updated 10/24/10

THE GOOD

opium

juniper

fir

moss

dirt

fern

dark(er) roses

lemon verbena

orange blossom

mock orange

mandarin

tangerine

plum

olive blossom

chamomile

neroli

sandalwood

violet

ginger

cinnamon

saffron

champagne

bourbon

lavender

honeysuckle

water lotus

amber

black tea

green tea

apples

pumpkin

heliotrope

THE BAD

jasmine (rare exceptions)

anise

tea rose

THE AMBIVALENT

In small enough notes, these can be really good. But as predominant notes, they are very bad.

vetiver (love/hate relationship)

frankincense

myrrh

patchouli

metallics

vanilla

honey

dragon's blood resin (makes me stuffy; too sweet generally)

nag champa

musk

water lilly