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Mummer's Samhain/Halloween Swap, 2015
13 nights.. Answers 2016 edition (also left my 2015 answers here :) )
Yes, I'd love to try things from the Face & skin care or bath treats. Do you like stuff related to Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)?
Yes! Though we don't celebrate it here, I love that style. Handknit items:
As for clothing/accessories: no, sorry. I like the look, but I won't wear anything knitted, because it's too hot for me. Except for hats/beanies or fingerless gloves/armwarmers, I like those.
Home accessories: yes Are there any fandoms or specific collectible genres you would appreciate things of/for(ex: you collect shot glasses, or the ninth Doctor is your bae)?
Anything Kingfisher (the bird) related items would be awesome! And I started collecting Gecko's as a wall decoration. Do you have a favorite Fall/Halloween symbol?
Black cats! First, talk to me about soaps- do you like them, and what kinds of scents/lather/varieties do you like?
I won't use any soap bars, sorry. Second, tell me about teas! Favorites? Anything you'd like to try?
None. I don't drink it much. Lastly, I go to Renn Faire- is there anything from there you might like?
I'm not familiar with those fairs. But it sounds interesting as I like fantasy-themed items. What Weenie of year's past are you seeking from the lab?
Samhain, All Souls, Liebeszauber, Candied Apple. Shawls?
I like those cotton fabric square scarves. Never knitted, those are too hot for me. Gift Order?
I'd prefer them numbered, but if my witch prefers not, that's fine, too. Whatever you think is best! Tell me about LUSH- do you like them? If so, what are some of your favorite things from there? Particularly fond scents or products? Stuff you can't stand?
I love Lush. A little too much haha I own a lot of it. That's why sending me Lush wouldn't be the best idea. Items from Japan?
oh yes, I love Japanese (or other Asian) stuff! I love kawaii items or other Asian style items. Also candy or snacks, as long as it's vegetarian. Anything you have your eye on at BPTP?
Absolutely, some Lilith's. but I'll buy that myself I think. I also like the bitches love unicorn girl tee (xl). Pumpkin Spice or No Pumpkin Spice?
I love it! Both the taste and the smell. Milk, white, and/or Dark Chocolate?
All! But never combined with fruits or alcoholics. Do you like Yankee Candle? Anything you want from there?
Love it, both candles and wax tarts. But I have too much of it. I LOVE their US halloween items, esp. the black cats from last years. We can't get that here, here in Europe they have another halloween collection. Bath & Body Works?
Love to try! Never did, 'cause they don't ship international. The showergels and 2 in one body wash/bubble bath are the most appealing. There are many I'd like to try, but esp. Cucumber melon, Salted caramel pumpkin and other pumpkin scents caught my attention. Sock Dreams?
Comfy socks are always nice! I also like some of their armwarmers, like the tie dye or the ones with the moon or moon/trees. I'd like to make some baked goods, would you like some? And if you have any food allergies what can I use as substitute?
If you're 300% sure it will survive the shipping: yes. I'm open to anything, as long as it's vegetarian. Anything special you want from the Target dollar spot?
I have no idea what they have. So no, nothing special. But I'm open to it! What is your stance on Glitter?
That's a no in clothing, clothing accessories or jewelry but a yes in other things like make up or make up bags etc. Also, if you have a Goodreads or other online reading log, does it include a wishlist?
I'm not that much of a reader. Whittard?
I'm not a tea lover, sorry. But I saw they have peanutbutter flavored hot chocolate??! That sounds very good. Dearest Pumpkin - how much are you wedded to wishlists, say I have some read once books which I think you might like based on what you've read in the past, but there is nothing of the sort on your current Goodreads "to read" list?
I don't think this is a question for me. I'm not a reader and don't have a Goodreads wishlist. How do you feel about reading series out of order?
I don't read that much but when I do, I'd like to read series in order. Would you be interested in a Halloween themed short story anthology?
Not really, sorry. Is there a limit to the number of books you'd like to receive?
Please no books at all, I don't read that much so there's a fair chance the book will end up unreaded.
Have you read Movies in 15 Minutes by our very own Cleolinda? Would you like to?
No sorry. What kind of phone do you have? I need to know....
Iphone 6s Babadook?
No Those who are amenable to yarnie things--ok, two questions: Any undesirable fibers (wool allergy, vegan so no critter hair at all, etc.)? and how do you feel about cowls/infinity scarves?
