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That Feeling again

I guess basically it's insecurity that I'm feeling. NYE was fun, but ever since then I've been worrying that I made an ass of myself....said the wrong things.....acted like a dumbass......etc. I hung out with 3 of my friends, 2 of them are a couple I know, both very good looking, good friends, always gracious to me and I know I worry needlessly. They were nothing but nice and let me crash on their couch, invited me to a great dinner, went out of their way to make fun drinks I hadn't tried before (caiphirina? I don't know how to spell it), but I can't seem to just let go of my worries and just have fond memories of the whole night. I envy them because I am single and when I let myself think about it, not really happy about it, so I usually just try to focus on school and work. Anyway.....just feeling totally unworthy and trying to write about it to get it all out. Really nothing new in my world.

forspecial_plate

forspecial_plate

 

an apology

I want to apologize to all the new members/lurking members who may have oils that I'd like to buy, or swap for. Sadly I won't be able to do so because of the actions of ONE member of this board and the lies she is getting away with to the staff here.   This sucks, because I really enjoy buying/swapping oils here and I am very sure that almost all of you are honest people whom I'd love to get to know. However, I won't risk it because one bad person has left a very bad taste in my mouth.   Once again, I'm so sorry.   Kristana

krissstephens

krissstephens

 

reviewed scents- january 2010

queen mab the coil akuma laudanum yew trees hesperides danse macabre catherine marianne incubus ded moroz hurricane black lily grand guignol vice the snow maiden 4-13-07 spooky res beaver moon morgaouse ladon king of hearts plunder nephilim the coil

starfish327

starfish327

 

NOTE TO SELF!

This will be my second BPAL order! ^^   6 Imp Set including-- Phobos, Phantom Queen, Wings of Azrael, Bathsheba, Whip, and Depraved -- $19.50   5ml of Rapture -- $15.00   5ml of Doc Constantine --$20.00   5ml of Slippery Poppy Tincture --$15.00   Total w/Shipping Fees : $76.00

BlackLightLove

BlackLightLove

 

