galahad
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In The Bottle
Aromatic herbal but with a smoothness
On Application
Dirty socks!! Wonder if this has valerian in it
Dry Down
I don't like this one at all. The initial herbiness fades pretty quickly to be replaced with what I suspect might be calla lily which I can't stomach.
Rating (0-5)
1
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In The Bottle
Slightly minty aquatic
On Application
Green tea and lime. Reminds me of a less sweet Shanghai
Dry Down
Very much like Shanghai, which is one of my favourites, but without the warm sweetenss of the honeysuckle. Very nice and summery.
Rating (0-5)
4.5
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Snow-Flakes
in Yules
In The Bottle
Smooth and a lttle green
On Application
A mintier version of Snow White which is my number 1 favourite
Dry Down
Unlike Snow White, this does smell cool and snowy and then dries down to the sexy, smooth scent of Snow White - creamy and not too sweet. Love it
Rating (0-5)
5
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In The Bottle
Wow. Smells like cool/cold air and smoke
On Application
Gorgeous smokey autumn scent
Dry Down
Doesn't have a lot of lasting power on me and not as nice as Chant D'Automne, IMO
Rating (0-5)
4
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In The Bottle
Sweet and cakey with a slight sour note. Cheescake, indeed
On Application
A kind os smokey, almond sweetness
Dry Down
I really expected to like this, but I don't. Kind of plasticy and sweet.
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1
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In The Bottle
Really strong and very fruity
On Application
Wow this is strong.
Dry Down
There is a herbiness underneath the fruits (balsam?). Smells kind of like sticky spilt fruit juice. I definitely get the guava, melon, peach and pomegranate. There is a strong spiciness to this blend. Lovely
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4.5
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In The Bottle
Fresh and fruity
On Application
A general impression of herb, flowers and citrus
Dry Down
This is really light and fresh. I am not a big fan of lemongrass. It tends to smell kind of funky/sweaty to me and I can smell it lurking in the background of this scent, threatening to come to the surface. Kind of reminds me of Manila with less wood. Nice and would be great for summer
Rating (0-5)
4
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In The Bottle
Very rich and foody. Reminds me of Fruitcake
On Application
Chocolate coated cedar?
Dry Down
Quite strong cinnamon and sweet. Dark, rich and sweet. Really not what I was expecting but really pleasant when it settles down a bit. I really, really like this
Rating (0-5)
4.5
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In The Bottle
Boozey oranges with a vinegary edge. Surprisingly fresh
On Application
As above
Dry Down
This reminds me of The Hamptons. Fresh, boozey and a little bit sweet. I knd of like it but it's not spectacular for me
Rating (0-5)
3
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Al-Shairan
in Excolo
In The Bottle
Orange and incense. Quite a cold scent in the imp
On Application
Strong cinnamon and patchouli
Dry Down
The clove comes out a bit as this dries down. The initial blast of clove, cinnamon and patchouli is softened by the fruits eventually. This is a little too incensy for me plus it makes my skin itch.
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1
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In The Bottle
Musk, cedar and a touch of saffron
On Application
Surprisingly spicy musk
Dry Down
Warm and airy. I like what the saffron does in ths blend. Spicy, golden and slightly medicinal this is a grown up scent.
Rating (0-5)
3.5
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Moscow
in Wanderlust
In The Bottle
Musty rose and jasmine
On Application
Very floral - dry and musty
Dry Down
This starts off as strongly floral rose and jasmine but soon goes through a nice stage of musky citrus before fading away after 10 minutes.
Rating (0-5)
1
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In The Bottle
Dark and sweet
On Application
Very heady, rich and sweet
Dry Down
Smells like thick, sweet incense. The honeysuckle gets a chance to play on the surface after a while. This is the oddest scent - the overall affect is cloying, black incense but when I smell my wrist I can't pin the scent down as it drifts and slips away. When I do gets whiffs close up it's more floral and slightly aquatic. I feel like I want go and sleep for a few hours. I like the scent on the throw and I have to say it smells wonderful mixed with cigarette smoke. I like it and will try a full wear.
