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Minh Scent

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  1. Minh Scent

    Portrait of a Young Woman with Unicorn Hair Gloss

    One of my favorite HGs! The notes in here are such a glorious combination! To my nose it is a vanilla orange gourmand with nuances of frank, amber, musk and spices. It is strong and long-lasting. Sexy.
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    Enveloped in Silk Hair Gloss

    Hmmm...haven't reviewed this yet and it is one of my beloved! Generally strawberry is not a note I gravitate towards, but it works in HG for me. In this case because it is perfectly tempered with the orris root. It is a very creamy strawberry flavored vanilla, the sweetness cut with the beautiful orris and musk.
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    Spinning on Graves

    This is beautiful- a grassy Serpentine! The grass is not overwheming, but adds a fresh green dimension in the first stages of the perfume. I agree with reviewers noting similarity to Paper Anniversary. There is the tiniest hint of clove in final drydown.
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    The Avenging Vase

    This is one of those "I can't stop sniffing perfumes". It starts out as VERY strong rose. Not a "rose dusting powder" as per the description (I would love finding a rose powder this strong!), but a heavy rose perfume. I get the cold cream reference others have made. It's a lovely accord that peeks out when the initial rose settles. Drydown is powdery iris and yes, finally, a powdery rose. Delightful!
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    Like Father, Like Daughter

    True confessions- I bought this for the label. Wet, this is in your face sour fruit candy. The cotton candy comes out strong in the drydown, with traces of pomegranate.
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    Lajos

    I liked this when it arrived a month ago, but was disappointed it did not pack the punch the notes suggested. It has deepened since then, with the musk the main player and olibanum and patch supporting, oakmoss less apparent. It is a sophisticated, perfumey scent.
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    Perseus

    I am jealous others are getting a lot of sage on this! The patchouli is very smooth, light, the blackcurrant and worn leather dominant. There is a suggestion of ambergris, but it is not strong on my skin. There morphs quite a bit and final dry down is that lovely powdery iris which lured me in the first place. Low throw, low longevity.
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    Frostbitten Bliss

    This smells like delicious creamy chocolate. The "frostbitten" part of all the perfumes in this line have taken the original scent up a notch for me and Frostbitten Bliss particularly so. The frosty vanilla/white musky "snow" is beautiful and lasts long after the Bliss has faded.
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    Marshmallow Snow Bath Oil

    In the bottle, it is all marshmallow and I was reluctant to put it on. However, on the skin in morphs into piney mint which is lovely.
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    Lick It Hair Gloss

    Agree with reviewers above. Starts out strong peppermint and dissipates quickly. Pleasant.
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    I Suppose You Are a Princess Hair Gloss

    A lovely sugared sweet pea scent! Like others have mentioned above, there does seem to be a creamy element to it as well. Low throw, long lasting. Very impressed!
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    Caw-Caw Hair Gloss

    This is one of those very well blended perfumes (in HG form!) where it is not that easy to pick out individual notes. Overall, this is a smooth, deep, perfumey patchouli with the clove and amber supporting it. If you are buying it for the lilac, you might be disappointed, as the scent does not feature that note, but rather uses it for the overall presentation. It is beautiful! ETA This is the third time I am wearing this and am puzzled. The first two times, I got a well blended perfumy patch supported by clove. Today it started with super strong blast of clove before setting. Yes, I always shake!
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    Snow Rose Bath Oil

    A lovely, light fragrance. It is a soft rose on my skin. I get more of the white musk vibe than the other snow types. It has a very long staying power and is a subtle delight!
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    A Grateful Heart Hair Gloss

    All notes I love- sandalwood, rose, honey. It is indeed very pretty, but also very light. This would be a great perfume for a little girl or those of you cursed to work in a scent-free environment.
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    The Fox Sisters

    YES! Rose geranium! I got a decant at the last minute on a whim. It is mostly a strong rose geranium on me, with tea rose peeking out. On dry dowm I get the beautiful, natural apple. Unexpectedly wonderful! I am curious if the 2017 version is different than the previous one, as the rose geranium was less talked about in earlier reviews. Or perhaps it nicely aged in the lab.
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    Rose Oudh and Myrrh Hair Gloss

    To my nose, this is basically a rose scent. It is a strong rose, with some traces of resin from the myrrh. It is pretty, and reminds me if Rose Boughs and Rose Branches. I grabbed this for the oud, but, alas, did not get that barnyard I so love!
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    A Sweet Sleep Hair Gloss

    This is a beautiful lavender scent and I was surprised there was no vanilla listed in it. Might the white sandalwood gives it that vibe? Bergamot and pear not distinct. Love it enough for a bottle. ETA Love it enough for a backup!
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    Gently, Gently Bath Oil

    This is the perfect name for this bath oil, as it is indeed gentle. It is mostly a sweetened carnation with the barest hint of clove. Lovely!
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    Frostbitten Sin

    To my nose, this is heavy on the snow and light on Sin. I do like Sin, but the cinnamon can be a bit much. Here it is the perfect grace note to the snow.
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    Frostbitten Malediction

    Mega morpher, this one! It starts out almost almond-like on my skin and then the vetiver comes up with a wonderful growl to recede into gnarly patchouli with a bit of sweetness, to occasional waves of an almost tar type note. It is a strong, beautiful BPALesque perfume, not for the light hearted. ETA I did not wait long enough for the complete cycle. This has turned into the frosty snow note with undertones of vetiver and patch. The Frostbittens are knocking it out of the park for me!
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    Frostbitten Blood Amber

    In this Frostbitten, the Blood Amber seems to be the stronger player. It is a beautiful dance of dragon's blood and amber under a dusting of snow. It was extremely long lasting and strong on me and could be detected even after showering.
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    Frozen Chypre Hair Gloss

    YES!! This is indeed as Kscha and Zankoku have described in terms of it being a traditional chypre perfume from a bygone era (mine-HA!). The pine adds a cooling winter feel and the frank is very light. I love this!!!
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    Blackcurrant Sufganiyot

    This starts with a strong blast of sweet fruitiness and pretty much stays that way on my skin until it fades to light fruitiness a few hours later. I am getting more berry smell than currant, and not a natural berry. Cannot smell the dough or donut note.
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    Frostbitten Dorian

    Oh, this is just beautiful! Dorian soaked in white musk vanilla! Doesn't get better than this!
  25. [No additional description provided.] Oh, goodness, this is pretty! I am delighted because this really does smell like fresh pumpkin rind at first sniff (nothing like cooked pumpkin). There is something spicy here (but not pumpkin pie spice). The rose geranium is a pretty, almost floral note. I cannot pick up the pomegranate. This is an easy to wear scent, more earthy than foody.
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