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The Most Subtle Costume

Could you go as a scent? Christen Cottam at Knows Perfume knows.

By Laura Cassidy October 29, 2010

If you’re conjuring the aroma of Sweet-Tarts and mini Snickers, you’re on the wrong blog.

Over here it’s orange marigold, anise, dark chocolate, Indonesian incense, and vanilla.

Or, I should say, over there, at Knows Perfume in West Seattle.

This time of year — and actually, at the full moon — it’s all about the cult classic LA-based fragrance line Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab. Knows owner Christen Cottam is one of brave handful who carry the darkly sexy scents; she even follows the mother ship in staging full moon parties when new blends are released. The next one is on November 21; stay tuned for details.

Until then — and before Sunday night: Stop in and get a whiff of Halloween scents Flor de Meurto and Snake Oil, pictured here.

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