Light the lamp - Crazylibellule and the Poppies Dans tes Bras

There is something lovely and accessible about the Crazysticks line that Isabelle Masson-Mandonnaud created as the opening salvo of Crazylibellule and the Poppies. One can acquire niche-fragrance charm without having to pay niche-perfume prices. The sticks come in interesting and pretty paper containers, and they last quite a long time, even if the scent fades quickly.

I admit to being dubious at first. It seemed a bit odd. But the notes were appealing, so when I received a sample of Dans tes Bras (In Your Arms), I tried it.

Well, I could SMELL there was something lovely in this, but it's overlain by a far-too-distracting smell. I apologize to those who use this medium, but I can't help it. I smell the paraffin base as though someone was burning one of those interesting glass lamps. The smell has a LOT going for it, but I simply couldn't smell it until 2 hours had gone by, and by then it was so faint I wasn't sure I was smelling it correctly. However, if you all try it and don't smell the paraffin, do feel free to share your views!

Notes: juniper, pink pepper, patchouli, peach, cedar, amber, musk