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The Hermit by Andromeda's Curse

The Hermit

Floyd
10/11/2021 - 04:04 PM
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The Hermit's Leaf Hut

Autumn light shines deep in the dew, breaking in the cool breath of the trees, sinking mistily to the ground in greenish gray, closer to frost than to summer days. Moist night falls from the dead leaves, the fallen hazy roofs, trickles over moss-covered walls, becomes soap as it touches small hands and then floats in bubbling brown bubbles over soft forest floors. The Nag Champa incense sticks have become damp. They can no longer be lit. They have swollen in the mosses and are beginning to disappear within them. A few small beads have been collected from the bark of the balsam firs, they shimmer like watery syrup lanterns, offering a bit of warmth.
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Amanda from Menlo Park in California produces her fragrance oils for Andromeda's Curse 100% vegan from high-quality essential oils.
"The Hermit" vaguely reminds me of "Foxcroft (Perfume) | Solstice Scents," but is somewhat more oakmossy and thus soapier from the start. As in Foxcroft, autumn leaves and damp forest floor (designated as "dirt" on their Etsy page) are the protagonists alongside the mosses. A hint of Indian character is given by the Nag Champa incense sticks, which hide in the damp mosses and are later replaced by the balsamic notes of the namesake fir. Its resins contain cis-abienol, which closely resembles the amber from sperm whales. They provide a slightly sweet warmth in all the autumnal plant saps, lichens, and earths during the drydown. The Hermit's Leaf Hut has a moderate scent lasting just over seven hours.

(With thanks to Gandix)
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38 Comments
FvSpeeFvSpee 4 years ago
I feel sorry for the hermit that it's so damp in his cell. Even the Nag Champas have turned into wet incense sticks. The scent sounds like it might be worth a try for me. But Herman's Hermits doesn't really fit the vibe, does it?
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FlirtyFlowerFlirtyFlower 4 years ago
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You seem to be into Californian natural scents, how nice! Really enjoyed reading this and **kudos**!
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TofuwachtelTofuwachtel 4 years ago
These days and nights will be here soon...... I like them a lot. I also love your fragrance description!
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NuiWhakakoreNuiWhakakore 4 years ago
The hut sounds really inviting, mossy-soft - and you can never have too much moss!
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Can777Can777 4 years ago
Once again, a label I didn't know at all. Sounds very interesting. Great presentation!
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Medianus76Medianus76 4 years ago
That all sounds very inviting and harmonious, well-balanced, and beautifully presented by you... a scent that I’m sure I would like, just like your review does again :-)
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FlorecillaFlorecilla 4 years ago
It's gotten quite cozy in the leaf hut - with so many autumn hermits around :) But I'm happy to join in - a wonderful poetic scent description that sounds like the essence of late autumn to me!
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BastianBastian 4 years ago
Once again, really great and very informative. Enjoyed reading it!
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SiebenkäsSiebenkäs 4 years ago
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I loved being in the woodsy, fragrant hideaway of the hermit! Little hands are serving you a non-alcoholic Nag Champa drink, of course.
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PintarflorPintarflor 4 years ago
I really love autumn, and what can I say, I can smell the fragrance right now!! Very nicely described!
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SiebenkäsSiebenkäs 4 years ago
I loved being in the hermit's deep forest hideout! Fragrant, magical peace all around. Very pleasant! Little hands bring you a Nag Champa cup, alcohol-free of course!
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PonticusPonticus 4 years ago
In "The Hermit," there's definitely a lot of good stuff from the field, forest, and meadows, and the scent of the oil is probably more pleasant than overpowering! I could definitely feel at home for a while in the hermit's leaf hut, but I wouldn't want my apartment to smell like that when using it as a perfume!
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CravacheCravache 4 years ago
Reminds me of my survival training in the woods with the military, even though the scent definitely smells better :-)
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PinkdawnPinkdawn 4 years ago
Just the title makes me shiver. I hope the poor hermit moves to a weatherproof place soon. The thought of damp forest floor and oak moss, with or without apples, doesn't warm my heart either. I'm afraid I need something to warm me up quickly, like vanilla or something... ;-)
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ZerotoninZerotonin 4 years ago
I love Nag Champa incense sticks! Even when they swell up in the moss and I can't light them anymore.. :-)
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PrimelPrimel 4 years ago
Beautiful autumn impressions that enchant. It also seems to be a very pleasant scent. I know the Hermit from a card, Tarot Cup :)
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LicoriceLicorice 4 years ago
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I love autumn with all its facets. The Hermit sounds like one of those more melancholic, damp and cool days. They have their own special charm too. :)
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SchatzSucherSchatzSucher 4 years ago
Autumn is a season I really love. The variety of scents is amazing. I prefer them in nature rather than on my skin, but I enjoyed accompanying you on your wonderful walk again.
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IrisNobileIrisNobile 4 years ago
... good morning! Mr. Poet! ;) ... I just walked through a foggy, enchanted autumn forest with syrup lanterns - what a picture! - You make autumn come alive with the most beautiful feelings... one just wants to let it sink under (on) the skin right away :)) ...
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OldfactiveOldfactive 4 years ago
This sounds wonderful again. I wasn't familiar with the brand either. I also ordered one of the sample packs (and of course focused on the Aquatens).
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Camey5000Camey5000 4 years ago
Your whole comment is like autumn light.
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ViolettViolett 4 years ago
Cis-Abienol! Already noted. I've been wanting to know what this amber really smells like for a long time. Thank you, Professor Floyd, for this info and these lovely, calm, dreamy November pictures.
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ParmaParma 4 years ago
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Very informative, vivid, and with great, unusual pictures.
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MonMedusaMonMedusa 4 years ago
Sounds good, what’s floating around in the fall ;)
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Lucy55Lucy55 4 years ago
It was also nice to read you in the morning hours.
I've never had the luck to smell sperm whale amber...
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PollitaPollita 4 years ago
Autumn is definitely here. Sounds like a lovely scent, especially the amber base.
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ChizzaChizza 4 years ago
Good description, now I know I'm out of here ;)
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SchalkerinSchalkerin 4 years ago
The bedtime story was really great again. Now I can sleep well.
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IsolaniIsolani 4 years ago
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And the hermit hears a song by Bettina W. from 1976, little hands and all...
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DelightfulDelightful 4 years ago
That sounds wonderful! I happily immersed myself in this great imagery. I settled down on the beautiful forest floor and let the leaf hut influence me.
The brand sounds really exciting; I'm quite curious! :D
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KovexKovex 4 years ago
It definitely smells interesting, but I'm just not really a fan of oils.
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MadameLegrasMadameLegras 4 years ago
Now autumn has also arrived in your comments - I enjoyed reading it again.
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GandixGandix 4 years ago
Ah Floyd, so beautifully written, yet I just can't seem to get it :)
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AndrulaAndrula 4 years ago
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Autumn soul words .. (and the scent is vegan :)) .. I really like it ..
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GschpusiGschpusi 4 years ago
Whoa... I better bundle up...
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AugustoAugusto 4 years ago
**Moss Nag Champa** sounds like my new autumn fragrance...! Beautiful associative description. Adding to my wishlist.
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JonasP1JonasP1 4 years ago
Great comment! The scent sounds really nice from your description. And... no apples ;-)
Unfortunately, I can't really get into the very oily consistency of Andromedas.
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UntermWertUntermWert 4 years ago
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That sounds beautiful once again. The cool breeze on the forest floor in autumn has its own quiet beauty.
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