Sweet woody resins win out most of the time. Spice-forward blends always draw my attention. I'm still trying to finding anything with a prominent and lasting anise/licorice/fennel type note.
I know I enjoy in BPAL notes:
Cypress
Patchouli
Sandalwood
Vetiver
Earth/loam/dirt
Clove
Cinnamon
Cassia
Honeysuckle
Chamomile
Mullein
Chrysanthemum
From other perfumes, I've discovered an enjoyment for:
Ambergris
Cardamon
Licorice
And in previous contexts (usually culinary or botanical rather than personal fragrance) I've found I enjoy:
Ginseng
Fennel
Anise
Lemongrass
Lychee
Lime leaf
Lilac
Jasmine
Gardenia
Rice
Barley
Molasses
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Interests
Music: Anaïs Mitchell's Hadestown (both the original concept album and the new original cast album). Cowboy Junkies' Renmin Park.
Books: Russell Hoban's The Mouse and His Child. C. S. Lewis' Till We Have Faces. Hilary Mantel's Thomas Cromwell trilogy.
Films: Blade Runner. The Spirit of the Beehive.
Food: Sambhar. Soft-boiled eggs.
Sweets: Chocolate as dark as it comes. Gajar ka halwa. Rice pudding.
