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Post by Brie
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Hello APJ,
Here are a couple of my favourite cool weather pairings, yes I know it’s summer in Australia.
Perfume & Tea Musings
Sonoma Scent Studios: Tulsi Tea: Wissotzky Tea
Organic India Tulsi Cinnamon Rose Tea
SSS Rose Volupte
Photo Stolen Fragrantica
Fragrantica gives these featured accords in one line:
Rose, plum, amber, labdanum absolute, sandalwood, cedar, vetiver, heliotrope, clove, cinnamon, oakmoss, subtle aldehydes
Holy basil, or tulsi, is a herb renowned in India for its health benefits. Out of all the tulsi teas from this line, Cinnamon Rose is one of my favorites. It combines holy basil with the delicate note of rose and spicy cinnamon and, with a dash of honey, it is so soothing. When I drink it I can instantly feel myself relax. SSS Rose Volupte has that same effect on me.
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Although I usually do not gravitate towards rose dominant scents, I make exception with Rose Volupte. When I press my nose to my wrist this ambery, honeyed, spicy, rose perfume instantly comforts me.
I imagine myself on a rainy day, curled up on the couch reading Bronte, wearing Rose Volupte and sipping Tulsi Cinnamon rose tea: aahhhh…….
Wissotzky Bedouin Chai Tea
SSS Winter Woods
Photo Stolen Fragrantica
Fragrantica gives these featured accords in one line:
Guaiac wood, cedar, sandalwood, birch tar, cade, oakmoss absolute, castoreum, amber, labdanum absolute, vetiver, ambergris, musk.
Bedouin Chai tea was gifted to me and after the first sip I immediately purchased four boxes. As a blend of black tea, sage leaves and cardamom one would imagine this to be a loud, herbaceous monstrosity. Although it is bold at the onset (I brew it for a full five minutes) when combined with a dollop of organic raw honey and fresh cream it becomes utterly smooth and mellow. Bedouin Chai is quickly becoming my favorite tea, the one I want to drink daily.
Photo Stolen worldofjudaica
Similarly, when I first read the perfume notes in SSS Winter Woods I envisioned an over the top smoky, tarlike, animalistic cacophony. Au contraire! On my skin, Winter Woods is a complex, richly satisfying dry vanilla with wood notes (there is no vanilla listed but Laurie tells me that the amber may be imparting that vanilla-esque quality).
Sitting in front of a roaring fire with my hubby on a snowy Winter night drinking Bedouin Chai and scented in Winter Woods- now that is heavenly!
Sonoma Scent Studios Site<<<JUMP
Brie X
Brie wrote this post ahead of time and will not be responding to comments, it is her last. I am sad. I (Portia) will pick up the slack though so please leave a message in the comments if you’d like to continue the conversation. Be Well and Happy Brie, wherever you are. You are loved. XXX
Brie,
If you’re out there reading it has been an honour to have you on APJ. Whenever I drink tea and notice my fragrance I think of you.
Best of luck,
Portia xxx
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Brie! Have lovely teatimes, sweetie!!!
xoxoxoA
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Sending good vibes to Brie – wherever she is.
Winter Woods is one of my favorite SSS’s perfumes.
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Aha,
I loved the creation story of winter woods. One day while I’m in the USA I will find SSS and try the line properly.
Portia xx
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Thanks Portia and Brie! And Brie, I think of you often and hope all is well with you!
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Hiya Laurie,
I have just received a couple of your fragrances before I left for holidays, I can’t wait to give them a whirl
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Great! Hope you enjoy them!
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