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2013 version From a decant I found yesterday (I have no memory of having this but it makes sense given the notes)... Dark, thick forest and animal fur with herbaceous undertones. This is sweeter than other forest scents I have but not too sweet. think Black Forest, Coyote, and Hell Hound on my Trail had a baby. I need a bottle of this!

This is a classic sweet, floral, fruity perfume...gone to the dark side. Everything is perfectly balanced. So gorgeous.

I was skeptically of this scent because of the vetivert but I was so intrigued by the cashmere patchouli. Vetivert stays pretty much in the background just where I like it. The patchouli is smooooth. It purrs. Not like any other patch I've tried. The plum is sweet but not overly so. Glad it doesn't take the scent into candy territory. I would say that plum and patch are the stars with a gentle oudh teasing my nose from underneath. Sophisticated and darkly spectral. I love this!

There's something classical but strange about this scent. Leather and amber surrounded by wood and resins with a layer of dust on it...long forgotten. The faint whiff of cologne once spilled, now dry, but still lingering. Thankfully the clove is subdued. An intriguing scent and one that I'll treasure.

First off I want to say WOW. This one's my favorite from the CP scents I've tried. The combination of Myrrh & Musk gives this blend a bit of a Streets of Detroit vibe but the scent as a whole doesn't actually smell like SoD. SoD is gritty where Shadows and Reflections is smooth. The musk is gloomy smelling and it smells black or dark green...maybe a combination of the two? But the predominant thought I have is that this musk smells like its shrouded in fog. That's the only way I can describe it. On to the Poppy because this scent is all about the Poppy and how the other notes affect it. This floral isn't shy. It's heady and bold and permeates through the whole blend. Myrrh and Musk add a dark, brooding quality to the Poppy. The Sandalwood is the most subdued note in this scent but it is there. Poppy can smell sharp and dry to me so the sandalwood comes in, smooths out the edges, and lends a touch of sweetness. This scent is dark musky resin clouded in fog with a heady floral leading the way. If you love Poppy I think you will love this scent.

This starts out soapy and sour on me. As it dries down the soapiness goes away and I'm smelling rose. The musk comes through a bit later but not Champagne musk. This musk smells like its gone off and I realize this is where the sourness is coming from. So that's it...no ambergris, no amber, no champagne fizz...just sour roses. Sadly, not the dance for me.

This starts out as apple blossom and coconut. It smells quite summery at first. Once dried down the musk, sandalwood, and leather come out in muted form to ground the scent. This is probably my favorite weenie from this year. I smell coconut without it going tropical and a hint of sweetness/floral on top of a well blended, woodsy, musk base.

Like the Thomas Sharpe scent I got exactly what I was expecting from Dr. Alan...Bay Rum + Sandalwood just like the notes say. The Bay Rum is so deliciously spicy and its the more dominant note. The Sandalwood smooths out blend. I'm not getting the Snow White connection that others seem to be getting. Dr. Alan is a sweet, spicy, sexy guy.

Everything I was hoping for. The notes compliment each other so well. Amber and Fougere perfectly balanced. A warm, unisex blend.

For me this is Oudh overlaid with Vanilla Musk. I'm not smelling the other notes but they are there adding layers and complexity. Although, after a few hours I am getting a hint of sandalwood. Lovely and feminine with incredible staying power. Edith is a winner

"Lavender fougere cloaked in smoky red musk" is a pretty apt description for this scent as it does feel like the musk is wrapping around the fougere but still allowing it to peek out. The smokiness of the red musk is ever-present but not overwhelming. Its there to add some mystery. Mandarin is so faith that its almost undetectable but its probably the mandarin that's giving this a touch of sweetness. I'm hoping with aging the mandarin comes out a bit more. Oakmoss doesn't come out until the dry down and adds another layer of mystery. Overall, very happy but I think I would be over the moon if the mandarin was stronger.

Chilly florals on a soft bed of sandalwood. I'm not getting any frankincense which is unusual since i often amp this note. There's a bit of vanilla orchid just around the edges. a delicate floral blend that stays close to the skin.

Smokey, worn, suede-like leather with oudh supporting. Bay gives this blend a slight herbal edge. I don't get lavender except for a bit of camphorousness. This is a fuzzy, comforting scent. Unisex or masculine depending your perception. I'm very happy with Pan Twardowski.

