[Multi} Reviews!!!
Here are my latest reviews including Lunacies, Enraged Orangutan and Maelströms!
RED MOON: Our blend for this Moon mixes traditional lunar oils with the warmth of amber and heliotrope, the russet haze of dragon's blood resin and crushed orange peel, and a swirl of summertime herbs: chamomile, rue, elder flower and marigold.
In Bottle: Sweet orange
On Skin: Oh…my…god… I LOVE THIS SCENT! I seem to always fall for Lunacy blends… Milk Moon is my favorite, followed by Chaste Moon and now Red Moon is beating out Beaver Moon for third. This scent is so bright and juicy. I love that the Dragon’s Blood is noticable but not enough to make this a “Dragon’s Blood scent”. The orange is juicy and tart but sweetened up by the delicious heliotrope. The herbs are fresh but not medicinal, very nice, balanced buy the soft and slightly spicy amber. The florals are also light and complement without interfering. A beauitful red scent, but red in a warm and innocent way, not evil or firelike… Sadly it is a little light in throw, but I still want more of this scent. Anyone have any they want to swap or sell? :)
WOLF MOON: This is the dead of winter, the year’s dark hibernation, the crystalline silence of the depths of the world’s darkness. It bears echoes of the time before time, of primordial gloom. This Moon harbors memories of man’s life before fire.
In Bottle: Light musk
On Skin: This scent is so light I can barely smell it! It has a very soft musk and something slightly aquatic, a clean aquatic (not deterngent clean though) since there is not much “scent” to it.. It smells grey or a light blue to me, kind of like the color of a wolves eyes. This scent is quite the shock to me. I imagined something feral and animalistic. But it does fit the winter feel, icy and stark… quiet and still. I love how soft this is, it is a beautiful scent that doesn’t overwhelm in any way shape or form. It has the stature of a wolf, that deserves your respect. A lot of people have mentioned pine, and I do get a very slight pine undertone but nothing that stands out, I wouldn’t call this a woodsy scent. While it is quite pretty, it has little throw and I think I’ll save it for alone time since I don’t think would really be able to smell this on me. I wish it was stronger…
FLOWER MOON: Flower Moon embodies the unrestrained bliss, energy and color of the season: a bouquet of vivid, sexy blooms… tulip, daffodil, violet, dewdrop, rhododendron, iris, daisy, and a mix of California wildflowers
In Bottle: Floral (shocker!)
On Skin: I smell the spring tulip and daffodil right away. Beautiful and bright! Juicy and covered in dew. The violet and daisy provide a softer and more playful side to the scent. Obviously, this is a floral scent. I am reminded of room freshener, candles and bouquets. I think that it goes without saying that for lovers of floral scents, this one is a must. If you mixed this scent with it's sister scent, Milk Moon, I believe ir would form a scent very similar to Chaste Moon and that I would love. On it's own it doesn’t really stand out to me, it’s just kind of a basic floral scent and doesn’t do much for me, but I’m not a big fan of florals either…
COLD MOON: The Full Moon that shines over the frost-rimed heart of winter. Traditional lunar oils combined with glittering snow flowers, soft breezes and frozen ferns.
In Bottle: Sweet candied snow and pine
On Skin: What a beautfiul scent! It does slightly remind me of Snow White (which I adore), but it’s a bit more delicate and light. Snow White is a bit more strongly feminine and in your face, where this is a perfect “soft breeze” that just whisps by you and you need to concentrate on it to truly appreciate it. The fern gives a light green tint that makes the scent more alive and bright than a dead of winter scent. There is a pine note as well and some beautiful white florals… and also a hint of berry and mint. The throw is very light and sadly it doesn’t last long on me at all (it’s completely gone in about 15 minutes). But it is close enough to Snow White, Ice Queen, Skadi and Snow Bunny that I think I can get the almost the same feeling from those scents in this winter family.