List of my scents I am interested in and why :3

ALRIGHTAY THEN... I want to add all of these scents to my collection. Or, try them out. I'm not sure which yet.   Wings of Azrael-- Ars Morendi--Azrael is the Angel of Death, marked as the last being to die in the Apocalypse. Though a harbinger of doom, his duties are an act of mercy: he curtails human life before world-weariness and despair destroys our spirits. Warm myrrh swirled with a bittersweet blend of violet, Lily of the Valley, juniper, cypess and cajeput. The description of it is definitely something that seems to blend with me well. I am a big fan or myrhh for it's warm, comforting scent it carries for me from my mom's old ylang-ylang myrhh massage oil, and Lily of the Valley, juniper and cypress all remind me of my late grandmother Katherine. She wore a Lily of the Valley something I could never place, plus the trees outside her home were always healthy and strong and in the spring you could smell all things alive outside her home. I cannot wait to try it.   Kroenen-- Hellboy-- Shining black leather, gleaming metal, labdanum, and myrrh From the reviews I've seen, I think that this is one scent I cannot pass up. I am a huge bdsm junkie, so from what I've heard, the scent is right up my alley. Not only that, I am lucky enough to be able to pull off both masculine as well as feminine scents. Maybe it's because I wear them a little more than my feminine ones anyway, but most people say that light, candy, fruity, or overly floral scents are not for me, and that I'm more of a musky, smokey, thick kind of smell.   Envy-- Sin and Salvation-- Green herbs slithering through mint, lime and lavender. My own personal problem. Envy. Jealousy. Slowly growing to malice and a look of uncontained wrath that crosses my face, it is my demon. I do not envy over physical possessions, but a heart. A heart that I destroyed and warped to a being even more beautiful and undeniable, but now frightening as well, changed to a sharp predator by her own hatred, grief, wrath and fear as well as my abuse. The embodiment of my enemy who destroyed my life...   Phantom Queen-- Diabolus-- An epithet of the Morrigan, crow-winged Celtic goddess of war, strife and fertility. Adoration of this Goddess is expressed both through the ecstasy of battle lust and the ecstasy of sexual regeneration. Black orchid, apple blossom, meadowsweet, and rue over Irish moss, hawthorn and red clover. I imagine that this will smell sweet and will adapt to me well, but not come off as too feminine. Plus, I'm in need of some sexual regeneration. Or at least some relearning and healing.   Phobos-- Diabolus-- Twin to Deimos and child of War, Phobos is the embodiment of terror and mortal fear. Chilling white musk, lemon verbena.   Villain-- Diabolus-- A classic Victorian men's cologne: a lavender fougere, with hints of lilac, lime, and citrus musk. Mmmmm-mmm-good. I bet Phobos is like Villain was possessed by a demon of fear, and Villain is just him his normal, mortal self.   Rapture-- Ars Amatoria-- Sensual ecstasy, the blinding red fire of the apex of sexual pleasure: Moroccan rose, Sumatran rose, mandarin, Egyptian myrrh, night-blooming jasmine, bergamot and neroli thrust into Arabian musk. Something I want to enjoy sometime. Egyptian myrhh. Yummy. Mandarin and roses. Edible scent. Neroli and jasmine. Oomph. They smell like that warm rush. And Arabian musk? I bet it tops it all off with something like a hot sigh of releif.   Bathsheba-- Ars Amatoria-- The Seventh Daughter, Daughter of the Oath. She was King David’s lover, and the mother of King Solomon. Her scent is breathtakingly lovely, exotic and powerfully sensual in its innocence: carnation, sensual plum, and Arabian musk. I remember hearing her story as a child. Plum is my favorite fruit, and I always wondered what she'd smell like...   Whip-- Ars Amatoria-- Agony and ecstasy: black leather and damp red rose. Just the crack of one makes my muscles tighten and draws a feeling of longing to my chest, nearly evoking an audible cry in the form of a soft beg of need and heartache, a wish for releif. This is a bit of a placebo-like want, but if it smells good, I'll keep it.   Depraved-- Ars Amatoria-- A salacious, lecherous, leering scent - dirty and dark, slapped with a wet sweetness. Earthy black patchouli swelling with apricot. Apricots are yum, I like wet smells, and earthy scents are wonderful. Plus, the name strikes a chord in my life right now, so it's worth a shot.   Athens-- Wanderlust-- A reformulation and modernization of a true Classical Greek perfume, myrrhine: voluptuous myrrh, golden honey, red wine, and sweet flowers. I've sought a wine scent a while. Plus, myrhh and honey sound mouthwatering. Greek and Roman things are awesome too. I want to visit Venice badly, but the Venice scent doesn't sound like something I'd want.   Apple of Sodom-- Rappaccini's Gardens-- The description is a bit long, but the name is interesting. I just want something that has an apple scent to it, not only that, you can't spell sodomy without sodom. :X   Slippery Poppy Tincture-- Pharmacopoeia-- Supports psychic health and strengthens the astral body. Dissolves and expels telepathic blockage. Every medium should have it. Use before every seance. Poppy flowers, acai berry and honey. From the forumtalk I've heard about it in the reviews, it smells like my kind of scent. I love medicinal scents.   Somus-- Somnium-- Named after the Roman God of Sleep. This blend helps bring on deep, restful, natural sleep. Also, the reviews gave me a little insight on how it behaves, and it sounds like something I'd even wear out as well as to gain solace on restless nights. I like how this sounds.   Wulric the Wolfman-- Carnaval Diabolique-- Friendly, charming, and cuddly, but possessing one hell of a mean streak: cocoa absolute, French vanilla, birch tar, lavender, bourbon vetiver, wild musk, clary sage, and citrus. Sounds yummy. It's worth a shot.   Parthenope-- Carnaval Diabolique-- Honeysuckle, orris, moss, musk, benzoin, oakmoss, and star jasmine. Pretty girl, scents I know I enjoy. Now it is only a matter of embracing her. And finding the cash to do so. *chuckles*   Doc Constantine-- Carnaval Diabolique-- ...After a long heartbeat, the door flap opens. A man steps out wearing a crystal-eyed schnabel mask in the style of medieval plague doctors, carmine streaking his sleeves, vest, and the blonde hair that crowns him. He pulls off the mask, and you see a handsome figure, almost beatific. He rolls a cigarette, lights it, takes a deep pull, and winks at you slyly as he gestures at the multitude of concoctions he has for sale... Sheer musk, cedar smoke, fir needle, black amber and leather. Oh lord, Doc, you had me at hello. I think I've come down with something, baby, cure what ails me. *shivers* The reviews for Doc sound wonderful. I love medicinal smells, so rubbing on a little of his Slippery Poppy then having him slide into bed with me sounds like a wonderful pair...

