tinyvulture
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a summery, aquatic floral scent. light and pretty. at first it has a slightly bitter edge (not in a bad way, i’m just not sure how else to describe it), perhaps from the neroli. 15 minutes later i can barely smell anything. fast-fading, this one.
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at first this smells very strongly of pine and eucalyptus. normally, if there's even a hint of citrus, the citrus will dominate on my skin so that i can't even smell anything else, but the orange is very toned down here. it makes an appearance after about five minutes and mixes with the other notes really well. i like it! i think of it as a christmas scent.
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at first this smells slightly of bananas, which worries me. but as it dries, that quickly fades and yes, it smells exactly like the catholic church incense i remember from my churchgoing days. i'd say it's warmer than cathedral, more complex than penitence (i think it's got something besides frankincense and myrrh), and not quite as sweet/foody as aureus. i love all of the lab's incense blends and this one's a keeper for sure.
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i wavered on ordering this because of the floral aspect, but i'm so glad i got a bottle. it is now my favorite of the yule blends. on me it's creamy, buttery, coconut and vanilla. it reminds me of snake charmer but without the spiciness. or spooky without the mint. no florals at all. and, it has great throw and lasts a long time.
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I thought this would be like Aureus, but there’s none of that solemn church smell here. It’s very warm and golden. It’s also really sweet, from the tonka. And, it’s just a touch pine-y (from the benzoin?) which I love. And the amber! I love every BPAL amber scent I’ve tried and this is no exception. It’s resinous, powdery, heavenly. There’s not a lot of throw; this is one of those “quiet” scents that doesn’t jump out at you from across the room but is a treasure just the same.
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At first all I can smell is the bold green notes from Dublin (as another poster mentioned). I wasn’t expecting it to smell so green and fresh! But as it dries I can smell a chilly, aquatic, ever-so-slightly minty, “winter air” note. It’s very masculine at this point. Later, it becomes sweeter and more resinous and takes on more depth. At this point, I think it’s a lovely unisex scent. Oh, and it lasts forever! I could still smell it on my husband the next day, after he showered.
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the clean, cool metallic note that i've smelled in other blends such as neo-tokyo is combined here with a rich warm incense. i'm glad that, overall, the scent is quite warm. it smells equally delightful on a guy or girl. i do wish it was a little stronger -- i find i have to apply a lot of it.
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I have trouble identifying specific floral notes, so this review is going to be kind of vague. Suffice to say this is a luxurious, sensual floral scent as opposed to other fresh, light florals I’ve tried -- and that appeals to me. The opium adds depth and a slight smokiness to it.
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this is mostly rose but i think maybe it also has jasmine. it’s powdery and slightly soapy. very feminine and pretty, i like it.
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I’ve had the worst luck with aquatic/ozone scents. On my skin they develop a sickly sweet Kool-Aid smell. But not so with Sea of Glass! It stays just as clean and refreshing as it smells in the bottle. Definitely evocative of a perfect day at the beach, immersing yourself in the cool salty blue water. I’ll wear this when I feel nostalgic for summer.
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This is quite similar to Brimstone – I think it’s the vetiver. It’s smoky, gritty, earthy, and slightly herbal or bitter. It’s more complex than Brimstone, however. I can pick out dark patchouli, cedar and cinnamon notes which round out the scent nicely. Evokes being in a dense woods where the smell of the soil is strong, and the smoke and ashes from last night’s campfire linger in the air. After awhile, the vetiver kind of overpowers everything else. I’ll give this imp to my husband; vetiver smells really good on him.
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Dried roses and wood. At first there’s a hint of juicy apple, but it quickly fades and the scent becomes extremely dry and dusty. It reminds me of an abandoned old haunted house, but the hazelnut adds warmth. I like it a lot.
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pure patchouli, warm and dark and earthy. i love patchouli. this seems like it would smell good on anyone. so, it’s supposed to release stored energy? i’ll have to wear it to the gym and see if the scent intensifies any. it does seem to perk me up some when i’m just sitting around.
