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Wet: That lilac musk is SO dang pretty. I'm getting that, with a few whiffs of sweet pea and the watermelon. Dry: Lilac musk and watermelon, with a tiny bit of oakmoss peeking through. The sweet pea is sadly gone, but the scent that remains is still really nice. The watermelon scent isn't very strong, or sweet at all; I actually was hoping more for that! The lilac musk is very much the star here, and it doesn't go powdery at all. A light, slightly sweet, musky floral scent.

Wet: A lot going on here! White chocolate, lilac, and sandalwood are the most prominent scents to my nose. Dry: If the sandalwood is still around, it's incredibly faint; this is mainly a white chocolate and lilac scent. It's a REALLY nice combination; a sweet, almost musky, white chocolate floral. Even though the white chocolate is a main player, it doesn't read as a foodie scent to me. Really, really pretty. This is the type of floral scent I enjoy!

Wet: Zorya P + frosting. Zorya Phrosting. Definitely not a straight birthday cake scent; there's a floral note peeking through the frosting. Dry: This is still Zorya Phrosting on me. Lots of frosting, a little Zorya P. This was.. unexpected, but also awesome as both a lover of Zorya P and foodie scents!

Wet: Fresh, sweet, juicy strawberries! Dry: The scent remains very much true to the wet stage. No cream, no motor oil. There is the faintest hint of the tea rose, but this is very much a strawberry-forward scent. If you enjoy the Strawberry Moons, I expect you'd enjoy this as well!

Wet: Lemon zest hits my nose first, and that dang delicious cheesecake scent comes in second. The lemon is very, very strong here. Fingers crossed the pear comes out! Dry: PEAR! We've got pear! Pear and thyme both have made an appearance. The cheesecake and lemon scents have held on as well (though the lemon has definitely faded), but everything is mingling and smells gorgeous together. I am so dang happy to have a bottle of this.

Wet: Tobacco and honey. The tobacco smells really, really.. thick? for lack of a better word. I agree with previous reviewers; there's something caramel or butterscotch-esque smelling here as well. Dry: Oooohhhhh. This dried down to a light, sweet musky vanilla-tobacco, with a slight fizzy soda-esque scent (thanks to the labdanum). I really, really like this. Keeper!

Wet: First whiff, I get chocolate! When I go back for more, it's a chocolate-cherry tango. Not getting any of the orange blossom. Dry: Chocolate cherries, and a healthy dose of orange blossom! (I'd say all the notes are evenly split, honestly.) Sweet and foodie, plus the orange blossom works really well here. I like it! I'll keep my imp around, I don't think I'll need a big bottle though.

Wet: I'm a bit surprised by this, as someone who typically doesn't enjoy violet scents; this is violet, sandalwood, and dark musk. The violet is on the sweeter side, very reminiscent of those Choward's Violet Mints. The notes here blend and work together well. (... Like. Surprisingly well. I'm giving a bit of side-eye right now.) Dry: The violet took over most of the blend; the dark musk is gone, and there's a small bit of sandalwood left. So.. sweet violet, with some sandalwood. The scent is a bit powdery now as well. I think this blend is going to greatly depend upon how well your skin handles violet. As someone who isn't big on violet, this isn't for me.

Comparing the notes between the 2012 and 2009 versions (the only other ones I've tried): 2019 notes - Wild strawberries, strawberry flower, vanilla-infused sugar, a drop of strawberry-infused benzoin, early summer grasses, and milky dandelion sap. 2012 notes - Wild strawberries, strawberry flower, strawberry blossom honey, vanilla-infused sugar, early summer grasses, and milky dandelion sap. 2009 notes - Wild strawberries, strawberry flower, vanilla-infused sugar, early summer grasses, and milky dandelion sap. It looks like the strawberry-infused benzoin is a new addition! Anyway... Wet: Warm, sweet strawberries! Like taking a whiff of fresh strawberries that have been sitting in a grassy field, warmed by the sun. This is more similar to the 2012 version than the 2009 version so far, IMO; the scent is warm and sweet, without turning into strawberry candy. .. Though that may change when it dries! Dry: Okay, this REALLY reminds me of the 2012 version. Warm strawberries, grass, and.... It's not listed in this year's version, but honey? There's something very honey-like when this dries down. If you're looking for a realistic "strawberries-in-a-field" scent, I think you'd really like this. More of a naturally sweet strawberry scent (like 2012), rather than a strawberry fruit-leather scent (a la 2009). Lovely!

Full disclosure - I don't think I've ever smelled a real pomelo before, so uh. I can't speak to how authentic that note is! Wet: WOO. That is some tart, vibrate grapefruit! I think if I ever need help waking up in the morning, I just need to take a whiff of this. (The same kind of scent "feeling" I get from Squirting Shoggoth, only that is yuzu and pear!) Dry: Basically a chilled-out version of the wet stage. Is it still a bright, zesty grapefruit scent? Yes, yes it is. It just doesn't go straight up my nostrils anymore. I can see myself slathering this scent all dang summer. (Unless I'm too busy slathering Drag on a Slime still.)

Wet: Sugary sweet red musk! The sweet note isn't really identifying as "cotton candy" to me yet, but there's a distinct sugary-ness to the blend. Dry: YES. This stayed almost spot-on to the wet stage, but the throw is just a little weaker(which is generally expected). If you're a lover of red musk and looking for something a little different, I think you'd enjoy this!

