I think I would be remiss to not start this humble rambling with "Once upon a time" or "a dream" based on that superb opening description, Ancient Apiary captures that scene with an intoxicating swirling of smoky wood and florals surrounded in dark honey and beeswax. It waltzes a beautiful line between atmospheric and meditative and no surprise was one of my favourite vials out of this round. It's also no secret I adore Nui Cobalt's signature rose and honey notes and Ancient Apiary showcases those magnificently as the duo of realistic roses and honey hum some kind of enchanting lullaby to my senses. This is one of those breathe- deep type of fragrances you anticipate finding that calms but at the same time activates the vivid romantic imagination.

Nui has this uncanny ability to create scents that reel me in with these beautiful descriptions and then exceed all of my expectations. Ancient Apiary is a dream of a scent. It opens with the earthy scent of a sun-dappled forest floor and the most divine musky oakmoss. Although the wild roses are faint to me, they were the first thing my boyfriend noticed when I placed my wrist under his nose. The honey note in this is actually blowing my mind. It’s so golden and sensual, it almost makes me feel like time is standing still. As for longevity, this didn’t start fading on me until around the 10 hour mark. I love when the good ones last this long. It immediately made my full size wishlist