Melissa Tried It: I admit, I'm a Kat Von D fan. I watch L.A. Ink and think she's a mighty badass example of a creative woman who has taken charge of her business and turned her passion into a living. That's why I was drawn to check out her Saint & Sinner fragrances on a recent trip to Sephora. By far, I found I preferred Saint. If you lean toward sweeter/luscious scents like myself, this one is yummy with a touch of floral sophistication. I purchased the rollerball version, thinking the deliciously-layered combination would be a perfect "comfort day" scent. And in all respects but one, it is.

HOWEVER.

There is an unfortunate lack of staying power here...consistently fading away after 4 hours or so, and even before then it begins hiding right up against your skin so closely that you have to put your nose right on it to really enjoy it. Disappointing. True, you don't want a fragrance to announce your presence before you enter a room, but I for one at least expect it to be something I can enjoy without walking around with my wrist in my face. Sadly, I noticed people have also expressed this same problem with the Eau de Parfum spray bottle, which makes me even more glad I only spent $16 versus $59. If they can increase the longevity of this scent it could be a winner; until then if you like it prepare to reapply liberally. $16, Sephora.

Scent Description: "The sweet nectar of Mirabelle Plum and sparkling juicy mandarin create an addictive, mouth-watering top. At the heart, exotic, heady Tiare flower and sweet, tempting caramel are adorned with the velvety floralcy of jasmine, the queen of the night, as she emits her spellbinding fragrance into the sky. Sensual vanilla and creamy musk combine with the warmth of sandalwood for a comforting dry down."

*As you know, DeLush does not give a lip rating to fragrances because of the objective nature of scent, but we'll explain our own experience of the fragrance to you!

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