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Minh Scent

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  1. Minh Scent

    Gelt

    2017 version This is the most comforting chocolate scent and reminds me so much of my beloved Dark Chocolate, Sandalwood, Amber and Nutmeg HG. It is a snuggly, long lasting, nonsweet chocolate. It has a bit of that evocative sensation that I am smelling my cat's fur, but it is not funky at all, but rather soothing. The amber develops with wear, with the chocolate stepping in the background, but never quite leaving (as it does in that yummy aforementioned HG!) Lovely!
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    The Writing on the Slate

    This is a stellar beeswax scent! There is just a suggestion of chalk in it (I do not get dust) to keep it interesting. Unlike some of the other reviewers, I do not get a sweet honey, but pretty much a a straight forward beeswax perfume.
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    Gingerbread Champaca Hair Gloss

    Finally got my hands on this one and it was well worth the effort! As mentioned above, it is a gingerbread that is not too foody and enhanced with just enough nag champa incense to balance the blend out. I was a little alarmed at first spray, because it did for a moment smell like baked goods, but as soon as the spices come forward, the delight begins.
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    10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1

    As soon as I put this on, I went to the sales to try to find a bottle because it has THAT champagne-esque note with a light floral that makes me smile. Unfortunately, on drydown, I get the cake. Too much of it.
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    Portrait of a Young Woman with Unicorn Hair Gloss

    One of my favorite HGs! The notes in here are such a glorious combination! To my nose it is a vanilla orange gourmand with nuances of frank, amber, musk and spices. It is strong and long-lasting. Sexy.
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    Enveloped in Silk Hair Gloss

    Hmmm...haven't reviewed this yet and it is one of my beloved! Generally strawberry is not a note I gravitate towards, but it works in HG for me. In this case because it is perfectly tempered with the orris root. It is a very creamy strawberry flavored vanilla, the sweetness cut with the beautiful orris and musk.
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    Spinning on Graves

    This is beautiful- a grassy Serpentine! The grass is not overwheming, but adds a fresh green dimension in the first stages of the perfume. I agree with reviewers noting similarity to Paper Anniversary. There is the tiniest hint of clove in final drydown.
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    The Avenging Vase

    This is one of those "I can't stop sniffing perfumes". It starts out as VERY strong rose. Not a "rose dusting powder" as per the description (I would love finding a rose powder this strong!), but a heavy rose perfume. I get the cold cream reference others have made. It's a lovely accord that peeks out when the initial rose settles. Drydown is powdery iris and yes, finally, a powdery rose. Delightful!
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    Like Father, Like Daughter

    True confessions- I bought this for the label. Wet, this is in your face sour fruit candy. The cotton candy comes out strong in the drydown, with traces of pomegranate.
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    Lajos

    I liked this when it arrived a month ago, but was disappointed it did not pack the punch the notes suggested. It has deepened since then, with the musk the main player and olibanum and patch supporting, oakmoss less apparent. It is a sophisticated, perfumey scent.
  11. Minh Scent

    Perseus

    I am jealous others are getting a lot of sage on this! The patchouli is very smooth, light, the blackcurrant and worn leather dominant. There is a suggestion of ambergris, but it is not strong on my skin. There morphs quite a bit and final dry down is that lovely powdery iris which lured me in the first place. Low throw, low longevity.
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    Frostbitten Bliss

    This smells like delicious creamy chocolate. The "frostbitten" part of all the perfumes in this line have taken the original scent up a notch for me and Frostbitten Bliss particularly so. The frosty vanilla/white musky "snow" is beautiful and lasts long after the Bliss has faded.
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    Marshmallow Snow Bath Oil

    In the bottle, it is all marshmallow and I was reluctant to put it on. However, on the skin in morphs into piney mint which is lovely.
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    Lick It Hair Gloss

    Agree with reviewers above. Starts out strong peppermint and dissipates quickly. Pleasant.
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    Strong in His Entreaty Hair Gloss

    Black leather accord, lavender, myrrh, and vetiver with white cognac. With the note list, I was expecting a strong leather-myrrh-vetiver kick, but initial application, it smells of lavender, much lighter than anticipated. The leather does come out. Six hours after spraying, I sill had an attractive smell in my hair, including an intriguing note I could not identify. Low throw.
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    I Suppose You Are a Princess Hair Gloss

    A lovely sugared sweet pea scent! Like others have mentioned above, there does seem to be a creamy element to it as well. Low throw, long lasting. Very impressed!
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    Caw-Caw Hair Gloss

    This is one of those very well blended perfumes (in HG form!) where it is not that easy to pick out individual notes. Overall, this is a smooth, deep, perfumey patchouli with the clove and amber supporting it. If you are buying it for the lilac, you might be disappointed, as the scent does not feature that note, but rather uses it for the overall presentation. It is beautiful! ETA This is the third time I am wearing this and am puzzled. The first two times, I got a well blended perfumy patch supported by clove. Today it started with super strong blast of clove before setting. Yes, I always shake!
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    Snow Rose Bath Oil

    A lovely, light fragrance. It is a soft rose on my skin. I get more of the white musk vibe than the other snow types. It has a very long staying power and is a subtle delight!
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    A Grateful Heart Hair Gloss

    All notes I love- sandalwood, rose, honey. It is indeed very pretty, but also very light. This would be a great perfume for a little girl or those of you cursed to work in a scent-free environment.
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    The Fox Sisters

    YES! Rose geranium! I got a decant at the last minute on a whim. It is mostly a strong rose geranium on me, with tea rose peeking out. On dry dowm I get the beautiful, natural apple. Unexpectedly wonderful! I am curious if the 2017 version is different than the previous one, as the rose geranium was less talked about in earlier reviews. Or perhaps it nicely aged in the lab.
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    Rose Oudh and Myrrh Hair Gloss

    To my nose, this is basically a rose scent. It is a strong rose, with some traces of resin from the myrrh. It is pretty, and reminds me if Rose Boughs and Rose Branches. I grabbed this for the oud, but, alas, did not get that barnyard I so love!
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    A Sweet Sleep Hair Gloss

    This is a beautiful lavender scent and I was surprised there was no vanilla listed in it. Might the white sandalwood gives it that vibe? Bergamot and pear not distinct. Love it enough for a bottle. ETA Love it enough for a backup!
  23. [No additional description provided.] No reviews on this beauty??! On first spray, I get a blast of blueberries- so pretty! The leaves on this comes out slowly and twine together with the fruit. I am not sure what "blueberry chypre" is, as the blueberry note is similar to the one in Ella and Blueberry Pumpkin Muffin. Hmm perhaps a bit more perfumey. The dead leaves note is gorgeous. This is very long lasting, but not much throw. Love the combination and may treat myself to a full bottle before they come down. This is different enough from my other Dead Leave scents to have a place in my arsenal.
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    Gently, Gently Bath Oil

    This is the perfect name for this bath oil, as it is indeed gentle. It is mostly a sweetened carnation with the barest hint of clove. Lovely!
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    Frostbitten Sin

    To my nose, this is heavy on the snow and light on Sin. I do like Sin, but the cinnamon can be a bit much. Here it is the perfect grace note to the snow.
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