Ever since I stepped into the realm of Indie Fragrances one house has been repeated with an exotic and expensive flair that called from afar I was not yet prepared to venture towards...until last year when I was recommended to see the godsend to all Indie Collectors and Explorers known as "decanters"; these sweet beings offer different seasonal blends at a wide discount which allows those of us with restricted wallets and pocketbooks a chance to sample perfumes we have lusted after and finally join the excited conversation circles surrounding certain shops. This is a happily ever ending story all thanks to Crypta Obscura/KosmikFade. One Note At A Time: Koaliday (Bastet's Australian melty Vanilla Ice Cream, Crystalline Absolute, Vanilla Bean Fleck, Fried Dough accord ala Funnel Cake deliciousness, White Cinnamon and Vanilla infused Powdered Sugar) This is a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck with exotic and warm woody cinnamon, creamy buttery vanilla and the unmistakable aroma of country-fried dough. Every note promised is there and it creates this cosy enveloping feeling of home comforts and seasonal memories that lasts an impressive 13 hours. It's marvellous and must try if you love gourmand fragrances and the deeply soothing quality of cinnamon. Ducky (Fresh Pear, Bastet's Amber Absolute, Skin Musk, Vanilla Bean Liqueur, Crimson Red Musk) This was my first dip into NAVA fragrant waters and I must say I'm impressed. Ducky is indeed fresh pears without any unnecessary soapiness and is matched beautifully with a spiked vanilla bean, warm amber and soft silkiness underneath it all. When first applied the scent amplifies for about 2 hours then dies down to this creamy vanilla pear finish that lasts 16 hours now. I must admit I was hoping to not love this and move quietly along but what can I say, NAVA has wowed me and I'm in trouble (yep, yep yep!) Llama Llama (Vanilla infused Sandalwood, Cashmere Vanilla accord, Indian Sandalwood, French Vanilla Bean and Santalum Absolute) My expectations and wishes flew too high to the sandalwood and french vanilla drenched sun this time as this blend is a masculine soapy flop on my skin. It's always the call of French Vanilla that gets me to pull that buy-now trigger. My search continues ultimately and I have learned a vital lesson that santalum combined with cashmere may be best to avoid with my chemistry. Sigh. *Please remember everyone's skin chemistry is different and what my chemistry does with one note may not happen on someone else. That's the unique beauty of perfume oils, they react with everyone differently- don't hesitate to try a sample of something if it interests you. Uriel (Thick resin and incense of Holy Myrrh and Sandalwood) This was a surprise bonus vial found in my order and I must say this blend named after an archangel is a dreamy romantic sandalwood that is indeed "ethereal" and even "protective" in ways. Uriel was a much finer introduction to NAVA's Sandalwoods and Resin centred oils for me and I would love to try more of this house of fragrances' sandalwood perfumes. For longevity, this oil fades within 5 hours which is my only caveat as I would love to wake from a full days' sleep with this masculine leaning fragrance softly caressing my wrists and neck. Nocturne Alchemy Studios Crypta Obscura |
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28th of January 2023) NOTES/COMBINATIONS and Stones CURRENTLY ON THE HUNT FOR: Naughty Licorice/Star Anise Cardamom Cardamom Cake with Roses Smoky Honey & Leather Leather and Florals Pomegranate Colder Tuberose scents Smoked Florals with Cinnamon and Honey Graham Cracker and Incense Double strand of Rose Quartz or Moonstones or Black Tourmaline Chainmaille Jewellery Houses of Fragrance and Interest on the Horizon (shops that contain such temptations): LurkerAndStrange Good Spirit Wolf Rapt In Maille ToadStoolSoaps DSH Perfume Baphomet&Co Harvest Moon Haven Granny Hootenanny's Shop
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