Wet: brown leather, sandalwood and wet ink Dry: The ink seems to dry and parchment comes out. Smells like leather bound books that are so old the pages are brittle. A dry scent that I would call unisex but I could see how others might say masculine. Its exactly what I thought it would be. I'm quite pleased.

Wet: Sarsaparilla Dry: Sarsaparilla stays at the forefront with smokey, woodsy nuances. If I breath deep I can smell the coconut hull and almond milk. This is a quirky, offbeat scent. As Ina Garten Davita mentioned, there is something nostalgic and grandfatherly about it. I really dig this scent and can see myself wearing it often.

2015 version. Wet: Uber Lemon. Not a nice lemon either. Smells artificial. Dry: Yikes! Smells just like lemon Pledge. Not what I was expecting at all

LENUS MARS Mars the Healer Roman chamomile, white musk, and ambergris. Lenus Mars scared me at first. During the wet phase it smelled like herbal cough drops. Not to worry because once this dries down its a really nice balance of all three notes. The Chamomile has such a soothing feel to it and gives the Musk a powdery vibe. Then there is the Ambergris which is present but not too strong. Simple, beautiful, unisex with a medium throw.

#42 I could smell the Ambergris before I opened the bottle. Yep, there's lots of it in this blend and I couldn't be happier as I love the Lab's Ambergris. Once this hits my skin I detect Cedar and a light musk which I believe is a white musk. Underneath all this is another note, a hard wood of some kind that I can't pinpoint. On the full dry down the notes all merge together to create a sweet, clean musk/woods combo that I'm flipping over. This is glorious and by far my favorite of the Chaos series I've tried.

#32 So, this is basically raspberries with a splash of fougere. Not notes I would put together but it really works and makes this fougere more feminine. Cheerful and fun. I think it will make a great spring/summer scent. I am pleasantly surprised.

#46 Had a hard time picking out the notes in this. It smells warm, fuzzy, and dirty at the base but the top note seems to be something slightly citrusy but not a fruity citrus. During the dry down, at different times, I thought I could smell red and brown musk. Once dry the musks mingle together and I get a dark, dirty type musk. Now as I'm sniffing this once more during this review I smell Vetiver. Its faint but there. I'm also getting what a swear is Suede. That's all find and good and smells great but that splash of citrus on top is driving me nuts. Is it lemongrass? If it wasn't for that cloying citrus I'd be totally on board with this scent. I'm on the fence right now but maybe with a bit of aging this scent will improve.

#142 Chewy Tobacco with a dribble of honey. As this dries down the vanilla really makes an appearance and what a vanilla it is...rich and creamy. At its base a light, warm amber and a soft wood that I can't make out. Languid yet super sexy! A great scent for evening. I am in Love.

MINAMOTO NO YORIMASA AND THE LOTUS FLOWER Lotus root, lotus petals, and blue lotus absolute with frankincense, black amber, and blackcurrant. I love me some Lotus so a scent with the first three notes listed as Lotus was a no-brainer. Doesn't really morph from wet to dry but there were a few moments where this scent threatened to go in the direction of Lotus scented soap. Thankfully, it pulled away from going in that direction. So, yes, the star is Lotus. Quiet, serene Lotus with a very, very light dose of Frank and Amber supporting it. Currant is my favorite of the Lab's fruit notes and it's perfect in Minamoto. It lends some fruity sweetness. It's not fruit candy but candy-ish in the sense that I smell the fruit and the candy aspects together. Also, this scent oscillates between powdery and slightly creamy. Light, close to the skin, feminine.

I'm disappointed. I love the lab's snow note but I don't really get any snow from this I just gives the scent a sense of chilliness. Also, I think its the blue musk/mugwort combo that's making Winter Stars smell medicinal, sharp, and skunky. Not for me.

Super short review. Coconuty cream soda with a light hint of floral. I so love this!

This one has a church incense vibe to it because I tend to amp frankincense. The Frank is strong in this blend; its the dominant note, but the other notes give it depth and richness. Resin with a pinch of spice, the slight haze of vanilla, and a touch of creamy sweetness lying on a bed of earth. All the Dust is a nice addition to the incense/resin family.