BlackLightLove

BlackLightLove

 

Scents I own

Just keeping track of my collection. And I am amazed at how it is expanding.   GC 5mls Jack Embalming Fluid   Le/Discontinued 5mls Enraged Groundhog Musk Spell of Amorous Love Vampire Tears Katrina Van Tassel Candy Phoenix Agape Milk Moon 2007 Velvet Unicorn I Fell In Love With The Floating Brain Pirate Moon Bite Me Suck It Mlle Lilith: Fortune Teller Earth Rat Lady Luck Blues Pruno Rangoon Riptide Long Night Moon   Bewitching Brews Black Pearl Delirium Jack Wilde La Bella Donna Della Mia Mente   Sin & Salvation De Sade Jailbait (x2) Dorian Sin   Ars Amatoria Whip (x3) Lucy's Kiss Brisingamen Lorelei Forbidden Fruit Golden Priapus   Diabolus Baobhan Sith Serpent's Kiss (x2) Phobos   Mad Tea Party Frumious Bandersnatch March Hare (x2) Eat Me (x2) Mouse's Long and Sad Tale Tweedledee   Illyria Lysander Lady Macbeth Titania Desdemona Hermia   Wanderlust 51 Bengal Tombstone The Hanging Gardens   Ars Draconis Dragon's Eye Dragon's Milk Dragon's Blood   Rappacini's Garden Black Lotus Moon Rose The Zieba Tree Blood Lotus Voodoo Lily   Excolo Persephone Hecate Eve Yemaya Aglaea Centzon Totochtin   Marchen Prunella Bensiabel   Phoenix Steamworks Ether The Obsidian Widow   Panacea Seduction     Somnium Nanshe   Carnaval Diabolique Agrat-Bat-Mahlaht Madame Moriarty       LE/Discontined Enraged Bunny Musk Hungry Ghost Moon (x2) Et Lux Fuit Pirate Moon Taurus Vampire Tears Velvet Tiki Pumpkin Patch #3 (2007) The Shivering Boy Butter Rum Cookie Marotte Midnight Kiss Pumpkin Patch #5 (2009) Lick It One More Time Pumpkin Patch #1 (2006) Spinning Multicolored Plastic Pinwheel Angeronalia

BelleAnge

BelleAnge

 

Wish List

Atomic Luau Lounge AREMATA-POPOA BLUE FIRE GOLDEN WAVE MAHANA POLYNESIAN POP RED TIDE SCREECHING PARROT   Bewitching Brews   Fae   Sin & Salvation   Dorian   Ars Amatoria Bordello     Diabolus Imp Akuma     Mad Tea Party The Dodo Mouse's Long and Sad Tale High Strung Daisies The March Hare   Illirya Lysander   Wanderlust Tombstone Whitechapel Bengal     Excolo Thalia     Marchen Bensiabel       Carnival Diabolique Midnight on the Midway Zarita, The Doll Girl Marcilla Boomslang   LE/Discontinued   Monterbait: Closet Monster Bait: Underpants Philommeides Pumpkin Patch #2 (2005) Khrysee Hungry Ghost Moon (bottle) Creepy 09 Tissue Velvet Pink Kitty Et Lux Fuit (bottle) J-Horror (bottle) Story Time at Dark Delicacies Detestable Putrescence Sachs Violens Fearful Pleasures Samhain       GC Bottle Wants Mouse's Long And Sad Tale Delirium Tombstone Bengal Eat Me Dorian

BelleAnge

BelleAnge

 