No itchy yarns please. And no cowls or infinity scarves. I never wear yarnie scarves because I find them too hot. Motherhood update:
only a few actually. But I'll probably buy them myself. So who likes incense? and is there a preferred scent? and cones or sticks? Would you like a burner for it?
When I smell it on the streets whilst being on holiday in Asia, I like it. But burning incense in my home makes me sick So no, sorry. 2015 edition: Gaming nerd? Abosolutely not If you have any Chaos Theory bottles on your wishlists, would you mind getting bottles on several days of this swap? Nothing on my wishlist, bought all I wanted from CT If you listed wearables - what sizes? I listed that. Are your forearms skinny or bulky? Erm.. Regular I think How do you feel about yarn/wearables? Only hats or armwarmers. No yarn scarves. What kind of items would you like to get that are not available in your country? Peanutbutter cups! They're available here but are very pricy. And I saw those Starbucks instant powder mixes for coffees. I LOVE pumpkin spice latte. If my witch happens to live in London or visits London anytime soon: I'd LOVE to get my hands on LUSH Lord of Misrule showercreme. Only available at LUSH Oxford street/London. How do you feel about home baked cookies? Is there anything that should be left out (nuts, milk, eggs, gluten, etc)? Sounds nice
I'm a vegetarian. Eggs or dairy is o.k but no gelatine. How do you feel about receiving pens? If you like them, do you have a prefered stroke size (ie: do you prefer a thick or fine stroke)? Any preferred colors (assume the sky is the limit here)? I like pens. Stoke doesnt matter. If you are a tea lover, are there any companies or vendors that you would particularly like to try (etsy, teavana, republic, stash, adagio, etc)? Don't like tea, sorry. What are your favorite tv shows, movies, topics of geekery, famous persons, specific objects (like tarot or harpsichords), memes, cultures etc. that you would like to receive items themed around? I'm not really into TV or movies. I like hindu or buddha related items. Are you a soap only, shower gel only, or an either works person? If you like soap, are you particular about type? (all natural, no glycerine, created on a full moon using the blood of virgins, etc) Showergel only, no soap. If you listed you like books: what kind of books? What are your favorites? Do you also like the "English classics"? Are there any books or writers that you really don't like? I'm not really into books. What are your favorite musicians, favorite singers or bands? Anything or anyone you really don't like? I listed this in my questionnaire. Is there an item that you would like but you never seem to buy for yourself as other things often take preference (darn those bills)? Nothing I could think of. Dearest swappee, have you seen the launch of this year's Yankee Candle Boney Bunch line as well as other Halloween items from there? Are there any you'd particularly like to get? The adorbs tart warmer? The taper candle holder, perhaps?
I love Yankee Candle and think I like all of the halloween scents I prefer wax tarts.
Don't really like most of their accessories. Except for the "Sophia" cat yar or votiveholders. Those are awesome! Also like 2014 black cats. If you've said you like coffee: Do you prefer whole beans or ground? Do you like flavored coffees?
Prefer whole beans. Korean snackies? If so do you prefer sweet/savory or both?
Like everything Asian actually As long as it's vegetarian. Do you prefer light lotions or thick butters and do you like scented or unscented?
Like both of them and like them scented. Do you like small crossbody bags? No Birthday during the swap? No birthday for me. Pistacchio flavoured snacks? I love pistacchio's! Do you collect anything? BPAL, showergel, esp. Lush and Treacle Moon (but be carefull, I already own most of their collection) What are some of your favorite things about fall/Halloween, or what do you look forward to?
Not much really. We don't celebrate Halloween over here. And I prefer the warmth of summer. I DO like burning scented candles and wax tarts. I never do that in summertime so there IS something I like about fall haha. do you bake or cook & if so (or even if not!) would you want Halloween-themed kitchen stuff or sprinkles or similar? I'd like to bake and cook but I'm not really into halloween-themed kitchen stuff. Unless it's things like cake decorations, I guess halloween themed cake would be nice In books, movies, art, etc., are there any common horror themes (demonic possession, clowns, serial killers, spooky/evil children, zombies, insect infestations, mutilation, etc.) that you really don't want to see? The only thing I really don't like are insects and spiders. In art these would be fine but no horrormovies about this, brr. Question: Wishbones, and designs with them ? Yay or nay?
