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a mix of several different wildflowers, interspersed with soft green herbal notes. and the woods – i’m not familiar with the individual notes like maple and birch, so i’ll just say that whatever woods i’m smelling seem very soft and powdery, like when you smell sandalwood incense…only this isn’t sandalwood. that might not make much sense, but really, the woods in this are soft and comforting and serve to tone down the bright florals. i’m not really a floral girl, so the woods saved this one for me. it just makes me think of being outdoors, walking through a park in the springtime.

i would guess that this contains jasmine, cinnamon, a touch of dragon’s blood, and hyssop maybe? there’s something “root beer” about it. it’s a strong scent. it’s sweet but not in a cloying way – in a warm, cheerful way, actually. just smelling it seems to elevate my mood.

i can smell the wine and leather at first. the wine’s fruitiness fades as it dries. i could swear there’s patchouli in this, but it’s not listed in the notes. the burnt grasses and mossy galbanum make this scent very dark and earthy. i’m not sure what ebony and teak smell like. overall this makes me think of charred earth. but the sweet wine note keeps it from getting too bleak. a complex, masculine scent.

jasmine, enveloped in something sweet and powdery -- kind of like marshmallows! one of the best jasmine blends i’ve tried – really heavenly.

the vanilla, musk, and powdery amber are a lovely trio. combined with the lily, they create a very soft, creamy floral. there’s a hint of dry orris as well. it’s a light, feminine scent. as soon as i apply it, it seems on the verge of fading away. i'd say it's a more delicate version of jacob’s ladder, because of the amber. the only problem is that it’s not very strong. i’d like it to have more throw.

Used to open up options in your life, overcome obstacles, and create opportunities. This blend increases your potential for success, inspires creativity and quick thinking, and helps you to be more flexible, adaptable and open to change. fresh out of the imp, this smells like lifesavers or some other fruity candy. sweet berries and citrus. as it dries, it turns into a potpourri scent – a pleasant one. i can’t speak to its effectiveness at overcoming obstacles. but, it does make me feel a bit more energized and okay with going out tonight, when i had been thinking about turning in early.

i think this contains dragon’s blood, judging by its rich red color, and also jasmine. and some soft powdery note that i can’t identify. maybe myrrh? i’m starting to like dragon’s blood better, but i really can’t say this blend makes me feel especially sexy. i think it’s too feminine for my taste. still, i’ll go ahead and wear it tonight and see if my husband takes notice

an after-dinner mint, buttery and mild. the peppermint and vanilla balance each other perfectly. the sharp mint gives some “oomph” to the soft vanilla, which in turn mellows out the mint. i love it, and it loves my skin chemistry. this is a perfect “winter-but-not-christmas” scent.

first off, i think i smell saffron with a hint of cinnamon. there’s something creamy, too. it reminds me a lot of bengal or morocco – spicier, though, with stronger throw (not as strong as three witches, though!) the perfect level of spice, i’d say. after it dries, it takes on kind of a “cinnamon candle” or “cinnamon potpourri” smell. it’s ever-so-slightly soapy. i still really enjoy it.

fruity red wine is most noticeable. it’s a bit of a cough syrup scent at first, but as it dries, it mellows and the other notes come forward. the sweet berries and herbal thyme are a nice contrast. not too sweet and not too sharp. well-balanced. and there’s something sexy about it without being a super-girly or over-the-top “take me now!” kind of scent. a restrained sexy

i like the soothing, astringent rosemary in this. together with the bay, it’s a medicinal, herbal scent. there’s just a little touch of lemon – it’s not a citrusy blend. the pine is noticeable, too. the pine and rosemary aren’t a good combination with my chemistry. thatt’s weird, because i love them individually. they’re just not mixing well, on my skin. i left it on for awhile to see if it morphed any. 10 minutes later, it does smell a little more “combined,” but something is still off. oh well, it’s a pretty masculine scent anyway, so i bet it will smell better on my husband.

this scent is all about summer. the honey mead is just gorgeous. i smell honey, resins, and florals that smell vaguely of licorice and lemon. it’s bright and sunny and calls to mind that time of year when everything is in full bloom. after it dried, i kept hoping the lemon would fade out so i could fully appreciate the honey. i’m not really a fan of citrus scents, but my skin always amps them. that’s what happened here – the lemon stays strong while everything else faded. oh well, i’m used to it by now. i think it will still make a good room scent.

this is just like satyr on me. what is that note that makes me run to the sink to wash it off? civet? it smells like an animal who needs a bath. i'm glad this smells better on others!

