleteI would so love to gift this one to myself!
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