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Sunny, milky dandelions, with a hint of juniper, asphalt, and white musk. If you've been coveting a dandelion scent, try this one. It's green, summery, hot but there's enough of the other ingredients to make it more than just straight up green dandelions. These are tough, urban dandelions. Low throw, low wear length.

So who were the guys that grabbed me in the parking lot? Mister Wood and Mister Stone? Who were they? The lights of the car illuminated the winter landscape. Wednesday had announced that they were not to take freeways because he didnt know whose side the freeways were on, so Shadow was sticking to back roads. He didnt mind. He wasnt even sure that Wednesday was crazy. Wednesday grunted. Just spooks. Members of the opposition. Black hats. I think, said Shadow, that they think theyre the white hats. Of course they do. Theres never been a true war that wasnt fought between two sets of people who were certain they were in the right. The really dangerous people believe that they are doing whatever they are doing solely and only because it is without question the right thing to do. And that is what makes them dangerous. And you? asked Shadow. Why are you doing what youre doing? Because I want to, said Wednesday. And then he grinned. So thats all right. Gunpowder residue, patent leather, pomade, and aftershave. I mainly get gunpowder and whiffs of both pomade and aftershave. The gunpowder seems heavy on the vetiver, but as it dries, I get more of the leather coming through and it dries down to a smoky leather blend. Actually, this smells just like a men's black leather jacket. The gunpowder on wet could probably scare off a number of people, but if you like leather, I'd suggest giving this puppy a whirl. Leather isn't a friend of mine, or mr. zee_zee's but this could be a potential replacement for DeSade, as its a straight up black leather sort of smell.

Tea, patchouli and dark chocolate powder. It's sweet, powdery, and subtle.

Lump of Coal, is that you? I swear this sort of reminds me to Neil Gaiman's Dark Chocolate, but its fudgier, and I think that's where I think its more like Lump of Coal. If you ever wanted to bathe in a dark chocolate fudge brownie dusted with cocoa powder, now is your chance.

Apple cider, cinnamon, and melty ice cream on crust. This one smells amazing. If you loved cinnamony apple anything, give this a whirl.

This smells like a softer version of Anne Bonny. Anne Bonny is a very aggressive sandalwood on me, but this one is softer and I get more of the incensey, mellow salty woods. Lovely. Definitely a good summer piratey blend.

You know those chocolate oranges that you get around Christmas? Yep, this smells exactly like that. UGH. I am now craving a chocolate orange.

Crushed red currants and a flurry of snowflakes. Fruity red currants and slushy icy snow. Again, the comparison to Ice Queen abounds. If you wanted Ice Queen as a hair gloss, give this a whirl.

Dark berries and poisonous weeds. It dries to a very green, herbal and sort of medicinal foliage. Moody.

This review is for the unused soap slice. This one is a Villainess soap base smell plus chilly white florals. Not sure it actually smells like Snow White, but I'll update this review once I have tested it in the shower! Given the age of this bar of soap, the smell is actually pretty strong.

FRANKINCENSE & MYRRH O Sanctissima, O Piissima Dulcis Virgo Maria Mater amata, Intemerata Ora, Ora Pro Nobis Somalian frankincense and Ethiopian myrrh. This review is for the unused soap slice. This one does smell resinous, but I can't tell either the myrrh or the frankincense apart. I am not sure if this is also a Villainess based soap, but I'll let you know how it does in the shower!Given the age of this bar of soap, the smell is actually pretty strong. ETA: In the shower, it smells slightly resinous but I mainly smell the Villainess soap base. As both this and Egg Nog smell almost identical.

This review is for the unused soap slice. The scent is what I'd term the Villainess soap blend with an egg-y custard plastic smell and a dash of nutmeg. Egg Nog does not work on my skin, and not sure that the soap slice will work either. But I'll try it out. Given the age of this bar of soap, the smell is actually pretty strong. I have found that while bars of soap seem to compact over time, probably due to loss of water weight (its like a prolonged curing as the shrink foil shows that the original size would have been - there's millimeter loss, but it is noticeable enough). I have found time to have some effect on the scent potency, but not necessarily on the lathering or any of the other soap uses. I have actually enjoyed all of the bars of the aged bars of soap I've used from Villainess. It's like fine wine. In the shower, it smells slightly like Egg Nog but I mainly smell the Villainess soap base. As both this and Frankincense and Myrrh smell almost identical.

This review is for the unused bar. The scent is what I'd term the Villainess soap blend with clove and a whiff of bay rum. Given the age of this bar of soap, the smell is actually pretty strong. I have found that while bars of soap seem to compact over time, probably due to loss of water weight (its like a prolonged curing as the shrink foil shows that the original size would have been - there's millimeter loss, but it is noticeable enough). I have found time to have some effect on the scent potency, but not necessarily on the lathering or any of the other soap uses. I have actually enjoyed all of the bars of the aged bars of soap I've used from Villainess. It's like fine wine. so yeah, clove and bay rum bar. UNF.

This review is for the unused bar. The scent is what I'd term the Villainess soap blend with generous spices and mild ginger. Given the age of this bar of soap, the smell is actually pretty strong. I have found that while bars of soap seem to compact over time, probably due to loss of water weight (its like a prolonged curing as the shrink foil shows that the original size would have been - there's millimeter loss, but it is noticeable enough). I have found time to have some effect on the scent potency, but not necessarily on the lathering or any of the other soap uses. I have actually enjoyed all of the bars of the aged bars of soap I've used from Villainess. It's like fine wine. I am not sure this smells like Shub the perfume, but it does smell spice and pleasant in its own way.

Cinnamon, pumpkin cupcakes with a touch of cream cheese. UGH. So good. I think I may keep this decant.

Super sweet fresh jam peach. Sweet, fresh, jammy peaches. Yup. That's it.

[No description given.] How has no one reviewed this yet? I get both a tart green apple, and sweet juicy peaches. It ends up as a sweet peach and apple atmo. The green apple does make me think more of the apple blossom. But yeah, its peachy, and appley, and sweet. This would be perfect for a young girl's room.

On wet, its full on rubber fake bananas. It dries down to a banana leaf, orange creamsicle, and a touch of juicy fruits. Unfortunately, it has almost no wear on me and is GONE after about 45 minutes. Medium throw while it still exists.

2017 version For me, the new Antique Lace is warmer. I get the dust and lace, but there's this gorgeous warm vanilla booze musk that it dries down to. Unfortunately, it has little to no throw on me. This may have to find a more loving home.

Cool, misty ocean spray, salty woods, and yeah, this smells like a beach house. A ghostly beach house in a misty, cold beach.

It starts of as smokey cigarettes, with an herbal background. And it smells like I'd imagine an incense shop or voodoo shop smells. This smells like this would be used for ritual purposes. As it dries down, I get a sweeter incense note, still slightly herby, but much more of a perfume smell. I am actually digging this one alot and will have to find at least a partial. UGH. So good.

I get coconut husk, patchouli, and musk. It smells pretty much like So Below did. Good throw and wear length.

From the 2017 version. This one starts as a very deep lemony lemon. On the drydown, I get more of the 'grass' or 'stalk' aspect of the lemon grass. But on wet, this was like a blast of lemon to your face. Good throw and wear length.

Soft roses, sandalwood, touch of lavender and cassia. This one is a soft, spring floral. It's actually very motherly in that cool, comforting way. Medium throw and wear length.

Fresh strawberry sugar. I get a ton of sugary strawberries and a touch of green grass. It's very candy-like. Good throw and wear length. This is too sweet for me.