FROST MOON: The chill, crystal-bright Full Moon that is harbinger to the death of the year, and a monument to the snowy, dead months to come. A blend of traditional lunar oils frozen with winter mints, shivering eucalyptus, clear lotus, a gust of wind, and a midnight aquatic note.
In Bottle: An aquatic mint
On Skin: Oh goody, this seems very unique. I get an instant refreshing pick me up from the first whiff, that’s the eucalyptus and mint. I normally am not a fan of minty scents, but mixed with the sweet lotus they become almost candied mints here. I love this, oh yes, I must find a bottle. It reminds me of peppermint gum since it’s sharp and minty, but also so very sweet and even a little creamy. This scent would smell good on anyone I think, and is gender neutral for sure. It does evoke a chilly and frosty mood, but nothing overwhelming like Vicks Vapor Rub or medicinal at all thankfully (like Numb). It is also very clean smelling and has a slight floral/aquatic note but I can’t pin down the notes that might be causing that. I do smell the traditional lunar oils that I can usually pick out in the Lunacy blends. They seem comforting and soft… Lunacy scents do seem to be my favorite comfort scents and the one thing they almost all have in common are the “lunar oils” so I’m assuming they are ones responsible for that wonderful feeling. This scent is a hit for me, and unlike any other scents I wear often so I like the change. Bravo Beth!
SLEEPY MOON: A nearly-narcotic blend of opiate-touched bark and blossom reflective of the bleakness and solitude of winter, the quietest point of the year : black opium poppy, bamboo pulp, ylang ylang, lavender, chamomile and white sandalwood.
In Bottle: Chamomile and bamboo
On Skin: Very fresh, this is nice and uplifting. The last several Lunacies have been that way for me, quite bright and crisp. The bamboo seems strongest at first, freshly cut, nice and green and super fragrant with a tad bit of clean ozone to it. The clean ozone may be the white sandalwood? The poppy, lavender and ylang ylang are soft flroals, not competing with the bamboo too much… more of a compliment actually. As the scent progresses and dries down, the bamboo isn’t as bright and I get the “sleepy” feel… The lavender and chamomile also blend together nice and provide that comforting winding down note. This is a beautiful unique Lunacy, not one I’d wear every day, but I will be keeping my bottle by my bed to help me and relax me when I sleep. It has quite a strong throw, so instead of wearing it, I may make a sachet and scent it with Sleepy Moon to keep by my bed.
IDES OF MARCH: A mixture of springtime greenery and classical Roman cologne: rosemary, bergamot, lemon rind and vervain with costus, benzoin, gray amber, cardamom, white narcissus and iris.
In Bottle: Sour herbal
On Skin: A very regal blend. I smell elegance and haughtyness right away. The rosemary is the dominant scent, followed by the florals. The vervain strengthens the herbal note. It has a soapy feel at first, clean and bright. The lemon rind is tart and the benzoin helps soften and sweeten it a bit. I’m happy that the lemon hasn’t turned Pledge-like like it normally does, it stays a nice natural citrus and is complimented by the bergamot. The cardamom offers a spicy sharp note. The costus is a light ginger that offers a nice golden contrast to this heavily green scent. The gray amber (also called Ambergris) offers a stable deep base to the scent as a whole. The scent is so well blended and evokes a feeling of Roman times in my mind. I can’t help but feel the luxury of wearing it. A little more masculine than I’d like, but still beautiful. I’m going to try talking my husband into wearing it.
AL-ARAAF: Honeyed lilies, dry lotus root and fae flowers.
In Bottle: Honey floral
On Skin: Yay! Honey is the dominant note! I LOVE BPAL honey, it’s my favorite note by far. Here it takes the lead and is sweetened even further by the lotus. The florals are light but compliment the scent well, giving a more feminine feel overall. This scent is sweet but not cloying, a perfect balance. This is what I wanted Honey Moon to be like, but Honey Moon had the herbals which took it one notch down for me. Al-Araaf is so gorgeous, I need more. I don’t love it as much as O or Honey single note, but more than Honey Moon so it’s my 3rd favorite honey scent. After about 15 minutes, there is a slight herbal scent but not as strong as Honey Moon. I wonder where it’s coming from though? The throw is very light (I wish it was tronger darn it), but the staying power is medium.
