Trick or Treat

Rejoice! I have FINALLY found an Alkemia scent that I'm in love with that isn't a limited edition release and doesn't smell like I stuck my face or arm in a candle votive. It smells more like sticking your arm into a bag of crushed up black jelly beans but that's all right with me! I didn't like their county fair scent, I'd much rather smell like a stomach ache on Halloween, apparently. I do enjoy a licorice note, and this one is very reminiscent of Diesel Loverdose, but perhaps even better blended. I don't want to jinx myself here but I will be waiting to procure a 5ml for the fall as it gets closer to Halloween. Just when I gave up hope on this house I found this + 1 other scent still available to really enjoy and make me reconsider. Perhaps another sample pack is in my future after all.

The notes listed here really show what I smell when I wear this - candied oranges with the slightest (but not overpowering or 'candle-like') hint of spices such as the ginger. It smells 'orange' if that makes sense - the only other fragrance to do this for me other than heavy mandarin scents is ELDO's Tilda Swinton 'Like This'. There's a brown, caramelized sugar note under everything too. Unfortunately not super long lasting, which is unusual for Alkemia as I usually find them powerhouses, but it does linger if you spray your hair.

I love this! The cedar is prominent now and I think is what makes it a sexy fragrance—I will be interested to see how the oil develops over time. It isn’t as ooey-gooey as I was expecting but that’s what I think makes it more interesting. There is a sweetness to it of course, but not as foodie as, say, County Fair or Irresistible. More for fans of Libertine or Les Mysteres, in my opinion.

Absolutely deeelicious! Unfortunately (for me) I had to turn it over to my granddaughter, because it was her birthday gift. Starts SWEET and happy-go-lucky, but gradually becomes a bit more grownup. Just not TOO grownup! One of few sweets I've fallen in love with, due to a masterful blend of notes.

Love this one! I get mostly the licorice, orange and a spicy-woody patchouli base. It smells orange and black, which is super apropos for the Halloween theme, but I find myself wearing this scent year round and not just in fall. Lovers of licorice notes should definitely check this one out.