Beccah Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 First of all let me say I despise anise, as it evokes my insane mother. Who always used to bring me Good n Plentys (gack)! Anything that even slightly has that herby 'black licorice' smell makes me throw up in my mouth a little. This will be the first anise fragrance I can actually say I love! It has a vanillary quality that is the polar opposite of Good n Plenty, while still detecting the anise in it. I'm sure there are other fragrances that have the note in it, that I've liked. I just never noticed it, but this is the first one that I know it's in there & I want to slather! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goddesslynne Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 I really love this!! It's soft and light, and the hints of anise are subtle enough that I don't think Mr. Goddess will object. I LOVE anise and licorice, but I recently discovered that he detests it... So, I ordered a bottle!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invidiana Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 This is no sharp herbal anise like some I've tried in the past, it's creamy vanilla FROSTING with a bit of candy anise, and then the brown sugar and amber come out to deepen it and make it even more luscious. It's awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therapygirl Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 I'm loving this one too! I frequently layer it with my Mara's Domino Bets with 2x Lace! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luna65 Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 (edited) For me, it's initially thick buttery vanilla at first, and then the licorice (because to me it really is more black licorice than anise) is all OH HAI. It becomes licorice sort of framed by birthday cake...not really blended but occurring at the same time. Eventually the licorice fades and it's a cake-y residue. I like it because of the components but also because it's very unusual. Lynne: Q doesn't like licorice/anise either, I got this just for me! Edited August 1, 2011 by luna65 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halo0073 Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 Tried this one last night. I really like it. The vanilla and licorice smell divine. The dry down reminds me a bit of Mar's Domino, so I bet they do smell really lovely together. Very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAWN Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 I really love this!! It's soft and light, and the hints of anise are subtle enough that I don't think Mr. Goddess will object. I LOVE anise and licorice, but I recently discovered that he detests it... So, I ordered a bottle!! Lynne... I am really enjoying White Licorice also. I was surprised cause my skin drank Black Candy like it was never gonna get another treat again !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paganlady Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 So is this more Licorice than Cream, or more Cream than Licorice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therapygirl Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 On me it is little more vanilla cream with the perfect amount of licorice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luna65 Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 For me they are in equal proportion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyvey Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Hm, maybe it's because I test with only the teensiest of stingy swipes, but my main impression of this is extreme fluffy vanilla frosting sweetness. I'm huffing in vain for any trace of anise (which I hate in food but intrigues me as a note amid such white sweetness). So far it's only reminded me of Pie in the Sky and Halo's Angelique... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAWN Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Wore this to the post office today to mail a trade. Post Office guy said, WOW you or your package smell really good.... I said it's white Licorice...he looked me in the eyes & said, mmmmmmmmmm!! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halo0073 Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 On me it's more vanilla cream than licorice but considering that the drydown reminds me of Mara's Domino, I think that's somewhat how the blend merges so completely together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invidiana Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 On me it's fluffy vanilla cake and cream as well, with just the right hint of candy licorice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladybegood1 Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 This one is full bottle worthy for me. I wore it last night for the first time and fell in love with it. I do get the anise at first just that little hint of peppery bite then it fades off to a mostly vanilla cream on me. This one is soft and sweet but not sickly cloying. Every now and then the anise pops back up with that hint of pepper sharpness that keeps me huffing my wrists....Could still smell it this morning after a full 8 hours sleep, so it has staying power too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calii Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 Ok,well that settles it ...I am going to try a this on my next order.I was afraid the licorice might too strong,but I remembered I really liked the sniffie of Mara's Dominoe I had. There are just so many fab creations to keep up with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
july_girl Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Black licorice smell does absolutely nothing for me, so I wasn't sure about this one either. In the sniffie, I wasn't so sure I liked it, it smelled kind of strong. But I went ahead and got it in a beta, and that seems to work better for me...more vanilla with a little spiciness to it. Another bottle is in my future, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOC Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 This was a sweet creamy vanilla scent on my skin. Totally different from what I get in the vial. It kind of reminded me of AVV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paganlady Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 I finally broke down & ordered a sample of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calii Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 I finally broke down & ordered a sample of this. You will love it ...I just got another one to wear with Flying Potion,they go well together,it is so creamy good and beautiful mmmmm !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravenwing Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 i know my skin turned Black Candy soapy after a bit. Does this one have that effect on anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luna65 Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 It's probably the violet which is causing that, not the licorice/anise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paganlady Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 Bought a full bottle of this & I'm So Glad I did! I also get the fosting & licorice in perfect equal proportion. Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bella15 Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I LOVE licorice/anise scents and had super high hopes for this... but it seems to have dried down to a powdery vanilla. Will have to retest later... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOC Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 I love this. I don't get much of the licorice, just yummy vanilla. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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