The latest scents I have sampled came in a pair: Saint and Sinner by Kat Von D. The viala were simply labeled “A” and “B” and I was supposed to guess which was which. However, merely sniffing at the vials wasn’t enough to tell them apart. So I applied the scents to two tissues, and at first all I could smell was the alcohol. But after the tissues dried I could finally tell them apart…Saint is a cool and- dare I say- beachy perfume. I know the beach is probably the last thing that comes to mind when I think of Kat Von D. But it has that feel to it. The top notes are plum and mandarin, and the heart is composed of tiare flower, caramel and jasmine. The bottom rounds out the scent with vanilla, musk and sandalwood. The end result is a sccent that fits its name…Saint. As for Sinner, it is a warm and spicy counterpart to its more innocent partner, and is slightly more complex. The top notes are orange blossom, and again, mandarin and plum. The middle notes are jasmine, white flowers, and a heavy dose of cinnamon. Finally, the bottom notes are vetiver, patchouli, woods, vanilla, and musk. Honestly, I thought I would like both of these scents more than I do. Kat Von D is one cool chick and I somehow thought that her perfumes would be equally as cool. Don’t get me wrong, they’re not bad at all. I just don’t like them enough to buy them…but at the same time, I can understand their appeal. And I like the fact that Ms. Von D has created two scents to correspond with opposite facets of personality and mood. Maybe that’s why I like so many different perfumes- I am a moody gal indeed.
Speaking of Saints and Sinners, here’s Mary, Mary by Chumbawamba.
