Schmoozy

Swampy flora & greenery, with some aquatics and wood thrown in. It smells familiar, but I can't place it. (one of The Haunted House Weenie series). That being said, there isn't really anything special about the Gilman House Hotel.

Dry red wine, coffee bean, aged wood and incense. It's a robust scent with alot of things going on as it dries down. Unfortunately the black cherry, and incense and blood overpower everything else, and I find it to be a little much.

Dark woods mingles with sweet herbs. It' damp, green and slightly musty.

Pretty but not bottle worthy. A decant will suffice.

Metallics, silver, soft incense and oil. It's different but not a scent for me. Have to go wash off quickly.

Wow! This is so beautiful. Green, fresh, crisp and sweet. It's girly & very spring-like. Soft sweet florals mingle with sap and grass. Very reminescent of The Unicorn and even Moon Rose.

Rich dark chocolate with a sudden burst of key lime. The two together are an odd combination. It's different, yet I don't think bottle worthy. I definiteyl enjoy my decant. I just can't seem to stop sniffing myself. I don't know if I love this or hate it.

Lemon flavoured matcha green tea with an underlying hint of milk chocolate. I don't think I have ever seen lemon matcha before so it has to be a flavouring in the ganache truffle. Hardly any semblance of milk chocoalte other than a creamy smooth note. Not that it really matters, this does nothing for me.

An obscene amount of whiskey and cognac with just the slightest hint of deep, rich, dark cocoa. Definitely not my thing. The booze is just too overwhelming to enjoy the smooth, rich chocolate.

Exactly as described. Juicy strawberry an white chocolate. The white pepper truffle comes in after drydown, and gives the blend depth, a bit of spice and lots of kick. I have a bottle of last years white chocolate and strawberry, so I am unsure that I need a bottle of this. I'll definitely enjoy my decant though.

This is stunning. The black raspberry is tart, fresh and crisp. The apricot cordial is juicy and together with white chocolate this is extremely delicious. A perfect scent to wear into spring. Fruity, slightly boozy and creamy. Love.

This is a spicy, tart, creamy milk chocolate. It's not overly sweet. The ginger truffle & cardamom really temper the sweetness of the milk chocolate. Coconut and rum add creaminess and touch of tropics. Unfortunately my love for chocolate blends over the years has kinda disappeared. I am happy to have a decant to enjoy.

I adore the Chinese New Year blends and Metal Tiger is a wonderful addition. It makes me think of Spring, hope, freshness and all the possiblities the New Year brings. Metal Tiger is bright fruits, bamboo and dragon's blood. They blend together seamlessly and are energetic, uplifting notes.

Caraway and saffrons mingles with amber. It's bright & spicy and the bergamot and neroli add a very decidely citrus kick. Unfortunately while I love all the notes in this blend the caraway and saffron are just too much. Maybe if they hovered in the background, instead of being the starring players there would be hope for this. I'll let it age to see if they calm down.

Creamy vanilla, violet leaf & narcissus. It's soft, yet the orris adds it's usual dusty feel. The florals are fresh and light. This is so simple and stunning. I am so happy I ordered a 5ml blindly.

Dry, dusty and spicy. The black sandalwood is dark, rich and very warm. It pairs beautifully with benzoin and tonka making it golden, thick and smooth. The nutmeg adds sweetness and spice.

Smooth wood, worn leather and oil. Actually the olive oil smells like citrus and kind of sweetens the blend. Overall a beautiful masculine leather and woods scent. This is going to smell fantastic on Mr. Schmoozy.

Smooth dry sandalwood with creamy rice flower and sweetened by honey. The oakmoss and black pepper add a hint of spice and at first overwhelm the sandalwood/honey and rice flower. As it dries down the black pepper and oakmoss seem to settle quietly into to the background and I'am left with this beautifully honeyed sandalwood. Love it.

As other reviewers have previously stated, this is essentially the love child of Snake Oil & O. Must have multiple bottles. This is going to age ridiculously well.

This is love. Wild orchids and champaca flower mingle with skin musk and vanilla. Spicy, creamy, sexy florals sweetened by tonka bean and french vanilla. It sticks close to the skin and has this blushing bride vibe going on.

A light ethereal blend which surprises me because tonka, oakmoss and balsam are not light. Ok, drydown has commenced and this is morphing. Woodsy, sweet, and kinda spicy. The grey amber is what takes this from being a heavy wood blend into an airy yet spicy floral.

Woodsy, herbal and spicy florals. I thought the ozone would make this blend light and airy, but it is kinda heavy, very herbal and after the initial blast of woods and spice this turns straight into lilac musk.

Mandarin, patchouli and just the barest hint of violet. It's green, earthy yet juicy. Orange, mandarin and nectarine are the stars here. Ylang ylang sneaks in and seems to enhance the lushness of the fruits. The pacthouli stays firmly in the background adding depth and darkness to a very bright blend. Unfortunately I can't detect any amber.

Oh this is a surprise hit with my skin chemistry. This is a comforting plush companion. Honey musk is sweetened even further with vanilla and sugar plums. There is just the slightest hint of rose, and somehow the greenery of rose stems tempers the sweetness just a bit. Lovely.

Creamy lemon tea with strawberry chocolates & cake. The milk chocolate is almost non-existent. The berries, however are very dominant. Their sweet, ripe and really juicy. This is spectacular. I thought that maybe there were too many notes going on, for any single one of them to be identifiable. This is simply not the case. The tea is creamy, with hints of lemon and the cake & berries stand out.

Dry, herbally lavender. It is almost straight up lavender and combined with balsam it adds this woodsy feel. The balsam also adds dryness. Once it has a chance to drydown the balsam tapers off, the violet and narcissus appear and together with the lavender seem to morph into this very soft herbal floral blend.