You Or Someone Like You

This opens with a sharp, invigorating burst of crushed mint and bright grapefruit, almost icy in its freshness. It’s not “soapy clean”—it’s green and alive, like snapping a mint stem in the sun. As it settles, a sheer rose and hint of cassis add a dewy softness without turning it traditionally floral. The whole scent stays airy and translucent, more like fresh air moving through a garden than a composed perfume. In the drydown, soft white musk blends into the skin, creating that “your skin but better” effect—clean, cool, and effortless. It starts bold and almost aggressively fresh, then relaxes into something minimal and intimate. It doesn’t project heavily or last forever, but that’s part of the appeal—it wears like a breeze, more a mood than a statement.

Both of my samples from ELDO were a bit of a letdown. You or Someone Like You started out really fresh and minty, herbal, and bright, definitely unisex with a slight lean into masculine territory, but not overtly so.Then it got really citrusy. However, like with the other sample (Ghost in the Shell), I started picking up a harsh "perfumey" note. It settled into something obnoxious to my nose. The perfumey smell is like this screechy, "I'm wearing a pErfuMe!!!" synthetic alcohol smell. Not all have this, but I find it mostly in mainstream scents. I was surprised it was present in both of my ELDO samples. I don't think I'll try any others from this house

fresh mint

dry down is way fainter and sweeter than i like, but the first scent to emerge smells like a mint leaf crushed between fingers. absolutely beautiful and fresh and green.