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A beguilingly ruthless oil of imperial might, The Lion’s Diadem is the crown for those who seek to not merely rule but to conquer their kingdoms with wit and irresistible charm. This is an oil of ambition, sovereignty and dominion, a catalyst for your personal ascension. The Lion’s Diadem magnifies your wealth, authority, and influence, all while enchanting your words with honeyed eloquence. The Lion’s Diadem invites opportunities to expand your empire, helping to ensure that every step you take is paved with metaphorical gold and assisting you in ruling with grace, prospering through charm, and expanding your influence exponentially. Frankincense tears and essential oil (Boswellia frereana, Boswellia serrata, and Boswellia sacra), bay laurel leaves from the TAL garden and bay laurel essential oil (Laurus nobilis), blood orange essential oil (Citrus × sinensis ‘Moro’), safflower oil (Carthamus tinctorius), honey absolute (Apis mellifera), rosemary from the TAL garden and rosemary essential oil (Salvia rosmarinus), grains of paradise (Aframomum melegueta), blue vervain from the TAL garden (Verbena hastate), orris root and orris butter (Rhizoma iridis), deerstongue (Dichanthelium clandestinum), high john the conqueror root (Ipomoea jalapa), 24k gold, and yellow rose petals from the TAL garden.

While Horn of the Lily soothes the mind, so does Horn of the Rose soothe the heart. This is an oil of stability and grounding that assists in emotional regulation and soothes turbulence and cools passions in order to help facilitate equilibrium, balance, and integration. Rose absolute and rose petals from the TAL garden (Rosa damascena), wild rose petals from the TAL garden (Rosa nutkana), angelica root and essential oil (Angelica archangelica), Ecuadorian palo santo wood resin and essential oil (Bursera graveolens), orris root and butter (Iris pallida Lam.), champaca absolute (Michelia champaca L.), ylang ylang essential oil (Cananga odorata var. genuina), helichrysum essential oil (Helichrysum italicum), lavender buds and solvent-extracted absolute (Lavandula angustifolia), Seville lavender essential oil (Lavandula stoechas subsp. luisieri Rozeira ), rose hips (Rosa rubiginosa), oakwood absolute (Quercus robur), benzoin gum (Quercus robur), hyssop essential oil and herb from the TAL garden (Hyssopus officinalis), ), burgundy pitch (Pini burgundica), clove essential oil and bud (Syzygium aromaticum), Scotch pine essential oil (Pinus sylvestris), wildharvested Eastern white pine needles (Pinus strobus), whole jasmine flowers (Jasminum odoratissimum), jasmine absolute (Jasminum grandiflorum), and Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab rose vegetal musk. PLEASE NOTE: Our oils are not a substitute for therapy, medical care, or mental health care.

An oil with a multifold purpose: enhancing physical strength, cultivating a hearty constitution, and establishing a foundation of financial stability. This oil was crafted to strengthen physical strength and endurance, build the groundwork for long-term financial wealth, and solidify financial and physical balance. It is an oil for financial investments and investments in your physical health. Cedar leaf and essential oil (Juniperus monosperma), rose absolute and rose petals from the TAL garden (Rosa damascena), wild rose petals from the TAL garden (Rosa nutkana), holy basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum), fig leaf, twig, and root from the TAL garden (Ficus carica), dragon’s blood resins (Dracaena draco and Daemonorops draco), rose hips from the TAL garden (Rosa rubiginosa), sage leaf from the TAL garden (Salvia officinalis), saffron threads (Crocus sativus), moonflower petals from the TAL garden (Ipomoea alba), red lotus petals (Nymphaea rubra), frankincense essential oil and tears (Boswellia sacra), Moroccan chamomile essential oil (Ormenis mixta), wild-harvested California black walnut leaf and bark (Juglans califomica), white oak bark (Quercus alba), juniper berries and essential oil (Juniperus communis), wild-harvested coast live oak leaf and bark (Quercus agrifolia), wild-harvested valley oak tree leaves (Quercus lobate), calamus (Acorus calamus), hyssop essential oil and leaf from the TAL garden (Hyssopus officinalis), nutmeg essential oil (Myristica fragrans), wild-harvested dandelion leaf and root (Taraxacum officinale), burgundy pitch (Pini burgundica), clove essential oil and bud (Syzygium aromaticum), Irish moss (Chondrus crispus), cinnamon bark (Cinnamomum verum), patchouli root, leaf and essential oil (Pogostemon cablin), butter CO2, Guatemala balsam (Myroxylon balsamum (L.) Harms Var perierae), fir needle essential oil (Abies balsamea), and pine essential oil and needles (Pinus sylvestris). This oil is not vegan, as it contains CO2 extract of butter. PLEASE NOTE: Our oils are not a substitute for therapy, medical care, or mental health care.

