I originally bought the sampler set to test a few fragrances I had my eyes on, and this was one that I was excited for. When opened, I was very intrigued because it was very different from the other scents and almost exactly as described. When I put it on, I was a little nervous because it opened very masculine and strong, but eventually it mellowed out to a lovely leathery warm scent that reminded me very distinctly like a clean and warm barn with freshly stacked hay. Describing something as smelling like a barn may make it sound like an insult, but it smelled like a barn from a Pinterest board, very magical and warm with no smell too much or overpowering. It was such a unique and creative scent I’m definitely wearing all the time in fall!

This perfume is the perfect understated sexy scent. Sexy in a warm, dark, subtle, cuddly way, that lingers close to your skin. I held off trying this for a while, because I wondered if all the leather, tobacco and black musk would make it a little aftershave-y, but that couldn't be further from the truth. The mild hint of honey and roses, and an incisive little tangerine note, lift and soften it, and far from being harsh, it is rounded, inviting and sweet, in the most balanced and adult of ways. I can't stop nuzzling my wrist. I can't wait for other people to nuzzle my neck. I don't personally detect an incense note, which shows how differently these scents can play with our individual body chemistry; but I do get this delicious darkness from the black musk, the tea and the leather. This one will be FSing before I even finish the sample, I think.

This is the second one I have FSed, after the always iconic Prismatic Crow, and that says a lot considering I've gone through over 20 samples at this point! The floral-aquatic notes are incredibly high-end smelling, almost reminds me of something Issey Miyake would sell for ten times the price. Hard to distinguish separate notes but I agree with the other reviewer's image of being beside a summer lake in a park, in Japan or China, with the waterlilies in bloom and the blossoms subtly scenting the air. Much later, on the dry-down, I detect the intriguing but gentle note of the dragonsblood incense, but it's not at all overpowering; it just gives this scent a unique darkness and depth that I really like. A friend of mine fell in love with the sample at first sniff, so I gave that to her and immediately bought myself my own bottle. Amazingly, it smells completely different on our skin. On me, the aquatic, fresh, sweetness comes through more, and on her it's warmer and a little more incensy. Magical either way.

This scent is incredible, I will be FSing. The sweetness of the spiced honey cake notes is so well-balanced by the musk, the woods, and the orange-whiskey notes, that it is one of those rare gourmands that feels like an actual perfume rather than a seasonal candle fragrance. The woody, musky, spicy notes make it feel sexy and cosy at the same time, and the sweetness has me huffing my wrist like some kind of addict. It's gourmand for grown-ups, and it shows off the skill of the perfumer in how well-balanced all the diverse notes are. A winner.

This is a unique scent: strong on the honey in particular, and the fruits, with a subtle base of woody spiciness that grounds the bright, sweetness well. It's not quite "me" - a little too on the sweet side - but it is a beautiful scent. We recently had a goodbye ceremony for a friend who had passed away, in which we made a little sculpture to them and covered it in flowers and art before burning it. We chose to anoint it with this oil, because of the strong, pioneering, sweet and beautiful spirit it echoed. So this smell will always have a special place in my heart now.

Sooo delicious!!! The most gourmand fragrance I’ve ever gotten, reminds me so much of bread and butter pudding or literally walking into a bakery - the spice is definitely there but not overpowering, and the slight smell of butter is so addictive 😭🩷 will definitely be wearing this more as it gets colder!

I’ve been wearing this perfume for only a week now and the amount of compliments I’ve received already has been bonkers. It’s such a great warm, amber fall scent, and a little lasts all day! My new favourite out of my collection.

I bought samples and this might just be my fave! It really is a beautiful fragrance.

I purchased a couple of samples and ended up buying full sizes of 3 out of the 4 and Joy in Longevity was my favorite one. It’s bright and tart while being subtle and deep. I love it and I’m happy that it’s one of my go-to scents!

Although I usually don’t like aquatic scents, this one absolutely blew me away! The sage and sea air are prominent, but feel warm and comforting.

Combined, this scent makes me feel like a lonely widow sent to live in a creaky but firm coastal cabin on a physician’s “sea cure” circa 1850. We can smell the scent of an ocean storm on the way, but we are warmed up by the cedar, sage, and agarwood of the wooden walls of the cabin while some green tea heats up on an old, wood stove. This scent is so charming and atmospheric, I am just in love!

Straight out of the bottle, I did not really like this scent initially as it was very floral/basil forward. As it dried down, it evolved into a lovely, cozy floral scent that smells like a sleepy rabbit’s fur after it fell asleep in a forest meadow under the moonlight. I absolutely adore the white musk in this perfume and how well it blends with my skin throughout the day. I am obsessed with this scent! :)

Merlin

Wow! This is a stunning shade - soft and ethereal with the shift. I was nervous it wouldn't look good on me as cooler tones normally don't, but it's in this weird limbo of warm/cool that I think would flatter any skintone.

i love the option to upgrade to the jars, they are very well-packed and cute. all shades are actually prettier than expected and last forever over a regular primer. as someone with hooded eyes in a muggy summer climate i was impressed with the lack of smudging and will definitely be back for more

getting used to the loose powder format but this is a very cute cool-toned pink. great pigment, a little goes a long way