imp list and wishlist- 12/26

This will be an ongoing and updated list! Bolded entries are what I'm willing to swap away immediately- bad, bad skin chemistry issues. Italics are ones that I am not interested in swapping/selling at this time.   Arcana catherine chaos theory v clxxxi chimera crib girls crossroad-needs to be relabeled, using as a ritual oil danse macabre dee dioble en bote Dragon's Heart dragon's hide farewell to false love J Horror king of hearts Laudanum Le Père Fouettard lump of coal nephilim P Horror plunder prurience (sniff) Queen Mab Santa Eularia Des Riu sapphics sleipnir (spelling?) st. john's eve suck it the coil- partial the great sword of war 2x the music of erich zahn torture king the ides of march yew trees   * one of these are being frimped, i need to double check which one.   wishlist:   German Expressionist Horror  A Bachelor's Dog  The Grand Inquisitor's Heretic's Fork -any of the four lick its Aelopile AEVAL Anne Bonny Aperotos Eros Archangel Winter BARON SAMEDI belladonna BELLE ÉPOQUE Bengal BLACK FOREST Block Buster Bonfire Night Brimstone Calico Jack chimera clemence Crowley CZERNOBOG de sade (but only in a sniffie) Death of Autumn dee Devil's Night Djinn Doc Constantine, Act II: Fiat Nox EPHEMERA fae Faunalia fenris wolf GRANDMOTHER OF GHOSTS hades HECATE Hellfire Hexxenacht HIGHWAYMAN Himerus holly king Jabberwocky JACK Kali LAMPADES Loup Garou Love and Pain Loviatar Mama Ji mata hari Nemesis oak king oberon On Darkness Pais de la Canela Priala Red Devil red lantern Rumpelstilzchen Samhainophobia Sin skadi smut Snow Bunny snow moon Strangler Fig TAVERN OF HELL THE ANTIKYTHERA MECHANISM THE BLACK RIDER THE BLACK TOWER the catapillar the dodo the Goblin Ride The Great He Goat THE JERSEY DEVIL THE LIGHTS OF MEN'S LIVES the music of erich zahn THE OBSIDIAN WIDOW Tintagel Titus Andronicus torture king Ulalume Van Van vice White Light wraith YEMAYA

starfish327

starfish327

 

Good Judy: Woobie

Woobie Category: In The Mood Quantity: sample   Description: WOOBIE Every little one (and many of us larger ones) knows the comfort and security (as well as juju) a well-worn woobie can evoke. A woobie can be anything from a favorite blanket to a favorite pair of socks. Good Judy’s Woobie evokes the comfort and security (and the juju) of your favorite woobie. Warm, comforting, and soothing, Woobie surrounds you in a peaceful, secure aroma. Benzoin, vanilla 10x, styrax, labdamnum   Review:   In the bottle: Benzoin, vanilla, and spices.   Wet: The perfume is dark brown, and when I first applied it, it actually left a brown mark on my skin. Fortunately, I rubbed the area with my finger, and the mark disappeared; but still, this is one dark perfume! I smell the vanilla even more than before; but overall, it’s very soft and sweet (well, I guess that’s the point). Appart, from the warm vanilla feeling, it doesn’t smell that much, no matter how much I put on.   Dry: It’s still raw vanilla and benzoin for me. In fact, it makes me think of a vanilla cake on sleeping pills... weird image...   Verdict: Hey Sigg, have you ever thought of turning this one into a soap? I’m sure it could work for bath & relaxation products.

RedRoseMaze

RedRoseMaze

 

Dragon's Milk

Dragon's blood resin and honeyed vanilla.

Okay, after an embarrassing absence, I'm back to fulfill my obligations as a BPALer.

in the bottle: I haven't researched to see what Dragon's Blood is, but I've learned to associate it with a strangely mellow/spicy/sweet scent that resides somewhere near the intersection of amber, cinnamon and almond -- at least to my nose. This is that, with a kind of creamy, smooth undertone.

on wet: Exactly the same as in the bottle.

drydown: The sweetish component (almond-y) and the creamy component have come to the fore. I get the amber-like scent too, which (as amber always does) reminds me of soap.

one hour later: This has mellowed out to a lighter version of what I smelled in the bottle, which is interesting to me; this is the first BPAL fragrance I've smelled that is, on me, exactly what it seems to be initially -- all the rest change, many dramatically.

end of day: Light, sweetish, mellow, creamy, hint of spice.

compared to official description: The creamy/smooth component has to be the vanilla, but it doesn't stand out to me as vanilla; perhaps that has something to do with the "honeyed" component. [Edit: In the end the vanilla did stand out. I'm not sure this is a vanilla that I'm fond of -- a little too ... I don't know. I can't really describe what it it that I don't like about it.]

notes: I would call this scent "not me", or at least atypical of scents I like, but there's something about it that appeals to me. Jury's out. I'll have to try it again later.