This oil was crafted to help fortify mental stability, intensify concentration, and help gain and maintain control of one’s own thoughts and, consequently, actions. This is not an oil of mental agility; rather, it is an oil of deliberate thought, calm reflection, and the serenity of mind required to make wise decisions. This oil helps to quiet unnecessary noise, soothe agitation, and cultivate tranquility of mind. Peppermint essential oil and leaf from the TAL garden (Mentha piperita), Austrian thyme essential oil and leaf (Thymus vulgaris), lemon balm essential oil and leaf (Melissa officinalis), jasmine absolute (Jasminum grandiflorum), rose hips from the TAL garden (Rosa rubiginosa), star anise essential oil and pods (Illicium verum), sage leaf from the TAL garden (Salvia officinalis), clary sage essential oil (Salvia sclarea), juniper berries (Juniperus communis), cornmint essential oil (Mentha arvensis), hyssop essential oil and leaf from the TAL garden (Hyssopus officinalis), burgundy pitch (Pini burgundica), elder blossom CO2 extract (Sambucus nigra), white oak bark (Quercus alba), allspice berries and essential oil (Pimenta dioica), clove essential oil and bud (Syzygium aromaticum), and wild harvested California black pine needles (Pinus jeffreyi). PLEASE NOTE: Our oils are not a substitute for therapy, medical care, or mental health care.

I ordered a decant of this because even though peach notes don't always work for me, I haven't met many roses I don't like, so I was hoping for a win. This vial was smashed in transport unfortunately, but the labels of its friends carried the scent for days and I was not mad about it! Luckily I snagged a partial bottle and I'm finally getting around to a skin test. Neither the peach nor the rose dominate the scent on application. These two divas are content to canoodle in the embrace of velvety resins. It becomes more resiny-peach on balance as it dries, while remaining subtle and sensual, accurate to the description. I might wear this more often in a locket to stretch the duration of the rose, but I'm quite pleased to have it!

y'all, I am beside myself. this is way too good, like GOOD good. it's probably not legal! luckily laws aren't real and this perfume is, so we can at least all smell like the sexiest vampire versions of ourselves as the horrors of everyday life continue unabated. like everyone else I was really excited about the Constellation blend for Haute Macabre, but I got my tester and realized I had an idea in my head of a much darker backdrop for the shimmering patterns of stars, so while Constellation was lovely, it was ultimately not for me. but Sinister Restlessness is bringing the darkness my little black heart had hoped for! I will admit that I love me a vetiver+oud pairing and I know they are both notes about which folks have strong opinions, but this particular blend, this deceptively simple list of four notes, is EVERYTHING. it's smoky sweet amber and clove posing seductively on satiny black sheets of pure sex. I'm not even sure I'm allowed to wear this, but I certainly aspire to be this alluring. the vetiver is just ever so slightly masc but the amber is just ever so slightly femme and ultimately I fear it's perfectly inappropriate for all! I would simply faint if I smelled this on someone, anyone. maybe I should print out disclaimers, liability waivers to carry with me when I dare to wear this in public.

Ok, when I first tested this, it reminded me of type of darkness that not only takes all the light out of the room, but the sound too, and I thought of sound insulation. But now that I've given it some rest, the darkness has a comfy quality like a favorite black sweater. There are some notes in here that have a big bossy reputation, but they are all knitting together in a lovely way, and I could see this becoming a classic. If you're on the fence about the oud, I would still recommend giving this one a try. I'm not getting anything indolic, and it's not even super perfumey - more light woods that balance really well with the almond notes (also behaving!) and burnt caramel. However if you're looking for something sweeter and skewing more foodie, this might not be the blend for you. I was worried this would be too sweet, which is super subjective, but it's the perfect amount for me. No sticky honey-caramel-marzipan toothache. I was also concerned about whether the pumpkin would have spice in it at first, but I don't think this actually has any cinnamon in it, just a lightly spiced aspect in the oud. Anyway that's how it's wearing for me, and I'm enjoying the modest sillage and just-right amount of fall vibes.

