Voleuse
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On first application, this is pure incense--the frankincense, myrrh, and resin I've come to expect. It's a little sweeter than I remember, from my visits to Catholic churches, but there's also a woody component that recalls polished pews and elaborately carved lecterns. The resins come out more strongly after a while, and it becomes a little powdery, a little smokier. This a beautiful, warm scent, but I'm not sure I'd wear it very often. I'm tempted to buy a bottle, though, if only for the art.
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Having heard so many raves about this scent, I was kind of nervous about trying it. Can it really live up to the hype? Yes, it can. It starts out all evergreen, but as it dries, it actually gets colder and sweeter, at once. It also has a bit of the sharpness I associate with mistletoe. Gorgeous. Perfect winter. I adore wintery, evergreen scents, and this is on par with Dublin, in my mind. It's a little sweeter, I think, and it's frostier than Dublin, but they're quite similar. I'll definitely want a bottle of this.
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In the vial and on first application, this is brightly blooming rose, one of the kind whose blossoms whose petals spill over your hands, if you dared touch. This isn't actually very strong on me, but it reminds me of rose gardens I've visited, where every plant is meticulously labelled for its breeding. After a while, it takes on a bit of a green tinge, but for the most part, it stays the same. This isn't my favorite of the rose scents, but it's a pretty one.
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This is a gorgeous, dusky floral blend on first application. I definitely detect the jasmine first, but orchid is there as well. There's also something else in the blend, almost spicy, that I can't quite identify. I wish I could identify magnolia--it might be the creamy floral I'm starting to detect, but I'm not sure. Over time, the amber asserts itself, warming the blend perfectly. Overall, this is a warm, sultry floral that I really like, but I don't think it's one I would wear often.
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On first sniff, this is a perfect balance of violet and clove. In mere seconds, however, this morphs into wet mop on me. Ew! And disappointing--it smells really nice in the vial. To the swap pile with this!
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In the bottle and on first application, this is all herbs and lavender. Very much like a sunlit kitchen, the citrus making it warm and welcoming. As it dries, the scent becomes more distinctly citrus, both orange and lemon. The lavender and herbs are steady notes in the background, but I don't detect any jasmine at all. Overall, this is a fresh and sweet scent. I don't know if I like it enough for a bottle, but I'm definitely keeping the imp.
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In the bottle and on first application, this is pure, liquid brownie. Remember that Chantico drink Starbucks has/had? Lump of Coal smells like that. Warm and decadent chocolate. As it dries, rosered has it exactly right--brownies just on the left side of done. This doesn't last very long on me, but it's delicious, and leaves a shadow of burnt sugar after it fades away.
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On first application, this is lilac and wilting rose. I'm not familiar with the scent of wisteria, so I'm not sure if I detect it. There is something a little more complex than the first two notes, though. Over time, however, this becomes all rose petals, just a step beyond moldering. It's a gloomy scent to my nose, but I don't think I would label it dark, necessarily. On me, this is a generic floral scent. Nice enough, but not remarkable.
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According to Dictionary.com, lustration means "to purify by means of ceremony." This is certainly a cleansing scent--on first application, it's strong lemon and honey on me. A little like cough drops as well, but not in a bad way. It's fresh and comforting, and it reminds of days when I feel like I should be wearing a scarf. I don't think this is something I'd wear as perfume, necessarily, but it would be perfect to wear on a chilly day, when I'm feeling a little under the weather.
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On first application, this is heavy ozone--kind of like dryer sheets, actually. But sweeter, more aquatic. As it dries, it gets a little less aquatic, and a little more floral, but it stays essentially the same. It's nice, but I can't imagine I'd wear it very much.
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This is sweet sandalwood on first application, with the jasmine and vanilla coming to the fore quickly. After a little while, though, it takes on a spicy, powdery sort of tone. The notes are still there, but now they make me want to sneeze. And then, alas, acrid jasmine and too-sharp musk. This blend started out lovely, but unfortunately, it's not for me.
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On first application, this is a gentle floral, sweet and serene. The jasmine is the strongest note on me, but the musks temper it, and there's a hint of rose in the background. This is an evening scent, but a warm evening outdoors. After a while, the incense comes to the foreground, but it's never very strong, and the jasmine stays evident. I can smell the moss as well. This is beautiful, a reflective sort of scent.
