galahad

In The Bottle Spicey and slightly fruity amber. Very nice in the imp On Application Amber and cedar with an overlay of citrus Dry Down The saffron is really evident giving the distinctive medicinal smell. It's not unpleasant, I just don't think it works well with the mandarin. The overall effect becomes an earthy and spicey dry blend. Interesting but not a winner for me. Rating (0-5) 3

In The Bottle Green vegetation and musk On Application Strong musk! Dry Down The florals manage to make an appearance behind the musk in the first few minutes of the drydown, ylang ylang most prominently. Thankfully, everything tones down fairly quickly. Occasionally, I get wafts of the volcanic gases. Lush. Rating (0-5) 4

In The Bottle Ripe apple and herbs On Application Very herbal and appley. The apples are green apples with a tart bite. Dry Down The amber warms this up as it dries to give a subtle sweet dry quality. Smells like spiced apple (cinnamon with a touch of clove) a lttle further in. Doesn't seem to last long on my skin. 10 minutes in and it is just a faint, soft waxy apple scent. Rating (0-5) 4

In The Bottle Light musk and sage On Application Earthy, mossy musk and sage. Foresty. Dry Down The woods really start to come out and blend with the musk beautifully to make this sweeter and resnous. The sage re-emerges to add a herbal dry twist a bit later on. This scent is fantastic - warm, natural, musky, mysterious. Rating (0-5) 4.5

In The Bottle Earthy and cold. I can detect some jasmine in the imp. I hope it behaves. On Application Floral. Quite strong dirty jasmine scent. Dry Down The floral aspect starts to become more refined and works better with the other elements after about 5 minutes. Becomes more earthy and the incense wafts in. Later bemomes quite green with the flowers and earthy. Worth retrying but suspect will not be a favourite. Rating (0-5) 3.5

In The Bottle Definitely metallic and sage. On Application Dusty sage. Dry Down This is so elusive on my skin that it is had to quantify. The sage seems to have faded into the background and the incense has come to the front. While the insence and sage are warm and spicy, the overall effect is quite cool and slick. Actually quite amazing. Wll need to try a slather test. Rating (0-5) 4

In The Bottle Smells thin, slightly sweet and, yes, metallic On Application Leather and anise. Could this be love? Dry Down Cool and cologney. A bit of spice contributed by the anise and frankincense. I would classify this as a masculine scent. Worth considering a bottle. Rating (0-5) 4

In The Bottle Lavender sweetened and softened by amber On Application Tonka, amber and lavender. Really quite nice. Dry Down What started off, briefly, as a clogney lavender/amber has been darkened by the patchoulli ending up a deep, warm and ambery scent lightened slightly by the lavender. Nice. Rating (0-5) 4

In The Bottle Soft and not quite floral. Hard to pick out anything individual On Application Cypress with wildflowers Dry Down This does smell of spring flowers in a piney/cypress glade. I get some violet coming through quite strongly as it warms but the flowers are blended so nicely it is hard to pick them from the bunch. Really pretty, however not my thing. May keep the imp. Rating (0-5) 4

In The Bottle Dragon's Blood On Application Jasminey Dragon's Blood Dry Down I really don't know why I am getting jasmine amping up in this. Dragon's Blood was fine and there doesn't appear to be jasmine according to the notes. Disappointing. This does get a bit drier and thinner as it warms with the woods coming through. Complete miss for me. Rating (0-5) 0

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In The Bottle Definitely lavender and pennyroyal. Minty On Application Strong pennyroyal, but it can't completely overpower the lavender Dry Down For something so simple and recognizable, I love this. Sharp, it is. Warm, fresh and soothing. A simple blend so doesn't have the complexities of alot of the others. Doesn't last long, as expected but I am going to keep the imp around. Rating (0-5) 3

