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So, this scent is my very first LE. I got it 'cause my birthday falls on All Souls Day . . . wasn't sure I'd like it, but I just had to try!

In the bottle: Eeep. I'm not sure exactly what I'm smelling, but the impression I get is essence of Hot Toddy. It's very very strong, and frankly I am a bit spooked.

Wet, on: The same scent wafts initially, but fades pretty quickly, to be replaced by a sharp currant scent, mixed with a slight rose note. Incense is peeking out.

Drying: Eeeeh! Roses (I must admit to a bit of rosephobia . . . )! But only if I sniff my wrist. All that's wafting is plump, juicy, warm currents! At this point I'm really starting to enjoy the scent . . .

Dry: Um, yum? I can smell the scary note from the bottle occasionally, only it's not scary anymore, it's sort of like brioche, all golden and buttered. I'm also still getting juicy currants ! It's all very grounded by perfect, soft, incense! It has a lot of depth, and is quite changeable.

Verdict: I love this. It's just beautiful.

I love this scent as well . . . on me, the dominant note is the ambergris accord, which is probably primarily made up of amber and something musk-like. If you're looking to match it when it's dry I'd look for something with amber and citrus or citrus and musk. I do suspect it of having aldehydes or some other chemical kick, though, so you may not be able to match it perfectly.

All Souls, one of the Halloween LEs, is descriped thusly:

 

An incense blend that invokes the higher qualities of mercy and compassion, mingled with the soft, sugared currant scent of offertory soul cakes.

 

I think black currants are usually used in cooking . . . might be worth a try.

Inspires strangers to strike up conversations = Vixen

 

Beloved by the boyfriend = Voodoo

 

Loved by the ladies = Dorian