Notes of Win, Notes of Not-So-Win
List of the notes that seem to work, and those that seem not to. (In no particular order)
Definite Win
Vanilla
Coconut
Sandalwood
Peach
Tea
Cinnamon
Honey
Incense
Red fruits
Hazlenut
Most Amber
Most Musk
Almond
Rose
Bergamot
Sugar Cane
Maybe Win:
Lavender
Ginger
Caramel
Leather
Ylang Ylang
Not-So-Win:
Gardenia
Patchouli
Vetiver
Aquatic notes
Ozone
Herbs
Overall I tend towards darker, spicier blends. But I do like some of the brighter ones as well. I like fruity with a touch of floral, and foody is almost always a win. I can't do anything too heavily floral, or it makes me sneeze and gives me headaches (as a general rule). I have never met an aquatic I have liked.
Definite Win
Vanilla
Coconut
Sandalwood
Peach
Tea
Cinnamon
Honey
Incense
Red fruits
Hazlenut
Most Amber
Most Musk
Almond
Rose
Bergamot
Sugar Cane
Maybe Win:
Lavender
Ginger
Caramel
Leather
Ylang Ylang
Not-So-Win:
Gardenia
Patchouli
Vetiver
Aquatic notes
Ozone
Herbs
Overall I tend towards darker, spicier blends. But I do like some of the brighter ones as well. I like fruity with a touch of floral, and foody is almost always a win. I can't do anything too heavily floral, or it makes me sneeze and gives me headaches (as a general rule). I have never met an aquatic I have liked.