Moon Carnival

If you have a sample, don't judge Moon Carnival off of first spray. I thought this was screechy and basic, but now it's evolved to be a sweet, creamy, fleshy tuberose. I was hoping for more marshmallow, but it's still lovely, like a tuberose petal-infused whipped cream. Edit: ah, looks like that sharp, indolic scent that was present in the top is still there, but now it’s in the dry down. For all your pretty girly tuberose needs, I direct you to Honour by Amouage.

May very well be the most beautiful white floral ever. Every single listed note is beautifully clear, but still soft and cuddly. This is not "femme fatale" to me (and white florals often are, to me) I know I'm probably swayed by the name, but I used to play World of Warcraft a lot back in 2006-2016, and I swear this is the scent of the Temple of Elune in Darnassus. This is the scent of a Kaldorei priestess. Alas, I am more of a Troll or Orc, but for the Elves out there, this one is for you.

When I was young, my perfume introduction was almost exclusively comprised of Avon perfume ordered through my grandmother's hairdresser/Avon lady, who put my Nana's hair in curlers every couple months or so and sent her home with a box of hand cream, catalogues, and lip balm. My favorite of the Avon perfumes I ended up with was Flower by Cynthia Rowley, and I've been on the hunt for a comparable fragrance (in a less cheap-looking bottle) since it was discontinued. This one scratches the itch. I think what does it for me is the combination of tuberose, gardenia, and freesia. I will say, Moon Carnival's marshmallow note is particularly strong on my skin. While not listed, I'm getting a gummy, green patchouli. The gardenia is also particularly green on my skin. Medium lasting power and medium sillage. I think it's a perfect year-round floral. Definitely a unique white floral, and you can't beat the name! Just magical.

the best tuberouse even created. 10/10

Edit: I gave this one a second chance, as I wanted to wear a white floral and I remembered thinking I liked that Moon Carnival had not gone at all green on me, which I liked. My favorite fragrances are usually dewy, light greens and citruses, but I love a good white floral that does NOT lean that way. I sprayed this one time, sneezed twice, and immediately got a headache. I am noticing more this time around how “dry” Moon Carnival is. Every now and then, I get a whiff of straight up baby powder. However, I wouldn’t describe it as “powdery”, if that makes sense. I find that I enjoy this once it has completely dried down for its softness and warmth, but waiting for that point is pretty brutal due to the almost stinging dryness and “perfuminess”. Initial thoughts: Reminds me pretty much of all the other gardenia/tuberose frags out there, and there’s no difference here that’s worth the price tag jump. It doesn’t give me a headache, which some more powdery versions do, but it’s also nothing new or unique. Save some coin and get Gucci Bloom if you’ve been eyeing both of these.