Ohhh hello. Freshly applied this is reminding me of the coffee cardamom powerhouse Café Mille et une Nuits (shisha and thick coffee brewed with cardamom pods, cinnamon, clove, black pepper, and nutmeg) except, in spite of the dragon-y reputation of dbr, it becomes a sweeter, cozier café scent by comparison: as it wears throughout the day it's giving me a coffeehouse incense vibe. Subtle in terms of sillage and not overly resiny or musky. A very wearable dragon!

I keep forgetting to review this, but I can't stop wearing it. It's simple and perfect. Must love honey, and I'd call it appropriate for the oudh-curious. Not indolic on me at all. Plus if you've found the honey dust note a little too sweet in other blends, this warm woody oudh is a really nice counterpoint.

this is so, so good. I'm getting similar vibes as pbsw's pokeberry (berries/cocoa/wine/leather) but the musk and oak make it more complex and ever so slightly delightfully feral. early in the dry phase I can pick out every single note down to the toasty goodness from toasted sandalwood. the blackberry stays out of jam territory for me and adds a wonderfully rich dark purple facet. just wanna cuddle up and nuzzle this. I do have little cocoa blobs in my bottle so I would give it a bit of a shake to wake those up. I slept on this last night and it was much muskier in the morning. it also layers gloriously with the honey dust/oudh duet if you want to punch up the sweetness by a notch, don't be scared of that oudh! I also really like the golden tobacco/beeswax duet on its own but I don't like it as much layered with the parent blend. overall this lunacy release was a really good one for me!

This one has rested a good bit and I think it needed it. I was not sure what to expect from golden tobacco but it is delightfully distinct from other tobacco notes I've smelled. There is indeed something golden about it: a light, warm, perfume quality, for lack of a better descriptor. The beeswax is lighter/less sweet than I was expecting, with a gentle earthiness that I suspect is contributing to an impression of soil others are getting. Overall impression of the duet on its own is that of a high end skin scent, have not layered this with anything yet. Edited to add: the beeswax really sticks to me and develops more of the honeyed aspect later in the wear - even though there's not much throw the weartime on this is great.

I was not sure what to expect from Treasure and it just so happens that I *adore* it. My skin definitely grabs onto the honey dust at first but it's not a honey dominant scent for the majority of the weartime. It doesn't strike me as particularly aquatic but it would absolutely be a gorgeous choice for a beach day. Glimmering and warm like the sun in shallow water. And I love the florals in this! the way the osmanthus connects the honey to the mimosa, and the mimosa connects to the grapefruit. All the lovely jewels in the box get to sparkle a bit.

I don't really have much to add to what's already been said but I will ramble a bit anyhow. I'm not usually a full on foodie person, and have not been particularly fond of either matcha or cheesecake scents to date, so I wasn't expecting to swoon so hard for this combo. it's perfect! the drydown is a swirl of vaguely fruity, powdery tea with the tangy sweet delight of the classic dessert, an elevated tea and cakes. more dry than creamy but that's not a complaint. super comforting.

this one has been consistent each of the three times I've worn it: a big hit of hazelnut when first applied, which disappears into the blend quickly. throughout most of the weartime I'm getting a gorgeous hay peeking through a haze of toasty carnation cream, and then by the end of the day (6-8 hours later) I'm wondering who's wearing the french vanilla single note - it's that awesome custardy rich vanilla. really lovely blend.

This is lovely. I wasn't sure what to expect from the calamus, and it really came out swinging when I tested it fresh out of the mail, skewing heavily towards spice. Now a few days later it's found a pleasant balance with the amber. There's a lemony sort of brightness to the scent without anything distinctly citrus or sharp, so it doesn't go anywhere near cleaning products. It's a fairly subtle bay as well, so I'm getting some fleeting hits of leafy green without getting hit over the head by it. Curious if this one will evolve more in the coming weeks as it rests, I really like it as it is and I keep sniffing myself. Seems very wearable without being plain. "I'm not the one to turn into a laurel wreath" (Tori Amos, Apollo's Frock) but I will be one to wear it in scent form!

This is such a happy match for me, my skin loves it and so do I. No idea if it would have worked for me when it was originally released, but the bottle I was lucky enough to snag just turned 10. It's perfection in my book: not too sharp nor too sweet, it almost reads a bit musky and has a pleasing amount of sillage.

Ok, uncanny: just came to the forum to write this exact same review! Now I'm off to the store to get some Strawberry Nesquik.

