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I hesitated in purchasing this bottle, as I have at least 3 other Harvest Moon iterations, and while I do like them and wear them, they have all seemed fairly similar. This one, however, was worth getting!! Don't let the words "cologne", "fougere", or "patchouli" scare you off. It seems very unisex to me. At least for me, the main notes are the ones I was hoping for: the clove bud, the fermented apple pulp, and the bourbon cream. The cornmeal/hay/honey stout/roasted oats provide a warm, sweet, comforting, mealy base. And make no mistake: there is some booziness, yes! I don't really detect the soil or the patchouli, but there is a groundedness about this scent to which they perhaps subtly contribute. This scent would have fit well in the 2022 Labors of the Month collection, I think, a collection I continue to love. And while Harvest Moon 2024 might have a touch of "fall harvest season candle" vibe to it, it's a wonderful autumnal scent that I will reach for often.
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I really like this! The smell of daffodils is so ephemeral and hard to capture, I think. But I love neroli and spices and amber, too, so this was a natural blind buy for me. This reminds me a lot of Closet Raid laced with a good dose of neroli. It's sophisticated but also warm, clean, and pretty.
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This is really gorgeous. I have many of the previous 13s, and they are deliciously foody, and I cherish them. But this one is special. The lavender and herbs in it give it a drier, perfum-ier, spa-like vibe that I love and that differentiates it from other 13s.
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This smells very much like the July Labors of the Months scent (in fact, I thought at first I ordered two of the same bottle accidentally). Luckily, I like it: it's a happy, sweet scent. It doesn't necessarily smell like the given notes, although there is a warm, sunny, wholesome, grain scent. I feel like there is a pleasing similarity to many of these Labors of the Months (at least those for the warmer months).
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This smells just like I imagine a mixture of Jack and Lamb's Wool would smell. It could be a Weenie, yes, indeed, as others have said. It does eventually veer into candle territory: there is an almost waxy scent to it after a while. Yes, it does have the fall candle vibe, but it is a fun ride, especially when you are looking forward to fall!
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This is a really nice blend! When I put it on last night (without remembering the notes), it smelled to me like buttered toast (made from hearty, tasty bread) with orange marmalade. It was a comforting scent to wear to bed, and I still smell traces of it on my wrist in the morning. The fennel is not licorice-ey, but I think that note plus the honey is what brings the citrus peel to mind when I smell it. I don't get much smoke, but it does smell like toasted or freshly baked bread. I've really been enjoying these Labors of the Months scents!
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This is a lovely, old-fashioned scent that lovers of powdery florals will enjoy. The powder is not particularly sweet and there is no cream/vanilla note; it is indeed like an old-fashioned dusting powder. The throw is moderate, and after 8 hours, I can only smell traces on my wrist. I may have to upgrade my decant.
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This is one of those types of scents that the Lab does so well. It is a gorgeous, moody, dark opium. It's brightened by the champaca orchid, giving it an almost champagne-like effervescence and a high-end perfume vibe, a bit reminiscent of Closet Raid. The violets are there, too, giving it a velvety base. I put it on at bedtime and could still get traces of its scent in the morning.
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Wearing this today after a long hiatus. It has aged beautifully. It goes on with a blast of marshmallow and then some oak and nutty coffee. I think I get some sweet vetiver here as well. I'd put this in the same family as Stekk and Two Sheep and Two Goats.
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This is a lovely, lovely scent that does, indeed, showcase lilacs in full bloom. I thought it would remind me of my Mother, who loved lilacs above all other flowers. And it does, but even more, it reminds me very strongly of one of the very first "little girl" perfumes I had as a young child. That doesn't mean that this is a youngster's perfume; I think it could be worn by anyone of any age. I'm so glad I have a bottle of this beautiful perfume.
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blends containing that coveted lemony vanilla?
wendyb1063 replied to stainedglass_siren's topic in Recommendations
What about Lemon Scented Sticky Bat? -
White Clover, Elderflower, and Apple
wendyb1063 replied to Seajewel's topic in Duets & Menage A Trois
This is a lovely, lovely scent! Even my husband (who classifies most of my scents as "cardboard", "men's cologne", or "weeds") said he really liked it. It's a masterful combination of the three notes. The white clover brings sweetness and a hay-like/coumarin-ish warmth, but also some floral character to enhance the elderflower. The apple brings its own balanced tartness and sweetness. We have lots of both of these plants growing on our land, so to me, this is the ultimate upper Midwest summer scent. I remember one time biking near a field of white clover in bloom, maybe 25 years ago, and thinking it was the most beautiful scent I had ever smelled. This reminds me of that. It has some serious throw at the beginning. -
Really? No one has reviewed this one yet? To my nose, this perfume is richly fragrant with the BPAL snow note and coniferous tree notes. The amber is in the deep background, proving a hint of warmth. I don't detect any florals, maybe a hint of iris, but perhaps they will come out with time (although I'm not sure what snowdrops and hellebore smell like). This honestly smells more like a Yule fragrance. It's quite lovely and makes me think of walking through a pine forest on a quiet winter day.
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Vanilla Husk, Nutmeg, & Hay Absolute
wendyb1063 replied to Seajewel's topic in Duets & Menage A Trois
I really, really like this one! It's like Tombstone without the cedar, per my husband. The vanilla is indeed reminiscent of Antique Lace, and the nutmeg is fairly quiet. The hay is beautiful. Longevity is good: I put it on more than 12 hours ago, and it's still very noticeable. The scent profile doesn't change much over time either. -
I wanted to love this... but I just "like" it. I think I assumed it would be sweeter, with some grounding vanilla vibe from the amber. But there is something about this one that doesn't quite do it for me. The lemon here seems almost bitter, like lemon rind, and there is almost an aquatic note to this as well. It does have pretty good longevity, though. We'll see how it ages...