Take It Neat or Mix A Cocktail // Commodity Goods

I've been a subscriber of YouTube's Kathleenlights for some time now. Her quirky, warm personality has certainly helped me fall back in love with makeup. Something really interesting is her perfume "strategy". Whenever she has a trip or major event she picks out a new perfume. That way whenever she wears that scent her mind is flooded with memories. I LOVE that idea.

I've never been much of a perfume girl. I'm ridiculously picky when it comes to scents and there are few things I dislike more than a strong, floral perfume. Actually, I prefer "men's" scents that are dark and cozy to the typical overly sweet "female" ones.

The other day while I was scrolling through my Sephora app (this happens too frequently) I discovered a fragrance brand called Commodity Goods. What really caught my eye were their scent names: Whiskey, Tea, and Moss just to name a few. After further research I was hooked and bought their Cocktail Kit. This travel set has 10 different unisex fragrances. The 5 white collection scents are Gold, Mimosa, Rain, Magnolia, and Tea. These are described as being "bright, airy, and easy." The 5 black collection fragrances are Whiskey, Book, Moss, Wool, and Gin. Just going off the names, I knew I would love the black collection. Didn't help that they are described as "complex, moody, and intense." YES. The coolest thing about these fragrances? They are made to be mixed! That's why they are sold as cocktails. They even come with some cocktail suggestions (ex. 1 part Whiskey + 1 part Mimosa = Old Fashioned, 1 part Rain + 1 part Moss = Morning Fog). So not only do you get 10 scents for $22 but you get a million unique combinations. (Click to purchase)

Here are the fragrance descriptions and notes. Inspirations come from Commoditygoods.com :

Gold

Inspiration: Luxury, sensuality, grandeur, and indulgence

Notes: (warm and gourmand) Bergamot, Juniper Berries, Camphor, Amber, Vetiver, Benzoin, Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Creamy Musk

Mimosa

Inspiration: Optimism, energy, and brightness

Notes: (fresh and citrusy) Lemon, Bergamot, Blood Orange, Mandarin, Orange Blossom, Black Pepper, Jasmin Sambac, Orris, Musk, Blond Wood

Rain

Inspiration: Soothing, playful, refreshing, happiness, bright, clean, shiny, and fresh

Notes: (fresh and aquatic) Dewy Green Accord, Bergamot, Lemon Verbena, Rain, Jasmine, Freesia, Lotus Blossom, White Amber, Water Musk, Sheer Woods

Magnolia

Inspiration: Southern charm, spring, and trips to Charleston, Savannah, and New Orleans.

Notes: (soft florals and dewy greens) Waterlily, Dewy Greens, Grapefruit, Eucalyptus, Geranium, Magnolia, Ylang-Ylang, Violet, Rose, Amber, Oakmoss, Musk, Sandalwood, Vanilla Extract

Tea

Inspiration: Spa day, exotic, invigorating, relaxing, balance, and well being

Notes: (citrusy and bright) Cassis Fruit, Honey, Mandann, Egyptian Basil, Oolong Tea, Damascus Rose, Tonka, Hints of Tobacco, Indian Sandalwood, and White Patchouli

Whiskey

Inspiration: Aged whiskey barrels, indulgence, warmth, and woods

Notes: (warm and spicy) Jamy Plums, Slackcurrent, Violet, Davana, Patchouli, Saffron, Lavender, Vanilla, Vetiver, Cedarwood, Ambergris, American Oak, Mahogany

Book

Inspiration: Libraries, wonder, exploration, dry paper, fresh air

Notes: (fresh and woodsy) Virginian Cedarwood, Bois de Rose, Eucalyptus, Bergamot, Alaskan Cypress, Amyris, Amber, Musk, Sandalwood, Velvet

Moss

Inspiration: Nature, crisp walk in the woods, and moss lined trails

Notes: (crisp and earthy) Grapefruit, Bergamot, Petitgrain, Ozone, Eucalyptus, Orange Blossom, Cashmere Woods, Cedarwood, Musk, Amber, Oakmoss

Wool

Inspiration: Warm, sensual, luxurious, cold winter's night, snuggled besides a crackling fire, and softness

Notes: (warm and spicy) Mandarin, Grapefruit, Apple, Basil, Fresh Ozone, Cedarwood, Lavandin, Armoise, Amber, Haitian Vetiver, Gray Musk, Bourbon Vanilla

Gin

Inspiration: (Dark, deep, mysterious, glowing candles, wood, leather, and heart to heart conversations

Notes: (fresh and woodsy) Juniper Berry, Grapfruit Juice, Lime, Ginger Leaf, Freesia, Labdanum, Patchouli, Smokey Oak, Musk

What am I wearing today? Tea!

I am slightly obsessed with this scent. I've been wearing it for a few hours and while the scent has changed a little, I can't stop smelling my wrist!

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