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On me, The Snow Storm is fir and a hint of cedar over mint. I love it and I hope it comes back every year.

Wet on my skin, Noche Buena is a wet floral. It smells almost exactly like apples. Dry, the wet part is replaced by an herbal note, which I guess is the sage. I like this a lot, but I think I'll save this for the warmer months.

On me, Jólasveinar 2007 is pastries and moss. An odd combination, but not a bad one. It just isn't me so I'll pass this along.

In the bottle and wet on my skin, Krampus 2007 is intense red musk and wood with some leather. Dry, the musk and wood have settled while the leather is pretty much gone. It's a masculine blend but still one that women can wear. It's not really me but I do like it.

Wow. Lick It One More Time smells like a candy cane with a little bit of sugar. The scent is nice, but what I really like is the cool, tingling sensation the blend leaves on my skin. This would be perfect for a summer heatwave.

Oh my... I've never had spiked egg nog, but if it tastes as good as this smells, then I want some pronto! Egg Nog '07 is sweet brandy and cream over egg. If you liked Egg'd Mailbox, you have to try this.

On me, Chanukkiyah seems to be just sugared pastry and olive oil. Funnel cake, anyone? I like it, don't get me wrong, but I was hoping for the pomegranate and fig. I'm hoping age will bring them out.

On me, The Fairy Market is sugared florals and a little bit of grass. I love it and I think it'll be even better aged.

On me, Madame Tracy is tea rose, violet, and a hint of lily of the valley. The tea rose has a slightly soapy edge and the violet is powdery, but it's still a lovely scent. It can only improve with age.

For some reason, Long Night Moon smells like honeysuckle and something fruity on me. I like it but this one definitely needs to age before I wear it again.

On me, Doc Constantine is fir and cedar over musk with a little bit of leather. It's neutral bordering on masculine. I love it and I'll be sure to stock up before the Carnaval leaves.

On me, Ivanushka is woods and leaves over a little bit of musk. I like him a lot, I just wish he were stronger. I'm hoping age will take care of that.

Kostnice on me smells like frankincense, a little floral, and a hint of vetiver. It's nice but I think it needs to age a bit, so I'll keep it around.

On me, Serpent's Kiss is dragon's blood (plumeria on my skin), cinnamon, and a whiff of vetiver. I love the scent but it started to burn so I had to wash it off. Someone else can enjoy it.

Wet on my skin, Roadhouse is dandelion single note, with the stem and leaves coming through very well. Dry, the booze shows up. Surprisingly, I like this scent, though I wouldn't wear it every day.

On me, Jezirat Al Tennyn is a green and earthy men's cologne. It's nice (and would be gorgeous on a man) but it's not me.

All I get from Peitho is plumeria. Nice but not what I'm looking for. This is another one for the give-away pile.

On me, Y'ha-Nthlei is a salty aquatic, somewhat green and a little fruity. It's very close to Selkie. I like this a lot and I can see myself wearing it often during the summer.

Wet on my skin, Rose Red '07 is a red rose still mostly closed and there's a hint of snow. It's a very sharp smell and if it were stronger, it'd be headache-inducing. Drying, the rose scent mellows, the snow vanishes and is replaced by a green smell which I guess is the stems. Dry, there is an earthy hint. It smells a bit like vetiver. Overall, this is a unique rose blend. I haven't decided if it's a keeper.

In the bottle, Snow White '07 is mixed florals with a little cold. On my skin, it's coconut cream. I'm not sure what's causing the morph but I'm willing to give Snow White another try before I give her up.

On me, Peacock Queen '07 is tea rose single note. It's a nice scent, don't get me wrong, but I was expecting something more.

On me, Mistletoe '07 is pine, another green plant scent, and a hint of something white and sweet. I absolutely love this and it's perfect as either perfume or a room scent. If you like Yankee Candle's Christmas Wreath, try this.

Does anyone know of a GC equivalent to Swan Maiden?

On me, Midwinter's Eve is sweet, juicy plums and no flowers whatsoever. Still, I love it and I plan to wear it year-round.

On me, La Befana is just the chimney dust and holiday sweets. It's an interesting combination but not what I was looking for. Where are the violets? I'm hoping age will improve this.