Selene

Ahhh, Selene-goddess daughter of Titans, who drove the Moon in a silver chariot across the sky, pulled by milk-white heifers, and whose soft moonbeams brought rest and dreams...lover of the shepherd Endymion and mother of dreams. This scent shies away from the usual pale white lilies and night blooming flowers to show us another side of lunar energy...that which stimulates and brings mysteries and magick to life! This begins sharply with petit grain and pink pepper, softened by orange blossom and rosewood's gentle strength. A strange mix to introduce the moon; but it works, and keeps it unisex. The heart is resplendent with flowers (who reveal their stongest essence at night, after feeling Selene's beams)-the cobination of two very gentle, lush roses and a hint of subtle jasmine makes it soft and floral, but the addition of cloves(warm), nutmeg(smooth) and clary sage(pungent & green) remind us nothing is all feminine or masculine, and these notes accent and bring out the full beauty of the flowers. The dry down is smooth and truly unique, as the violet leaf and orris combine in a lush green, earthy embrace and the cool energy of the iris itself is dark and smooth. Carnation adds a spicy dryness to this. The basest base notes of amber, styrax (one of my favorite woody notes) and vanilla make this cling to the skin forever, and I just cannot stop smelling my arms! Later in literature Selene was eventually replaced by Artemis (Diana)but I am so glad to see someone remembers this titaness and all her dark majesty... Sillage: very good Longevity: excellent Overall: 4.5/5 This EDP is not what you'd expect at first, but becomes something floral, dark and smooth evoking aromas of night time flower gardens, dark forests and magickal concoctions...Blessed Be!