doomsday_disco Report post Posted March 22 (edited) Ecclesiastical incense, Roman flora, and the fruits of martyrdom: cypress, olive blossom, frankincense, myrrh, and blood accord. 2011 version. This decant was frimped to me, and I liked it more than I thought I would based on the notes. I get olive blossom on a bed of resins at first, (the smooth frankincense is the standout resin on me throughout wear, and the myrrh in this isn't a bold, dark variety), with just a hint of cypress, but then the cypress disappears, and olive blossom calms down, so that the blend mostly ends up being about the frankincense and the blood musk. The blood musk is not red musk, and I think it may have something in common with whatever comprises the blood note in Mithras from the American Gods line. (I didn't deathmatch the two to be sure, but that was a thought I had while I was testing this). I'm not getting anything particularly smoky on my skin, and for that, I am glad. While this is not something I need more of, it's much more pleasant than I thought it would be, and I'm glad I got to try it! Edited March 22 by doomsday_disco Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ennikar Report post Posted August 28 2011 version. Dragon's blood isn't a listed note, but my impression is extremely dragon's blood - could be that's part of the blood accord or just the incenses. The floral and herbal notes seem to have died down with age, leaving mostly a warm, cozy, unlit incense style scent (not sure which; personally I still have trouble differentiating frankincense and myrrh). It does feel a little new-age shop. Very unisex, no sweet elements but also not terribly dry or "raspy". Decent throw and longevity. Second opinion: "very green, but not like... a super fresh, plant-y green." (this tester often reads incense as green). It's pleasant, especially for cool weather, but with my personal taste not sure whether I'd grab it over "spicier" masc scents like Mr. Jacquel or Schwarzer Mond. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
