The Strange Proclivities of Mr. Dickens

Exactly the potpourri my grandma had in her bathroom when I was a kid. Can’t get over that association, doesn’t give what I was hoping it would.

The first spray was heavy on the alcohol scent, but after a few seconds it becomes a distinct dusty red wine scent with orange and cranberry to accompany it. Photorealistic to muled wine in the winter. Impressively long wear time and projection.

For me, this starts like a vintage makeup compact, powdery and heavy. The tobacco base is more complex than I expected, then this orange note comes through in the finish. Beautiful and layered, perfect for cold night in.

A beautiful and festive scent. Like a mulled Christmas wine or cider.

A wildly unique take on a chypre. The mulled red wine really comes through. It smells like eating the orange at the bottom of your cup. Then add the oakmoss and tobacco and you got yourself a nuanced perfume.

I love the way Zoey’s work develops on skin and the Cirrus funk that comes out in different ways in every frag I have tried. Mr dickens is a funky fella and he smells delightful.