Falling Stars on Winter Solstice

After many years living in the forested US I've been looking for scents that capture the essence of walking through pine groves. Some are too sharp and over the top (Fille en Aiguilles), others have too much going on and try to downplay the conifer (Sensuous Nude), others try to mold it into a new image (Dark Rebel Rider). And let's not forget the harsh olfactory assault that is Christmas scented candles. Falling Stars on Winter Solstice is the closest I can find to that true evergreen balsamic scent. There are clear associations here with Christmas wreaths, but also if you can look past that and imagine treading on soft pine-needle-carpeted trails as the late summer sun warms the bleeding sap, there is magic to be felt. The resins are not overly refined - as if you leaned against a tree and got pungent, sticky sap all over your hand, tried to wipe it off with a leaf, and as a result will now smell like a forest for a week. Only this way you don't have to get sticky. There is just enough smoke without smelling like a total campfire. This scent is so comforting and spiritual, completely unisex, a delight all around.

Enchanted forest ..sigh Falling stars at Winter Solistice Description from alkemia shop ___________________________ Walking into a wooded clearing, you look up in wonder at thousands of stars across the darkened sky. Suddenly, a falling star streaks across the sky, so low, you can almost touch it. Catch your breath. Make a wish. Aromatic balsam needles, a dab of dark musk, sweet myrrh, incense resins, melted snow, and a touch of cabin woodstove smoke. ___________ Oh GOD i love this on . just the warm incensy Fir i wanted .. sigh , the balmyness , the dark warmth. the earthy enchanting aspect of this . I cant prais this enough. i simply in love with it It is just as described . Melted snow . sweet incense.. all that jummy treat a cosy evening in the woodlands have to offer . LOVE. I wanted somthing to kind of replaise Guerlains Winter Delice With the Pine and resin . This is even better . slightly sweeter , even more deap dark and enchanting for shure.. Must try if you like this Pine and Balmy perfumes

Whoa! I'm in love. This is Midnight Mass. Its the middle of the night, all is calm, and the luminosity growing over Advent leads to this moment of splendor. Evergreens twinkling with lights surround the Crucifix. Ancient and soothing incense burning to sanctify and venerate. Sitting in the front pew you can smell the warmth of the burning candles and the smoke rising from the wick. The joy is overwhelming. I gotta get a full bottle!

Evergreen Christmas. Touch of smokiness when on my skin, but it's a nice, mild incense (if you're any variation of Catholic, you'll recognise the incense - myrrh and frankincense). I live in the tropics now, so I'll treasure this when it's December but still hot and humid where I live.

Of all the samples I received from Alkemia, this is probably my favorite. It's a nice holiday scent and very authentic in what it seeks to achieve. I definitely smell the firs/pine. My only issue is that it doesn't seem to last as long as the other scents.