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Sniff: Glorious incense sweetened by fig (not a sickly sweet, but soft and muted). Woody resin note is definitely there, and a dry dirt tinge (I'm guessing this is the galbanum) Wet: More of the same. I’m falling in love. Dry: Beautiful resin, with a hint of sweetness and spice. There is smoke, but I don’t find it overpowering. I’m a huge fan of incense blends and this one is definitely slather worthy!

I’m a huge comic book fan and adore Adam Hughes. The artwork on this bottle warranted a big grin! Sniff: sour, pungent, slightly peppery. I have no idea what rhubarb smells like, so not sure I can pick it out. there’s definitely something musky, and a little earthy patchouli. I’m actually turned off by the initial whiff, but let’s see how this plays on the skin… Wet: More earthy and musky. A bit spicy too. Dry: Ah, now we’re talking! The earth and musk settle down, maybe due to the amber? There's a pleasant slight tart. When I sniff my arm, I feel like a villainess, which kind of contradicts the name, but this is too dark of a scent to not feel a bit evil. A shadowy figure behind a window pane, belted leather trenchcoat, plotting her next move…

Sniff: bright and tangy, a fall of sweet floral, not much lemon (but my nose is bad at picking out lemon - I'm sure it's there, I just can't find it) Wet: definitely lots of floral going on. Still very bright, makes me want to bat my eyelashes at someone Dry: the brightness fades and now there’s just powdery soap. Very sad, I really love the wet phase. But this turns into a bad kind of soap on my skin, like stale laundry detergent.

Sniff: crisp, light, green tea and lemon Wet: sparkling clear tea note. Refreshing and clean. Someone mentioned it smells like Elizabeth Arden’s Green Tea – I definitely agree with that. Dry: Still very much tea, fading into light musk. My skin chemistry turns the lemon into something soft instead of sharp, which is a big win for me! It’s like being at a spa inside a tea house.

Sniff: Playful, bright and sparkly. I normally dislike sweet/foodie scents, but as others have mentioned, this one is sweet without being cloying Wet: Fruity, feels less pink and more somewhere between pink and red. Mulberry, maybe? This actually doesn’t reach bubble gum heights, it’s a more subtle candy tone Dry: Softly, softly, the musk creeps in and subdues the sweet, but not entirely. There’s more green now, and the overall effect is like sitting in a field of berries on a warm day with fishnet stockings on. This is a gorgeous blend, definitely one of my favorite and destined for hoarding!

Sniff: Floral and citrus, floating on top of something bronze and earthy Wet: The citrus comes out to play, in a pleasant non-floor-cleaner kind of way. Dry: This dries to Sophistication on Skin! I don’t detect the leather or teakwood specifically, but I suspect they’re holding down the citrus, which has backed away and now accents a woodsy dark floral. When I put my nose to my skin, I see old money penthouse, tailored wool skirt, silk blouse, pearls and gold, cocktail by an antique grandfather clock. Elegant and mysterious, this is total love for me!

Sniff: clear and chilly, frosty grape with a slight herbal tinge Wet: grape dominates! Dry: this also becomes boozy on me, with cough syrup undertones. alas