added to forum reviews

Graphica

Graphica

 

imp list- 12/18

This will be an ongoing and updated list! Bolded entries are what I'm willing to swap away immediately- bad, bad skin chemistry issues. Italics are ones that I am not interested in swapping/selling at this time.   Arcana catherine chaos theory v clxxxi chimera crossroad-needs to be relabeled, using as a ritual oil danse macabre* dee Dragon's Bone* Dragon's Heart* dragon's hide* farewell to false love J Horror king of hearts Laudanum nephilim P Horror plunder prurience (sniff) Queen Mab Santa Eularia Des Riu sapphics st. john's eve suck it the coil- partial the great sword of war 2x the music of erich zahn torture king the ides of march yew trees   * one of these are being frimped, i need to double check which one.   My current wishlist;   -any of the four lick its Aelopile AEVAL BARON SAMEDI belladonna BELLE ÉPOQUE Bengal BLACK FOREST Block Buster Bonfire Night Brimstone Calico Jack chimera* clemence Crowley CZERNOBOG de sade (but only in a sniffie) Death of Autumn dee* Devil's Night Djinn EPHEMERA fae* fenris wolf GRANDMOTHER OF GHOSTS hades HECATE Hellfire Hexxenacht HIGHWAYMAN holly king Jabberwocky JACK LAMPADES Loup Garou Loviatar mata hari* oak king oberon Pais de la Canela Priala red lantern Rumpelstilzchen Sin skadi smut Snow Bunny snow moon Strangler Fig TAVERN OF HELL THE ANTIKYTHERA MECHANISM THE BLACK RIDER THE BLACK TOWER the catapillar the dodo The Great He Goat THE JERSEY DEVIL THE LIGHTS OF MEN'S LIVES the music of erich zahn* THE OBSIDIAN WIDOW Tintagel Titus Andronicus torture king* vice wraith YEMAYA     * what i will always buy/swap for if offered (imps preferred, no sniffies/testers)

starfish327

starfish327

 

I want to buy or try

Updated 5/19/2010   So far I know I want a bottle (or more) of Snake Oil, a partial or bottle of Josie, a partial or imp of Sol Invictus. And so many things I still have to try!   Want to TRY: -Inez "Golden amber, vanilla musk, myrrh, cedar, carnation, and red sandalwood."   -Bordello "Bawdy plum with amaretto, burgundy wine and black currant."   -Bakeneko "Warm amber musk, Satsuma tangerine, black tea leaf, cardamom, cherry blossom and cinnamon."   -Vechernyaya "Three white musks with poppy and patchouli."   -Event Horizon "A disconcerting scent, heavy and oppressive, through which no light, no matter, and no spirit can escape. Black opium, labdanum, opoponax, black orchid, and benzoin."   -Shattered, Bewitching Brews A blend of white champagne notes, grapefruit, lotus, slivered mint and crystalline aquatic blooms   - Thalia, Excolo Plumeria, pear and white champagne.   - How Doth the Little Crocodile?, Moral Hymnody and Nonsense Chocolate peppermint, mint-soaked vanilla, pistachio, oakmoss, and green cedar. - out of pure curiosity   -Sacred Whore of Babylon "A sweet floral over vanilla and cinnamon."   -Hunger Ars Amatoria Black narcissus, orange blossoms, and vanilla.   -Ozymandias - often compared with Chanel No. 5 (not that I like Chanel No. 5)   -Rapture? Moroccan rose, Sumatran rose, mandarin, Egyptian myrrh, night-blooming jasmine, bergamot and neroli thrust into Arabian musk.   -Pepper Wild English roses, French gardenia, vanilla, honey, golden ginger, blood orange, pine resin, pink pepper, crushed berries, tuberose, bergamot, and geranium.   -Smut (second try? I don't think I skin tested)   - Euphrosyne Gardenia, jasmine, tea rose, and vanilla

FelicityTwitchell

FelicityTwitchell

 

Good Judy: Bread Pudding

Bread Pudding Category: Mary Jo's Bakery Quantity: sample   Description: BREAD PUDDING Warm bread soaked in milk and eggs and spices. Baked golden bubbly and served drenched in an ooey-gooey vanilla rum sauce. Delightfully rich and satisfying!   Review:   In the bottle: I smell a mix of bread, eggs, spices (especially cinnamon, yum!), vanilla, and a bit of rum.   Wet: This really smells like french toast (or “pain doré/pain perdu”; as usual, please forgive my french) with spices, and some sort of a rich vanilla sauce, with a strong sugar undernote.   Dry: Yeah, old bread or old cake soaked in a preparation of milk and eggs to remove dryness. It took some time, but I finally got some of the rum back. And as usual, the perfume turned sugary-sweet on me.   Verdict: Not bad; but maybe a little bit too “french toast”, the ressemblance is just too obvious for me. Other than that, it’s lovely, and so yummy that it makes me want to bake.

