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This reminds me of Samhain with the friendlier apple & spice aspects removed. Dry autumn leaves, vetiver & a bit of geranium are what I'm noticing most but it isn't as leaf-dominant as some of the Dead Leaves scents. I can't pick out the patchouli, balsams, oakmoss or clove specifically, but the background effect is rich rather than harsh. There's also some sweetness once dry that I don't remember from the perfume. I quite like it!
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I loved the sound of this one but had mild concerns about the lilac since I don't care for the note. I can handle it in some blends but I steer away from scents where it is dominant. Though the boozy warmth of the other notes is very nice, I can't help but notice the lilac accent in here and it just doesn't work for me. YMMV - the lilac isn't even that strong but I can't ignore it. Quel dommage!
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On me, this is all about the honey. Which is fine but I was expecting some spice because I didn't look at the description & thought this was going to be based on Three Witches (Warm cinnamon, husky clove and white pepper) 😅. Oops! (If you're hoping for something similar to Pumpkin Buttercream HG, Pumpkin Brioche French Toast is much closer, though less smoky).
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Fruit-Chouli, Vanilla-chouli, Candy-chouli, Sweet-chouli???
alterosen replied to Vaudenilla's topic in Recommendations
Sugar Plum Snake Oil has a stronger patch note than some of the recent fruity Snake Oil blends. It's delicious! https://www.bpal.org/topic/98720-sugar-plum-snake-oil/ -
FWIW, my husband thinks this smells like "sexy cotton candy" It's definitely sweet, with some red musk apparent, a bit of fruit and lighter on the patchouli than many of the more recent Snake Oil variants. I agree that there are similarities to Please Scream Inside Your Snake Oil (Death Match time?) but this is much softer which means I can wear it to work if I apply lightly. This is the scent that made me reconsider the Sufganiyots which were always a bit too foody for me up to this point.
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This is a soft & sweet autumn spice mix, very well blended with the donut only peeking out on drydown.The version of PSE that I have is very clove forward, whereas I can't pick out the individual spices here. Briefly, there is a hint of fruitiness that might be the peach note that is in many pumpkin scents, as well as a little caramel. Overall, it reminds me of Gingerbread Poppet; though the spices differ, the tone is very similar. It is warm, gentle & comforting.
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I love ambrette & I forgot there was any in this, so I wasn't expecting such a great musky base to the citrus notes. I thought it was maybe white amber or white musk. I can identify the neroli but it doesn't take over like in Fleur d'Oranger where it is the star of the show. This has a lot more complexity - I occasionally get a whiff of bay & myrrh, too. I'm a fan!
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I saw someone say Dahlia had a similar vibe in the reviews but I found it quite a bit sweeter. Worth trying though because it's great!
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This is quite lovely. Soft peach, a bit of buttery cake & a hint of almond. Sweet but no identifiable honey to my nose.
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I don't care for rum as a perfume note & since I found this to be super boozy at the outset, this wasn't for me. Though the drydown is quite nice, I'm not willing to wait for it. I prefer Snake Oil Hot Toddy when it comes to Snake Oil + booze variants.
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I remember trying the original perfume & it didn't really thrill me. It was powdery on my skin & a bit cloying. However, I am really enjoying the hair gloss. It's lovely & creamy with a hint of spice which is probably the teak. I also get a tiny bit of almond. There's not a huge throw but that's fine for wearing to work. I wasn't expecting to like this so much & now I need more!
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Fougere unknown # Described to me as "Lavender, sweets & moss", which is pretty accurate. I'd also add a bit of stone & perhaps a small amount of lime in the wet phase. Low throw but very pleasant.
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Some scorched wood at first, then incense & a bit of stone. Incense lovers rejoice! No dirt or corpse-y notes.
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This starts out citrusy with a hint of green leaves but then becomes sort of creamy with a fruit note (maybe mango?). I'm not noticing any overt floral - perhaps some magnolia is propping up that creamy note, though. It's lovely & will be getting a lot of use in summertime.
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A Commotion Among a Man’s Furniture Atmosphere Spray
alterosen replied to doomsday_disco's topic in Atmosphere
This is another great gentleman's study type of atmosphere: strong leather, woods & whiskey. I get tobacco rather than cigar smoke & the overall vibe is warm & attractive. It would make a great personal scent whether a beard oil or perfume. I'm going to spray my husband's jacket with it.