Nay Are there any general catalog/easily found/not crazy expensive BPAL bottles you'd love to get your hands on? Yes! I'm still a bit new to BPAL so still a lot to wish for:
The Lion
Eat Me
Ravenous
Mouses long and sad tale
Bewitched
There's more on my Pinboard. For bath and body products: do you have a bathtub or shower? Both. Dear Swappee: is there anything you might have forgotten to put on your survey?
Nothing I could think of. Are there any particular fandoms that you follow?
Take That. Including camping outside venues to get front row Do you own a wax/oil burner? (If no, would you like one?)
I have a waxburner Would you like loose, fancy tea?
Only chai. I'm not really into other tea. Incense, y/n?
Nope. Please briefly describe (color, style, preferred type of beads) or provide a picture of (if it is suitable), the type of necklace (if any) you would be interested in getting. If you do not like necklaces, what kinds of jewelry (if any) would you want to wear?
Described my jewellery taste in my questionnaire. Will add some pictures on my pinboard. What about hot chocolate/malt drinks?
Love chocolate! If you said that you are interested in books (or DVDs or any relatively big standalone sort of item), would you be okay with having multiples of such items spread over a couple of days, or would you prefer 13 distinct themish packages?
Not really into books or movies How into the day themeing mentioned in the first post are you? All themed? A few maybe if they are fun? Not at all?
Maybe just a few for fun? Speaking of DVDs - are you interested in receiving movies and if so, what sort?
Not really into movies, sorry. Back to the books - if you said you would like books, would you prefer I send you, say, my favorite Halloween anthology or something else spooky/scary, or something off your wishlist/want-to-read on goodreads?
Sorry, not that much into books. Process question: Do you want to know who is sending to you right away, or would you prefer to be surprised on the last day, to the extent possible? Likewise, do you have a preference for specifically numbered packages or for reach in and grab according to your fancy?
Whatever my witch wants Would you be interested in solid perfume? What about lip balm?
No solid perfume. Lip balm is always fine! (Though I have enough of them really..) There was a lot of mention of not wearing costumes/not being allowed to at workplaces. Would you be interested in goth style or Halloween-themed(pumpkins, ghosts,etc.) normal clothes to wear instead, and what would be suitable?
No halloween-themed clothing, wouldn't wear them. I'm going to Rose City Comic Con during the shopping window. Any exhibitors/vendors/comics/etc. you're particularly interested in? OMG THEY ARE GOING TO HAVE A GOONIES "NEVER SAY DIE" T-SHIRT! I AM TOTALLY GETTING THAT! Ahem. Yes. I mean... There are things! Are any of them particularly appealing to you and/or your inner twelve-year-old (mine is calling dibs on the Goonies stuff)?
No Day of the dead/ Dia de los Muertos stuff?
Yes! I didn't know what it was at first, but I checked out the DOTD items on Worldmarket and I love it! Esp. the skulls and cat skulls. Does anything from this shop catch your eye?
Yes, all of it I think Dear Pumpkin: Do you have aversions to any animals or insects?
I hate spiders, wasps and other bugs. How do you feel about canned foods like jams and things along those liNES?
Don't really like things like jam, don't like sweets on my bread. What I DO like is Dulce de Leche! They don't sell it here. Do you have a favourite colour scheme?
Anwered in my questionnaire. How do you feel about stickers (and stationery in general)?
Always like it when I see it in the shops but I'm never using it. How do we feel about fibercrafting (knit, crochet, etc.)? wearables? crafted critters? If you would like a scarf or something similar, would you like it to be themed, like fall colors, or have a skull or other halloweenie motif/border?
I like hats, but no motifs. No yarn scarves, too itchy for me! Crafted critters are nice! What makes you feel pampered?
Taking a bath, visit the sauna/spa, have a massage. We've covered what critters you don't like, but what about the critters that you DO like? What are your favorite animals/creatures, real or imagined?
Love all animals. Have an obsession for Kingfishers. Other favorites are cats, tigers, elephants, polar bears, birds, dragons, unicorns. Canadian stuff: Sure! Paintbox Soapworks: Never tried any of it, everything seems nice! Is there is any TAZO tea you have a hankering for? Zen, Awake, Passion, China Green Tips, Vanilla Roibois, Calm, Refresh? (tea bags in a tin)
Didn't know the brand. Googled it and it seems nice! I don't like reagular (hot) tea but I do like chai latte and iced tea. All flavours look nice to me, exept for the 'true black'. I'd prefer flavoured. How about any Teavana tea? (loose tea)
Only the iced teas or chai, if they have that. How about Starbucks coffee beans? If so, ground (and for what kind of filter) or whole bean?
