I received my BPAL order Friday, so I’m doing a slightly early test of Clown Footstool (notes:tuberose buttercream with white sandalwood, gardenia, and vanilla sugar) and I gotta say this is an early winner. I’m testing the waters for balanced florals and I love this one so far. Out of the bottle it’s straight buttercream, but on the skin the florals peek out enough to tame the sweetness. This is going to be a great summer floral for me. It pulls just a touch soapy, but it honestly works in the blend. Gives it a bit of cleanliness that works with the buttercream and florals.

Today, I used up my last bit of Deconstructing Eden’s First Blush (Pink Freesias, sugared white violet petals, pale pink roses, pink lady apples, white lilies, bergamot, lily of the valley, pink mimosa and white musk). This perfume just smells pink. It’s sugary and kind of has a spicy kick to it. I can pick out the apple the most, and on a close up sniff I can smell the floral notes. Florals in EDP form work so much better on my skin than in oils for some reason.