I'm going to chock up this next venture to a new house of fragrance to the rising full moon in Taurus at the end of October and my insatiable sweet tooth that has switched to my nose as I must be coated in a lasting peanut butter perfume. Arcana Wildcraft's various scent potions are legendary in the indie community and I have been curious about this shop for well over a few years and 2020 was the right time to explore. I first messaged the owner to see if any bottle of a particular peanut butter cheesecake scent I read so many glowing reviews about (and admittedly have been lusting after over a year) still existed and to my utter delight the owner responded promptly that she had a bottle and would sell it to me in a custom order (very courteous and genuine customer service which I greatly appreciate). A few days later I raced out to my mailbox and was over the moon with not one bottle but a mini vial of the infamous Haint slid out of the carefully wrapped envelope and nifty quality stickers and a tiny tarot card that you collect with each order! I had to stop myself slathering then and now as I wanted to do this experience right and left my bottles with gorgeous woodcut images sitting on my vanity table to rest after their long journey and made my way for work. These were my thoughts after some gentle aging. One Note At A Time: Spell IV: Elixir (A delicious Kitchen Witch bakery blend to bring increased sweetness to your life. Rich peanut butter cheesecake spiked with dark cacao bean, German chocolate, and whipped cream.) In the bottle I get the unmistakable aroma of decadent dark chocolate brownie batter, sweetened peanut butter and a swirl of caramel sauce and that exact recipe of notes stays true on my skin 10 seconds and then my skin chemistry makes those top accords disappear and I amp the buttery graham cracker, cream cheese, heavy whipped cream topping and a hidden drop of sandalwood for a good 15 hours. My search ultimately continues for a lasting peanut butter perfume, however, I'm extremely impressed with this bottle and found for myself one scrumptious fragrance to wear before bed and to recommend. I can't wait to explore more of this shop's catalogue and seasonal collections (I have feeling this is only the beginning of many reviews and study of accords). Haint (The sweet, melancholy essence of a Southern ghost drifting through dark mountain hollows and crumbling neo-classical mansions. White musk, vanilla musk, Madagascar vanilla, sugarcane, and a faint trail of white pepper.) All I can say, is the tales are true. Haint is something special! On opening a wash of clean white musk takes a bit to settle then a vanilla powdered sugar with a lemony magnolia-like floral heart shines through and I'm beaming as I waltz about the work floor. The various listed vanillas morph from sweet and creamy to so delicate that I forget I have any perfume on until the earthy warmth of the pepper and white amber catch my attention at different points throughout the night. I feel so pretty and "natural" in Haint, it just may be my next fancy event fragrance (when and if we ever can travel safely). This perfume is the equivalent of a classic pearl strand or ear drops; it compliments anything it touches with a hint of elegance and bygone romance. Arcana Wildcraft |
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