mllelaurel

Hungry Ghost Moon
On the 14th day of the seventh month of the lunar calendar, the Gates of Hell burst open, and ghosts pour forth from the Nine Darknesses into the sunlit world. To placate the dead, Hell Money is burned, offerings are made, and paper boats and floating lanterns are set out to give comfort and direction to wayward spirits. Though many spirits simply seek out the comforts of their former homes and the company of their loved ones, rancorous spirits also roam the streets, seeking revenge on those who have wronged them, before and after their deaths. Offerings of ginger candy, sugar cane, smoky vanilla and rice wine mingle with a ghost’s perfume of white sandalwood, ho wood, ti, white grapefruit, crystalline musk and aloe. This scent is tapered by the presence of seven herbs, woods and resins used in the purification of the spirit and the purging of earthly concerns from the soul.

In imp: Citrus with an aloe undertone. A nice, cool scent.

On me (wet): Wow. The grapefruit is making sweet, sweet love to my skin, and the vanilla is coming out from underneath, warming it all up for an interesting contrast.

On me (dry): Same as wet, but now the woodsy note is coming out as well. Mmmmmm.

Verdict: Logic dictates that liking a scent shouldn't make me sad. This is a limited edition, however, and getting more would be difficult if not outright impossible. Guess I'll have to use it sparingly, on special occasions, because I really, really like this one and want it to last.