AROMA DESCRIPTIONS

  HALLOWEEN 2008

new.gif (1418 bytes)october gave a party   [leaves & earth/fruit/spice]   if October could be bottled, this would be it! A blend of fallen leaves, damp earth, and apple cider, with significant cinnamon notes. Debuted in 2002, and one of the few we re-issue year after year. 
new.gif (1418 bytes)i want my mummy   [ozone/vanilla]   imagine if those mummy wrappings were laundered:  fresh fabric softener, the peachy fragrance of baby skin, and a touch of earthy vanilla.
 new.gif (1418 bytes)sugar skull   [sugar/citrus]  a blend of white sugars, dusting dried fruits and citrus.  uplifting and cheerful.
 new.gif (1418 bytes)crypt   [green/earth]  damp, dark, and haunting - like moss clinging to a New Orleans Mausoleum.  oakmoss, dirt, and a secret ingredient add to the wonderfully moody atmosphere.
 new.gif (1418 bytes)vanilla's quick trip to hell   [vanilla/incense]   vanilla does not escape unscathed:  sweet vanilla, lightly kissed with musk, dark middle eastern spices, and a hint of warm, rich amber.
 new.gif (1418 bytes)absinthe   [anise/nutmeg/basil]  complex and sophisticated. anise (licorice) notes dominate this sexy/moody concoction... basil, nutmeg, and vanilla Absolute notes follow.
 new.gif (1418 bytes)death by chocolate   [truffle/cocoa bean]  a chocoholic's overdose: crème de cocoa and chocolate truffles.
 new.gif (1418 bytes)burning bits   [smoke/cedar]   a mysterious blend of smoke, crackling fire, and wood notes.
new.gif (1418 bytes) wicked   [leather]  dinner party perfection: warm leather, with light tobacco notes. unisex and perfect for autumn gatherings.
new.gif (1418 bytes)'dem bones   [vanilla/clove]   a warm vanilla with just the slightest clove kiss.
new.gif (1418 bytes)witches on broomsticks   [cedar/patchouli]   woody cedar (of broomsticks) dominates; patchouli and sandalwood (of witches) linger lightly.
new.gif (1418 bytes)graveyard   [earth/grass/rose]   the fragrance of fresh, moist earth running through your fingers. a slight linger of graveside roses hangs in the background...
 new.gif (1418 bytes)poisoned apple   [apple/cedar]  ripe apple poisoned with dry cedar and dirt notes.  fresh apple dominates.
 new.gif (1418 bytes)heathen   [amber/cannabis/patchouli]  an earthy masterpiece: sweet rich amber, skillfully blended with earthy/smoky marijuana, patchouli, and sandalwood.
new.gif (1418 bytes)witches brew   [clove/patchouli]   a very *wicked* earthy blend of patchouli, licorice/anise, and spice (predominantly cloves).

AUTUMN 2008

new.gif (1418 bytes)sweet potato candy   [gourmet/citrus]   the quintessential autumn baking vegetable:  rich and sweet, lightened with citrus and caramelized white sugar.
new.gif (1418 bytes)fallen leaves   [leaves/dry earth]   leaves are falling... the "slow disrobing of summer, leaf by leaf"; here is the fragrance emitted as you crunch and rustle the leaves on an autumn walk.
new.gif (1418 bytes)cider:  hot, buttered & spiked   [fruit/spice/gourmet]   this fragrance is intensely apple cider, with a kiss of hot butter. spiked with a mellow rum, which adds significant depth and moodiness.
new.gif (1418 bytes)aspen   [moss/wood/fir]   notes of oakmoss, cedar, and evergreen hobnob together in this outdoorsy fragrance. the oakmoss provides a more sophisticated and moody, mossy air.
new.gif (1418 bytes)orange brulée   [gourmet/citrus]   opulent and perky citrus, with crème brulée notes, and a touch of rich Gran Marnier.
new.gif (1418 bytes)beach bonfire   [smoke/vanilla/aquatic]   the deep fragrance of a smoky campfire, crackling wood, and lightly burnt marshmallows, with very light lingering sea spray notes.
new.gif (1418 bytes)burnt sugar & nutmeg   [gourmet]   a brown sugar celebration, with a dollop of brandy, butter, and nutmeg.
new.gif (1418 bytes)autumn mountain air   [ozone]   the fragrance of an crisp autumn breeze on a mountain top; where the air is clean and pure and nature surrounds.
new.gif (1418 bytes)carrot halwa   [gourmet]  carrots' vibrant color and inherent sweetness make them perfect for fall.  this Indian pudding is divine, with carrot cake, sweet cream, macadamia, and sugar notes.
new.gif (1418 bytes)peppery mum   [floral/pepper]   this chrysanthemum floral is elegant, refined, piquant, and peppery.  it will pierce through other fragrances that are lingering...
new.gif (1418 bytes)fruitful soil   [gourmet]   autumn is indeed the crowning glory of the year, bringing us the spring/summer's care and toil.  nature's bounty is celebrated with nuts and berries, and lingering baking cake notes in the background.

