Book +

So I tried the + sample set of the 6 in the range. I would say Book is the second most masculine after Moss. I see a lot of people have complained about the lack of tea in this but it comes through quite a lot on me. Its like a musky tea, almost smells slightly peppery and green like celery even though its not listed as a note here. Commodity website says 'herbaceous dry smoky woody incense' and I would largely agree with that. Longevity and sillage I found pretty average. lasts a good 6-7 hours on my skin but minimal sillage after the first hour. I enjoyed this and honestly enjoyed the whole + set. Cant say I'd bother with the '-' and 'expressive' because I want to get my moneys worth from frags so would ALWAYS pick the strongest available lol, having said that I would bet they smell great too.

I adore this. Book+ is so comforting to me. I unscrew the cap and instead of using the atomizer I apply this beloved juice directly to my wrist, inhaling the concentrated dab as needed for a mood boost. Something about it instantly centers me and lowers my blood pressure. I get the same pacifying effect from Santal 33, which smells so similar -- only Santal doesn't have the slight mentholated feel of the eucalyptus. As an HSP I find that sometimes a more complex fragrance can feel too busy, and it might give me anxiety and/or induce a headache, it honestly just depends on my mood/where I'm at in my cycle. Book+ or Santal 33 could NEVER induce a headache. They're more aromatherapy than "perfume" for me. 🖤👽

This one is certainly not for everyone. I am an absolute sucker for "library" fragrances, and this one definitely hits the mark for me. Moderate longevity and strong sillage(in my opinion) mean that you need to be careful with this one, especially considering the pickle smell that some people get from the sandalwood. That said, I don't get the pickle comparison at all, so I can't speak to that. This is high on my list of fragrances to reach to on a cold winter day. It warms the senses and brings the feeling of sitting in a large leather chair in the corner of an old bookstore. Can't go wrong with that! Definitely leans "male", but I could see a more feminine person wearing this to great success.

This is one my favorite unisex fragrances. It's quite complex, yet familiar. The notes here are way different. This to me has a strong Eucalyptus and violet opening which is green, but with sweet Musk. powdery, and comforting but has that kick/spice that elevates it to a whole new level. It is the fresh out of the shower scent, but not a basic soapy scent. This is easily signature scent worthy, wouldn't say that it is a compliment getter or mass pleasing because it gives the illusion that this how you naturally smell! Not a skin scent by any means so your presence will be known lightly;) I am a sweet gourmand floral girl but this fragrance makes me question my entire collection.

Tried this from the Bold sample pack and this is my favorite of the bunch. Smells like a paperback book burning in a cedar fire in a cozy cabin. Initial blast of eucalyptus dries down quick leaving the smokey sweetness. Must love wood and smoke. Photorealistic sandalwood incense burning too. This one also lasted the longest of the samples I tried. If you want to smell like a sweet campfire this is it! 10/10