Rating (0-5)
3.5
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In The Bottle
Just a faint sweetness, like plain light syrup
On Application
Light sandalwood and mandarin in light syrup
Dry Down
Very, very light. Smells like orange gummi bears. Actually, it smells like the packet after all of the orange gummi bears have been eaten! Lasts approximately 2 minutes and then it's gone.
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1
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In The Bottle
Cool air, grass and something sweet in the distance
On Application
Grass, apples and cold air
Dry Down
I agree with the comments about this smelly soapy. It is distracting. But underneath that this is wonderfully true to the concept - grass and dust with fruit laden apple trees in the distance and always there is the cool air. I am hoping this will smell less soapy as it ages.
Rating (0-5)
4.5
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In The Bottle
Sweet and cologney
On Application
A spicey man's cologne
Dry Down
As this dries down it has a similarity to some of the Steamworks scents - thin, metallic, sharp - but there is a spiciness which sets this apart from them (I am thinking it is the pipe tobacco). There is a little bit of a scorched element as it progresses further, acrid and gingery. This is a little morpher and I am surprised. From cologne to thin and sharp metallic to cologne and pipe tobacco and then almost a grassy scent and finally settling on a spicy and warm tobacco and well scented man. Lovely and if you like the Steamworks you will like this.
Rating (0-5)
4.5
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In The Bottle
Very rooty and dry earthy
On Application
As above
Dry Down
As has been mentioned, this is a comforting scent. Warm and earthy. I get occasional whiffs of what semlls like celery or celeriac which is a little off-putting. I really like this scent but don't know if I will wear it.
Rating (0-5)
4
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In The Bottle
Dirty patchouli
On Application
Dirty, dirty burnt-rubber patchouli
Dry Down
This reminds me of a stronger Schwarzer Mond. Stays above for ages and about 45 minutes into the drydown becomes a nice sweet patchouli. I'm going to keep it to age.
Rating (0-5)
4
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In The Bottle
Sandalwood and cinnamon
On Application
As above with a bit of patchouli to darken up the mix
Dry Down
No surprises here. Smells like a teak spice box. I like it but I don't think it is bottle-worthy for me.
Rating (0-5)
3
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In The Bottle
Green and floral
On Application
Strong rose!
Dry Down
Rose with a bit of greenery. Alas, not me
Rating (0-5)
1
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In The Bottle
Moss and patchouli. Lovely and soft/warm
On Application
Oh, this is lovely. Slightly woody, mossy.
Dry Down
This has a cologney quality to it. More a bookish man than uber-masculine brute. I can almost smell some coconut in there as well. It is thin and metallic but warm much like some of the Steamworks scents and not the furry, cuddly scent it started off as. About 20 minutes later it's back to warm, sweet wood, moss and cologne. Lovely.
Rating (0-5)
4.5
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In The Bottle
Gardenia and peach (the peach is delicious!)
On Application
Floral with some peach
Dry Down
The gardenia amps up to start with. The neroli muddies the scent (not my favourite note). The creaminess comes in to tone down the high florals and allow the peach back in. I'm a little disappointed in this one. Smell like a peach potpourri. Will retest.
Rating (0-5)
3
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In The Bottle
Cold grassy mint
On Application
Icy mint and grass.
Dry Down
The grassy note fades pretty quickly, which is a shame, to leave clear, cold spearmint. The slightly sweet spearmint morphs to more of a peppermint (I would have expected it to go the other way around) and then the grassy note comes back (yay). This gets colder the longer I wear it. I love it. not alot of wear length.
Rating (0-5)
4
Sugar Skull
in Halloweenie
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In The Bottle
Brown sugar
On Application
Brown sugar with a peppery kick
Dry Down
I was really not keen to put this on. In fact, I have had this one for months and have been avoiding it because it smelt too caramely. So I bit the bullet and tried it and.....I love it! It is not cloying at all on my skin. It is sweetish, rich and really peppery with a slight smokiness and surprisingly light.
Rating (0-5)
4