galahad

In The Bottle Pure, ripe apricot. Oh, this will be good. On Application The clove adds it's mark fairly quickly but doesn't overpower. Dry Down On drydown, this turns to spiced dried apricots as opposed to the fresh apricot of the opening or maybe thick apricot jam. This is definitely a winter or autumn scent for me. Warming and tartly sweet. Rating (0-5) 5 Full Wear Test This was odd when I wore for a full day. The scent seemed to be completely sucked into my skin so I coudn't really smell it yet all day I got whiffs of the apricot and clove. I was flying too so it seemed to be non-invasive in the plane cabin. I will definitely be needing a bottle of this.

In The Bottle Not a lot in the bottle. A whiff of unsweetened cocoa. On Application Actually more leather than cocoa on application. Dry Down The leather takes a back seat to the patchouli and incense in the first few minutes and the cocoa re-emerges slightly sweeter than previously. There are definitely some flowers which emerge during the early stages of the drydown - night-blooming flowers. 10 minutes in, all of these notes are nicely blended. I think this is a little too floral for me. Rating (0-5) 2

In The Bottle Spicey, boozy (?). On Application Well there's some leather in there Dry Down Smokey, spiced leather. Cinnamon comes out to play after 5 minutes perhaps with clove. This is such a familiar scent. Ah, I think there is some cedar and/or sandalwood peeking out. I'm really not sure if I like this. It is certainly powerful. Rating (0-5) 3

In The Bottle Almost nothing in the bottle On Application Ah, there we go. Soft dry leather. Dry Down Holy **** This is gorgeous. As it warms and dries it becomes richer and crueller. It starts as the smell of a good leather jacket and morphs into jack-boots and whips. Overall not overpowering and would be great to layer. I'm in love. Rating (0-5) 5

In The Bottle Sweet musk with a touch of bergamot On Application The neroli and bergamot emerge quickly to lighten up the musk. Dry Down Lemon after about 5 minutes which alternates with the bergamot. Nice. This ends up being quite a light scent and I would definitely classify it as masculine or unisex , at least. This constantly morphs from sweet musk to sharp lemon and the more rounded bergamot in between. I will definitely wear this. Not alot of wear length, though. Rating (0-5) 4.5

In The Bottle Berryliscious. On Application Luscious, tart berries. Dry Down This is just incredible! There is very little sweetness here. It's all tart juciness. The neroli makes a gentle appearance about 20 minutes into the drydown. Lickable and lovely. Rating (0-5) 5

In The Bottle A little bit of plum with a touch of spicey carnation On Application Definitely spicy carnation rounded out by the chrysanthemum (which has it's own spicey scent)! Dry Down The plum really doesn't come through for me until this warms up and dries down. It has a bit of a grape-like scent. I love this. Definitely a keeper. Rating (0-5) 4.5

In The Bottle Smokey sweetness. Kind of a powdery scent. Not what i was expecting. On Application Man this is interesting. At first I got a good whiff of anise which I love but it was then overshadowed by civet So far loving it. Dry Down Despite the sweetness of this, this is a really dark scent. The anise becomes really strong which is great as far as I am concerned and, yes, there is a real earthiness which appears. I originally would have said this is quite a feminine scent but after it dries down it gets really dark and dry, losing some of it's initial sweetness. Huge throw and staying power. Rating (0-5) 4

A perfect, lovely, gleaming red apple whose sweetness masks a swirl of narcotic opium, oleander, and hemlock. In The Bottle Crisp, sweet apple with a slight dustiness. On Application As Above Dry Down The dusky herbiness of the hemlock and a touch of the opium start to come out and give this a nasty (in a good way) edge. Later the opium nudges the apple to the background (but it's still there) and gives a nice round sweetness. Very little staying power and throw. Yes I like it but wish it would last longer. Rating (0-5) 3.5

In The Bottle Semi sweet weeds with a hint of beer. On Application As in the bottle and I almost get some very ripe apple as well (cider). I was really anticipating trying this and so far I am not disappointed. Dry Down I really can't express how odd and incredible this scent is. I get wafts of dandelion (great!), wafts of cider and wafts of beer. I really, really like it. The tobacco comes through as it dries and warms. I wouldn't have thought this was wearable but I can see myself wearing this fairly frequently. Sleazy? Perhaps. Worldly? Definitely. Rating (0-5) 4.5

In The Bottle Herby, eucalyptus and tar. Not really very strong in the bottle. On Application The scent is really quite elusive but when I do catch it I occasionally get the industrial waste scent and occasionally its a spicy mint. Dry Down This is really quite odd but lovely when you can smell it. Oh yes, when it warms up I really like this. I am going to have to try again when I don't have so many other scents on. Rating (0-5) 3

In The Bottle Strong, sharp currant. The vanilla is there but not very obvious at this stage. On Application Again strong currant but as it warms the vanilla sweetens it up. Dry Down I so get the cakey reference 5 minutes in. This is so edible. I agree with previous postings that this is not as heavy as I thought it would be and also not as sweet. The currants and the vanilla keep each other in check. I am really loving this plus I am so waiting for someone to ask me what I'm wearing so I can say "eat me!" Rating (0-5) 4.5 Full Wear Test Absolutely gorgeous. Just needs a touch up when the tartness of the currents is needed back.

In The Bottle Defintely aquatic but with an edge. Certainly not a tame scent. On Application Wow. This smells fresh and bitter. It's making me salivate. Dry Down This is actually quite amazing. The leather is really comes out after a few minutes and becomes very salty with a hint of spiciness (possibly the bay rum?). I definitely get the pirate references in this. Um...this goes through an epoxy glue stage 20 minutes in but thankfully this is a brief stage. Overall, I really like. I think I'd like to age this a bit before trying again or committing to a large bottle. Rating (0-5) 4

In The Bottle Apricot? Did I get the right bottle? Kind of plasticky. Harsh On Application Smells very perfumey to me. May need ageing. Dry Down I am actually liking this alot more after 10-15 minutes however it is much softer and almost gone Yes much nicer - drier and less perfumey. His may benefit from another try. Not a lot of throw and short wear length. Rating (0-5) 3

In The Bottle Hmmm. Dirt, dirt, dirt. Love it On Application WOW! I love this so far. Immediate scent on application was dirt and then the flowers rear their heads - definite magnolia and maybe jasmine. No boozy notes at this stage. Dry Down Ah, the moss is definitely there. There's a spiciness to this that is really lovely, keeping the florals in check. This would be lovely summer scent, even for a bloke like me Average to good throw. Still no boozey notes for me. There is something very familiar about this scent. Love it. Rating (0-5) 4.5

In The Bottle Oh dear! Smells like rich butterscotch and butter and slightly rancid butter at that. I am afraid! was really looking forward to this one. On Application As above. Super strong and sweet. Dry Down Now that's better. I can really smell the whisky now and the coffee comes out a little bit later. After about 15 minutes I can pick out a drier sweetness, probably the wood which is making this much more pleasant. The dusty notes also start to show themselves a little later. I am going to try this one again but I'm thinking this is a no-go Rating (0-5) 3