Pyewackett

[doomsday_disco]

Gleaming red-tinged eyes peering from the shadows. Ink stains and smoke weave tendrils through aged blackened patchouli, rich amber, and infernal musk.

[Little Bird]

Goes on with a chemical ink and intense smoke (made me think of burning gasoline at first).  After a few minutes, begins to make way for a dry, earthy patchouli with a hint of resinous amber and what smells like a type of animalic, slightly sour, slightly fruity (raspberry-ish), red musk.  The ink and patchouli meld together into a dark scent that I enjoy because of the mix of industrial/chemical and natural notes.   The sharp smoke lingers in the background, giving off the imagery of ink soaked, smudged notebook paper that's been set on fire.  I can really smell all of the listed notes at once in the drydown.  I wish the gorgeous patchouli were stronger, though, as that note gets softer on my skin over time.  I don't love the smokiness, but this is a 'like' for me.

[Poenari]

This is amazing! Little Bird nailed the description. The initial blast of smoky patchouli with a heavy overlay of an industrial smell - is that the ink?  The patch is not that sweet chewy patch but a dry and dark one, and upon drydown it can't be separated out from the other notes. I always amp patchouli but this blend isn't a "patchouli" forward blend. No, it's the scent I remember from childhood trips to Chicago! Back when smog was still a deep haze over the city as we drove in from the South Side, passing smokestacks along Lake Calumet, mingled with the scent of my pre-teen slathering of Coty Wild Musk Oil perfume.