Obsidian Widow - I just put this one on for the first time. When I opened the bottle, I was worries, because the wine scent was not only strong, but almost like vinegar or turned wined. I'm glad I didn't stop right then. Once on my skin, the wine smell dissipated quickly (though a faint cast of it remains in the fabric of my turtleneck). What's left is a deep floral smell, but not a sweet, typical floral. It's a slightly savory floral, which is very complex and interesting. The myrrh is very strong, but not too bitter (as myrrh can be), and the rose is present without being overly rosey (sweet, clear, and girlish are what I think of as "overly rosey"). The patchouli plays a very minor role, or at least is so well blended that I have trouble picking it out. The jasmine gives its gentle sharpness to the scent, and the sandalwood (as always) ties things together beautifully. It's hard to pick out the notes in their entirety because they work together so well. Even the wine is still just barely there, but you can't identify it as wine. It adds a faint sour/savory cast, making the scent puzzling. This is a very complex scent. I'm very impressed. High recommendations for this one!
