Serpentine - Cardamom & Fig-Lovers, This One's for You
Admittedly, I'm new to Sorce's offerings and have only worn my sample twice since it arrived last month, but I'm already curious to continue testing this out. This might just be one of the more unisex offerings I've tried from their house so far. It's fruity, it's spicy, there's a bit of sweetness to go with the hint of green at the beginning, and that carries down to the warm and cozy woods at the base. And, as has been my experience so far with other Sorce samples, while the scent on paper seems quite strong, on skin the fragrance ends up sitting closer to the skin but maintaining longevity for at least 4-6 hours for the lighter scents. I've not yet timed Serpentine, but I would estimate the last time I wore it, (I had just one spray on) it was still very noticeable before I had to get my shower for the evening.
Because of the fig and cardamom, it made me think of several other scents I've tried, for different reasons:
- Nest Indigo: this one is more "moody" and better-suited for cold weather, and has a tea note. There also is less fruitiness here.
- Lore Somewhere But Nowhere: definitely connections with the cardamom and woody undertones, but much more dry and aromatic than Serpentine. Also, not sweet, as Serpentine is.
- MITH Thai Tea: this one is more like a spiced orange, but the spice and mild sweetness have traits in common with Serpentine.
- Lake & Skye Apaaray: the trace of fig, woody base, and aromatic, but not spiced, quality of Apaaray have some similarities here.
- Collective Harmony Co. Secret Garden: (this one's a small business in the US) a sweeter but very similar scent to Apaaray mentioned previously. For a designer fragrance, you could probably compare this to Jean Paul Gaultier Le Beau Paradise Garden. Same green, fruity, woody profile.
Obviously, it isn't a 1-to-1 between Serpentine and any of the listed scents above, but I was wracking my brain as to why aspects of this perfume felt so familiar to me whilst still being unique. I was almost surprised that this listed no tea notes, specifically because it reminded me of the tea scents I mentioned; when comparing them side-by-side, though, I can definitely tell the difference between the tea scents and Serpentine. I really love Nest Indigo for cold weather, and if wearing the rest of my sample of Serpentine goes well, I may just consider this as a warm weather alternative.