In The Bottle Rosey amber. On Application Strong tea rose Dry Down I normally abhor rose scent but I have been pleasantly surprised by some of the lab rose blends. This initially turnd me off but as it dries down the other elements make this a dusty, rich, but not piercingly high, rose scent. The moss gives and earthiness and the sandalwood it's woodiness. I like it. Will keep the imp. Rating (0-5) 3.5

In The Bottle Piney but not in your face pine. Soft and cool On Application This really is surprisingly nice. Pine scents don't rock my world but so far this does. Dry Down This stays fresh and cool for ages. Slightly sweet, slightly smokey and has quite a bit of throw. The next morning I could still smell this but it had softened down to a leathery, woody goodness. Rating (0-5) 4.5

In The Bottle Musky and almost vanillary with a gin like background. Looking forward to putting this on On Application Musk and birch. Lovely. Sweet and woody Dry Down Becomes drier and spicer as it warms. So different. There is a lemony note which keeps this lighter than a straight musky resin. Awesome Rating (0-5) 5

In The Bottle Almost fruity herbal. On Application Aromatic herbal (the hyssop) and sandalwood. Dry Down This becomes drier and dustier as it dries down. Like most of act V this is complex and unusual. I'm not sure I would wear it but it is lovely. Rating (0-5) 3.5

In The Bottle Vetiver and cedar. On Application Strong vetiver and patchouli, smokey and dark. Dry Down Very dark and resinous. A touch of cinnamon pokes through initially to lightnen this up (strange to think of cinnamon as the lighter note!). It takes about half an hour for this to pass through it's scary, dark stage to reach a dry patchouli. Will try ageing. Rating (0-5) 3

In The Bottle Musk and a touch of amber On Application Sweet and dry Dry Down Fairly linear drydown. This is quite basic musk and amber and doesn't have the X-factor for me to consider for a bottle. Rating (0-5) 2

In The Bottle Just a touch of jasmine. Very faint On Application Dirty jasmine with a touch of rose. Dry Down The tonka emerges to muddy the scent even more. Even the dreaded rose is beaten down by the jasmine. Not me. Rating (0-5) 0

In The Bottle Cool and slightly bitter aquatic On Application Does feel dark and deep. Dry Down Aquatics can often turn sharply floral on me but this is holding as a salty, deep aquatic. One of the best aquatics I have tried so far. Rating (0-5) 4.5

In The Bottle Surprisingly soft spicey sandalwood On Application Really faint musk and spice Dry Down Gets more robust as it warms but isn't overpowering. Really surprising. Exotic, warm and hard to quantify. Nice. Rating (0-5) 3.5

In The Bottle Smells like bubblegum On Application Bubblegum and wine Dry Down I really like this one so far. It's sweetish and fruity but mature as well. The berries really start to show their best after about a couple of minutes into the drydown. The wine is a little more subtle. This gets sweeter as it warms and becomes very similar to Eat Me for me (but a little less cakey). Nice Rating (0-5) 3.5

In The Bottle Soft floral On Application A floral vinegar! Dry Down Luckily the vinegar note I initially got is gone. Really, really soft and gentle. The stems and leaves of the flowers are included in this blend to give a green liveness but it is sombre as well, or maybe reflective. I thinks it's great but not a wearer for me. Rating (0-5) 3

In The Bottle Cool and breezy (!) and slighlty sweet floral On Application Dry, sweet floral. Still has the cool sensation Dry Down Floral and herby. No blackberry notes at this stage. Waaay to sharp floral for me. It's pretty but doesn't have enough depth and i the kind of floral that gives me a headache. Rating (0-5) 1.5

In The Bottle Rum, ahoy! A little bit of cocoa in the background On Application Rich cocoa and wine Dry Down Dark, dark molasses in the initial stages of the drydown, almost tar-like, and then beer/wine and cocoa - a little unsettling. Sweetens up a bit as it warms so that it almost smells like my father's pipe tobacco (tobacco, rum and vanilla). This is all winey and beautiful after 10 minutes or so which makes me like this so much more. Keeping the imp. Rating (0-5) 3.5