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I don't actually drink egg nog, so I wasn't sure what to expect from this blend. And I must say, it smells delicious. Miles beyond what I've smelled of real egg nog, or egg nog lattes, or egg nog milkshakes. It's sweet and creamy and faintly spicy. There's an odd stage of faintly plastic--I always, always get it with foody scents--but it's very faint, and recedes soon enough. The scent doesn't last very long on me, but it leaves a lovely echo of sugar and cream on my skin. Yum.
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On first application, this is all vetiver, but the gardenia and the leather soon temper this. As with all vetiver blends, this seems very masculine to me, and the leather gives it a wicked edge. The floral notes, while subdued, keep this the scent from becoming overpowering, I think. I don't get any cinnamon, but instead a bit of spicy smoke in the background. I think I prefer Iago to this, but it's a close call.
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This is a distinct rose incense on first application--not roses, but a resinous scent with rose overtones. It's pretty, but it also makes me want to sneeze a little bit. This is a clean and sweet floral on me. Over time, I can detect more of the lily note, but it stays predominantly rose and resin. It's nice, but I don't think it's for me.
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Revisited! ‘The Devil’s Bake Sale’ has come back to town. 2004 Version: Affectionately nicknamed 'The Devil's Bake Sale.' On first application, this smells just like sugar cookie mix, sweet and powdery dry. In a very short while, however, this becomes boozy sugar and shortbread on me, and then it disappears. Ah, well. 2005 Version: Just like the 2004 version, the 2005 version of this blend is sugar cookie mix on me. This time, however, it actually comes off a little boozier, on first application. After a short while, however, it takes on a powdery note, and it's slightly plasticky as well. Again, unfortunately, this isn't for me.
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I'm a sucker for anything with calla lily, but on first application, this is almost all cedar, with a faint floral note in the background. It's rich and earthy. Over time, the cedar lightens, and the overall scent becomes greener. I can't pick out individual floral notes, but they're definitely present, though indistinct.
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Cinnamon, tempered by a sweet note. This definitely isn't as sharp as some other cinnamon scents I've tried. It's almost foody, but a little lighter than that. Over time, the cinnamon fades a little, and the...honeysuckle? I think? The sweet note takes over, balancing everything very nicely. At one point it's almost creamy. This is a scrumptious scent, but it doesn't last very long on me. That is, there's a faint cookie-ish smell that's detectable for hours, but the discernable throw is only around for an hour or so.
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This is sweet and rich incense on first application, dried petals curling over embers. It's also, however, wonderfully juicy--it actually made my mouth water! Even after it dries, this scent has an odd dual nature on me, alternating between the incense and the fruit. It's both solemn and playful, but never both at once. Interesting.
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This is an almost overpowering honey on first application, followed closely by the orange blossoms. I actually expected the roses to ascend sooner, but they don't really appear at all. The floral notes kind of squish together to a green-and-petals scent. For the most part, this is honey with a green floral note. After a while, the honey recedes to the background and the green becomes dominant, but the overall blend maintains a very strong throw. It's a strong, sweet scent, but ultimately, I don't think it's for me.
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On first application, this is all ylang ylang, with the faintest hint of jasmine. Soon enough, the orchid begins to come out as well, but the ylang ylang stays very strong. This is a smooth and creamy white floral. After a while, the plum arrives, adding a lovely sweet note to the blend, and the other floral notes are evident in the background. It stays strong for quite a while, then fades to a lovely, sweet floral blend. This is beautiful.
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This is really, really metallic on first application, sharp and acrid to my nose. After a bit, however, it becomes a strong floral, and I think I can smell the dragon's blood. The geranium is dominant, though, and the sweetness of the fruit. A while later, the scent takes an odd turn on me. The sweetness disappears, and it becomes wilting flowers and faint herbs. It started out lovely and powerful, but became rather passive. Sigh.
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On first application, this is actually grape candy. After a while, however, it becomes a more complex sweetness. It's strong and fruity, but the clove adds a hint of smoky spice. In the end, it all fades to a faint and bland sweetness, but it lasts for a while. This is a nice scent, but I don't think it's for me.
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This is sweet and dark on first application, and I definitely catch the notes of coconut and tobacco. It definitely has a masculine bent, and the leather note really blooms after a little while. Over time, the scent becomes a little lighter, a little sweeter, but it never loses its complexity. This is sexy and smoldery--rather like what I wanted from Snake Oil, actually. I'm not convinced I'd actually wear this on a regular basis, but I really like it.