I have been buying from Spireside since they first started as a business, and they always go above and beyond. I usually place larger orders every few months, and they consistently include generous freebies with purchases.
This scent, Crystal Palace Vines, was gifted to me when I purchased Ghostly Castle, Royal Suite, Alchemist’s Fire, and of course Dragon Queen. They actually included the large pack, which was such a nice surprise.
Vines has a softer, atmospheric stone note that reminds me a little of Twisted Alley, but without the harsher damp alleyway edge that jack the ripper alleyway aura. It feels calmer, more ancient and lived-in. There’s almost a library-like quality beneath the stone accord that makes it feel cozy and mysterious rather than cold. Dark fantasy crystal vibes.
It’s one of those scents that quietly grows on you the longer it burns. If you enjoy earthy gothic atmospheres, old stone halls, libraries, creeping ivy, or rainy castle vibes, this one is absolutely worth trying.