Love Starbucks. Prefer whole beans but both would be fine. How about Starbucks coffee via (italian, columbia, anniversary, vanilla latte?) or Iced coffee via (caramel or regular?) Fruit flavored via (berry hisbiscus, cool lime, strawberry lemonade?) Pumpkin Spice Latte ? The fruit flavored vias are good.
Starbucks K-cups or Verismo pods?
Love all that comes from Starbucks
But no cups or pods, I don't have one of those machines. I have a Nespresso machine and a whole bean machine (that can also handle ground coffee).
Pumpkin spice latte is my all time favorite! Unfortunately they only sell it for a very short period each year. Coffee/tea travel mugs or ceramic home mugs?
Love mugs! Both for home or for travel. At my job we are only allowed to use travel mugs so that's welcome too! Coffee maker (french press) or tea steeper?
Coffee! Anything else from Starbucks/Teavana? Syrups, honey, whatever?
Maybe they sell (Starbucks) Pumpkin spice latte syrup somewhere? How would you feel about a gently-used card game? For example, something I may have purchased several years ago and maybe played with my daughter *twice* before she became a moody teenager, and too cool for card and/or board games?
Sure. Alcoholic beverages in your goodies-- yay or nay-- if yay, what kind?
Nay. CANDY CORN--- YAY OR NAY?
Never tasted that but looks nice. So yay. Name at least one thing that you really wouldn't like to receive in your package.
Black tea, booze I have eyeshadow pigments which have been decanted from--as in the powder tapped out into another container,never used directly. (I don't use very much makeup, though I love it, so I keep shadow pigments clean so I can safely share.) Would a jar of pigment handled thus bother you or are you ok with cosmetic-type stuff that has not been directly touched?
I own too much eyeshadow pigments already. I do like it but due to the fact I already own too much, I'm afraid I wouldn't use it. For those with fiber allergies, is it ok if you get, say, an ornament/amigur-whatsit yarn thing that has wool in the blend, as long as it's not something to be worn? Also, because I don't know, do people with wool allergies generally also have sensitivity to other fibers like alpaca?
No allergies here. Does anyone especially like or want anything from cost plus/world market?
Don't know those shops. Does anyone need any small kitchen items or utensils?
No. Dearest Pumpkin- do you have a preference of edible/drinkable vs. non edible items in your package? Would you prefer your package heavier on one side or the other?
Like both. Any guilty pleasures? TV show you're embarassed to admit you like? Musical group/preference that seems out-of-place for you?
I'm a huge fan of Take That :) Including camping outside venues to get front row. And now, a new question: to sort of piggy-back onto the question about small kitchen items, do you like to bake or cook, and if yes, are there any special ingredients, spices, or decorations for baked goods (like sprinkles in seasonal shapes or those decorative picks you put on top of cupcakes, for instance) that you would like?
Pumpkin spice mix isn't available here so that would be nice. Like baking more then cooking. Baking decoration would be nice too. Hey, Pumpkin! How do you feel about lounge pants/pajama pants?
Yes, please! Do you have long, medium, or short hair? What kids of hair accessories do you like to use?
My hair's too short to use hair accessories. If I were going to the mountains tomorrow, for the apple harvest, would you wanted some dehydrated apple rings???
Yes. new question from me! how do you feel about music? would you like some? if so, what would you be interested in & in what format (do you still have somewhere to play CDs, or would a flash drive be better, etc)?
Still own a cd-player but digital music will be fine too. Mostly listen to music that's on my Iphone. If you have an Etsy favorites list, are all of the things on the list things you'd be happy to get, or are some of them gift ideas for other people, or stuff that you've already bought and loved but don't need more of, or for any reason not something you'd want to get in this swap?
Don't have an Etsy list. DO have a Pinterest board though. All of the things there are thing's I'd like to get or just images to show my witch my style. None of the things on the pinboard are allready in my posession. There are also two pictures of my living room. Are there any scents from the Lilith update you would like ? Any other you are looking for ?
I need to see the update first. Do you like Hello Kitty? Yes! Would you be interested in gently used BPAL tees going back several years and/or 80s/90s goth-industrial-generally morbid tees all in crew neck/Men's style, size M - L, all black or dark gray?