Found a decant of this the other day and decided to wear it today. The osmanthus comes on strong at first, but then everything comes together and there's no single dominant note. The petrichor is so expertly applied here, and I love plum and benzoin together. Perfectly enchanting and achingly lovely.

13-year aged red patchouli, Damascus rose resin tar, blackcurrant syrup, Egyptian myrrh, and crimson musk seed. I've been hanging out with Garnet for just a short while now. Directly out of the mail, I dabbed a bit on and could have sworn I was smelling some Snake Oil - the patchouli was forward and playing with the musk in a very familiar way. The next day, however, there were no sneaky snakes. The crimson musk seed reads like red musk on first application, which is to say, it's not shy about announcing itself, but somehow it doesn't wear the same as red musk usually does for me as it dries. Today, the third day, it's almost like a red musk playing dress up as a black musk, aided and abetted by the gorgeous myrrh. I know the analogy to the stone itself is an easy one, but I haven't found that it applies to all the other similarly inspired HM scents equally. It does here: I get different shifting glints of notes coming through the impossibly deep dark red. The myrrh and musk stand out nicely over the rich patchouli backdrop, and I definitely do not get a floral rose, but if you lean in close to it you can pick up the remains of a rose alongside the blackcurrant, and the faintest breath of sweetness. As of now it's a subtle but slinky resinous scent and I like it a lot. If I get anything much different from it in the coming months I'll try to remember to update!

I can't recall now when I acquired her but it was secondhand from someone here on the forum since 2020. At first the scent seemed a bit intense, as others have mentioned, so I've inadvertently aged it by passing over it for other options over time. I think I thought it had tobacco flower in it (that's Ginny), which is hit or miss for me, but this is straight up tobacco. and it's really good now! A gorgeous dark rose that gives you the middle finger. Would not have guessed white rose at all. Starts primarily as rose/tobacco/patch for me, but the vanilla/oakmoss/myrrh pops out more later on.

This is gorgeous! Probably need to appreciate narcissus, as I do, but the honeyed tea and pear gently sweeten this sharper, headier note so nicely, and plum provides a stunning complement. I had to fish out Astronomical Twilight for a plum/narcissus comparison, but that one seems to have mellowed with time and this is so bright and fresh! The snow is not a sweet snow, more of a crisp, outdoorsy atmospheric. Truly I just want to bury my face in the crook of my elbow for the rest of the day.

This simple combo is unexpectedly fresh and delicate, with a subtle, pleasantly earthy sweetness and an unobtrusive pulse of blood musk tying it all together. I am not getting candied or pickled ginger, and it's not even as sharp as I was expecting raw ginger to be. Plus the beet is a bit sweet, and the earthiness does not read as anything dirt or soil adjacent, so they just harmonize so perfectly. The musk got a bit bigger since I slathered this and let it settle in, but it's still way more mellow than any red musk blend I've tried recently. Honestly I think I would have guessed vegetal musk, thanks to the beety goodness, or maybe I'm just not super familiar with blood musk. Either way it's not what I was imagining and I dig it. Give this one a try!

This one was a lovely surprise - I just wanted to see if you could pick out the smoked lilac, and you can, but I'm quite enamored with the composition as a whole. I don't get fresh lilac from this, I get a creamy lilac (more lilac butter than orris butter, but probably the combined effect) accented with vanilla and a hint of smoke and oakmoss. Very wearable.

Quicken the Soul goes on with a big boom of cacao, which is very much my jam, but then the cacao promptly settles in with the patchouli, which is also my jam. So there's a familiar base to the blend, but then the jasmine/chamomile/white tea in top range seems to stand out in contrast. These come across as a chord to me rather than as distinct notes, and it is a strangely dissonant one. I want to say there's something a bit rude about the way the base notes and top notes grapple with each other - it's definitely not just an omg jasmine moment for me - but I keep coming back to sniff at it anyway. Ultimately it comes together for me a bit more after it dries completely, but I can't quite describe it and it's got me a bit vexed! I've had my decant for about three weeks and I kindof love that it still feels tumultuous and angsty. Dolores may be deadly but she's also elusive.

Whew, ok, tell me more about his hands! ? This is incredibly sexy and impossibly subtle on me, given the notes. Definitely getting opoponax, clove, and leather with hits of sleek vetiver and moss. I will wear this for sure, but this is also one of those where if I caught a whiff on someone else I'd be in trouble.