We all have those dark morbid topics of fascination that garner uncomfortable side looks from polite society. It can be downright mortifying to be judged in some circles but an indescribable joy to find an unexpected fellow soul who also harbours a guarded interest in the strange, warped and what has been deemed the plain unpleasant to think or speak of. Well please consider me a fellow soul if you happen to have a shelf (or three) dedicated to morbid history or probably know more tidbits on tragic legends, bizarre superstitions and insidious bygone crime cases than all may be proper for a lady to know. And if you also happen to enjoy stepping out into the modern world with the above categories of knowledge tucked away for rainy day conversations (or long dinner parties) and desire a finishing touch of the unique past to add to your everyday life, I know just the place us macabre historymagpies have been waiting and searching for... The Poisoners Guild (https://poisonersguild.com/) is the shop you need to see as this creative storefront is where "The Poisoners" (masters of scent potions and mistresses of olfactory magic from our favourite houses of fragrance) converse with the unconventional saints of this special guild to mix and blend representative forms of scents that arrive at your door in themed parcels. Imagine it, our darkest curiosities centred around the deadly and lovely herbs, toxic flowers and mysterious elements of others' purest dread serving as inspiration that we can proudly wear into the office or share as unique gifts. So prepare for one of a kind treats for the senses, wicked imaginations and dark little hearts everywhere because the Poisoners Guild is open for business! Well then, curious to know more? I know I sure was once I became aware of the splendid concept and beheld the opening page for the first time, so I ordered a few items from the guild that arrived in lightning quick time (ordered Thursday and received Monday). Even though I missed the initial launch of the first box (or kit as they are called) I was able to pick up a couple things that called to and intrigued me all the more with promises of beloved hyacinths gracing my home with their intoxicating scent composition and a gourmand-like perfume I kept seeing others rave about. I may have committed the ultimate sin of owning perfume oil which is testing it right out of the mailbox but it was well worth it and I can tell this is only the beginning of something amazing: Nicotine (Listed Notes: Oscuro Cigars, Pipe Smoke, Fresh-Cut Tobacco, Rum-Dipped Cigarillos, Cacao Shisha, Vanillic Vape Clouds.) -created by Hexennacht *I compared my jotted thoughts from when the bottle first arrived to tonight (about a two week span of time) In the bottle: A delectable almost BUTTERSCOTCH VANILLA-like blending that makes me crave toffee. It almost reminds me of a Heath bar with an edge. The tobacco is there if you take your time to search for it and a dusting of CACAO is present as well. Applied: A delicious aroma of butterscotch or toffee hits my nose at first and the tobacco slowly appears deepening the experience warming up everything along with the chocolate. At this point, Nicotine reminds me of another perfume I currently own and absolutely love with a surprisingly regal resinous quality to it. Sadly my skin chemistry causes the tempered cacao note to fade away in about 5 minutes but the other notes stay strong and this pleasant mixture of sweet and warmth continues to impress as hours later traces of vanilla linger on my skin. More of a blustery autumn day type of fragrance, I still find myself currently curling up with a good mystery novel and drifting off to eased slumber wearing this oil. Overall, Nicotine is a fine perfume choice for those of us who can't stand the disgusting suffocating chemical smell of cigarettes but only wish for scent nostalgia and adore the unmistakable aroma of real tobacco from a pipe. Spreading the knowledge: Agatha Christie's 1935 novel Three Act Tragedy (in the United States it can be found under the title: Murder in Three) is the only one of her books that nicotine plays a special deadly role. Nightshade (description: "Delicate hyacinths, a heady kick of musks and garden greens hiding a deadly secret.") -created by Moonbeams Wax Meltz Melted: Nightshade is such a brilliantly executed fragrance and I want this type of melt always present in my home. I admit I wasn't so sure at first as I could only detect a clean floral medley that was pretty but light on notes other than jasmine. As I went about to get ready for work something changed within an hour and my home was filled with an undeniably gorgeous aroma of fresh hyacinths and blooming florals that I couldn't believe all came from a mini sparkly square. Going out the door I noticed faded hints of lilac, rose (maybe even a drop of amber?) and a beckoning powdery sweetness to everything that made me wish Nightshade also came in perfume form as it is a romantic fragrance ideal for spring and early summer. Finally, it may be the magpie in me but the gold glitter against the pale green when Nightshade melts then dries is a beautiful final touch to this piece of scentart and I must have more (I foresee another type of fragrance collection beginning here). Spreading the knowledge: The Guild's own unconventional patron saint Locusta of Gaul was believed to have instructed a wife how to use Deadly Nightshade to poison an Emperor. Overall Thoughts: Ultimately this was a fantastic way to explore other indie fragrance businesses and even learn new points of trivia. I may have only had the opportunity to experience two creations but they both delightfully showcased each creator's talents and their deadly influences. Needless to say, I'm quite smitten by the Poisoners Guild and can't wait to see what other themed boxes "the poisoners" have in store (there are so many possibilities from dark history that can serve as further inspiration). BE ON THE LOOKOUT: The newest box to be unveiled by The Guild is: Ave Victoria "a collection of poisons inspired by the underworld of Victorian London". poisonersguild.com/ *Review to follow in August Comments are closed.
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