Is She, You Know?

[doomsday_disco]

Ladies, is it gay to have a skeletal system? Short answer: YES! Because the human wrist was undeniably made to flap and go “enh.”

 

There are many theories about the historical origin of the so-called “limp wrist” gesture, which has bedeviled arbiters of masculine/feminine presentation since at least the ancient Roman times. So when we defiantly flop our phalanges, we’re reclaiming a time-honored tradition! And letting our skeletons do what they do most naturally: camp it up.

 

Did you know the human wrist is made up of eight small bones, plus the forearm’s radius and ulna? Factor in the four small ones that comprise that lightly extended pinkie finger, and the number of bones required to execute this delicate maneuver add up to FOURTEEN. No wonder we’re always so tired.

 

So defy nature if you truly must, but never forget: when bones are all that’s left of you, the wrists will be extra floppy. And we think that’s worth celebrating while you’re still alive!

 

This scent debuted in 2023 as “Is He, You Know” but since this is commonly deployed as an equal-opportunity aphorism, we’ve created a campy companion scent: sweet 13-year aged patchouli, peru balsam, white oakmoss, spikenard, bourbon vanilla, sugar cane, and a sprig of lilac.

[superstarpanini]

First things first- I've never tried Is He, You Know? so I don't have any reference for the alternative scent!

 

I was looking forward to this one and I was right! In the bottle, I get way more of the floral and maybe the oakmoss or spikenard- but also a hit of the patchouli, bourbon. Once applied, the floral and fresh side of it fades away, wit the woody balsam, patchouli, and bourbon come to the front. A great late fall scent if you're not into foody scents! This is a niceee complex unisex scent, which I am all for all the time. Excited to try this one on my boyfriend too! 

[SmellsPrettyGood2Me]

With the exception of the spikenard that I am not sure I could pick out of a lineup, every single note in this scent description was appealing to me. Opening the bottle, the predominant notes are bourbon and a perfume-y lilac. Applied to skin, the lilac and sugar cane hit first, providing complimentary fresh and sweet contrast. Then comes the peru balsam and some oakmoss to ground it. Lovely!!!

 

At this point, my phone rings and I get distracted. My smell timer languishes. Talk, talk, type, talk, sniff. Mmmm, I smell good. Type more, wander around for a snack, catch a whiff of myself. I smell great! The patchouli has arrived, the vanilla is along for the ride, and I'm happy. This is a little more of a boozy bourbon than I've been sniffing recently in other blends, and it's terrific. Moderate throw that softens a bit after 4 hours but meaningfully stays for about 6ish. 

 

This strikes me as very Serpent in the Lilacs adjacent, with a bit more woodiness than brightness in the drydown and overall aura of the scent. Really gorgeous and definitely suitable across the gender spectrum, as it is not too floral and there is a little something for everyone here. Immediate backup bottle worthy; I can see people being upset when this comes down with the rest of the Halloween 2025 collection because it's that good. 

Edited 6 hours ago by SmellsPrettyGood2Me
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