before I venture into making my own accords. For those who have used pre-made accords - whether to learn blending or just for ease of - do you have a preference between those offered via Perfumer's Apprentice and Makesy (the only two places I've spent a lot of time looking so far)? Or another source entirely? Thanks!
Before I attempt to make any accords on my own, I would like to do some hands-on learning of blending techniques. I presume the best way to take that approach is purchasing pre-made accords? I like the ones offered on Perfumer's Apprentice that give the formula for that extra burst of learning. But I was just on Makesy and they seem to have a wider variety of pre-made accords I'm interested in. So, my question to those who have likewise used pre-made accords, whether for learning blending techniques or just for ease of use, do you have a preference between those available via PA versus Makesy? Or prefer another source entirely? Thanks!
That's the title because since I opened it about 45 minutes ago, I've uttered "oh my god" to nobody but myself at least 4 times. Nocturne Alchemy's "Underworld Musk." It is amazing. It was also a totally impulsive blind buy.
Underworld Musk is from Thoth's Archive Spring 2026 (2025 Special Edition Musk Collection). The description that prompted my impulsive blind buy:
Black Amber, Oudh Essence, Agarwood Chips, Sweet Orange Zest, Black Clove Bud, Grapefruit Zest, Lemon Oil, Peach Essence, Olibanum, NA Grey Pine, Tulips Accord, Daffodils Accord, Bastet’s Musk Absolute (Tuberose, Mallow, Angelica, Musk Flower, and White Lily), and Oudh Musk Essence
Super bonus! It came with a 2 mL sample of "Unreleased BG Blackberry Blueberry Crystalline." The fact that this is an unreleased scent is a travesty. It's so wonderful.
I can't speak to longevity...I don't even care at the moment. My point being, if Underworld Musk is a scent (based on description) that you even suspect you might love, and you come across it, GET IT.