Obsessed 🖤
My first time with both of these scents, and I am in love!
I am not a huge Byredo fan, but Lost Road is such a good release. To my nose, it’s a deeply cozy, woody, earthy…. yet somehow, still vanilla-ish scent. It has a bit of a green edge from the moss and pine, plus some spice from the pepper and, perhaps, orris? It's hard to describe, but it's just so charming. (I went into the office on Friday and kept smelling something great until it dawned on me that I was smelling Lost Road and the hints of scent that I think lingered in my hair. My main gripe is the burn quality - the candle is underwicked and I have to baby it, a lot. I also wish the throw was stronger but I can live with it).
Now onto my other new love: LL's Ambroxyde 17. I just picked it up yesterday, and it's beautifully done. A "I want to nuzzle the neck of the person I love" kind of skin-like musk, with just enough woodiness to give it structure and jasmine to soften it. It feels warm and languid, and it slowly envelops a room in what feels like a hug from your mother or your lover. I feel that how I’ll interpret the scent and interact with it will vary depending on the day and my mood.
Today I have both candles burning at opposite ends of my long living room, and they're co-mingling in a stunning way. I’ve gotten some unsolicited compliments along the lines of “boy, does it smell good here!” from a few people including my partner (who would not register any of my beloved Trudons or Diptyques 😂).
P.S. Happy Sunday! Hope you are burning something wonderful.