ENRAGED ORANGUTAN MUSK: Five dark, aggressive, furious musks with ambergris bouquet, Malaysian rainforest plant extracts, black amber and orange peel. Inspired by Lycanthrope and Heretic on the BPAL forum.
In Bottle: Thick musk
On Skin: This oil is even thick in consistancy, very nice. Super potent musk, a bit animalistic. Very dark and at first quite masculine. The black amber makes it even darker but also gives it a softening edge. The orange peel does not stand out, it’s a slightly tart note hidden in the background. As the scent dries down and develops, it actually becomes a bit more feminine and pretty. There is a clean note as well, a bit soapy. I was scared this scent would be overpowering and full on “animal” but it actually lightens as the scent progresses and has a medium throw that doesn’t overwhelm at all. I sense a skin musk since it does settle into and compliment the skin so well. Gorgeous! Not at all what I expected, I wish I had ordered two!!! Some people have compared this to Smut, but it isn’t very similar at all. It isn’t as sweet and it doesn’t have that dirty note that Smut has. This is much more clean and fresh smelling. Sadly it does fade pretty quick on me, but while I can smell it I love it.
THE MASQUE: Bold and fiery, glowing with barbaric luster: this is the scent of the House of Prospero, the scent of hubris, mad revelry, folly and indifferent decadence, a measured passage through its lurid corridors and seven grotesque apartments. Honey and carnation, rich incense and rose accord, myrtle, red sandalwood, amber, jonquil and clove propel you through the revel, finally seating itself in the final, patchouli, tobacco and labdanum drenched darkness of the blood-tinged western chamber.
In Bottle: Sweet carnation
On Skin: I smell carnation right off the bat, it is the dominant note and remains that way after hours of wear. A red one to be precise, this scent screams color. Carnation is usually powdery and bitter on me, but the honey in this scent very nicely sweetens it and makes it quite wearable for me. I really like it, which I thought I wouldn’t. I would like to compare it side by side to Alice since I haven’t smelled that scent in a while, but I remember Alice being carnation, but not as sweet as this scent. The clove provides another sweet, but spicy note in the background… it’s not to strong luckily. The incense is another strong note, pretty and warm but not too smoky. This scent has so many levels it’s very hard to describe! I can a little of the patchouli/tobacco/labdanum mix and it gives the scent a heavy headier feel which really works and contrasts the brighter crisper florals. Overall, I get a red/golden feel to this scent, firey indeed but not cinnamon firey, more of a sweet decadent feel. I am in love with this scent and must get another bottle. It’s so unique and complex, a perfect blend again Beth!!!!
Sadly, it fades completely after an hour... not leaving even a hint or trace of the scent. I wish it lasted longer... :(
MONTRESOR The black fruit and vanilla oaken notes of fine Medoc and De Grâve, but not a hint of the elusive Amontillado.
In Bottle: Funky wine
On Skin: Ick, in the bottle this was like wine that was “off”. After I put it on my skin, I still get the wine note, but something super medicinal as well. I swear it smells like cough syrup. It is super fruity, but there is something making it quite funky and isn’t really working for me. It is super boozy and I feel a bit drunk just smelling it. It’s a lot more sweet and syrupy than wine now… it’s like a cherry cordial but without the crème. After a drydown of about 15 minutes… it mellows out a bit, but it still quite sickly sweet. I saw the above comparison to Hearth, and in a way I can see that, the cherry tobacco note maybe… but this scent isn’t as woody to me. Right now I’m not left with a great impression of this scent, but I may try it again later to see if maybe my mind will change.
