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I get jasmine, raspberries, and tart wine. No honey or sandalwood. The jasmine is taking a backseat to the raspberries. There aren't a lot of raspberry scents out there, so I appreciate that this blend is really a showcase for the sweet, cheery raspberry note.

Soft, powdery rose and sweet, almost vanilla-like amber. Uncomplicated, graceful, peaceful, and lovely. There's a sweetness and warmth to this blend. I find it calming. It stays very close to the skin. I'm sure it's because I was just wearing Pink Snowballs, but this feels like a quieter, softer version of Pink Snowballs.

Amazing lavender with buttery vanilla. It really does smell like vanilla ice cream, not just vanilla exract. I feel like that's an important distinction. I haven't tried the lavender cheesecake Beaver Moon, but I can't imagine anything much better than this. The lavender note is gentle, not medicinal as it can sometimes be (I like it either way!) After a few minutes it's sweet, baby powdery lavender. I'm not getting any Dorian at all. As a fan of Stinky, I'd call this Stinky + lavender. This will be perfect at bedtime.

I'm not picking up any boozy sake or green matcha at all. Instead, a bright, citrusy lemon/grapefruit note dominates. Yokan is a dessert made from bean past, and there's definitely a sweet foodiness. Makes me think of a grapefruit sprinkled with sugar honestly. Not really for me.

Cherry blossoms! One of my favorite florals, so pink and cheerful. I'm not a Bath & Body Works snob, and this does remind me of their cherry blossom stuff which I buy in abundance. Except here, it's mixed with rose. No honey, just creamy pink florals. Pink, pink, pink! Super girly! But alas, it goes soapy, and that makes it feel stuffy and wrong for me. More honey would've helped.

Honeyed rose and jasmine. No cardamom. If it was just the floral notes, I'd say it's nothing special, but the golden warmth of honey elevates it. Really reminine and sexy, would wear on a date night. Similar to Jezebel or The Expiration.

Sophisticated, complex, a very different sort of perfume. Violet combines beautifully with tobacco and dirty moss. So often I can't wear moss. And violet gets that "old lady" reputation, when really it can be quite lovely and dignified. So I'm glad moss and violet are showcased here in such a wearable way. No "specks of bone" or fruits or rain to be found. Not what I'd have expected. I passed this over as an aquatic blend. Just goes to show...I need to try them all because you never know!

Was wondering how white patchoul differs from, uh, regular patchouli. Would it be softer? Nope. This is super strong! This could be mistaken for SN White Patchouli. Luckily, I love patchouli in all its forms. This is smooth, slightly waxy, nothing "dirty hippie" about it. If you dislike those dark earthy patchoulis, try this tamer version. The sweet woodsy vanilla shows up after a couple minutes, and now I love it even more. Not sure what pepperwood or copaiba smell like, so they may also be contributing to the woodsiness I'm picking up. No champaca to be found. Reminds me of Tombstone at this point but sweeter, smoother. Perfection!

At first application, it's a heavenly mix of spiced pumpkin and powdered sugary marshmallows. Love at first sniff! After awhile, the marshmallow does fade out some, and you're left with a very cinnamony pumpkin. Mostly cinnamon, in fact! If you're a fan of Chimera or Pickled Imp, this is for you. Since I own those blends already, I'm not sure I need another cinnamon blend. But, because of that amazing marshmallow, I probably do need this.

Hard to describe. Resinous, kind of masculine. But there's also a citrusy fruity-floral...the immortelle perhaps? Not sure where the celery seed comes in, either. No moss that I can tell. Seriously, resin/fruit/floral is best I can do.

This is a really "me" scent. Makes me think of curling up with a book after a walk in the chilly rain. A very romantic, poetic, dark green scent. Sage, heather, ivy, rowan, thistle...even the list of notes sounds poetic. I don't pick up any anise, just a tangle of green notes, a breath of nature.

Slushy snow, with mint and sage notes, and also redwood and warm amber. It's both warm and chilly at the same time. It is too faint, which is too bad. I'd love it if it were stronger.

Super heavy, heady floral. Not sure what champaca magnolia is, like compared to regular magnolia? I have tried other magnolia scents and not cared for them, but I adore this! It's so lush, and the honey blends in perfectly with the florals. There's also a smoky note that I'll attribute to the tobacco. Very warm, as Sheena said.

Patchouli and almond, such a great pairing! Bold, sharp, a tad bitter, but so addictive. I need to be on the lookout for more syrupy "aged" patchouli blends. I'm always a fan of patchouli, but this is made so unique because of the almond. I love it. I don't notice the cumin at all. Big bottle list. Would make an excellent room spray, too.

Yuzu! Grapefruit's more sophisticated and vaguely floral cousin. The thyme pops in, what an interesting pair these two notes make! And just a hint of hinoki wood. Not getting any cedar or carnation. Yuzu = happy! Go, yuzu! Don't need a whole bottle, though.

Smells like Christmas. Fir and pine, just like a fresh Christmas tree. Cool and crisp, yet comforting and nostalgic.

I think of this as a spray version of Hesperides, which I adored. Juicy apples and warm oak. The perfect autumn scent, reminds me of trips to the cider mill. I like to spray it on my sheets before bed, so cozy.

Oh, this is nice! Sweet pumpkin with a liberal amount of cinnamon and ginger. Similar to Pumpkin Queen and Pumpkin V 2007, both of which were heavy on the ginger as well. But those were too strong for me, while this blend is just right. A sweet, spicy, foody Halloween dream.

Orange tea! A big, bold tea scent. Actually kind of harsh at first. I'm not picking up any cardamom or cedar. It's suuuuuper citrusy tea, nothing else. Citrus amps on me so I should've known.

Woodsy and warm. The cedar and amber are lovely together. Wish I could pick out the saffron, but my nose isn't that refined. I really love it, reminds me of Incensio de Santa Fe cedar incense that I love. My husband swears he picks out a chocolaty note. The only downside is that it's not super strong, so I'd have to slather it on. Wish it came in a 5ml.

Vanilla and blackberries, with a background of honey and citrusy green tea. Sweet and tart. I love it because of all the honey and vanilla. It's a little fruitier than what I usually go for, but really pretty!

I purchased White Light along with Peace to help me deal with anxiety. Peace is more effective for me personally. White Light did not seem to do much during a social anxiety situation. I know it's not meant to be a perfume, but when I rub it on my palms, aside from making my palms warm, the scent is quite noticeable. And I think perhaps the reason it doesn't help me is because I don't really like the scent. It's a medicinal/herbal scent with hints of jasmine and cherry. I tried it a couple of times, but I think I will hold onto Peace, which is awesome, and pass this along to someone who can get more use out of it.

Lavender + black licorice. Herbal, really calming, scent's not too strong but definitely noticeable. I dab it on pulse points like a perfume, because I do love the scent and would wear it as a perfume. Instantly soothing, and also makes a good sleep blend.

Powdery lavender with tons of sweet vanilla. It's almost "Antique Lace + lavender." In the background, soft woods (sandalwood, oudh). I'm not noticing the chamomile or marjoram; it's not herbal at all for me. Such a calm, gentle blend. As an introspective introvert, it does suit me perfectly.

Sexy blood musk, smooth aged patchouli, and cocoa. Reminded me of some other scent, Midnight Kiss I think. I also agree with the Mme. Moriarty comparison. The red musk is strong, as it always is with my skin chemistry. There's a little spiciness from the tobacco. The musk isn't completely taking over, so I'm a fan. Vampy, feminine, fun.