Shewolf

Another Smell Bent scent that I love, Shewolf makes me feel happy. This goes on with a gorgeous musky vanilla, that somehow reminds me of chocolate - not sure why, perhaps the vanilla-cedar-patch-musk somehow creating a cacao type note? Well, I don't know how they do it or what causes this but its gorgeous! The vanilla is really quite gourmand, warm, friendly but not cloying or overpowering even in the heat. Initially I get fairly strong but rounded vanilla with heaps of clean yet somehow "lived in" musk, a clean gentle and sumptuous patchouli and a touch of cedar. I get no citrus at all from this personally. Over time the chocolatey note settles down (my husband asked if it was brazil nut or shea butter with vanilla - he too picked up the "chocolatey" note. He also quite likes this one - win!)and the vanilla and musk blend into one wonderful "mmmmmmm" smell, underpinned with cedar and patch. Sillage is pretty huge on this, even after a couple of hours I can apparently be smelled from about 6 feet away, although it is hot this evening and I seem to be projecting like mad! Having said that whenever I wear this I get compliments and never a single complaint, so despite its projection it doesn't seem to cause any offense which is good. There is something in this, after the first hour or so that reminds me a little of PG Felanilla drydown, once the shalimar PI open of the Pg settles, with perhaps a hint of PG Djhenne too. Other than that this doesn't really remind me of anything else at all. This is a real beauty and definitely one to try should you get the chance. I think it would appeal to vanilla fans, wood fans, gourmand fans, patch fans, musk fans...! And despite the name this doesn't feel "dirty" to me. For sure this isn't a cotton fresh from the washing line scent, it does have a warm, "lived in" quality, I don't know how to describe. Anyway, projects well, lasts long, smells fab...I love it! :)

WOW, this was the one I thought I'd like the least! And I think I like it the most. I've ordered all but a few of the samples (nothing green or citrusy, but all the rest!) and this was a real surprise. I think it's the candied patchouli that I love so much! The musk is not too dirty, as it's "cleaned up" with that vanilla which is a good, hearty, gourmand vanilla. The cedar is faint, but enough to make it interesting. Yes, I am ordering a FB asap!

Another good offering from Smell Bent. The opening reminds me a bit of AMen or its clone, Cuba Paris Prestige. However, the dry down is much better than either. It's very well blended and I can't really comment on individual notes except to say that in the basenotes the vanilla is more prominent with the patchouli and especially the cedar giving depth and keeping the vanilla from being too sweet.

notevolissimo questo accordo di patchouli super resinoso, smorzato da un tocco di muschio e vaniglia. l'effetto totale ha anche un che di mentolato molto gradevole. caldo e aromatico allo stesso tempo. molto buono.

When Smell Bent does it right, it is really done right! This is a prime example. Sexy cedar and musk combine so well with the vanilla. Compliments non stop and it has great longevity.So good for the price!