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Vetiver 46 by Le Labo

A smoky mysterious masculine blend of dark woods.

Shocking to the palate as black pepper creeps in and attacks the olfactory under a guise of astringent, heady and silently luscious woods melodized with slight liveliness of undetectable bergamot sparkle.

As this scent settles on the skin an earthy oriental body slowly escapes to the surface releasing nostalgic tones of incense and amber, warming and accenting the notes in softness, settling in a slight yet abstract sweet finalization, as if it has grown fond of it's wearer.

This scent is shocking at first and then addictive. It completely stands alone in the world of Vetivers as it is not easily understood.

06 September 2008

Ambre by L'Occitane

L'Ambre is a dark woody blend of Cistus Labdanum and Vanilla, with overwhelming notes of synthetic Ambrox.

A resinous musky amber lacking the typical sweet cloying properties of most inexpensive Amber based EDTs.

Lacks sophistication, but is quite tolerable, and has diffuses from the skin nicely.
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06 September 2008

Jasmin 17 by Le Labo

Jasmin 17, youthful and feminine.

It begins with bright fresh notes of Neroli Bigarade, Orange Flower and Litsea Cubeba... crisp green and slightly citrus.. completely unexpected and uncharacteristic of a traditional Jasmine perfume...

As the sharp awakening notes calm, beautiful chords of fresh blooming Jasmine diffuse to the top... softly enveloping the citrus angles leveling off to a full bodied yet fresh Jasmine heart... Sweet, but gentle, white, and delicate...

As it continues to dry down slight oriental mid-tones of Amber, Sandalwood, and musk seep through the elegant floral body quietly blending into a powdery whiteness...

Fresh, feminine, sensual, and easily wearable by all.
06 September 2008
 
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