Hi Schwert,

Great photos, the night sky must have been pretty spectacular that evening, with the atmosphere being so clear.

There is an synthetic alternative to Merino called X-static which doesn't stink in the same way as other polypro or polyester wicking layers.

http://www.berghaus.com/technologies/clothing/X-static.aspx

And if you can't stand you own parfume whilst wearing synthetics, just think what others must be enduring! Might make a good bear repellent though.