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Notes from the Perfumer:
I have just finished the new House Blend Absinthium, inspired by absinthe, the decadent drink of mad poets and artists in eras past. The fragrance starts out smelling just like the liquor, with an intoxicating anise kick, then settles into a dark woodland scent that both women and men can wear. I used star anise, coriander, cardamom and wormwood in the top notes, linden blossom and other meadow scents, cedar and real oakmoss absolute in the base, which smells amazing. It seems to come and go mysteriously all day long (the Green Fairy is rather hard to pin down), but has a nice subtle finish. On women it is slightly sweeter, like absinthe with the sugar cube added- on men a bit more woodsy. There are a couple of absinthe scents on the commercial market which are rather disappointing. I hope mine has surpassed them- let me know what you think.
Mermaid and Witchfire continue to sell well. I have been hearing reports that the Witchfire is a serious aphrodisiac so be warned ( not surprising, with all the jasmine and patchouli in it. )
Happy Summer! Akuura
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