Sloth

[doomsday_disco]

Thick, dark, sluggish and heavy with indolence: vetiver over black myrrh.

 

In the imp: Exactly what it says on the tin: myrrh and vetiver, with fortunately more myrrh than vetiver.

 

Wet: I'm getting more vetiver on me than I did in the imp, so now it really is more vetiver than myrrh. Sluggish, indeed!

 

Dry: The myrrh note increased in strength over time, so now it's mostly dark, powdery myrrh, with some vetiver right behind it.

 

Verdict: Well, this one certainly fits its description. I'm not a fan of vetiver, and I prefer softer myrrh varieties (like the kind in Bastet), so this one isn't for me, but if you enjoy these two notes, you'll probably Sloth!

Edited March 18, 2018 by dementia_divine

[Lucchesa]

Ooh, a new GC fave as I learn to love vetiver! Wet, this is all spicy, dark, complex vetiver overlaying a rich, dark myrrh. And it's gorgeous. And it's long lasting. Maybe too heavy for work, but sexy and languid -- I can see wearing this for an intimate dinner out or to curl up on a winter day with a Victorian novel. It reminds me a little of Haunted, another of my favorites, another dark languid scent, and again I am astounded by the fact that Beth can work so much magic with just two notes.

[Joyleaf_]

As a vertiver fan I am rather surprised I havent tried this before now. This was frimp from the Lab in my most recent order and after blithely applying to my skin I see why I havent tried it before. The myrrh. It takes over everything. It is really hard to overpower vetiver but this powdery devil still does and softensall the sharp edges I like about vetiver. That being said this is dark and smoky and lovely for certain moods or events. Just not a bottle scent for me.

[monocainsheresy]

Musky vetiver + myrrh - very simple

[Rane.]

This smells rich & luxurious, like an expensive bath wash or spray. Impressions of a powder room where the ladies have been using powder-puffs for make-up, & spraying perfumes around. The myrrh here isn't resinous, but powdery & airy. The vetiver gives it a fresh green, slight wood scent. Combined with the myrrh, this will definitely age nicely & get syrupy. After it has faded, the vetiver retreats, & I'm left with powdery myrrh again. Delightful. ☺️

[roseus]

Thick, chewy myrrh. The vetiver comes out on my skin, slightly smoky and grassy. A dark, heavy scent.

[amoray]

This smells of walking through mud and tall reed grasses. The grasses are fragrant almost with a hint of lemongrass. The myrhh starts to take over and it's like sinking into the mud. I like this part. Just sink into the mud for a bit.