A winter wonderland party - it's garland and fairy lights strung up around the house, a steady snowfall through a frosted window, and a glass of mulled wine in hand sitting in an armchair by the fire laughing with good company. Specifically, the blend of patchouli and amber base notes with the initial shot of whisky and sturdy oak give a sort of distant leathery appeal without the bitterness of the tannins - an artful and sophisticated blend in that regard. On my skin, it wafts like a boozy spiced plum cake fresh out of the oven glazed with orange zest icing, and it is incredibly frustrating that the source of such an intoxicating aroma is not also edible. Seasonal extravagance and sugary indulgence are powdered with joy and filled with gooey, fruity gratitude. This is the perfume of sneaking off to a quiet corner at a crowded gathering for a quick social break, watching everyone go about their conversations, hearing old jokes and stories revived, the soft clink of glass and cutlery, and feeling your heart swell to be surrounded by so much love. I imagine Martha May Whovier would have gifted this to the Grinch to wear for his first real Whoville Christmas in remembrance of the affair. Troubled Spirits is most assuredly a fragrance for special occasions and for those of you want to smell like the dizzying conclusion to a dimly lit, romantic date...before going on the date! It is at once a promise of good things on the horizon and a reminder of how far we've come, capturing the true meaning of the holidays.
