Figured Id join in on giving my initial thoughts on the trio.
- Valero - starts off a like a somewhat generic modern 'blue' fragrance, along the lines of the new Prada Paradigm in its opening. The dry down seems to settle into warmer LNDL Blue Electrique territory. My wife and daughter both like this scent. Its ok, more of a designer fragrance that would be good for around $100.
- Eragon - opens spicy and citrusy, moves into a cinnamon, woody, and herbal mid. Then on the dry down its more of a patchouli, tonka (not overpowering), leather scent. Blended well, this is my favorite of the three. I could see getting a full bottle of this once it hits discounters.
- Carios - this one is a mess. Opens with saffron and mandarin. However, its a heavy tonka and ambroxan overload, that's creamy and cloying. Ended up scrubbing this off.
Anyway, those are my initial thoughts? Anyone agree or disagree?