RedRoseMaze

RedRoseMaze

 

Wishes

I wish for the health and happiness of my family. I wish to be a more mindful, attentive person. I wish to be better at prioritizing so I accomplish more and stress my husband less. I wish to be more generous, to be less attached to unimportant things, to not waste energy on what doesn't deserve it. I wish to make the most of my life. Even as I am wishing these things for myself, I know I'm incredibly blessed with many joys, and I wish these joys and more on everyone.   I wish to get my packing for the trip done soon. I wish to write more and better poetry that sings of the world. I wish to do well on the LSAT. I wish for consolation for the grieving. I wish upon a falling star. I wish on the first star I see at night. I wish on the stray eyelashes I find on my love's cheek. I wish on wishies.   I wish so much that "wish" now looks and sounds like a gibberish word. I wish for the fulfillment of wishes, through generosity and hard work.   And I wish everyone happy holidays!

hyejungkook

hyejungkook

 

Reviewed Scents- December 2009

#20 Love Oil Chimera crib girls crossroads Dee diable en bote Eve Fae farewell to false love Fearful Pleasure The Great Sword of War Jolly Roger JOULUMUORI Kabuki The Music of Erich Zahn now winter's night enlarge torture king Sapphics Season of Inundation sleipnir suck it Wolf's bane

starfish327

starfish327

 

My Current Imp List-12/16

This will be an ongoing and updated list! Bolded entries are what I'm willing to swap away immediately- bad, bad skin chemistry issues. Italics are ones that I am not interested in swapping/selling at this time.   Arcana catherine chaos theory v clxxxi chimera danse macabre* dee Dragon's Bone* Dragon's Heart* dragon's hide* J Horror king of hearts Laudanum nephilim P Horror plunder prurience (sniff) Queen Mab Santa Eularia Des Riu sapphics the great sword of war the ides of march yew trees   * one of these are being frimped, i need to double check which one.   My current wishlist;   -any of the four lick its Aelopile AEVAL BARON SAMEDI belladonna BELLE ÉPOQUE Bengal BLACK FOREST Block Buster Bonfire Night Brimstone Calico Jack chimera* clemence Crowley CZERNOBOG de sade (but only in a sniffie) Death of Autumn dee* Devil's Night Djinn EPHEMERA fae* fenris wolf GRANDMOTHER OF GHOSTS hades Hamadryad HECATE Hellfire Hexxenacht HIGHWAYMAN holly king Jabberwocky JACK LAMPADES Loup Garou Loviatar mata hari* oak king oberon Pais de la Canela Priala red lantern Rumpelstilzchen Sin skadi smut Snow Bunny snow moon Strangler Fig TAVERN OF HELL THE ANTIKYTHERA MECHANISM THE BLACK RIDER THE BLACK TOWER the catapillar the dodo The Great He Goat THE JERSEY DEVIL THE LIGHTS OF MEN'S LIVES the music of erich zahn* THE OBSIDIAN WIDOW Tintagel Titus Andronicus torture king vice wraith YEMAYA     * what i will also buy/swap for if offered (imps preferred, no sniffies/testers)

starfish327

starfish327

 

No BPAL for me

I have a cold and despite all the conjestion my nose is hyper sensitive right now. I walk in to the bathroom and I can smell all the soaps, shampoos, conditioner, lotions, etc. Everything seems sooo strong right now.

FelicityTwitchell

FelicityTwitchell

 

New member!

Hi! I'm absolutely brand new to the BPAL community, and i just receive my first imps and partial bottles in the mail today!! They include vixen, blood pearl, ophelia and pisces 2008.. I'm excited to start sniffing and swapping with others! )

smgudan

smgudan

 

DB

Me and Dragon's Blood do not like each other. I seem to be allergic, as in nasal allergies, luckily no skin reaction. It smells sharp and strong to me, it eventually comes out even if it was a back note and becomes strong. Although my skin likes to pull out a lot of notes one at a time (apparently), humph.