    OKTOBERFEST 2008

new.gif (1418 bytes)buttery pretzel   [gourmet/yeast]   the aroma of yeasty, salty, buttery fresh-from-the-oven pretzels. a dream fragrance for the kitchen...
new.gif (1418 bytes)cinnamon streudel   [goumet/spice]   Jawohl, a truly worthy tribute to our German friends: an amalgam of harvest spices (cinnamon, cloves, ginger, nutmeg) with a seriously complex cake-like batter. 
new.gif (1418 bytes)bienenstich   [sugar/almond]   "bee sting cake" is a German honey/toasted almond/burnt white sugar cake, known for its sweetness and honey/cream richness.
new.gif (1418 bytes)nutty candy apple   [apple/fruit/gourmet]   candy apple deluxe: fresh McIntosh apple, with strawberry/cherry candy coating, a citrus kiss, and toasted hazelnuts and pecans.
new.gif (1418 bytes)lederhosen   [leather/earth]   Achtung! this is a perfect dinner party fragrance... leather (predominantly), with nuances of sandalwood, cedar, and musk.
new.gif (1418 bytes)apfel torte   [apple/spice/gourmet]   succulent ripe Macintosh Apples with vanilla cream, streusel, and cinnamon. try this instead of apple pie this autumn.

   ULTIMATE VANILLA COLLECTION

new.gif (1418 bytes)poire-vanille   [vanilla/fruit/cedar]   voilà succulent ripe pear with vanilla bean.  light cedar wood notes add a gorgeous complexity.
new.gif (1418 bytes)vanilla connoisseur   [vanilla]   an exquisitely perfect and true vanilla bean fragrance.
new.gif (1418 bytes)nuts about vanilla   [vanilla/gourmet]   a tribute to nuts:  gourmand vanilla is blended with macadamia, walnuts, and butter pecan.
new.gif (1418 bytes)udderly vanilla   [vanilla]   two vanillas (vanilla bean and French vanilla) kissed with sweet milk.
new.gif (1418 bytes) vanilla-lavender   [vanilla/floral/aquatic]   vanilla bean predominates and beautiful lavender soothes. with light notes of precious woods and aquatic rain.
new.gif (1418 bytes)happy honey vanilla   [vanilla/gourmet]   a tumble of vanillas, honey, and buttermilk.  a busy bee's paradise.
new.gif (1418 bytes)ethereal vanilla   [vanilla]   a sweet rich multi-layered "baking" vanilla
new.gif (1418 bytes)vanilla cinnamon mandelbrot   [vanilla/gourmet]   oo-la-la!  this concoction blends toasted almonds, brown-sugared cinnamon, and cinnamon spice on a bed of vanilla cream.
new.gif (1418 bytes)vanilla cream soda   [vanilla/fruit]   a very playful vanilla creation:  French vanilla with nuances of cotton candy and caramel.
new.gif (1418 bytes)vanilla romance   [vanilla/amber]   supremely beautiful/rich/feminine sweet Amber blended with vanilla bean Absolute.
new.gif (1418 bytes)sandalwood & vanilla   [vanilla/wood]    the perfect resinous scent of sandalwood, sweetened and lightened with luscious vanilla.
new.gif (1418 bytes)just the frosting, please   [vanilla]   vanilla buttercream frosting, in all it's pure perfection.
 vaniglia e cioccolato   [vanilla/gourmet/earth]   *more* than the sum of its parts: Madagascar vanilla bean Absolute, dark chocolate truffle, and a kiss of sandalwood.
     

