zankoku_zen
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I swear this reminds me to Zombie Apocalypse - rusted metal, scorched earth. This is unfriendly, in a dystopian society sort of way. Aggressive. Great throw and wear length.
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Silvery, yellowed Antique Lace. I get citrus, vanilla, lace, and something that toggles between Antique Lace and a more white tea/silver version of that. It actually makes me think of Lucy from the Dracula stories once she becomes a vampire. It's that sort of not quite human aspect going on. Medium throw and wear length.
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Black Lace, and amp up the booze and the darkness. I definitely get cakey vanilla, a ton of cognac and tobacco, and underneath whiffs of loamy earth. Dark, gothy, and if you missed the original incarnation of Black Lace, fear no more. Sure, its a little darker this time around, but its like the new Netflix Sabrina. The 90s version was very cute and great, but there's something about this Netflix version that is so much more hardcore. Medium throw and wear length.
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When the Frost is on the Punkin
zankoku_zen replied to zankoku_zen's topic in Gifts with Donation or Purchase
Golden pumpkins, whiff of sugar, whiff of snow, and a ton of amber. UGH. This is the pumpkin scent of my dreams. It sort of reminds me to the regal Pumpkin Queen, but this one is definitely cooler, with the snow note, and the amber is precisely in my wheelhouse. Stunning. -
Clean white musk and white tea. This one has some throw baby. Clean citrus and musk.
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I snagged this at DragonCon 2019, and have been forgetting to test this out. Let's just say that this is more like chocolate covered strawberries and champagne. This would be very at home with Lupercalias. If you have ever tried Villainess before it was sold, or B. Perry scrubs, you know what you're getting. Luscious sugar that exfoliates but just sort of melts into skin. Delightful. This felt like a very Venus-heavy and self-indulgent scrub. I'm sad I didn't pick up the other scent, and really hope to see this on the Lab site soon.
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Voluminous splorts of vanilla mint with coconut butter and lemongrass with a hint of blueberry and tangerine.
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No description available Polyphemus smells like it has green musk, hints of leather, kind of green and perfumey. There is a swirl of aquaticness to it, floral tinges. I think that this is pretty, green, slightly aquatic blend. Definitely very in line with the rest of the Phoenix Steamworks line. Thanks to the forumite who gave me a bit to test.
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Dead Leaves, Nutmeg, Sweet Vetiver, and Virginia Cedar
zankoku_zen replied to zankoku_zen's topic in Halloweenie
Nutmeg, dead leaves, whiff of cedar and vetiver. Honestly, I'm getting a ton of nutmeg. It actually makes me think of coffee? No idea. Good throw and wear length. -
Cacao, dead leaves, and a whiff of sandalwood. This is an unsweetened cacao powder dusted over the dead leaves. Dusty, dry, chocolate. Medium throw and wear length.
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Dead Leaves, Balsam, Olibanum, and Tonka Bean
zankoku_zen replied to zankoku_zen's topic in Halloweenie
Tonka, balsam, and a whiff of dead leaves. Way more gender neutral, and may be more aggressive than I expected. This is like a refined Dead Leaves. Sort of the same way single malt scotch is a refined scotch. Fancy. Medium throw and wear length. -
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Dead Leaves, Tea Roses, and a whiff of cognac. It's actually a very rose heavy blend. Fresh, roses and a whiff of leaves and cognac. Great throw and wear length.
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Bright green leaves dries down to leaves, a whiff of perfumey greenery and moss. Somehow mushrooms don't smell like mushrooms on me? Good throw and wear length.
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Dead Leaves, Clove and a whiff of cinnamon and black pepper. This smells mainly like a DL + Clove blend on me. Good throw and wear length.
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Dead Leaves, Blue Lilac, Black Currant, and Black Orchid
zankoku_zen replied to zankoku_zen's topic in Halloweenie
Wispy lilac, dark orchid and black currant, and a whiff of dark leaves. Honestly, this is a dark lilac/orchid blend, and its something that I would see a lady vampire wear. Sophisticated, dark, and kinda deadly. Medium throw and wear length. -
Red musk, patchouli, clove and whiffs of pimento and saffron. This is a spicy red musk, but kinda dry. Medium throw and wear length.
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Lotus blossom, cardamom, myrrh, agarwood, and frankincense. Lotus, agarwood, and resin. This one is a floral-resin blend, and its gorgeous. It's like a fancy spa water bath.
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Spicy pine. Slightly darker than just straight up pine. But yes, pine. It's definitely a pine blend. Low throw, average wear length.
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Orange smeared patchouli. That's what this smells like. As if you took patchouli and rolled it around in orange juice, trying to make it less "patchy". It's still patchy. But now also with citrus! Medium throw and wear length.
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Dreamy moonflower and a whiff of dusty orris. If you love moonflower, give this a whirl. It's very rare to see a delicate floral combination, and this is very delicate and ethereal. Like a bride's veil. Medium throw and wear length.
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Palo Santo overlayed dried sandalwood. It's woody, sort of cedary, and very dry. Medium throw and wear length. But yes, pure. Very pure. In a very inoffensive way. But I imagine it would be great to add to anything you wanted to have a sort of mystical/religious vibe to.
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Lemon, neroli, verbena, and a whiff of amber. This is a very bright citrusy scent on top of a cool amber base. It's yellow, sunny, and bright. Medium throw and wear length. For fans of Lemon Scented Sticky Bat - its got that lemon in there, and its bright and fun, and yellow.
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Mulled wine, leaves, musk and bonfire smoke. This is musky mulled wine scent, and perfect for cold autumn nights and bonfires. DC had not Fall this year, but this gives you a taste of those cold nights bundled around a fire. Medium throw and wear length.