THE TELL-TALE HEART: This is a swollen, pulsating, thudding scent, heavy with dread; a steady, unceasing, throbbing harbinger of retribution and doom: blood musk, cocoa, black pepper, allspice, dragon's blood resin and vetiver.
In Bottle: Dirt and cocoa
On Skin: I have to admit, I got this scent purely for the name. I did a dramatic reading of this when I was a kid and it was first Poe favorite. The description did worry me though since the only note I was excited for was the blood musk. Well here we go… The cocoa is strongest followed by the vetiver which create a sweet, “dirty” and powdery blanket. The black pepper is slight but along with the allspice create a spicy and warm feel. The dragon’s blood resin is shockingly mellow, very hidden in the background providing a nice base. The blood musk isn’t too heavy either but does give a slightly red and animalistic tone to the scent. The description really fits this scent. I can feel the dread, smell the blood and the dirt under the floorboard which is where we’re trapped. A very dark and morbid scent, something I’d wear as a conversation piece maybe but not as a normal fragrance.
MARS: 2006 Revisited DYNAMIC ENERGY - LUST - ENTHUSIASM - RESOLUTION - COURAGE - PHYSICAL STRENGTH - MENTAL ACUITY - COMRADERIE - ENGINEERING - ANY WORK WITH METALS - VICTORY - CONQUEST - WAR - POWER - DOMINATION - MILITARY MATTERS - DARING DEEDS
In Bottle: Woody
On Skin: It smells like fresh cut wood at first. I look back at past reviews and all these people mention cinnamon, a note that almost never works on me, and I don’t smell it in this blend at all… Was my bottle mislabled? I mean seriously, I don’t smell cinnamon or a spice in any shape or form. I can get a slight resin feel from it, maybe Dragon’s Blood, but primarily it is sweet and woody. After about 10 minutes I get a little spice, maybe clove? But nothing overwhelming or overly “spicy”. I get a red feel from this scent from the resin and wood notes, maybe it’s cherrywood? It’s very sweet and I can even smell a little cherry I think. I am excited to try this scent for it’s intended purposes. I need some energy and strength right now. I hope it works!
RED MOON: Our blend for this Moon mixes traditional lunar oils with the warmth of amber and heliotrope, the russet haze of dragon's blood resin and crushed orange peel, and a swirl of summertime herbs: chamomile, rue, elder flower and marigold.
In Bottle: Sweet orange
On Skin: Oh…my…god… I LOVE THIS SCENT! I seem to always fall for Lunacy blends… Milk Moon is my favorite, followed by Chaste Moon and now Red Moon is beating out Beaver Moon for third. This scent is so bright and juicy. I love that the Dragon’s Blood is noticable but not enough to make this a “Dragon’s Blood scent”. The orange is juicy and tart but sweetened up by the delicious heliotrope. The herbs are fresh but not medicinal, very nice, balanced buy the soft and slightly spicy amber. The florals are also light and complement without interfering. A beauitful red scent, but red in a warm and innocent way, not evil or firelike… Sadly it is a little light in throw, but I still want more of this scent. Anyone have any they want to swap or sell? :)
WOLF MOON: This is the dead of winter, the year’s dark hibernation, the crystalline silence of the depths of the world’s darkness. It bears echoes of the time before time, of primordial gloom. This Moon harbors memories of man’s life before fire.
In Bottle: Light musk
On Skin: This scent is so light I can barely smell it! It has a very soft musk and something slightly aquatic, a clean aquatic (not deterngent clean though) since there is not much “scent” to it.. It smells grey or a light blue to me, kind of like the color of a wolves eyes. This scent is quite the shock to me. I imagined something feral and animalistic. But it does fit the winter feel, icy and stark… quiet and still. I love how soft this is, it is a beautiful scent that doesn’t overwhelm in any way shape or form. It has the stature of a wolf, that deserves your respect. A lot of people have mentioned pine, and I do get a very slight pine undertone but nothing that stands out, I wouldn’t call this a woodsy scent. While it is quite pretty, it has little throw and I think I’ll save it for alone time since I don’t think would really be able to smell this on me. I wish it was stronger…
FLOWER MOON: Flower Moon embodies the unrestrained bliss, energy and color of the season: a bouquet of vivid, sexy blooms… tulip, daffodil, violet, dewdrop, rhododendron, iris, daisy, and a mix of California wildflowers
In Bottle: Floral (shocker!)
