IndieAna- In Search of the HolyGrail

Being a fan of Thierry Mugler's well known perfume "Angel" I wanted to try "Angel Innocent" to see how it compared. Description- " Oriental vanilla fragrance for women. Top notes are mandarin, orange and bergamot, middle notes are black currant, almond and red berries. Base notes are amber, white musk and praline. " When I first applied this perfume, it reminded me of men's aftershave, the kinds that are pine fresh in nature. I can't say that I am a fan of this stage, but it did evolve. It became sweeter with fruits, I get mostly black currant, with some citrus. The mix of creamy almond, amber and musk grounds the fragrance, becoming powdery, with a subtle oriental spice. I really like this stage, although it is very close to the skin.  I get pretty good wear out of this perfume. The fragrance is a softer "Angel", she's her little sister. I think that this perfume is different enough to justify a purchase if...

Start of a new month, time to show you what I used up during the one just gone, August. As you can see, not a great deal... Katy Perry "Meow" - I'm not upset to see this alien cat go. It was a nice perfume, but I didn't love it. Repurchase? No, I'm glad to not have this cat stare at me from my dresser. Skinn Eye Mask - The under eye area is so delicate, it's nice to be able to treat, nourish and hydrate the area. This mask did all that while providing a lovely soothing cooling effect. Repurchase? I already have a back-up. Lumiere "Wild Rose" Blush- This sample baggie of blush lasted for many uses. Being a dusty pink colour, I found that it gave a lovely rosy flush to my cheeks. Repurchase? Lumiere no longer operates, however as nice as the blush was, it's not a unique colour. I know I'd have one similar in my collection. Thierry Mugler "Angel Innocent"- I really like the original "Angel", as t...