Lumpur

One of the most original and exciting scents I've tried in a long while. A decades-old review from Basenotes perfectly sums up my initial impression: "Ever move into a pre-owned home? Upon moving day you open up all the drawer and cupboards in the kitchen and without a doubt, you know which drawer was the spice drawer." Yep. Curry spices. Nutmeg, clove, fennel, turmeric, paprika, cinnamon, even oregano! Bone dry and woody. Powdery, medicinal, savory, exotic, strange, dirty, dusty, earthy. In the background, there are very faint hints of patchouli and amber, but they are wispy and fleeting. Natural smelling and totally romantic. Not something I'd wear often or even around other people necessarily. But this just landed on my wishlist.