FelicityTwitchell

FelicityTwitchell

 

To Order:

Spellbound - Ars Amatoria - Perfectly enchanting! An irresistibly sexual, utterly rapturous blend of three roses, radiant amber, and sensual red musk.   Queen Mab - Excolo - Warrior, Trickster and Goddess of Magic and Poets, she is one of the Tuatha De Danaan and the Queen of the Faeries. A very complex scent, both shadowy and fierce: black orchid, sandalwood, night-blooming jasmine, osmanthus, Somalian rose, and Chinese musk.   Perversion - Ars Amatoria - The perfect scent to wear to your next bondage ball, dungeon adventure or sojourn to your favorite pleasure dome. Smoky rum and black tobacco with a whisper of steamy leather with a splash of crystalline chardonnay, layered over a sensual, sweet, and deceptively magnetic base of ton   Swank - Bewitching Brews - Simply cool, the essence of Lounge: the scent of a crisp pomegranate martini.   #20 Love Oil - Bewitching Brews - A potent, enticing love formula, favored among Louisiana courtesans.   Scherezade - Bewitching Brews - A master storyteller who possessed unfailing courage and compassion, a sharp, quick wit, and a true understanding of human nature. Saffron and Middle Eastern spices swirled through sensual red musk.   Persephone - Excolo - Beautiful, radiant daughter of Demeter... her loveliness was so exquisite that even Hell itself could not resist her. Pomegranate and rose.   Voodoo - Bewitching Brews - A midnight scent, evoking images of flickering golden firelight reflecting off the sheen of glistening skin and the jerking shadows of bodies suffused with spiritual ecstasy. A deep, powerful, resonant blend of myrrh, patchouli, vetiver, lime, vanilla, pine, almond and clove.   List not done, review Conjurer's Bag.

sophie221b

sophie221b

 

Quick reviews

Gacela.....almost works, clove is really iffy on me and it doesn't quite work for me here. It comes off a little dusty or something.   Faunalia.....Eek....this reminds me of Golden Priapus, a lot, which I hated, except this isn't quite as bad as that was. Still, this isn't for me.   Men Loved Darkness......Another miss.....a lot of times clove and patchouli combine and turn really sour on me, which is what happened here, just like in Smiling Spider. They amp each other up until it's all sour clove and patchouli.   Season Of Ghosts.....Very odd for a citrus scent....actually I don't even get much citrus. I recognize the rose geranium from On Darkness, and overall this scent turns weird and soapy on me. Did not like at all!   Joulumuori......Big winner for me! I love this scent, and I had a feeling I should have gone straight for a bottle. Well, I was right. For all the foody notes, this is a wearable scent that isn't as foody as I thought it would be. The wood smoke or hearth note is very, very much like Djinn, my favorite GC scent. But it has the fabulous cheery spices mixed in, and I just love this. Kind of reminds me of the best parts of Djinn and Jolasveinar, with none of the snow or pine notes from Jolasveinar. Just great.   Pink Snowballs......Not a fan.....I understand the comparisons to Snow White, but Pink Snowballs is more perfumey, fluffy, almost powdery, and not cold at all. Very commercial smelling to me. It's not terrible, but not what I was hoping for.   Snowball Fracas.....Familiar snow note, but I do smell the soil from Graveyard Dirt underneath it. After a while more moss comes out. It's a good scent because I like these things, but doesn't stand out enough for me to want more. The soil note can be a little yucky but mixed with the snow notes, it's not bad.   First Soft Snowfall......At first reminds me of Death Of The Grave Digger, a lot. Then as it dries, it becomes more floral, and I find myself thinking of Archangel Winter. Again, not a bad scent, but not quite as good as Death Of The Grave Digger.

forspecial_plate

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Wow

I am all moved in now at my new apartment. I like it a lot more than the old one! I'm still unpacking and arranging, which will probably take me a while, but I have 5 closets, which is wonderful. I'm looking forward to a couple of relaxing days just getting settled in.

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Trick Or Treat

Limited Edition -- Halloween 2009   Not *exactly* like candy corn to my nose...more like a sugary vanilla. Someone who described it as Karo or corn syrup hit it pretty much on the nose.

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