The Shield

[ReallyZeb]

In some interpretations, her shield bears the eagle of dominion, in others, it is emblazoned with the symbol of the planet Venus. The sovereignty of love, the protection and succor of a benevolent mother-queen: white patchouli and helichrysum with blackcurrant, white sage, praline, vetiver, and orris root.

This is straight out of the mail so I may add more once it has settles.

In the bottle: its praline with a back kick of vetiver and nothing else
Wet: The first thing I get is the sage, and a dryness that I presume is the orris root.
Dry: As it dries, the sage stays in the forefront, very herbal. There's a depth of patchouli/vetiver but it's not overpowering. I'm not getting any currant and the praline has vanished.

[zankoku_zen]

Sage, patchouli, touch of vetiver and orris root. This one is mainly a sage-patchouli blend on me. Good throw and wear length.