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All the depth, beauty and darkness of All Hallows Eve. Truly the scent of autumn itself -- damp woods, fir needle, and black patchouli with the gentlest touches of warm pumpkin, clove, nutmeg, allspice, sweet red apple and mullein. this really evokes being out in the woods on a chilly fall evening, breathing in the night air, forest scents, and crushed leaves underfoot. the fir and “damp woods” notes are dominant on my skin. i don’t smell any pumpkin, but the red apple is really noticeable. after awhile it starts to smell sweet and spicy, like apple cider, thanks to the clove and nutmeg. it perfectly captures this time of year.
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with this scent, it’s really hard to describe what i’m smelling, but i love it. out of the bottle it is smoky, sugary, boozy, and buttery. as it dries, it smells sort of like a gingersnap cookie with a touch of lemon. after half an hour, the foody aspect goes away and i smell rum and a lot of smoke.
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a variety of flowers, with tobacco and powdery cocoa. wish I could smell the leaves and incense, but it’s still pretty. doesn’t really strike me as an autumn scent, though, since it’s so light and floral.
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in the bottle it smells like a Fig Newton. on my skin, it smells like figs with a hint of dirt. i thought it’d be sweeter, because of the currant and date. but it’s not a strong scent at all -- i have to keep applying more as i write this review -- so i’m sure i’m missing something.
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this is a straightforward fruit scent at first: tart, sweet cranberries. then it gets a little bit more earthy and spicy. no florals. i like it, but i know i won’t wear it because it’s more of a room fragrance.
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when i applied this, it smelled like straight up cough medicine. but in a GOOD way, ok? very syrupy and herbal and sweet. and lest a comparison to cough medicine would scare you off, don’t worry; it very quickly morphed into a heavenly, rich grape/berry wine scent. and then the flowers and honey appeared. so then it was a sweet, floral, red wine nectar. then, over time, it became drier and more floral, less syrupy. notes i did not previously smell, including chocolate and tobacco, began to appear -- but very faintly. i couldn’t tell they were there unless i read the description, honestly. still, they added to the complexity and changing nature of this lovely scent. i'd say it's one of the lab's best.
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i was curious to try this because the ingredients sounded like such a jumble. ozone, lavender and currant? but i never do well with ozone. sadly, this smells like a typical, commercial men’s cologne on me. it’s clean and crisp from the ozone, but there’s also the floral scent of lavender, and the earthy, slightly spicy resin. i can’t smell any currant. i'm sure this will smell much better on someone else.
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this is O sprinkled with cinnamon. it’s a little like chai, but it's also sultry and exotic. the spices are complemented so awesomely by the sweet golden honey and warm musk. it envelops you in rich, luxurious goodness. a bottle of this will be perfect for cold winter days.
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sweet, innocent, clean and comforting. kind of smells like rain, and roses. it’s similar to Come To Me – they’re both soapy. but this is more calming and gentle. i don’t have a broken heart, but i do feel that it stops my mind from racing and makes me feel focused and relaxed.
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This smells a lot like Black Pearl – once again, the coconut really stands out. But while Black Pearl was dry and floral on me, this is a little more lush and warm and ever-so-slightly fruity. Must be the blood musk, whatever that is. It smells very fresh. This would be a great summertime scent.
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Sweet honeysuckle, slightly soapy jasmine, and a little spice. I gotta say -- the lab’s jasmine makes me like jasmine more and more. I used to hate it, so that’s saying a lot. I was worried about the lemon since my skin doesn't like citrus, but I can’t even detect it. I don’t smell anything that makes me think of decay – just a lush flower garden on a humid summer evening.
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No one ingredient really stands out in this pleasant floral blend. At first there’s a hint of spice and then, after it dries, a greenish undertone (could be the laurel). The stargazer lily is sweet and pretty as usual, and I don’t smell any mandarin at all (a plus for me). I like it, but florals aren’t really my thing so I’ll swap it to someone who may love it.
