VexedGlory Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 A base of smooth white musk, over which are layered a combination of 4 lavender and 2 lotus varieties. A drop of amber in the base, and drops of cardamom and chai to spice it up just a tad. In the ridiculously long email I sent Mara to explain what I wanted in a PE for my mother, I asked that it evoke the atmosphere of strong but peaceful. That is exactly the sort of feeling that this PE has. When I sniff the bottle, my nose takes in the cardamom first. But perhaps that's because we drink it in chai at home all the time, so I recognize it the fastest. Anyway, I think that really adds to the character of strength. It makes the fragrance feel very present, very alert. And the lavender and lotus create this soft, comforting vibe. I would describe this scent as a semi-spicy musky floral. Even wet, and after drydown, there's a smoothness to the scent that I attribute to the musk and amber, I assume. And it's a fragrance that lasts forever. As I have said before, I'm quite thankful for this, because it means I can hold off on the slathering and preserve something created in tribute to my mother and her mother for a long time. Just a dab of this goes a long way. I know Beccah has the remaining bottle, so Beccah, if you read this, I hope it brings you a sense of peace and strength too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beccah Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 (edited) It does! I'm very glad that you started a review thread for this. I wanted to, but I didn't feel like it was my place to. I love, love, love this PE. The lavender is very prominent on me at first, but it settles down into a creamy, slightly spicy, smooth skin musk on my skin. It really is a beautiful scent & I will be looking forward to any future PEs that you craft ETA Mine is sitting next to my picture of Lakshmi on my altar. Looks so pretty there! Edited November 19, 2013 by Beccah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Cat Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 I remember reading the story behind this when the Private Editions for October came out--congratulations, I'm glad it came out so beautifully! I'm also fascinated to hear more about the scent itself, since I would not have been able to picture lavender with some of the other notes, and both of you give a great sense of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beccah Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 I still love this PE. Its aging beautifully. I feel like the musk & the lavender get prominent as this one ages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StacyK Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Aw I remember this. Cutie Pies PE reminded me of it. So sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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