For Fall 2012 Essie released their Stylenomics collection. I spotted the display at Ulta quite awhile ago but nothing really jumped out at me. But, to be fair, it was still a hundred degrees outside at the time and nothing fall related was really jumping out at me! Finally the weather has cooled down (a bit) so I’ve gotten into fall colors recently.

According to Essie Stylenomics is a “wealthy, rich and opulent green.” Wealthy and opulent are not adjectives I’d use to describe Stylenomics, but ok! I would describe it as a very dark, almost black green creme that is rich (in color).

This polish is very dark. I met my friend Tyler for a drink when I was wearing this polish and even after examination at various angles and using our cell phones to try to illuminate the polish she declared it to be black. And really, she’s right. Unless you are in very, very bright light this polish looks black.

Formula wise this polish is great. I used just two coats in my swatches.

As I was applying this it immediately reminded me of several polishes in my collection. NYC Flat Iron Green is a dupe (and much less expensive!) though Essie does have a better formula. Milani One of a Kind is similar though has significantly more brown. Orly Enchanted Forest is also similar though actually light enough to look like a dark green and not black. Below the jump there are comparisons of all of these polishes.

Overall, I don’t love this polish simply because it does look black the vast majority of the time plus there are inexpensive dupes to be had! Make sure to check below the jump for more swatches.

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