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struggling to articulate anything different than what is already in the description: "sharp green opening ✅ that quickly settles into dry soil ✅, resin, and a faint sweetness ✅ reminiscent of sap and old wood. There is a subtle heat to it, peppery ✅ without being hot, and a clean bitterness ✅ that reads as clarifying rather than harsh." not really a scent that projects much, but still has its own sort of presence.
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"O lady, my heart" indeed! she really had me at rose resin, but every single other note enhances and complements it perfectly. not too much of any one thing: touch of fig, sprig of thyme, dab of orris, drop of olive, smudge of myrrh. to the point that it's almost not a rose scent, it's a poem. soft and subtle and lovely.
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I wanted to try all the new Inspiration category scents so I just snagged imps of each one. I don't always love red musk or orangey scents tho, so I wasn't anticipating swooning so hard for this! it reminds me of a shunga from 2024 that I love (Hallway of a Train Station) but the sparkling mandarin takes the place of lilac cologne, making it sufficiently different to covet, slightly more summer appropriate, and irresistibly sniffable! if smoky plum with a pop sounds good to you, I recommend giving this one a try.
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This apricot is pleasant but subdued, kinda jammy with a touch of smoke. did not get much soil. the hay blends in gorgeously with the amber and fruit, and there is a subtle mentholated chill to the scent.
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I got a bit more of the orchid the first time I tested this, but on 2nd test, it lurks in the periphery with the earthy tobacco flower while the vetiver and oud take center stage. it's not a barnyard oud, the vetiver is a grassier one, and although the composition does lean toward a standard vetiver fragrance, I think the orchid keeps it interesting.
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I am enjoying this a lot more than I thought I would. The sesame/hazelnut/patch combo is coming across as a unified front that dries down into something resembling ...weed? And it's awesome? It's not quite like the lab's usual cannabis note but there's definitely a terpenic sort of quality that is noticably different than a dank patchouli. Also full disclosure: I don't really partake anymore so don't hate me if I'm way off base. Just give this one a try!
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a burst of juicy grapefruit up front transitions into a perky velvety pink ...no, I'm serious! it's nose tickling, soft, and a bit tangy.
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my first blind test of this I wrote "plum peony grapefruit?" but of course it's a happy little salted yuzu sitting on top! and the wine note blends in very nicely with this palette. it's almost like a posh sangria with flowers in it, and I don't get a whole lot from the cedarwood/patchouli end of things. brilliant blend.
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this is absolutely stunning. it's pretty darn close to Glowing Vulva but it has gorgeous dollop of LILAC! the spiced honey is only very delicately spiced, and the tolu balsam sort of snugs up to the teak, and do not fear the polished amber! it doesn't smell fume-y or lacquer-y to me at all. I could do with a bit more lilac cream, but it does bloom out nicely on the skin. the scent overall is rather subtle: not quite as soft as a "your skin but better," but like a pair of fancy knickers, you might be the only one to enjoy it unless you plan to get up close and personal.
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I thought I was going overboard ordering two scents with raspberry and honey, but this could not be more completely different than the Honey Pot trio with raspberry. it's got an overall coolness and elegance, an evening sort of come hither vibe, whereas the honey trio is a fun/sunshine/jump for joy sort of scent. if you enjoyed the honeyed cream from Slug (Yule 2023) this is the roseberry version of that. probably a good way to get yourself a little Malinka if you know what I mean.
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Honey, Raspberry Jam, and Buttercream
LavenderCoffee replied to doomsday_disco's topic in Lupercalia
this is golden and gorgeous and perfect. a bright, warm honey with bold ruby facets of raspberry and a whisk of sugary buttercream. honestly the buttercream is not super prominent for me but it adds a lovely bakeshop vibe. I already love honey so I didn't really need to be sold on this, and I'm also glad it's not crushingly sweet. a gourmand I can endorse! and slather copiously! -
Poppies! Sometimes I struggle with the way they can dominate the scent. Poppy sits on top of this pretty prominently for the first couple hours of wear, but doesn't drown out the other notes, so I'm still on board. I am not mad about the guava either, it works nicely with the plum to provide a pleasant fruity pulse between the poppy, musk, and the darker notes in the lower range. I really like how this all comes together, but I am always hoping for more patchouli, like a little patchouli gremlin.
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My first impression of this was sexy paper, and later “a perfect peony scented envelope” and I’m not sure I have much to add to that. It’s an unsweet amber, and the peony throws a good bit. almost feels too fancy for me even though it's quite simple and sniffable! edited to add: ok I'm really wearing this one today and this peony projection is *perfection.* incredibly wearable. it's going in my cart.
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Finally got around to trying this, thank you reviewers! This is lovely, and I haven't got much new to add. Heady/rich/full-bodied but somehow still rather polite jasmine cooled by an evening breeze carrying a gentle waft of citrus. How does she do it? It's magical.
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Snowy Circus Peanut
LavenderCoffee replied to doomsday_disco's topic in Gifts with Donation or Purchase
Yep, this definitely has Snow White snow in it, because my skin trashes it in exactly the same way. If Snow White works for you tho it might be a fun one to try!