theredkilt

I get lemony gingerbread! It smells almost like Shub. LOL

Citrusy rice cakes. Wasn't really expecting that

This is a quiet scent. It reminds me vaguely of a dilluted and less potent version of Carnal. The fig milk and ylang ylang are the stars of this potion. If you were looking for a tamer version of Carnal, look no further.

This stuff is strong. I'm not picking up any particular notes, as everything is blended seemelssly. I don't get black tea from this blend and it's no Earl Grey either (imho). It leans more towards insence (patchouli + tea combo) and there's no sweetness.

This oil blend reminds me of Japanaese Kyoto vanilla incense wafting through the room. It's very evocative and the coffee gives it depth and complexity. I am very impressed

A burst of fresh green mint greets me, but then it started smelling like a savoury dish. I've waited an hour for the mandarin came out to play, but it's not juicy or fragrant one. The mint renders him a unripened vibe, like a green mandarin. It's not my cup of tea; i expected totally something different.

I've been dying to test this blend. Sadly i get O and nothing else. Honey trumps all over Snake Oil.

I get a blast of cocoa and red musk, but i can't help but notice that the resemblence to The Third Charm is uncanny. It's basically Third Charm with added cocoa.

I was so looking forward to trying this blend and had so many expectations, but sadly on my skin it turned into bathroom air freshner/ cleanser. i'm utterly devastated

K U M I H O

This is not a foody scent! If you are expecting a cackey chocolatey coconutty smell - FOGETABOUTIT ! This oil, imho, is ANDROGENOUS. I can see confident, extrovert and badass people ONLY wearing it! It smells like a slice of angel food cake sprinkled with cocoa-cassia powder and drenched in gasoline. WOW!

I can finally discern the elements in this scent: red musk (gives off a shampoo vibe) and ripe table grapes. I like it a lot, but my imp will suffice

On my skin the white tea leaf is the main key player and nothing else. A dead ringer for Kumiho. I couldn't be more happier

First of all, i've never ever in my life eaten gingerbread or gingerbread cookies, so i had no expectations. However, i did get a frimp of Shub in January 2012, but it didn't impress me much, so i gave it away. Having scored a full bottle of it, I put some on and it blooms into a spicy bready creature. I can't describe it, but it smells very delicious and evokes fall.

If you like cold, ozoney violets then it's your scent. I get a generous layer of eucalyptus over fresh violets. The eucalyptus slowly goes away and i'm left with the minty violet drydown. I'm not a violet fan, but i'll gladly use up the imp i have.

This is absolutely stunning!!!!!!!!!!! I love Villain, but never got to purchase a bottle becaus of its short life span. Gingerbread Villain is another different story. The gingerbread base is a lot more sexier that the one in Shub and just blooms on my skin. It reminds me very much of fall and cool weather. The Villain face comes out but not much and in the end it turns into what smells to my nose as fragrant gingerbread rolled in spruce in pine needles. So gorgeous

My skin always hates rose and lily notes, bu this oil is so serene and beautiful. I get light peach blossom and musk, maybe rice flower too, if only i knew how it smells

2006 version: Since 2011, I've been reading raving reviews about Samhain, but i never dared to purchase a bottle, since i was afraid i would get on the drydown only leaves and fir needles. The 2006 release opens with a pungent VaporRub smell and it lingers for 15 minutes and slowly fades away, giving way for something bitter (maybe the mullein and leaves) and the most amazing cherry tobacco accord, which gloriously trumps over what's left of the bitter mishmash and reigns supreme on my skin. It reminds me very much of Burberry's London for men only better.

2007 release: I smell the lab's slushy snow note with pine being kept in check. The slushiness lasts and lasts and ultimately goes away and the faintest smell of pastry emerges. I like the transition from slushy snow to pastries, but it take too damn long.

2012 decant: I get campfire burnt wood and ashes and a hint of sweetness. I'm positive i caught whiffs of vetiver, but it could be my nose playing tricks on me. Imagine the heavy smell of cremated wood logs and some campfire smoke rising and ttreacle, rendering a bit of sweetness.

Sharp and sour smelling aquatic. Reminds me of an aquatic pencil eraser-head, actually. This sounds and smells so weird so i better stop

Vetiver and geranium and something else herbal mixed in between. Never imagined death would smell so green LOL

This is a dark broody concoction! I get sweet anise rounded around the edges with vetiver and something else damp smelling. I associate this smell with witches brewing potions in their spider-web laced cauldrons.

to my nose it's Sea of Glass with muted florals and with amber and cinnamon added. This is soooo good!

Effervescent spiky scent. On the drydown i get the ambergis accord, which is supported by other alcoholic notes; still bright ambergis is what i get mainly on my skin.