Starlight & Spidersilk was my first foray into NCD’s scent line years ago. in 2018. The clean and fresh blend of this perfume is a shining compliment to that first sample I had. My recollection of Starlight was it was a non-gourmand vanilla cotton. September Spidersilk has that same skeleton of vanilla cotton as the frame of the first scent, but with a comforting embrace of some of the soothing elements of autumn. The warm oatmilk chai is fragrant, creamy and delectable. Chai and London Fogs are my two favorite drinks, so it’s something that brings me joy. There’s the nutty sweetness of the toasted almond present that adds in more comfort. The guaiac wood is a strong base, perhaps best described as a warm smoky aged wood with a vanilla lean. I don’t have a point of reference to identify tawny musk, but this musk is cottony and crisp. I find September Spidersilk even more pleasing than my memories of the original. It’s transporting me to a coffee shop in October when the wind blows fallen leaves outside and I’m reading a book on a couch inside. The throw is low, as this scent is something I would share intimately with another.

I was introduced to SS from a sample received through a swap/sell from another indie perfume house. It was instant love and I knew I had to have a larger bottle. This is such a warm and comforting scent. It reminds you of a beautiful fall day; feeling relaxed and peaceful. The oatmilk chai, vanilla and musk are beautifully blended. Being a September baby and loving it as much as I do, purchasing an additional bottle is very likely.

If you are familiar with the Spidersilk family, you can definitely smell the base right away - that lovely cottony, cool vanilla that it is known for. On top of that, I get a beautiful chai blend - the warming spices cozying up nicely with the vanilla and cotton flower, and the hint of toasted almond in the background. The slightly sweet and smoky guiac wood comes in last, and is warm and rich. Another great addition to the Spidersilk series.