Halloween 2025: Day 14

Samhainophobia, Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab

The fear of Halloween. Menacing Haitian vetiver, patchouli, and clove with a shock of bourbon geranium, grim oakmoss, and dread-inspiring balsams pierce the innocuous scent of autumn leaves.

On the skin I’m getting patchouli, sweet resinous wood, and a hint of spice.

Frankenpu, white2tea

Another seasonally themed shou puerh. Smoother and more mellow than Jacko, still with a bit of woodiness but leaning more toward earth and wet leaves than camphor.