BPAL Description - Pinot noir, dark myrrh, red sandalwood, black patchouli, night-blooming jasmine, and attar of rose.

Initial sniff from bottle - Wine and roses. It's a very rich and heady bouquet.

Wet on skin - On me, mostly the wine and rose as the predominate notes.

Dry on skin - The myrrh starts to come out as it dries. Again, it's a complex scent that sends different scents up with body temperature and room temperature. The main scent is the attar of rose, and the wine, jasmine and myrrh weave around it. I never did quite pick up the sandalwood or patchouli overly much, but they weren't terribly missed. Perhaps another day, as long as the roses stay.

Staying Power & Throw - Excellent on both counts. The throw is just enough to announce your presence in a room and it kept the air around the desk at work perfumed all day.

Overall Opinion - I really like this one and can see it becoming a staple in my perfume box. I have used it for writing all of my characters, and it seems to lure the quieter voices out a bit more.

Collection: Phoenix Steamworks & Research Facility.