Oh. My.
At first is does start out a bit herbal and a little astringent, but as it dries that fades and out comes a delicious boozy vanilla with just a hint of spice.
It ends up though a smokey slightly spicy vanilla that is just...
Both hubby and I tried it and on him it kept a more smokey herbal feel w/a touch of vanilla, where on me it was a rich spicy vanilla with a tiny hint of booze and a very slight smokiness.
I *love* this
Waahhhh, where is my coconut??? At first it's just strong and slightly sharp orris. As it dries the musk comes out and softnens it, but still no coconut.
I think this would work better for hubby, though if I can find some single note coconut to layer this with, then I think I would love it for myself.
In the imp and on my fingers it's a very pretty, musky vanilla.
Wet on my wrists: Holy cow, LILAC! Wow, where did my wonderful vanilla and musk go? Where's my COCONUT???
Drying: Ah, thank you lilac for quieting down. You know, you really don't have to scream to be heard. And there is my coconut barely whispering to me and my vanilla and musk are coming out of hiding.
Dry: It's beautiful. Really. Everything has blended nicely and keeps slightly shifting. Very sexy and feminine, without being girly, trashy, or too sophisticated. I'm getting a bottle.
In the bottle: Yummy yummy appletinis, which happens to be my favorite drink right now.
Wet: sweet (not tart) apples and aquatic flowers.
As it dries the apple scent fades and it is mainly the beautiful aquatic flowers with a very very faint hint of mint perhaps. The lime doesn't really come out, which is actually ok even though I was hoping for it. This ended up perfect the way it is. It reminds me of something of when I was younger. Something I can't quite remember. It evokes a mix of excitement, longing, and a bit of sadness and regret.
I absolutely LOVE this and I am so glad I took a chance to get a bottle. It's not something I normally would've tried but decided to take a chance. I am soooo glad it did.
So after reading all the hype I finally broke down and tracked down an aged decant.
I can't tell if I like it or not. At times I think....not so much, at other times it's interesting. It actually seems a bit more masculine to me, but not manly. I really think I would love this if it wasn't for the red musk as all the other notes are lovely (even the pomegranate, which I more often than not don't like). Also, I seem to like this more from a distance than up close. I have it in my locket right now since I wasn't sure how I feel about it on my skin, and I keep catching a wonderful sceent now and then. But when I sniff it up close....eh.
So the verdict is...I still have no idea. I'll keep trying it and might end up with a bottle, but won't need more than that, esp. since I have Snake Charmer.
Hubby just tried this since I was assuming it would be a very masculine scent. Happliy, I was wrong.
I starts out very woodsy w/a hint of florals underneath. As it dries, the gardenia and orange blossom comes out. Luckily, not much of the ylang ylang since it tend to give me a headache. Underneath it all lurks a faint whiskey and a bit of tobacco.
I really love this and can't wait to see how it smells on me.
hmmmm.....smells like a nice upscale perfume. Something like my mother used to wear, only a bit sweeter. I was a bit disappointed because in the bottle I got lots of lime-y??? goodness, but absolutely none on my skin.
The vanilla musk comes out very nicely as it dries, along with the honey and something herbal. Also, a little powdery, but something there is keeping it from turning to complete powder on me.
I'm glad I got to try it and most likely I'll keep the imp that was generously gifted to me, but I haven't yet decided on a bottle. I'll have to try it a couple more times. I'm also very interested to see how it will work in a locket.
To be honest, my hopes weren't very high for this one. I've been finding that many florals do not like me.
Thankfully, I was wrong! I love ths one! It's such a beautiful, soft, refreshing floral. I wish it was stronger though, but it's kinda nice to just catch the scent now and then. It's almost flirty.
I'm also thinking that this might layer nicely with some othr scents that need to be softened.
I have to get a bottle.
I got this mostly for hubby and omg, I am so glad I did! It smells so sexy on him! At first it was a smokey musk and then dried to a wonderful fresh and slightly sweet scent with just a hint of smoke in the background. I love it and will very likely be ordering a bottle.
Of course, now I'm really wondering how it would smell on me? hmmm...
ETA: Tried it on me and it seems to have a bit more spice in it than on dh. I really like it.
At first I did get the fresh linen, just washed scent. Then it turned a bt more floral (plumeria?). Hubby said it smells like walking into Bath and Body works (which he likes). I'll probably keep the imp, I think it would make a nice summer scent, but I don't think I'll buy a bottle. I'm glad I got to try it though.
In the imp and wet it's super strong and rather icky, like a really bad drugstore perfume.
As it dries though it loses the harshness and begins to soften quite a bit. Starts to smell very powdery on me. Almost like Baby Love that someone tried to "grow up" a little.
I wouldn't buy a bottle, but I will probably try this again just to see.
ETA: No I won't. I smell like old lady mixed w/baby powder. ewww. Not quite what I was going for.
Hubby tried this one since some reviewers said it was more masculine. At first it was rather sweet. I could've sworn I caught a bit of honeysuckle.
As it dried down it took on a smokey incense smell. Really very nice. I think I'll be trying this one myself soon
Ooooh, I like this one.
