Celadon : A Velvet Green

Celadon is a very interesting shape-shifter of a scent. The first time I wore it, I got mostly grass notes, hay and lime. It smelled very sunny and kind of retro/1950's, like the kind of scent ladies with little hats and gloves would wear while sipping tea out of china cups. Today, I tried it again and it's almost entirely orris root. I reapplied a few hours later, on the other wrist this time, and still mostly orris, with a bit of violet leaf. It actually reminded me of Ava Luxe Midnight Violet, though less "gothic" in its presentation. Six hours later now, the vanilla and tonka leave a soft, lingering sweetness and all the green notes are gone. Longevity is excellent, sillage is average, and the fragrance's evolution through its pyramid is one heck of a ride!

Spicy fresh opening, quickly followed by a grassy and subdued powdered iris-violet combo. DSH does a great job when it comes to incorporating violets into a scent. It's light and fresh enough for any season, even a summer day. No gag-inducing synthetic sweetness in here, making this great for people who shun sugar in their frags. Dries down to a unisex powdery skin-scent. I like it a lot, though for the price of a full bottle I'm going to hold out and keep hunting for the perfect iris. Absolutely lovely scent though!

I would adore this perfume if all it consisted of were the top notes. The mixture of the lime and clove is so luscious, but all the green elements in the perfume don't seem to last more than an hour, and then it declines into powdery violet. I'm surprised that powder is not listed as one of the attributes of the perfume, because it really takes over. If you like a violet leaf green scent that is not fresh, this is for you. I was looking for something with more snap.

This was my second favorite from this line. I'ts very green indeed, but super wearable, and is something you'll reach for whenever the weather gets warm. The cucumber and grass notes made this a stand out for me, and violet leaf in the base notes will really seduce you. If you are perusing to sample something from this perfumer, I highly recommend this one, it's not very heavy, and can easily appeal to a wide audience.

What violet leaves in the base? For that matter, what base? I got the slightly sweet grass and cucumbers, and then poof! it disappeared from my skin. I'll try again when it's warmer (ah, but will it ever get warmer on the coast? I'll take this sample with me to Phoenix, AZ when I fly there in July!)