SmellsPrettyGood2Me

The raw cacao left after the appetizer course but the lavender and labdanum stayed for dinner. Although not listed I get a fleeting whiff of something almond or cherry lurking in the corner? One of the few lavender scents I've tried that was a miss for me.

Rose is just one of those notes (like mint, I think) where even a hint of it makes denying it's presence impossible. This smells like a fancy late-middle aged lady docent at your local art museum. Well crafted but too much rose for me.

The sandalwood here is resinous and (dare I say) a bit chewy, to enjoyable results. I appreciate that the pomegranate isn't pomming too hard and stays a half step behind. Would love to see this return, or maybe get reincarnated largely the same in a duet?

Rice starch Play Doh (plus a bit of tea); Sad to tell ya This one's not for me

The lemon peel and cedarwood do a great job of brightening what may have otherwise been a "just a little bit too much" rose for me. This is the smell of a shop girl in a pioneer town who splashed on some rosewater before her shift polishing the cases at the local apothecary.

"Dominating" is the first word that comes to mind when I smell this in the imp. Incredibly aromatic and coniferous in the best possible way. Troll I thought was too murky and dark, but the snow treatment here seems to have given Skogtroll exactly what was needed for that base blend to hit all the right notes for me.

I don't get any tartness in the hibiscus on my skin, but I definitely get a waft of unlit cigarettes, as if a pack of Marlboros is sitting in my chest pocket. Extremely interesting scent; not something I would ever pick on my own to wear but I will use up the imp on days where I'm feeling like a trailer park princess.

Definitely smells...liturgical. Evokes memories of my aunt who passed last year and had, amongst other things, played the organ in her local church for decades. May keep it for remembrances sake but not a pick for every day or frequent wear.

A very restrained red musk with a slightly floral undertone, even though florals are not explicitly mentioned in the description. It's cold here this time of year and I think that's impeding the scent from fully blooming. Looking forward to retrying it in warmer weather!

Canned spiced fruit in a light syrup that manages to be both bright and sweet at the same time. Moderately "perfume-y" with strong sillage compared to most other oil based scents. It somehow gave me a big emotional lift to wear this? I like it very much.

Big juicy apple in the open for me! The vanilla is dry and a bit powdery, which I like. The bergamot isn't too loud and I can't really detect the rose much at all. I love teak and patchouli and can pick them both out of the lineup. A big hit, will definitely FS.

Per usual the pink pepper here did me dirty, giving a bitter bite to what is an otherwise very pretty scent. Because others seem to love it more, I will be passing this one on.

A surprise hit! After failing miserably to find a peach scent I can tolerate, getting a "freebie" imp of this with a destash purchase was a fortunate event indeed. I like this a lot for spring or summer when I want to smell lightly pretty.

A damp Greek forest on the skin. Dark and dank, humid soil littered with overripe rotting figs. Incredibly interesting but not particularly wearable for me.

Very herbal! I am definitely getting the bay leaf, and a hint of something cinnamon-y and maybe even some carnation? Wishing for more smoke but it never appears. This is outside of my typical scent interests but I am glad I tried it as I don't hate it.