The coconut and musk were stronger when I first applied it, but then they faded and I catch a hint of the hazelnut and iris. I still smell the musk in the background, I just wish the coconut lasted longer.
I'm glad I got a bottle and can't wait to see what it's like once the weather warms up.
Mmmmm...very nice.
Wet on me it's a warm vanilla, nice because it's not too sweet.
As it dries it there's a slight spice to it and I catch a hint of something I can't quite put my finger on.
All in all, I really like this one. Might have to put it on my bottle list.
Oh, WOW! I love love love this one. In the imp it was rather sweet smelling, though not unpleasant.
Wet the rose dominates, but not in a sickly sweet way. it's actually very nice. As it dried the leather definately comes out and the roses become secondary.
Wouldn't be my every day scent, but definately one that I would wear when I want to feel sexy. It's not a light "I want to be seduced" scent, it a definate "I know what I want and will take it" scent.
Hubby loves it. LOL
Will most certainly be buying a bottle of this. In fact, I think hubby already plans to.
I LOVE this one!
Started out a very sharp, strong (but nice) aquatic but as it dried down it began to morph into something a bit sweeter and fresher. A bit soapy but very lovely. I can see this being worn by either a male or female. I'm going to have to have hubby try it.
This is a definate keeper and I might just have to get a bottle!
Can't wait to see how it wears when the weather gets hot and sticky.
Ow, that is really really strong at first. And it's a very perfumey scent. Not liking it so much wet.
As it's drying down, ew, it's not changing much. I'm not getting any of the grapefruit. It just smells like some bad perfume I tried years ago. Maybe it would work better with hubby's chemistry becuase it's just not working with mine.
Wow, pure honeysuckle in the bottle. And STRONG!
Wet it was a very sweet, strong honeysuckle. Gave me a headache as well that went away as it dried. As it's drying down the jasmine comes out along with a touch of something. Maybe a bit of spice?
Hubby really likes this one on me. I wil wear this again, though a little more lightly on the wrists, but more on the back of the knees etc to help keep away the headache reaction.
Not sure if I will buy a bottle. Will have to try it a few more times.
In the imp I smelled something sharp and...cherry?
Wet, very strong icky almonds. I almost washed it off right then, but forced myself to wait and see.
As it's drying down, the sandalwood and coconut comes out and the almond calms down. Makes me think of sitting at an outdoor rest. on the beach in the evening. Something I would wear when I want a summer scent, but with a sexy twist.
I like it, though I will have to try it another couple times before deciding on a bottle.
ETA:
Tried it again and it's ok. I doubt I will get a bottle.
In the bottle and wet it smelled like very strong, very sweet irish coffee. As it dried something...sharp and acrid came out. Maybe the wood? I also caught a hint of the old books, but not good. There was also the smell of vanilla extract. Again, not good.
I had to go wash it off after a little while because it was giving me a headache and made me a bit sick.
Definately in the swap pile.
Wet it's a very sharp scent, almost too sharp with a little softness lurking.
Dry the soft florals come out more. On me it's a rather traditional perfume scent. Not bad, but not exactly me. Strangely though, I keep sniffing my wrists. Oddly, on my right wrist it is still sharper smelling than on my left, though I apply it to my left.
I might keep the imp, but it's unlikely I would buy the bottle.
Hmmm, not sure about this one. It started it VERY rose, then took on an incensey rose smelml, then got a bit powdery.
Strangely enough though, I can't stop sniffing my wrist. it seems there is something right there on the edge that I can't quite get to.
Will keep the imp, but will have to wear it a couple more times to make up my mind about a bottle.
ETA: After wearing it for a while, I really like this. It really is a nice blend of incense and rose. It reminds me of something I can't quite put my finger on, but it makes me feel a bit wistful. Quite possibly bottle worthy.
Wet: mmmm...a nice warm woody rose. Not at all the fake rose perfume scent.
As it dries the sandalwood and patchouli start to make an appearance, but not overwhelming.
This is actually a very nice blend. I like that it doesn't end up smelling old lady or too powdery/soapy.
Very happy I got the imp, but will have to try it a few more times before deciding on a bottle.
ETA: Well, after a while of wearing this, I guess I was wrong. Dh said it smells like his grandmother. Definately will not be keeping.
My chemistry must be really wonky because lately so many scents are turning into powder on me.
It started out as a very sharp rose, as it began to dry down I could catch a hint of earthy scent, but it didn't last long. After a while it was a decent rosey perfume, but now that has even disappeared and now I smell like my mil (powder and make-up).
Oddly enough though, the bit I put on my cleavage actually kept the rose scent and smells better than what I put on my wrists. hmmm?
Maybe I'll keep the imp and try again, but I won't be getting a bottle. Or perhaps in a scent locket it would smell better?
think I got an older imp because I got absolutely no peach (thank god). instead it is a sandalwood incense smell that dries to more of a powdery incense scent. Very nice, though I think I over did it as it gave me a headache. I will probably keep the imp, if for nothing else than a room scent. Or perhaps just a touch on the back of the knees so that it's not so strong and a little sexy.
