dreadeddragon

In the bottle: Coconut, amber, and a hint of something sweet. First on: This reminds me of Black Pearl. It's like a tropical island. I definitely see the Snake Oil comparison, but add coconut to that. Drydown: It hasn't changed at all. I like it, but I already have a bottle of Snake Oil that I wear very sparingly, so I don't think I need this as well.

In the bottle: Very medicinal. And cinnamon. First on: Cinnamon, I think cardamon, and something woodsy. Drydown: Mostly cinnamon now, but it's almost sweet. I can definitely see how this should work, and I'll be trying it if I ever have a steady boy.

In the bottle: Rum! And salt water? And something sweet. Odd. First on: Mmmmmm..... clove..... with a bit of a rum twinge in the background. This is all clove on me and I like it that way. Drydown: The rum & bay is a little more noticeable, but it's still such strong clove on me. I absolutely adore it!!! I was afraid to try it at first because I don't like smelling of rum, but I'm oh so glad I did.

In the bottle: Strong, but I can't really say that one scent pulls itself away from the rest. A perfect blend of the two (plus whatever else Beth threw in there) First on: I can smell the different parts if I try, but not as a whole. I usually like myrrh, and frankincense is ok in small doses, so if it stays this way, I might get a headache from too much frankincense. We'll see. Drydown: Yup, it's gone all frankincense on me, which, if I had it slathered on like normal, would be similar to a pine/cedar blend and very headache inducing.

I love the cute labels on all the Halloween scents! In the bottle: Oh dear lord that's strong! It's sugar, and butter, and it really does smell corny. I have to smell it from a distance because the corn smell is so strong. And weird. First on: The corn has gone, which is good. It's like melted butter with sugar, and maybe a bit of caramel. Drydown: It hasn't changed much, only there's a slight after-scent almost plasticy. It does smell similar to candy corn, only I get more caramel popcorn or something. A good foody scent, but not for me.

Amber, saffron and bergamot with mandarin, nutmeg, Bulgar rose, musk and sandalwood. In the bottle: Oranges (bergamot, neroli, and I think mandarin), clove, and maybe sandalwood, with a hint of nutmeg. First on: Anber & sandalwood. I smell like a Middle Eastern incense. This is the feminine counterpart to Kathmandu. Drydown: It really is just like Kathmandu, only more feminine. It's a combination of smokey incense and woods. It's not something I would wear often, but I'm keeping it because I like it.

A twisted teatime tart: apricot and sweet clove. In the bottle: The apricot and clove mingle beautifuly. I want to eat it (well ok, not literally) First on: The apricot is very strong, and now I can barely smell the clove. I prefer peach to apricot, but I love clove, so we'll see how it turns out. Drydown: It's now all apricot and honey. It's a nice scent, but not one I would wear.

In the bottle: Fresh soap with a hint of moss/light florals. First on: All soap. Upon further sniffing, an addition of florals can be barely detected. Drydown: Still the same, but maybe with a hint of candle wax? I'm just not down with the soap scents. Off to swaps.

Swarthy and vibrant! An elegant, full-bodied scent that ignites all the darkest passions. Bold red wine, mimosa, and a trickle of clove. In the bottle: Wine, berry, and a hint of spice. Similar to Lady M, only more balanced with the notes First on: Mmm.... clove...... This is gorgeous! It's mostly clove, with a bit of wine in the background. I can't stop sniffing myself. I can't believe so many people don't like it! Drydown: Damnit, the clove is now mostly gone. It's still a nice blend of wine & mimosa, with a hint of clove in the very background. Not the scent I had wanted it to be, but I still like it.

In the bottle: Orange, patchouli & ginger First on: Snake Oil with patchouli Drydown: This is exactly Snake Oil only with a hint of patchouli and a tiny touch of ginger. I honestly don't know which I like better, so I'll have to wear one on each arm to compare one day.

In the bottle: Roses, mandarin, and musk. Intersting blend. First on: This has blended together perfectly, no one scent is standing out to me, and the roses didn't go all gross on me either. Yay!! Drydown: The musk has become more prominant, and the mandarin dissappeared. If it had stayed in that first stage I would have loved it to death. Now I know it's just headed down that rotting rose scent path for me.

In the bottle: Rose, a hint of patchouli, and some other flower. I don't know what Palmarosa smells like, so maybe that's it. First on: Ok, this smells like Italian food. Generic Italian food. On a stronger sniff I can smell the rose and patchouli, but the initial impression is that the stoce is on and someone's cooking. Wierd. Drydown: It's still got that cooking smell to it. How odd! Under that is a rose patchouli blend I'd really like if I didn't smell like seasonings.

In the bottle: Rose, narcissus, and something almost citrus-y, like tangerine or orange First on: The citrus scent is getting stronger. It's been a while since I wore anything with narcissus in it, but I don't remember it being this citrusy. The rose is getting old on me though. For some reason in the last year or so all rose oils just start to get a rotting smell on me. Drydown: The citrus smell is mostly gone, and the scent lef tin it's place is just a floral blend. I can't tell if the roses will go sour on me in another hour or so, so I'm still undecided on this one. If it stays like this I'll like it.

