A lively tune is being played nearby; it is syncopated, a disjointed song, but perky and upbeat. As you turn to the next stage, you see the broad back and shaggy hair of the next performer. He is seated on a stool in front of a battered upright piano. Wire pokes out from holes in the back of the decrepit beechwood, and broken pinblocks are scattered on the floor. A bowl of glistening viscera has been plopped on a small end table next to the pianist. You can see that the ivory keys of the piano are smeared with blood. He pounds and tinkles the keys merrily, and laughs to himself. The man turns to the audience, and his unkempt russet hair, feral yellow eyes, wild balbo, and chin curtain beard betray his lycanthropic nature. He smiles widely, innocently, and waves his red-stained, black-clawed paw in a genial welcome. He bellows cheerfully, “Hi there! Make yourself comfortable! Don’t you look absolutely necrolishious! HA! HAHA! I just made that word up!” He laughs again, turns, and resumes playing the piano. The rambling tune picks up pace, and he plays with a showman’s flourish. The song slows as he chats with the audience from over his shoulder. “You know, my ex-girlfriend was a real handful, but really… I’ve never known a woman that was as tender as she was. She was all gushy, and well… to be honest, she just fell to pieces for me. Eventually, things ran their course… three courses, really… and, as they say, nothing lasts forever. But I’ll always have a piece of her, here… close to my heart.” He chuckles, and pats the chest of his patchwork overcoat.
In the distance, possibly from Meskhenet’s stage, you hear one of the phantom musicians give Wulric a gratuitous rim shot.
Friendly, charming, and cuddly, but possessing one hell of a mean streak: cocoa absolute, French vanilla, birch tar, lavender, bourbon vetiver, wild musk, cardamom husk, clary sage, and cistus.
Laurelai –
I hope you like mint, because it’s not subtle in this blend.
actsutsui –
In the bottle, I got a very aggressive lavender. Wet it smelled very green with lavender taking a step back with notes that were much closer to freshly mown grass. This turns a slightly soapy on me when dry, but reminds me of crushed wet herbs. I get very little lime. Very nice, pleasing scent. I think it would be hard for anyone to dislike it. A good daytime scent.
Amanda Cook –
Herbal and a bit creepy. This scent is a Slytherin.
As a general rule I loathe lavender. I love this scent.
vane_ardilla –
The smell of the green herbs were too powerful at first, but as the time passed by, a colorful smell developed. It doesn’t stay for long, but as the time lapses, you can witness the lime and the lavender slowly lingering. Just a reminder, it’s pretty strong.
Gloame –
This is like Hermione’s Amortentia. Fresh cut grass, and… Okay so it’s like 1/3 of Hermione’s Amortentia. I smell lavender, lime, and grass. Like summer! Definitely a surprise keeper for me!
VetchVespers –
This is definately for the lavander lovers out there. Very authentic, herbal lavander with a crisp zestiness from the lime and mint. This is a very relaxing scent, something you’d smell at the spa while wrapped in a fluffy, white robe.
dementia_divine –
In the imp: Sharp lavender, mint, and herbs.
Wet: Lavender, mint, and lime emerge first, but the herbs are becoming more prominent as the scent sits on my skin. The mint note in this is a bit menthol-like, and the lavender is that of the medicinal variety. The herbs, like the lime, are very green. It isn’t long before they dominate the scent.
Dry: The scent is very green now, with the herbs taking the center stage. The lavender, lime, and mint notes are still present, but they are now content with background roles.
Verdict: This scent really fits the saying that one is ‘green with envy’ really well, but even though I like lavender and mint, this just isn’t for me.
Kristen –
I never would have purchased this on a whim without having first smelled it. Wet, this scent is not too appealing. I smelled like toothpaste. Once dry, it is very green with a soft breath of the lavender. Very refreshing. The lime and mint are ever so subtle, and add complexity without smelling aseptic or toothpaste-y. Really like this one!