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There are FIFTEEN Shunga scents this spring. OMGS. There's only one way to winnow them down - IRON SHUNGA DEATH MATCH!!


Harimise
Rice powder, osmanthus, rose geranium, magnolia, khus, and chestnut.

Rich and warm even in the imp, very nutty and almost sweet. The chestnut is definitely the major note and grows almost buttery (or maybe creamy - the rice powder?) over a touch of spice/incense - must be the khus or geranium. Quiet and a touch foody.


VS

Kiss Among Discard Tissues
Blackberry, white gardenia, burnt mandarin rind, Indian musk, khus, and white musk.

This fades so quickly its hard to get a handle on it - sweet floral with a hint of fruit; the khus is very, very light, just a touch of earthiness. If it keeps fading I'm definitely going to have to try a second test to get a true read on it.

WINNER: Harimise. possibly bottle-worthy