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Another list of 'must reads' (a confusing list - isn't Hamlet included in the 'complete workes' of the bard?) These I've read and these I didn't finish for various reasons (but should) and the rest go onto my ongoing reading list. (Yeah, I love lists.)
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I really think I'm still recovering from the stale air in the dealer's room this past weekend. No creative juice at all and I can't seem to focus on any one project for more than an hour. So today I'm sorting and repacking jewellery (and getting my next show application sorted), which involves sewing new storage bags to keep all the sterling ( Read more... )

Beanman & Beanwoman Prepare to Attack the Vagina
skin musk, white amber, ambergris, orange blossom, ylang ylang, coconut milk(Yeah, this is one of those names.) This scent is gorgeous, and very well balanced - other than a faint spike upon opening (likely the yy) no one note overwhelms. I didn't think this would work on me - I'm always cautious ( Read more... )

Octopus and Abalone Diver
Ambergris accord, water lily, freesia, sea spray, molluscan seashell accord, and driftwood.

I'm generally not a fan of aquatics and this is no exception. There were hints of notes I liked in this (the ambergris accord?the wood?) but overall, no. Just no. It made me sneeze and I had to wash it off.

VS

Autumn Moon of ( Read more... )

Lovers in a Carp Steamer
Cranberry, thyme, teakwood, mint, cedar, tobacco flower, and red currant.

Surprisingly fresh, with neither the cranberry nor thyme overwhelming (though fairly sharp in the imp) and just a hint of mint for coolness. The woods come up with a hint of spice as it dries and I'm finding it enticing; I keep sniffy my wrist with ( Read more... )

 
Needlework
oolong tea, lilac, sheer musk, crushed ginger, wisteria, delphinium, lavender

A rather watery floral, and quite strong, with lilac predominant at first and then wisteria getting sharp as it dries. Nary of touch of tea, or of ginger - very disappointing - and only hints of lavender. Ends up very soapy and too floral overall. I had to wash ( Read more... )

Ronin
White sandalwood, rice flower, honey, black pepper, and oakmoss.

Starts off with a blast of honey and a hint of a sharp, almost sour note which thankfully fades quickly. Not sure if I could pick out rice flower if you waved it under my nose, but I think the honey drowns it out in any case. The honey remains as the pepper kicks in; very nice. ( Read more... )

Prosperity of a Country
Frankincense, orris root, asuhi, leather, and ginger-infused cream accord.

A hint of frankincense over soft leather and powdery orris. Very light, and I slathered. Fades quickly. Nice, but I have other leather scents with better staying power and the ginger never showed up at all.

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Pink Mood
Vanilla, star anise, ( Read more... )

Penis Admiration
Lilac, ho wood, smoky vanilla, galbanum, and tonka.So many notes to like in here, and then there's the lilac. Which I enjoy in the wild and not so much in a perfume. Fortunately it gets smothered in cream as the vanilla warms up and hints of smoky wood drift by. Much softer and lighter now; this is a perfect example of a scent I ( Read more... )