MOON

2 thoughts on “MOON”

1. Damn. Everything I adore about Black Mass is here, albeit a bit stronger (which is fine by me!). It’s perfection in a bottle. Sexy, smoldering, ritualistic incense and deep smoked vanilla, something clean-musky, and a slight dry woody quality to boot. It’s grounded in amber and patchouli, but neither stands out. I notice now as I read the scent notes that there’s vetiver in here, but I never detect it. There’s absolutely nothing green here. In my original review of BM, I pictured being inside a wood cabin, so I guess it’s somehow disguising itself and the balsam within everything else. I’m so happy I get no Christmas tree from either of these. Interestingly, I could totally have been happy with this blend without the marshmallow. The vanilla plays nearly the same role in a sweet counterpoint. This is much more assertive, but I’m pretty convinced I could begin ordering MOON when I run through my Black Mass. I wasn’t sure exactly what to expect ever since I found out the marshmallow ratio in BM is 9:1! My conclusion is honestly that marshmallow is just such a delicate fragrance that it must be that strong to balance MOON in all its glory. Regardless, I love them both. I’ll take either one as my favorite from this house.

2. Lightly sweet, resinous, and solemn. Frankincense with hints of Peru balsam and smoked vanilla.

   Like participating in a traditional Roman Catholic Latin mass. I’ve never smelled such a realistic frankincense note… but I don’t like frankincense nearly enough to want this much of it in a perfume.

   Not for me, but try if you’re looking for a realistic frankincense single (almost) note.