lauren

This scent strays very far from the standard perfume stand fare. It definitely feels almost empowering to wear, and is deep in a hard to describe way. I find it excellent, though perhaps the spice in it is just a very small amount on the christmas-y side. Don't let that stop you from trying it, but it is enough that it would feel deeply incongruous in too tropical or light a context. I can't say I detected the cherries, but I can definitely see the wine and oak barrel descriptions. Pro-tip: it seems to last longer when sprayed into your hair (though I find it mixes into a slightly wetter scent when put on the skin).