Blind Buy: SJP Covet

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Covet

Sicilian Lemon, Lavender, Dark Chocolate, Pelargonium Leaf, Lily-of-the-Valley, Honeysuckle, Magnolia, Musk, Cashmere Wood, Teak Wood, Vetiver, Amber

I have heard the word "weird" used to describe Covet on several occasions. My opinion is that after it dries down, the scent is as innocent and gentle as Johnson's Baby Lotion. However, it doesn't start out that way. The opening has lemon and floral notes, and something green that I'm thinking is the pelargonium (geranium). I don't feel it actually smells like geranium, which--unless it's a scented geranium--smells like metallic green soil. My grandmother had a variety that had thick twisty stems that almost resembled palm tree trunks, large leaves, and tiny pink flowers. It reeked. That smell has always been what comes to mind when I see a geranium note listed in a fragrance. Thank heavens that's not what it actually smells like. 

There's also something minty there too, and yeah, ok, that's a little odd next to the lily-of-the-valley and honeysuckle and lavender. It evokes the scent of the well-used purse of a mature woman, all Wrigley's wrappers and spilled powder. My mom's purse. But that sensation is fairly fleeting. The musk and amber come in to cozy things up a bit, and that's when it becomes baby lotion. Not a complaint--Covet smells really good on me. I wish I got more of the wood and vetiver, but I'm not crying about it. 

Now, just because Covet was a successful blind buy for me, doesn't mean it will be for you. Fragrancenet currently has it for $35, so it won't break the bank if you do give it a shot.

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Posted by theminx on Minxstinks Note: this post is my opinion. I am not affiliated with the companies mentioned in this post or any other companies.