In the bottle: Patchouli & oakmoss, with a hint of something lighter. First on: Mostly oakmoss now, with a more earthen base. I love me the oakmoss! Drydown: It's flipped around, to where it's now mostly patchouli & then the oakmoss. I would have liked it better the other way, but I'll keep it & give it a try on it's own one day.

In the bottle: Lemon, vetiver, and cedar? First on: It's a crisp yet dark scent. Lemon is still the dominant note, followed by vetiver and dark woods. It definitely has multiple depths to it. Drydown: The lemon is gone, it's now a dark damp foreboding woods. I like it.

In the bottle: Jasmine & lemon are strongest, but there is definitely something murky there as well. After 30 minutes: Ooh, the florals have dampened and the lemon is gone. It's a dark musty, damp flroal blend with some spice. I'm not too fond of florals, but I really like this. After 60 minutes: The lemon and spice are more prevailant, and I get whiffs of jasmine here & there. It's a cross between a floral and a swampy scent, one I'm definitely keeping.

In the bottle: Cactus! I like cactus. And chrysanthemum, and a bit of vetiver. After 30 minutes: Rose. With a hint of cactus. Poop. I wanted something more cactus-y. After 60 minutes: It's a floral blend now, but the vetiver is gone, and I'm still sad my cactus is undistinguishable.

In the bottle: Patchouli & vetiver. It's basically like smelling dirt. After 30 minutes: It does smell like sandalwood here, as some people have mentioned. Like the patchouli & sandalwood are combining forces to be earthy yet smoky & sweet, while the vetiver can't overpower but darkens it. After 60 minutes: It hasn't morphed at all, staying a nice strong earthy scent. It's a very nice scent, but I think Sloth still holds more ground in my earthy category.

In the bottle: Sage, a hint of berry, and a hint of musk. I have to search for it though, it's not a potent scent. First on: Blackberry on first whiff, but that quickly fades behind the sage and musk. It definitely does make me think of old covens meeting out in the woods in the moonlight. Drydown: Fruit and musk. Interesting, but not for me. Nothing really sticks out, as the berries aren't overtly berry-like, and blend in with the musk on equal footing. I htink the musk is almost starting to turn on me as well.

In the bottle: Peach, oakmoss, and musk. It's fresh & light, not a sweet peach like in Tamora. First on: Peach and musk. It reminds me of a Body Shop scent, but I can't remember which one. I think this might replace Tamora in my peach scent category. Drydown: As the musk quiets down, the oakmoss is beginning to come out, turning it from a fresh bright peach into a ripe and juicy one. This is more like the peach in Tamora, but with my old friend oakmoss there too. Definitely better than Tamora for me.

In the bottle: Violet & tuberose. It kind of smells like a Tutti Frutti Jelly Belly. First on: The violet is definitely the dominating scent here, though it's not all that strong. It's a soft yet foreboding scent. Drydown: It's mostly violet, but lilac is making a small appearance. It's a beautiful blend, and I think it's a very sophisticated floral. This is what you wear to a formal dinner.

In the bottle: Grapefruit! And plum and orris First on: Orris & plum, and something else a bit candy like. I smell like Strawberry Pez! That's rad! Seriously though, it really does smell exactly like Pez tastes. Not sure if that's a good or bad thing yet. Drydown: I still smell just like Pez. I think I'll keep this one and see if I wear it ever. It kind of makes me happy.

In the bottle: Like everyone has said, it's easier described as what it's not. Yet I think I can sniff out some vetiver in there, maybe some ozone, it really is like clean linen with vetiver sprinkled on top. First on: It's a clean crisp scent with a slight earthiness to it, from what I think is still vetiver. It's like midnight in a swamp, but one that smells of laundry. If that makes sense. Drydown: The vetiver is stronger, but only in that I can still smell it, and the whole scent in general is darker. It's lost the freshness scent to an extent as well. It makes me think of some plantation in Louisiana at night. I'll have to wear it on it's own one day to see if I want to keep it.

A shadowy, unapproachable forest of maple, birch, dogwood, cypress and pine softened by a garland of New England wildflowers: bergamot, columbine, rue anemone, blue violet, creeping phlox, bloodroot, toadflax, and pixie moss. In the bottle: Um... my imp smells like the blackberry in Glasgow without the heather. It's very berry like, and honestly I can't smell much else. First on: Ok, Now I can also smell some florals, but I can't distinguish which ones. It's overall a very spring scent, I don't get woods yet at all. Drydown: There's a hint of some light wood, like birch or something. It's not overly woodsy, still mostly berries and florals, but with a slight addition of something different, which is the wood. I really like it.

In the bottle: Irish Spring soap. I wasn't sure if I'd like this one, and while I don't like smelling of soap all day, for some reason I'm intrigued by it. First on: I felt a tingle on my arm as if there's mint in it, yet I can't for the life of me smell any mint. It still smells of Irish Spring. A little mossly, very green, and slightly salty. Drydown: The soapy overtone has calmed down a bit, but it's still a very clean, just out of the shower smell. It's got a bit of a darker undertone, but I have to search for it. I like it, but I don't think I'd wear it.