On Skin: I smell the spring tulip and daffodil right away. Beautiful and bright! Juicy and covered in dew. The violet and daisy provide a softer and more playful side to the scent. Obviously, this is a floral scent. I am reminded of room freshener, candles and bouquets. I think that it goes without saying that for lovers of floral scents, this one is a must. If you mixed this scent with it's sister scent, Milk Moon, I believe ir would form a scent very similar to Chaste Moon and that I would love. On it's own it doesn’t really stand out to me, it’s just kind of a basic floral scent and doesn’t do much for me, but I’m not a big fan of florals either…
COLD MOON: The Full Moon that shines over the frost-rimed heart of winter. Traditional lunar oils combined with glittering snow flowers, soft breezes and frozen ferns.
In Bottle: Sweet candied snow and pine
On Skin: What a beautfiul scent! It does slightly remind me of Snow White (which I adore), but it’s a bit more delicate and light. Snow White is a bit more strongly feminine and in your face, where this is a perfect “soft breeze” that just whisps by you and you need to concentrate on it to truly appreciate it. The fern gives a light green tint that makes the scent more alive and bright than a dead of winter scent. There is a pine note as well and some beautiful white florals… and also a hint of berry and mint. The throw is very light and sadly it doesn’t last long on me at all (it’s completely gone in about 15 minutes). But it is close enough to Snow White, Ice Queen, Skadi and Snow Bunny that I think I can get the almost the same feeling from those scents in this winter family.
FROST MOON: The chill, crystal-bright Full Moon that is harbinger to the death of the year, and a monument to the snowy, dead months to come. A blend of traditional lunar oils frozen with winter mints, shivering eucalyptus, clear lotus, a gust of wind, and a midnight aquatic note.
In Bottle: An aquatic mint
On Skin: Oh goody, this seems very unique. I get an instant refreshing pick me up from the first whiff, that’s the eucalyptus and mint. I normally am not a fan of minty scents, but mixed with the sweet lotus they become almost candied mints here. I love this, oh yes, I must find a bottle. It reminds me of peppermint gum since it’s sharp and minty, but also so very sweet and even a little creamy. This scent would smell good on anyone I think, and is gender neutral for sure. It does evoke a chilly and frosty mood, but nothing overwhelming like Vicks Vapor Rub or medicinal at all thankfully (like Numb). It is also very clean smelling and has a slight floral/aquatic note but I can’t pin down the notes that might be causing that. I do smell the traditional lunar oils that I can usually pick out in the Lunacy blends. They seem comforting and soft… Lunacy scents do seem to be my favorite comfort scents and the one thing they almost all have in common are the “lunar oils” so I’m assuming they are ones responsible for that wonderful feeling. This scent is a hit for me, and unlike any other scents I wear often so I like the change. Bravo Beth!
SLEEPY MOON: A nearly-narcotic blend of opiate-touched bark and blossom reflective of the bleakness and solitude of winter, the quietest point of the year : black opium poppy, bamboo pulp, ylang ylang, lavender, chamomile and white sandalwood.
In Bottle: Chamomile and bamboo
On Skin: Very fresh, this is nice and uplifting. The last several Lunacies have been that way for me, quite bright and crisp. The bamboo seems strongest at first, freshly cut, nice and green and super fragrant with a tad bit of clean ozone to it. The clean ozone may be the white sandalwood? The poppy, lavender and ylang ylang are soft flroals, not competing with the bamboo too much… more of a compliment actually. As the scent progresses and dries down, the bamboo isn’t as bright and I get the “sleepy” feel… The lavender and chamomile also blend together nice and provide that comforting winding down note. This is a beautiful unique Lunacy, not one I’d wear every day, but I will be keeping my bottle by my bed to help me and relax me when I sleep. It has quite a strong throw, so instead of wearing it, I may make a sachet and scent it with Sleepy Moon to keep by my bed.