Wet: Angels on Bare Skin (LUSH), is that you? (I got a very similar scent from Baku as well; the biggest difference is here, I'm not getting any kind of astringent note.) A smooth, clean, herbal lavender scent. Dry: Yep. Still giving me that Angels on Bare Skin vibe. Not for me.

Wet: Sweet daisies with a dash of pink pepper! A very "pink" scent. A lot of people have describe a bubblegum-like scent, but I'm not getting any of that. Dry: Sweet, sugary daisies. I can't find the pink pepper anymore, but at least I'm left with a nice sweet daisy scent. I like this! I don't think I'd reach for it enough to need a bottle, but I'll keep my imp!

Wet: Honeyed lavender mixed with vanilla, and plumeria. Holy crap this is pretty. Also, the notes are listed in order of strength on me; the honeyed lavender is the strongest, while the plumeria is very much in the background. Dry: The further away from my testing zone(okay, wrist) I smell this, I can smell more of the plumeria. The closer I get, the more I smell the honeyed lavender. Either way.. it's a win! (Overall, the plumeria is much stronger than the wet stage. ) Plumeria is one of my favorite floral notes, so I'm really happy this worked out, and thrilled I was able to track down a bottle. Winner!

Wet: This smells like a fancy soap. Aquatic, citrus, floral, and.. soapy! Dry: Okay, the aquatic note amped WAY, WAAAY up on my skin. Still has that fancy-soap quality to it, but it's not something I necessarily want to smell like.

Wet: Incense, tobacco, and leather. A dry, smokey leather scent. Dry: Sweet tobacco and leather, with a hint of parchment. I would still describe it as dry and smokey, but the sweetness that comes out during the dry down makes this much more pleasant IMO. (Especially since the paper note came out as well!) Not my favorite paper/book/parchment scent (that goes to Clio), but if you're curious about those notes, this is worth trying.

Wet: Coconut(?), moss, sweet tea and rain. An odd combination of notes, and I'm not too sure how I feel about it yet. Dry: Sweet plastic coconut and sweet tea. I like the dry down MUCH more than the wet stage. The scent in general isn't really my thing (not the biggest fan of coconut), but I think this one is so unique that it's worth trying to see how it works on your skin.

Wet: Oooo! Some sweet musk, vanilla and leather. It smells more like a worn leather, rather than "crisp" new leather. Dry: Warm leather mixed with vanilla! A leather scent I can get on board with. While I don't wear leather often enough to need a bottle, I'll be holding on to my decant!

Wet: Apple blossoms, and straight up apple! I think I'm getting some of the green musk as well. The apple scent in this blend is probably the best one I've smelled from the lab; it's fresh, and has a bite to it. I'm on board! Dry: NOOO. That delicious fresh apple scent is totally gone. Actually, my skin has eaten most of this scent in general. All that remains is what I would describe as a light apple blossom musk. Fabulous wet stage, disappointing dry down. I still think this is worth trying if you're looking for a juicy apple scent; it may work better on your skin than mine!

Wet: Oh! The lemon peel is the first thing that hits my nose. "Effervescent" is a perfect description so far. Lemon peel hit me first, followed by the white musk and a little bit of the vanilla incense. I can't smell any of the bergamot. Dry: The vanilla incense and white musk seem to have taken over. There's a little bit of the lemon peel popping out, and I still don't smell any bergamot. I like this, but I wish the lemon peel note was stronger. I think my decant may be enough.

Wet: First sniff, this reminds me of sipping a mixed drink while sitting outside in the summer. The blackcurrant and bourbon vanilla(and make no mistake on the "bourbon" vanilla) are both pretty strong here, and the amber is giving an overall warmth to the blend. I like this. Dry: Not much change on the dry down; the blackcurrant seems to have strengthened, but that's the only change to my nose. I really like this! This will be a big bottle upgrade at some point.

Wet: Watermelon, strawberry, and a smidgen of gardenia in the background. Sweet, juicy, and fresh! (Btw, HELLO WATERMELON. I NEED YOU IN MORE BLENDS.) Dry: The watermelon-strawberry tango is still going strong, and may even be sweeter than the wet stage (which was borderline candy-like). The gardenia has mostly left the building; it's like her foot is out the door, and she could disappear at any moment. It's a fun, bright, fruity blend.. and I love it. (Also, Puddin, if you can read my mind: MAKE THIS AS A HAIR GLOSS.)

Wet: This has been repeated time and time again in previous reviews, but it's perfect: lush, sweet, tropical flowers. She is a BEAUTY. Dry: Still a gorgeous lush, tropical floral blend; it's less sweet than the wet stage, and the coconut has made an appearance! If it sounds like a blend you'd enjoy, you probably will. It's really, really lovely, even if you're not big into floral scents!

Wet: A note I don't seem to encounter often enough; apricot! Apricot and ylang ylang, and a touch of honey. A sweet, floral apricot scent. Dry: Smells almost spot-on to the wet stage, but I think the honey note is stronger now. I bought a bottle of this right before it was discontinued, and I'm so happy with how it smells aged. Beautiful!

Wet: Fresh peaches, musk, and a tiny bit of a floral note. A "golden" peach blend. Really pretty. Dry: Instead of smelling peaches and musk, I would say it's just a flat out "peach musk" with a hint of a floral note now. The peach isn't as strong as before, and it's less of a fresh peach scent. This is like a lighter, more floral version of Alleviate the Frenzy. I enjoy both!