Stereoplasm is the shop to see if you desire unique but completely wearable fragrances a little off the beaten path. I found this intriguing shop through a forum on Reddit and each time I order I find myself in the presence of a talented scent artistry that should to be placed among the greats and they only continue to evolve and somehow improve with every release. This is one of the rare brands that even though a creation may not work with my skin chemistry, I still find it impressive and unlike anything I have opened before but yet contains memories I had long forgotten existed and I keep coming back for more. Yes, I know I am shamelessly gushing but I must be honest, Stereoplasm (and another house of fragrance to be reviewed shortly called Nui Cobalt Designs) have made me excited about indie perfumes once again. So without further ado, this is Part I of my trove. Vials: Mogwai Charades The Sky is Falling The Velveteen Stranger Last Dance *These adorable sized vials were found nestled among my first order (thank you so much, Meaghan!) that happened to be a special custom fragrance that will be featured as soon as it is finalized. One Note at a Time Mogwai (Listed Notes: Mulled Eastern spice poured over baby crab apple peel, wild chestnut and resinous champa. Scattered and falling ashes of burnt sage, wild hemlock and ancient dark jade) It is no secret that apple is a note I tend to either ignore or find limited success with, so imagine my surprise when I opened Mogwai and was reunited with the aroma of a variety of apple I had long forgotten about and it somehow magically agreed with my skin when applied. For those not familiar with crab apple, they carry a sour and tart fragrance and the apple itself is extremely hard (great for making jellies out of as well throwing and pelting first crushes with). In Mogwai, the sourness and tartness is punched up and warmed by exotic spices and the distinct creamy nuttiness of tough chestnut with incense is also detected as this blend dries. It's a very mysterious perfume that has a strangely alluring side to it and indeed smells "green" and brings to mind a ritual storefront in autumn. A great introductory scent from this curious shop and a keeper. Charades (Listed Notes: Classic purple lilac, lazy handfuls of new grass, slippery stone moss, heliotrope and peppery geranium leaf) Even though I was taken by Mogwai, I'm very sorry to report my experience with Charades turned out to the complete opposite as my chemistry turned this lovely sounding creation into a soapy headache that lasted forever on me. Pity it smells gorgeous in the vial, others have raved about this perfume (I'm so jealous) and I adore heliotrope and geraniums. I don't think lilacs and I are exactly meant to be in the indie world (I have 2 blends right now that somehow work) and if I want to smell like them I will need to tie a basket of them around my neck. It's just one of those special fragrances in nature (like daffodils) that can't be truly bottled (or that my finicky chemistry will allow me to fully enjoy). (**please remember everyone's skin chemistry is different and what my chemistry does with one note may not happen on someone else. That's the unique beauty of perfume oils, they react with everyone differently- don't hesitate to try a sample of something if it interests you). The Sky is Falling (Listed Notes: Pink ozone, trampled tulips, skyline crocus and delicate candy shells) I may rant and lament over my finicky chemistry that seems to absolutely despise me at times and finds fiendish delight in turning beautiful sounding blends into scent nightmares so you can only guess at my reaction when the Silly Rabbits collection tamed the savage beast and they all were surprise successes (The Sky is Falling turned out to be my favorite out of the trio). This one opens with sweet comforting chocolate eggs very like Jordan Almonds or those dreamy Cadbury Mini Eggs you hoard and gobble down during Easter-time and dew drenched green stems of crocus and nodding vibrant tulips. It's a wonderful nostalgic combination that for me takes me back to childhood wearing pastel Sunday finery with Mary Jane shoes padding among the flower beds, hunting for Easter Eggs and sweets hidden in the greenery. The Sky is Falling is a postcard fragrance, it really is and is tied up with a fitting bow when an unexpected nifty pink ozone accord hits hours later which brings to mind a science exhibit I attended years ago that allowed you to experience the inside of a cloud. Don't believe me, try The Sky is Falling for yourself and see where it takes you in imagine and memories. Brava, Meaghan! Velveteen Stranger (Listed Notes: Stolen peaches, yellow marshmallow, chopped cedar, blackberry aftershave and cigar smoke) In the vial it's syrupy sweet peaches, creamy marshmallow and something a little masculine but on me, Velveteen Stranger is pretty peach sugar-encrusted marshmallow Peeps on a cedar plank with a hit of cigar smoke floating in the background. It tells a story and I can see why it was a smash hit this past spring as it's playful with the creative note lineup and morphs ever so slightly each time you dab it on. In terms on longevity, Velveteen Stranger is the longest lasting out of the collection and I can detect it 10 hours later. Another keeper! Last Dance (Listed Notes: Vintage amber, creamy heliotrope, bubbly champagne, and freshly picked wildflowers) When it comes to Last Dance, I'm not sure if it's the classic song of Donna Summer playing in my head or the frothy creamy floral with powder in this blend but to me this is an Easter wedding reception in a vial. It's unapologetically feminine and carries a vintage lacy vein that is perfect for formal occasions or the workplace setting. As it is aging there is also a familiar sweet element peeking through a couple hours after application that can also be found as the candy shells in The Sky is Falling. Last Dance is too pretty to lounge around in your night clothes to wear, it calls for a string of pearls and celebratory music to set it off right. Unlike anything I have in my collection. Stereoplasm Comments are closed.
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