ethaisa

Angeronalia
.... olive blossom, white nectarine, vibrant blood orange, honey absolute, lemongrass, elemi, sensual patchouli, and the quiet purity of gardenia.
-wet: sharp, strong, almost overwhelming
-dry: still a sharpish floral, olive and gardenia, with an underlying green note (probably the elemi) and lemongrass
-later: the florals have calmed down and the patchouli risen
Overall: I quite like the later stages, the patchouli with a spice of orange beneath the olive. But getting there.... the lemongrass kills it. I'll try it again before really deciding for sure, but as it stands now, not a favourite.
2/5

Diwali
Lotus root, mogra, mango, tamarind, cardamom, clove, almond milk, cashew, rice flower, coconut, supari, raisins, and incense crafted from aloeswood, red sandalwood, cedar, and spikenard
-wet: starts off fruity, with a hint of light cream
-dry: incense and wood, with a hint of spice
-later: delicate cream and spice
Overall: I thought this would be rather foody, but it really isn't. A light, complex blend.
3/5

Noche Buena
A celebration of the Nativity: the light, uplifting incense of the Misa de Noche Buena, purple sage, and a vibrant bouquet of plumeria, chrysanthemum, tuberose, Angel's Trumpet, Mexican tiger lily, dahlia, and azucenas.
-wet: strong herby floral
-dry: quieter floral with tuberose and chrysanthemum predominate, tingued with incense
-late: lovely floral incense
Overall: this was a bit of a surprise - I was worried about the trumpet and the lily but this is very well blended.
3/5