SultryWolf
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in the decant: Piercing and intoxicating; lavender and something that reminds me of lily. on: No one note dominates, like a fresh-picked bouquet: florals over light herbals. Weak throw and staying power.
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in the decant: Bright - not quite "mint" - and a light white floral. Ah! It's orchid. on: Orchid, softened by rose, with just a hint of musk. Lovely: feminine, youthful and cheerful.
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in the decant: Cold leather predominates. on: The sandalwood steps up, with tonka and Snake Oil bringing up the rear -but overall it is still leather.
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in the decant: An Indian importers! on: Much the same; faint, but well-balanced and complex.
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in the decant: Bitter-spicy. on: Much the same; the cinnamon+cassia is too strong for me, with a bitter-pungency that I do not like.
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in the decant: Boy, this reminds me of something - why can I never think of what stuff reminds me of!? Is it spirit gum? (only much subdued, of course!) It is a pine-resiny-ness - though there's nothing like that listed in the notes - with the woodiness of frankincense faintly behind. on: Sweetens up a bit, almost skin-musky; very faint throw and staying power.
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Snake Oil with ho wood, teak, black musk, and bamboo. in the decant: Fruity-woody, something like snapped branches. on: I guess the bamboo is that green-fruitiness; the spicy vanilla of Snake Oil emerges, gently, on the drydown.
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in the decant: Minty, like freshly crushed leaves. on: The green tea develops through the mint and - waay in the back - the warmth of Snake Oil rises.
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Snake Oil with vetiver, black coconut, vanilla, and opoponax. in the decant: Coconut, and something orangey (? yeah, I know!) on: Mostly coconut, over Snake Oil.
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in the decant: Sharp, bitter herbal, almost like a furniture oil. on: A fruity floral, with the Snake Oil emerging beneath.
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in the decant: Crisp, bright fruit - smells like pear to me, but it must be apple plus orange. on: The florals emerge to the fore, making this feminine and sophisticated. I do not get any Snake Oil from this one.
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The oil is so thick that it takes a moment to ooze down the side of the vial as I invert it to mix! in the decant: Strongly cocoa, over Snake Oil. on: Cocoa and Snake Oil, with a hint of teak, and a bit spicy on the drydown.
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Snake Oil with oakmoss, sea moss, and olive leaf. in the decant: Earthy, a bit masculine. Again, the Snake Oil is not particularly evident. on: Mossy-earthy; dark vanilla of Snake Oil develops gradually on drydown. Tried this on hubby and ... He may need a bottle.
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in the decant: Very fruity, reminiscent of a B&BW lotion. (Not that that's a bad thing!) on: Much the same: bright and cheery. I do not get much Snake Oil from this one.
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in the decant: Snake Oil and almond. on: Sweet almond. The myrrh comes out on drydown, to be overtaken by almond again - always grounded with Snake Oil. Heady and rich. Love it.
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In the bottle: Fruity sweet. On: Soft, sweet and gentle; almost reminds be a bit of Annabel Lee, with vanilla. The amber comes out gently on drydown. This one deserves its reputation as a favorite; sadly, throw and staying power are weak.
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In the bottle: Amber and bit of sweetness. On: Amber and honey, like a lighter Jacob’s Ladder or a darker Et Lux Fuit. Throw and staying power are mild.
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This review is for the Resurrected version (and here's hoping she may be resurrected again sometime!) In the bottle: Musks and resins, heady, but almost sugary at the same time. This must be what They mean by “boozy”! On: Just indescribably marvellous. This is the scent that made me realize I adore red musk – already knew that I adore Dragon’s blood, myrrh, and ylang-ylang. It’s a bit heavy at first, and over time settles into a sweet, spicy, sexy scent. Overall it proclaims resins, but each note contributes something. It is similar to Smut and Lust, but sweeter than either of those. Throw and staying power are strong.
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So, a couple of months ago, Hubby and I got hooked on the HBO series Rome, thanks to a friend who loaned us the first season DVDs. I had forgotten that I had an imp of this among the horde, but ran across it and gave it a try. Wow! Loved it and immediately bought a bottle. in the bottle: Juniper/cypress and rose. on: Marvellous and complex, despite seeming to consist of two notes: the herbal and the rose. The rose has a bit of spice to her, and the cypress keeps the juniper from being too JUNIPER. I can't quite pick out the chamomile, but I'm sure it's doing something wonderful in there. Throw and lasting power are moderate. Love, love, love this one.
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In the bottle: Piercingly herbal, the almost-eucalyptus of the fir sap glides over a mossiness. On: The incense develops, just a bit sweet, riding on herbal crispness. Complex and unique. I love it already, but I need to spend much more time with it to come to know it completely.
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In the bottle: Fruity-spicy-sweet: tangerine, kumquat, lychee. On: Much the same, with just a hint of florals. Though I'm a peony lover, I can't quite find it here. Smells lovely, and I adore the label – but sadly I do not enjoy wearing fruities.
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In the bottle: Fir and coldness, with just a hint of green florals. On: Much the same. Something – the white musk? – adds a bit of warmth. I appreciate the aromas of the “cold” scents, but, with very few exceptions, I don’t find myself reaching for them to wear. I’m such a corvids lover that I’m hoping this one grows on me some more. ETA, in Dec 07 (original post is from Feb 07): My! This has matured nicely. The musk has really rounded out, tempered just enough by the fir. Just like a crow all fluffed up against the snow. Lovely!
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In the imp: Spicy-sweet with a sharp kick of bay. On: The incense comes to the fore, over the sweetness of honey wine, and the herbal kick of bay.
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In the imp: Marvellous dusty resins. On: Patchouli, tempered by the black musk, and myrrh, nicely balanced. Similar to Malice, which is a bit sweeter.
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In the imp: The honey is strong! over a dusty myrrh. On: Honey and myrrh entwined, with perhaps a bit of the florals in the distance. The strong, almost cloying sweetness of the honey dissipates quickly to a warmer sweetness. From the description, I did not expect to love this one, but I do!
