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Launched way back in 2012, The Devil Scent Project by Olympic Orchids was inspired by an online novel called Quantum Demonology. The collection is made up of five fragrances that represent the unique scent of the Devil and his ex-wife Lilith. The novel, written by Sheila Eggenberger, contains evocative descriptions of the scents of both characters. We've had samples of all five scents for quite some time now but were somehow "forgotten" over the years until a few months ago when my wife and I decided to test them. Full 30ml bottles followed and oh, how frighteningly dark the juices are! Dev One: Foreplay According to Olympic Orchids' website, Dev One  is purported to be the lightest and happiest of the collection, representing the early phase of the story when Lilith, the female lead, is being tempted and seduced into a neo-Faustian deal with the devil (or "Dev"). It’s the scent of falling in love despite misg

Can you call this a dance? Our theme for Halloween this year at the office is Plants vs Zombies , so of course I have to be one of the zombies. Although I am aware of the game, I'm not familiar with the characters since I don't play it. Anyway, I was assigned the Dancing Zombie .

I think it's safe to say that a lot of fragrances out there feature coffee in varying degrees. Coffee, for one, has a really nice flavor, not to mention an exquisite aroma that would certainly be a shame if not used at all in perfumery. To certain compositions, it adds depth and flavor that enhance the overall olfactory experience. Yet for all of coffee's wonderful attributes, I have only come across a few fragrances that truly shine the spotlight on coffee instead of simply employing it as an additive or accent. And I could not think of a better example thus far than Kerosene Follow . 

The red juice came as a surprise; a bit scary, to be honest. Since I've had this bottle for quite some time now, I'm not sure if the color changed due to age or if it was actually red to begin with. If there's any bearing to all this, the stand that keeps the bottle in place inside the box is also red, the only such one in The Library Collection (two are black and the rest are gold). Anyhoo, judging by its visual impact, Amouage Opus IV holds a lot of promise in how the scent itself makes an impact.

Saw this printed corduroy jacket from Adidas and instantly fell in love. Then I saw that there were matching track pants to go with it. Since they both sparked joy, I decided to bring home joy. Besides, happiness is a choice, so they say.

Yes, I got this shirt for the sheer number of buttons on it. Not all are functional of course 'cause that would be ridiculous. On the other hand, the fact that most of them aren't functional is just as ridiculous. Still, it's whimsical and what's life without a little whimsy?