IDES OF MARCH: A mixture of springtime greenery and classical Roman cologne: rosemary, bergamot, lemon rind and vervain with costus, benzoin, gray amber, cardamom, white narcissus and iris.
In Bottle: Sour herbal
On Skin: A very regal blend. I smell elegance and haughtyness right away. The rosemary is the dominant scent, followed by the florals. The vervain strengthens the herbal note. It has a soapy feel at first, clean and bright. The lemon rind is tart and the benzoin helps soften and sweeten it a bit. I’m happy that the lemon hasn’t turned Pledge-like like it normally does, it stays a nice natural citrus and is complimented by the bergamot. The cardamom offers a spicy sharp note. The costus is a light ginger that offers a nice golden contrast to this heavily green scent. The gray amber (also called Ambergris) offers a stable deep base to the scent as a whole. The scent is so well blended and evokes a feeling of Roman times in my mind. I can’t help but feel the luxury of wearing it. A little more masculine than I’d like, but still beautiful. I’m going to try talking my husband into wearing it.
AL-ARAAF: Honeyed lilies, dry lotus root and fae flowers.
In Bottle: Honey floral
On Skin: Yay! Honey is the dominant note! I LOVE BPAL honey, it’s my favorite note by far. Here it takes the lead and is sweetened even further by the lotus. The florals are light but compliment the scent well, giving a more feminine feel overall. This scent is sweet but not cloying, a perfect balance. This is what I wanted Honey Moon to be like, but Honey Moon had the herbals which took it one notch down for me. Al-Araaf is so gorgeous, I need more. I don’t love it as much as O or Honey single note, but more than Honey Moon so it’s my 3rd favorite honey scent. After about 15 minutes, there is a slight herbal scent but not as strong as Honey Moon. I wonder where it’s coming from though? The throw is very light (I wish it was tronger darn it), but the staying power is medium.
ENRAGED ORANGUTAN MUSK: Five dark, aggressive, furious musks with ambergris bouquet, Malaysian rainforest plant extracts, black amber and orange peel. Inspired by Lycanthrope and Heretic on the BPAL forum.
In Bottle: Thick musk
On Skin: This oil is even thick in consistancy, very nice. Super potent musk, a bit animalistic. Very dark and at first quite masculine. The black amber makes it even darker but also gives it a softening edge. The orange peel does not stand out, it’s a slightly tart note hidden in the background. As the scent dries down and develops, it actually becomes a bit more feminine and pretty. There is a clean note as well, a bit soapy. I was scared this scent would be overpowering and full on “animal” but it actually lightens as the scent progresses and has a medium throw that doesn’t overwhelm at all. I sense a skin musk since it does settle into and compliment the skin so well. Gorgeous! Not at all what I expected, I wish I had ordered two!!! Some people have compared this to Smut, but it isn’t very similar at all. It isn’t as sweet and it doesn’t have that dirty note that Smut has. This is much more clean and fresh smelling. Sadly it does fade pretty quick on me, but while I can smell it I love it.
THE MASQUE: Bold and fiery, glowing with barbaric luster: this is the scent of the House of Prospero, the scent of hubris, mad revelry, folly and indifferent decadence, a measured passage through its lurid corridors and seven grotesque apartments. Honey and carnation, rich incense and rose accord, myrtle, red sandalwood, amber, jonquil and clove propel you through the revel, finally seating itself in the final, patchouli, tobacco and labdanum drenched darkness of the blood-tinged western chamber.
