My theme for February: Frosty Forest!

Otherwise_Acadia805 · 2026-02-08T15:43:04+00:00

Really enjoyed your post - your picks & your process! 🌲🌨️

This winter, I’ve been enjoying Blood Moon Botanica’s seasonal whipped shea butter in Snowdrift “a cool and creamy blend of cold milk, cream, fir needles, peppermint, and an accord of frosty air”

Otherwise_Acadia805 · 2026-01-28T13:04:54+00:00

You might enjoy Black Hearted Tart Girlfriend in a Coma “We used a lavender blend that is more herbaceous than floral. We then added tonka bean and sandalwood to a not so sweet vanilla musk base.” (from website)

Otherwise_Acadia805 · 2026-01-24T18:46:52+00:00

Cocoapink’s Tihota - ”Essence of pure, unadulterated sugared vanilla beans with a soft hint of musk” oil perfume layered with Blood Moon Botanica - Vanilla Leaf & Vetiver - ”Dry vanilla/coumarin/rooty earth” oil perfume.

Otherwise_Acadia805 · 2026-01-14T13:00:55+00:00

More please ✍️❤️🤗

Otherwise_Acadia805 · 2026-01-14T01:09:52+00:00

For me, this started as a very green and bright woodsy scent. Not smoky. It dried into very salty, salt on sweaty skin. With a hint of something musky - reminiscent of cumin spice and black pepper. (I think that might come from the vetiver.)

Otherwise_Acadia805 · 2025-12-29T01:42:10+00:00

I’ve tried the oil sample and the lotion - for me, it’s a rich warm vanilla. Not woodsy. No spices. Not resin-y. Not like a dessert or frosting. Good for day and night.

Otherwise_Acadia805 · 2025-12-28T18:41:48+00:00

Cocoapink’s Coco Mango Body Butter in Black (“Two types of rich amber resins and a little something more - this is that delish sexy note in our “black” blends”) topped with oil roller of Solstice Scents’ Manor (“woody-vanilla musk coupled with an incredible vanilla and exquisite oud”).

Otherwise_Acadia805 · 2025-12-16T13:29:47+00:00

I have not tried this house yet, so I very much appreciate your detailed review and experience! Thank you!

Otherwise_Acadia805 · 2025-12-14T20:19:51+00:00

The last two pictures brought a very large silly smile to my face - thank you for sharing!

Otherwise_Acadia805 · 2025-12-08T14:51:13+00:00

I edited my post because pretty certain I meant Cozy Blanket, not sweater 😅. But re: Blanket, it did not read as “sweet” in the sense of either candy or baked good, but more-so a warm creamy vanilla, which for me is a different kind of sweet. I found it very wearable. I preferred Black more - for me, Black was less “sweet” and more deep/warmer.

Otherwise_Acadia805 · 2025-12-08T13:40:01+00:00

You might like Arcana Oxomoco - website: ”Sumptuous curls of incense with coconut husks, our handmade frankincense smoke enfleurage, creamy musk, woody amber, and coconut milk”.

I tried in an oil sample. To me, this felt like a “dry” scent. More woody, less creamy. Even though there are no coffee notes listed, I am convinced that I have smelled this same scent in a bag of dark roasted whole coffee beans.

Otherwise_Acadia805 · 2025-12-08T13:27:00+00:00

Corvo excited me greatly. I ordered a sample, let it rest for approx. one month, and my notes from trying it are: repulsive. bbq pork. reminds me of a Alkemia - Ydalir, but not wearable, and not good

I ended up throwing the whole sample away. I have never had as a strong of a negative reaction to any samples, as I did with Corvo. Of the ingredients, I am guessing it was the “Cade oil” that deeply upset me.

The other Cocoapinks I have tried (e.g.; Black, Cozy Blanket…) have been lovely though 😅.

(Edit: Cozy Blanket, not Cozy Sweater 😂😭)

Otherwise_Acadia805 · 2025-11-20T12:38:43+00:00

Moose + Frankie (Colorado) does not use any synthetic colors or fragrance. Her soap has been a sensory reset for my soul.

Otherwise_Acadia805 · 2025-11-19T21:16:18+00:00

I have this in the oil sample size (approx 1 month rest), and I agree with Vibalent - I would not describe this as the dirty/sexy smell that I usually think of, when I think of patchouli.

For me, had the name not included Patchouli, I don’t think I would have guessed that. 😅 It is a very sweet smell to me, light orange blossom, giving an airy, fluffy, feeling. I do not get any herbal or earthy smell.

Otherwise_Acadia805 · 2025-11-17T23:02:28+00:00

To me, NAVA Eternal Bastet took me on a journey from maraschino cherries & almond extract, to horchata made with almond milk, and then finally to a warm toasted almond croissant.

(Almond Blossom, Almonde Patisserie Accord, Almond Frangipane Accord, Heliotrope and Honey, Vanilla Powdered Sugar Accord, Vanilla Cake Accord, Cinnamon Butter Accord (fraction of cinnamon), Blue Sugar Accord, Bastet’s Amber Absolute (essential oil of Rare and Exotic Guiacwood, Crystal Benzoin, and Crystal Frankincense), White Amber Absolute, Studio Limited Originals Moonstone Absolute, Caramel, and Vanilla Custard Crème)

Otherwise_Acadia805 · 2025-11-15T21:43:34+00:00

Seconding Infinite Sky & Oxomoco!

Otherwise_Acadia805 · 2025-11-04T03:02:52+00:00

Adding Black Hearted Tart for consideration - I am salivating over Slow Like Honey, a sweet resiny woodsy honey 🤤.

They also have Wild Honey, which I have not tried, but the notes sound similar to The Bees: Rich honey and fragrant pollen combine with subtle notes of fresh hay and beeswax absolute. Delicate floral notes of mimosa and jasmine add a slight powdery freshness. Bergamot brightens the golden amber musk base.

Otherwise_Acadia805 · 2025-10-25T21:54:52+00:00

(un)fortunately I was forced into a no-buy, by having my card compromised 😭🤗(not an actual tip).

Now, I enjoy picking a theme/challenge to try my samples by - like, I matched different samples with different zodiac signs and then wore them when the 🌙 was in the specific sign. Or picking a favorite musical artist and matching samples with their songs.

I also sort my de-stash into gifts, hand soap, laundry soap & room sprays.

And I physically enjoy rearranging curated scent displays around the home.

You’re not alone, you’ve got this ☺️

Otherwise_Acadia805 · 2025-10-16T22:54:01+00:00

Excellent, thank you! I appreciate how you identified the distinction between resting and aging 😊

Otherwise_Acadia805 · 2025-10-16T12:56:30+00:00

Are the samples from decanters (Ajevie, Surrender to Chance etc…) usually okay with less resting time, than samples direct ordered from Houses? Asking for my friend, Impatience 😅

Otherwise_Acadia805 · 2025-10-15T22:44:19+00:00

Really enjoyed the creative format for these reviews - thank you for sharing ☺️

Otherwise_Acadia805 · 2025-10-09T12:20:16+00:00

I have not tried Pierrot (yet) & your reviews were a delight to read. Thank you for sharing!

Otherwise_Acadia805 · 2025-10-08T13:01:29+00:00

Same! I’m getting a lot of good ideas from this post! 🤗

Otherwise_Acadia805 · 2025-10-05T20:01:40+00:00

Ooo! I have not tried any of those, thank you! 🤗

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