Thin, dark, and shadowed. A scent that offers no sustenance, comfort or satiety: lemon peel, white sage, frankincense, lavender fougere, sandalwood, vetiver and labdanum. my skin has for once chosen to ignore the lemon (yes!) and allow the other notes to take center stage. the sage and lavender make this a sweet herbal blend, but the sandalwood and vetiver add woodsy and earthy notes, making it more masculine and complex. the frankincense makes me think of church incense and adds to the quiet serious tone of this scent. it smells good on my husband, but i can wear it too.

there’s some sort of bitter citrus in this blend that doesn’t sit right with me. it smells like citronella candles. i’m guessing it’s the spikenard. the biting ginger and olive leaf are coming on strong, too. unfortunately, my skin seems to be ignoring all of the ingredients i really love, like the myrrh and musk and patchouli. where are they? this reminds me of walking into a health food store. it’s got a bitter medicinal scent. it’s not unpleasant, but i can’t wear it as perfume. i had high hopes for this one, but i’ll have to swap it.

i was so happy to finally be able to try this one! and i was not disappointed. it’s lovely, a mixture of rich sweet cream and light florals. almost like buttercream frosting, but not that foody. i think there’s also a touch of vanilla and mint. a calming, comforting, gorgeous scent. now i just hope it returns some day so i can get a bottle! i had to add this: half an hour later, far from fading, this scent has only gotten stronger, richer, and creamier. heaven!

a perfect pine scent. in the woods at night, among the evergreens, the winter wind biting at your skin. i even like this more than my beloved Black Forest. it’s similar but more complex. the musk and amber add warmth, and it’s slightly sweetened by the tonka. this is the best men’s cologne i’ve ever smelled, but it’s really a unisex scent in my opinion.

almond, lilies, saffron, and something citrus – the bergamot? – are the notes my skin picks up. jasmine usually amps up on me, but i can’t smell it at all here. no patchouli or incense, either. after it dries, the fruity citrus aspect fades, and i’m left with a creamy almond (like Organ Grinder) with light florals. i think the saffron is what gives it that mellow creaminess. i prefer Morocco as saffron scents go. this doesn’t have enough throw to suit me; it’s quite mild.

amber and…raisins? i’m not sure what fruits are in this, actually. i don’t smell anything fresh and juicy…more like dried fruits. or currants, maybe? there’s a “baked goods” aspect to it -- kind of like fruitcake! there’s also a touch of soft floral. for me, amber is a winner whatever it’s combined with. my only complaint is that it doesn’t have a ton of throw.

I smell cold, moss-covered marble blended with the spicy tang of dragon’s blood. Dragon’s blood doesn’t always work on me, but I love it here. Also, there’s the same intriguing “dry leaves” note found in Samhainophobia. I wasn’t sure about trying this one, but I’m glad I did. A foreboding, desolate autumn scent.

warm skin, reminiscent of O or la petit mort. it’s really close to O because it also has those sweet honey and powdery amber notes. however, the calla lily is the strongest on my skin, and makes it into an extremely floral scent overall. i can’t smell the spices. it’s pretty, but too floral for me...so i think i’ll stick with my bottle of O.

a floral blend, with a soft touch of incense. i’m not sure what kind of flowers, but maybe something tropical? there’s something the smells faintly of banana. and i think it must share something in common with Malice, because it has that same “Ban de Soleil” tanning gel scent. i wonder if it’s the clove and ylang ylang? whatever’s in this, it is a sweet and comforting scent, with the florals nicely balanced by the incense resins to keep it from being too flowery.

the essence of purple – violets and grapes. there’s something “cold” about this blend. i’d say it is very dignified. the grape isn’t the usual juicy, bold note i’ve loved in other bpal blends. i think it’s overpowered by all the powdery, floral notes. it’s interesting but overall, it’s too floral for me.

at first, i can smell everything – the buttery sweet cake, the herbal green olive leaf, the tart wine, and the greek church incense. i wouldn’t call this a foody scent, since the cake note disappears very quickly. after it dries, it’s mostly the incense that remains, with a hint of wine. i love incense blends, so this one is right up my alley. gorgeous.

i got this as an “extra” in a swap. i had been in no hurry to try it, and now i feel pretty silly about that! it’s one of those lovely surprises that makes me think i better try every single scent, regardless of what i think of the description, because you just never know. i love it. soft creamy vanilla and powdery amber, over white linen, with just a touch of dried flowers. sweet, clean, feminine, amazing.