In Bottle: Sweet carnation
On Skin: I smell carnation right off the bat, it is the dominant note and remains that way after hours of wear. A red one to be precise, this scent screams color. Carnation is usually powdery and bitter on me, but the honey in this scent very nicely sweetens it and makes it quite wearable for me. I really like it, which I thought I wouldn’t. I would like to compare it side by side to Alice since I haven’t smelled that scent in a while, but I remember Alice being carnation, but not as sweet as this scent. The clove provides another sweet, but spicy note in the background… it’s not to strong luckily. The incense is another strong note, pretty and warm but not too smoky. This scent has so many levels it’s very hard to describe! I can a little of the patchouli/tobacco/labdanum mix and it gives the scent a heavy headier feel which really works and contrasts the brighter crisper florals. Overall, I get a red/golden feel to this scent, firey indeed but not cinnamon firey, more of a sweet decadent feel. I am in love with this scent and must get another bottle. It’s so unique and complex, a perfect blend again Beth!!!!
Sadly, it fades completely after an hour... not leaving even a hint or trace of the scent. I wish it lasted longer... :(
MONTRESOR The black fruit and vanilla oaken notes of fine Medoc and De Grâve, but not a hint of the elusive Amontillado.
In Bottle: Funky wine
On Skin: Ick, in the bottle this was like wine that was “off”. After I put it on my skin, I still get the wine note, but something super medicinal as well. I swear it smells like cough syrup. It is super fruity, but there is something making it quite funky and isn’t really working for me. It is super boozy and I feel a bit drunk just smelling it. It’s a lot more sweet and syrupy than wine now… it’s like a cherry cordial but without the crème. After a drydown of about 15 minutes… it mellows out a bit, but it still quite sickly sweet. I saw the above comparison to Hearth, and in a way I can see that, the cherry tobacco note maybe… but this scent isn’t as woody to me. Right now I’m not left with a great impression of this scent, but I may try it again later to see if maybe my mind will change.
THE TELL-TALE HEART: This is a swollen, pulsating, thudding scent, heavy with dread; a steady, unceasing, throbbing harbinger of retribution and doom: blood musk, cocoa, black pepper, allspice, dragon's blood resin and vetiver.
In Bottle: Dirt and cocoa
On Skin: I have to admit, I got this scent purely for the name. I did a dramatic reading of this when I was a kid and it was first Poe favorite. The description did worry me though since the only note I was excited for was the blood musk. Well here we go… The cocoa is strongest followed by the vetiver which create a sweet, “dirty” and powdery blanket. The black pepper is slight but along with the allspice create a spicy and warm feel. The dragon’s blood resin is shockingly mellow, very hidden in the background providing a nice base. The blood musk isn’t too heavy either but does give a slightly red and animalistic tone to the scent. The description really fits this scent. I can feel the dread, smell the blood and the dirt under the floorboard which is where we’re trapped. A very dark and morbid scent, something I’d wear as a conversation piece maybe but not as a normal fragrance.
MARS: 2006 Revisited DYNAMIC ENERGY - LUST - ENTHUSIASM - RESOLUTION - COURAGE - PHYSICAL STRENGTH - MENTAL ACUITY - COMRADERIE - ENGINEERING - ANY WORK WITH METALS - VICTORY - CONQUEST - WAR - POWER - DOMINATION - MILITARY MATTERS - DARING DEEDS
In Bottle: Woody
On Skin: It smells like fresh cut wood at first. I look back at past reviews and all these people mention cinnamon, a note that almost never works on me, and I don’t smell it in this blend at all… Was my bottle mislabled? I mean seriously, I don’t smell cinnamon or a spice in any shape or form. I can get a slight resin feel from it, maybe Dragon’s Blood, but primarily it is sweet and woody. After about 10 minutes I get a little spice, maybe clove? But nothing overwhelming or overly “spicy”. I get a red feel from this scent from the resin and wood notes, maybe it’s cherrywood? It’s very sweet and I can even smell a little cherry I think. I am excited to try this scent for it’s intended purposes. I need some energy and strength right now. I hope it works!