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2005 version: On the skin: One of the best ambers I have smelled! This is an amber with a slight coolness running through it. Sweet and golden. LOVE IT! 2011 version: Smells similar to the '05 version. (duh!) In fact, to my nose they smell pretty identical. The only difference I can tell at the moment is that the '11 version is a little stronger. I do think I like the '11 version a bit better.

On the skin: Orchid! I recognize this from Great Vampire bat, only this one is not surrounded with incense. Instead this orchid is paired with a light vanilla and creamy musk. A very light scent on me. Starts off slightly plasticky at first, but that seems to fade pretty quickly. It's a pretty scent, but I just don't think it is for me.

Strangely, I am getting a musky orange creamsicle vibe from this one. Was not expecting that at all. Definitely smells musky, light orange, and vanilla on me. Huh. This is really good! Kind of a light scent, but I really like the feel of this one. Kind of summery.

On the skin: An airy floral. Very breezy and pretty. Slightly sweet as well and pleasant. I could see this one making a very pretty bridal scent. This one seems similar to Joyful Moon without the vanilla. Not for me, but very pretty.

On the skin: Sweet berry with a hint of tartness, a tiny bit of greenness, and rose. This is actually very pleasant. I could definitely see a similarity between this one and Moon of Horses. Pleasant, but not for me.

On the skin: An herbal scent. This one kinda hurts my nose. I think the lemongrass is the main offender. Really, all I can smell are the herbal notes and nothing more.

On the skin: Gummy bears?! This really smells like gummy bears to me! Huh, must be a grape note in there. After a bit, it does smell like a grape candy incense. Yup. Grape candy incense. Not for me, but it is definitely an interesting one!

Egyptian amber, mandarin, tangerine, black pepper, tobacco, and vetiver. On the skin: Amber and mandarin! A smooth sexy orange! I can also detect a trace of spiciness in there. Thankfully I don't smell any of the vetiver. I want to say that in a way this reminds me of Cabaret.Goth. I'll need to test them side by side one of these days. This one is really nice now, but I think it will be even better after a month or so. -ETA- Just not for me. All the notes in this one are just a bit too high pitch for me if that makes any sense. I like blends that are a bit deeper.

On the skin: Minty fresh with a slight bubblegum feel. This might sound silly, but it smells exactly like this toothpaste I used to have when I was little. A minty bubblegum toothpaste. After a bit I can pick out more of the lemon and herbal absinthe. The minty bubblegum feel is still there, but the other notes are starting to peak out. Not for me, but I am very entertained...

This, on first sniff, actually reminds me a bit of TKO. Similar vanilla feel with possibly a hint of lavender. There is a tiny bit of spiciness and a slight sourness too. I think I am going to stick with my TKO. This is nice, but I definitely like TKO better!

On the skin: A very soft scent! Fresh green leaves with a hint of rose and some soft musk. Such a soft scent. There is no power to this one at all, so I could definitely see this pretty one being worn around an office or workspace. I take that back. The rose is suddenly becoming very very strong. Not really a bad thing since this is a lovely rose, but I definitely wish I could smell more of the other notes. Not for me.

On me this is all lily all the time. Sadly, the only lily that seems to agree with my nose is Stargazer lily. I do get a hint of purple fruits and a slight powdery sweetness as well. This one is lovely, but it isn't for me.

I am kinda bummed by this one. All I get from this blend is a splash of florals, slightly bitter sandalwood, and a hint of patchouli. Where's the vanilla and caramel? I'm tempted to keep this one around a bit to see if the other notes pop out later.

Definitely interesting! I've never smelled actual India Ink before, so I'm afraid I can't compare. As for this, I get a slightly herbal/inky scent. I do get some resins later on with a hint of licorice and paper? Not for me, but I was definitely grateful for the chance to try it!

On the skin: Woodsy and spicy! Not getting much sweetness with this one. It's kind of hard for me to pick out individual notes, but I believe I can smell the myrrh, cypress, and some muskiness. I think I'll need to retest this one since it hasn't had a full 24 hrs to sit after arriving in the mail.

Teak, ebony wood, osmanthus, patchouli, red sandalwood, vanilla orchid, tonka bean, tobacco, wild musk, spikenard, and sugandh kokila. On the skin: Woodsy with some dirty patchouli. There is a slight sweetness here as well. The dirt is a bit much for me, and it never really fades at all. Not for me.

The iris is kind of my family's flower. My mother has iris bulbs in the garden that used to belong to my great grandma and they have followed us through every move. On the skin: A lovely, slightly powdery, blue scent! I could definitely see there being some orris in here because of the powdery hint that I have come to associate with orris. It's pretty, but not for me. The orris really never works for me. -ETA- The one is really interesting though, because when I smell it I don't immediately think floral. It is more just a soft, slightly powdery, sweet scent.

On the skin: Apples! Lovely fragrant apples! I usually find apple scents to be kind of overpowering, but this one is so pleasant! I wonder why I sold my bottle so long ago. A sweet apple with a lovely floral running through. I think I'll need to test this again to see if it is truly a keeper. It is pretty and definitely pleasant, but I am not sure how often I'd wear a scent like this.

On the skin: This is a very light scent on me. I can barely smell it... What I can smell, though, is a beautiful vanilla. Very very rich and yummy!! Thankfully I can't smell any of the orris. It always seems to ruin blends for me. After a bit I get a slight plastic note. It isn't too strong, more of just a tinge, but I can definitely smell it. Hmmmm, I think I will need to test this one again! -ETA- Trying again: Mmmm, vanilla! I just can't make up my mind on this one. It smells good and slightly reminds me of Love's Philosophy, but for some reason it just isn't wowing me. I still get a slight hint of plastic.

On the skin: Beautiful carnations! It does smell pretty true to life with that slight aquatic/green hint to it. Smells like a fresh bouquet of carnations picked straight from the garden. As it dries, this scent starts to get a spicy note. Mmmmmm, spicy carnations. The carnation is my SO's favorite flower, so this one will definitely be sticking around.

I may have to retest this again since it hasn't had long to sit out of the box since it arrived. Couldn't help testing it though! On the skin: Pretty! Amber, musk, and sandalwood. Very pleasant in a clean, comforting way. Like mistressfizz, I get a bit of a baby wipe vibe, but overall it is still pretty.

On the skin: This one is really different. I get hints of dirt, but for the most part it is a very clean smell. Clean and dirty at the same time? Crazy! Interesting scent, but it isn't for me.

... Their scent is a mishmash of snow, dirt, Icelandic moss, marsh felwort, and the smushed petals of buttercups and moorland spotted orchids, with the barest hint of the scent of pilfered Christmas pastries. 2011 version On the skin: Definitely the smell of Christmas. I usually associate cinnamon with Christmas, but this one has a combination of cookie, slight florals, Christmas tree, and a slight spiciness that also makes me think of Christmas. I like this one as a scent, but it isn't something I would ever wear.

This is a really light scent. I can't smell it very well on my skin at all. I do get a hint of floral honey. Since this doesn't waft too much, I think of this one as a fresh skin scent. Lovely!

On the skin: Sweet! Smells like candy apples to me! It has a slightly sour apple smell with a blast of sugar sweetness that just makes me thing sour apple flavored candies. Not for me, but it is really yummy!!