    GOURMET

biscotti   [gourmet]   delectable notes of toasted almond, tonka bean, vanilla absolute, and dark chocolate.  an indulgence beyond mention.
 sugar cookie dough   [gourmet]   with a sweet-sour character, this cookie dough will blanket you with it's delectable fragrance.
 dulce de leche   [gourmet/vanilla]   argentina's traditional dessert: caramelized sugar in milk. almost a crème brulee character, with notes of vanilla ice cream and caramel.
 sugarcane|rum   [sugar/citrus/rum/cake]   succulent fresh sugarcane blended with moody dark rum... a luscious concoction.
 coconut milk & cucumber   [coconut/green/milk]   tropical shaved coconut with sweet coconut milk, freshened with a splash of fresh cucumber.
 thai iced chai   [herbs/spice/nuts/tropical fruit]   gurana Chai (notes of ginger, cinnamon bark, clove, assam, and cardamom), cream, and syrups of almond, coconut, and passion fruit.
 pink toasted almond   [tropical nuts/kirsch/cream]   in this exotic oasis of fragrance toasted almond and tropical macadamia notes are blended with Kirshwasser ("cherry water") and Irish cream.
 white chocolate martini   [cream/cocoa/coconut]   luscious and decadent: shaved white chocolate, Vanille vodka, chocolate liqueur, and sweet rich cream.
     

FRUIT & ORCHARD

 luscious peach torte   [fruit/gourmet]   simply the most perfect peach cake fragrance... with bits of almond and sandalwood for added depth.
 grapefruit-lily   [fruit/floral]   piquant Yuzu grapefruit kissed by exotic tiger lily.
 tuscan vacation   [fruit/floral/amber]  this ethereal scent begins with top notes of floral, middle notes of lush cantaloupe and juicy watermelon, and bottom notes of cedar, amber, and musk.  bottom line: tranquility and peace.
 jamaica hibiscus agua fresca   [black currant/cukes/water/hibiscus]   jamaica hibiscus (tea) flowers, cassis black currant, and fresh cucumbers, garnished with a lemon wedge.
     

SPA/FRESH

 posh baby   [marine/floral/powder]  baby lotion heaven: fresh aldehydes and fresh sweet fruits, blended with jasmine and violet. the overall effect? a freshening "baby magic" lotion.
 squeaky clean   [ozone]   a fresh, crisp, clean scent.  it is perfectly clean, and perfectly breezy.
     

    GARDEN & BOTANICALS

 angel oriental   [floral/gourmet]  inspired by the current #1 perfume in France, "Angel".  it is sweet, foody, heady... and the world's first "oriental gourmand" fragrance.
 new.gif (1418 bytes)black bamboo   [cucumber/cedar]    very texture-rich:  fresh green bamboo and cucumber, tempered with mahogany, lotus pods, mushrooms, and watery driftwood
 milk tea   [vanilla/green]   kissed with spices (cinnamon and clove), this green tea is milky and not-too-sweet.
 watercress   [green/fresh]    invigoratingly green, and refreshingly aquatic.  you will pick up: palm leaves, fresh watercress, watery aloe, lemon rind, and splashes of jasmine and eucalyptus
 soleil   [floral/citrus]    bright sunflowers and crisp happy citrus, blended into cheerful fragrance bliss.
 wild jasmine   [floral]    this intriguing night-blooming jasmine is most beautiful floral we could muster.  if you enjoy rich florals, this is the grand dame of them all.
 latin beauty   [amber/floral/fruit/fresh/vanilla]   inspired by latin american women, arguably the most beautiful in the world:  a very pleasant and natural blend of lavender, vanilla, amber, lemon, and musk. the end result is a simply naturally "beautiful" fragrance, with sweet feminine qualities.
 new.gif (1418 bytes)woodfern   [cedar/fern/oakmoss/sandalwood]   intense, rich, and masculine.  mahogany, cedar, and sandalwood, blended with dewy ferns and deep oakmoss. woody and deep green.
 new.gif (1418 bytes)orchid   [floral]  giddy and flirtatious: wild orchid blossoms
 osmanthus tea   [floral/green tea]   a floral fairytale: fruity-succulent osmanthus flowers with soothing drifts of crisp greens.
 crème de violette   [cream/violet/fruit]  hobnob with this "revival" liqueur, produced from a delicate maceration of violets in brandy, with cane sugar added for sweet finish.
     

  SUPER SAVORY  (spices & herbs & woods/earth)

 madagascar spice   [amber/earth/musk]  take your senses to the Far East in this blend of earthy resins (frankincense, amber, Egyptian musk) in a background of musky Madagascar vanilla bean, heliotrope, orange, clove, and jasmine.
 patchouli raspberry   [earth/berry]   perfectly balanced earthy Indonesian patchouli blended with sweet ripe raspberries.  a must-have for patchouli lovers.
beautiful amber   [amber]   warm, rich, and sweet Amber musk with significant Tonka bean.  this fragrance will envelop you with a warm and comforting hug.
     
     
     
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