Wouldn't wear mens's shirts, sorry. Will like them, but they would end up as pajamas and I don't think they deserve that. How do you feel about superheroes?
Not really interested. How do you feel about Star Wars, especially extension universe comics?
Nope, not into these kind of things. How extensively have you sampled the Lab's Weenie wares? Any past releases you are dying to get your hands on? Years you missed?
New to BPAL. Started to buy my first bottles about a year ago. No weenies in my posession yet Exept for Pumpkin Latte. I own a bottle already and love it! Lounge Pants?
Sure!! Size EU44 or UK16 I made a pinboard with my wishlist and interests:
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Imping along
All these Aged Imps!
Alice's Evidence (aged) - Fruitastic! I like the gingery spicyness and there's throw like whoa, but there's something that makes my eyes water and flutter in a self protective way when I raise my wrist to sniff. It seems to be mellowing on my wrist but it's still so strong!!! Oh. I think i got it on my nose. Later: It's a yankee candle with incredible throw. Yee gods.
Al-Shairan (aged) - huh. Spicy but overly sweet and a little band-aidy. Not my jam, I think
Anne Bonny - Mostly wood with some musk, Quite dry and very close to the skin. Another imp that may be too old for testing.
Aureus - Wood and amber. Close to the skin and nice. Not knocking me over, but nice.
Baneberry - Green, fresh, floral with a background of dark berries. Berry soap. Might be headachy.
Bathsheba - Carnation and musk and... plum? Mostly a feminine carnation, but plum may have mellowed over time. I'd love a new imp.
Bewitched - Well, that's pretty. That could be a lovely summer scent.
Black Lotus - River demons smell like bubblegum and nail polish remover. That is not what I thought river demons would smell like.
Cairo - On me: a burst of lemony brightness followed by incense and nail polish remover. Great throw. Ick. On the husband: Meh. Away ye go!
Cathedral - Dry woods and a kiss of incense. Boy did my skin eat that fast.
The Caterpillar - Have some fucking FLOWERS why don't you? Smoky after a while, maybe.
Christmas Eve in the Counting House - Creaky wood, thick fog, and dying embers. Wha? Is there an aquatic note that doesn't hate me? Maaaaybe?
Come to Me - Sexual attractant smells like pretty soap?
Cthulu - Dapper little old man cologne. Aquatic notes are a shitshow on me except, apparently THESE aquatic notes. On dry down this got pretty rad. I'm not buying a bottle of this. Even if I kind of like it.
Czernobog - Such a dark, thick oil! Animalian and musky. I wonder if aging has mellowed this significantly. This imp is a keeper, it's really quite rich.
Dance of Death - Aged out all interesting notes I guess. This is nice but it's sort of the basic bitch of patchouli and myrhh blends. I might have been really excited about this before sniffing The Grave Pig or Death Adder.
Deadly Nightshade Honey - Honey and flowers. Not a bad flower but I like some of the honeys more.
Deep in Earth - Shares a note with Zombi, that my nose refuses to acknowledge as dirt.
Devil's Claw - Pretty much like Malediction. Vetiver party!
Dracul - masculine. I catch no mint. Very nice gentleman's sexy cologne. Probably too normal for husband.
Dragon's Claw - Dragon's blood and three sandalwoods too many. Blar!
Dragon's Tears - Geez, soap. It's okay on dry-down but super light and not fabulous on me the way so many BPAL perfumes appear to be.
Envy (sigh. aged) - I suspect aging has really mellowed this. It's herbal and green but very light. I like it. I need to try it fresher, but I suspect after I do, I'll be buying a bottle. Or not. I slathered and it faded rather quickly to a faint... nail polish remover smell.
French Love - ooooooooh. Oh, goodness, that's surprisingly lovely. Beautiful floral with a tangy something and probably dragon's blood. Husband approves emphatically. Emphatically.
Gamorrah (again with the aged) What begins with fig is abruptly flattened with a slightly scorched wooden paddle. Someone spanked mah figs! And then it's a very very dry wood. Whatever sweetness is there appears to be from the Mitzvah Gororet Mitzvah I was wearing earlier today. Woody with dry fig way in the background.
Greed - I think I found a truly dead imp. Almost undetectable. Woods at a great distance - I need a new imp.
Hades - Dreaded narcissus is actually well tempered here with woody, incensy notes. I don't think it's a "me" scent, but it's surprisingly beautiful. (try on the husband! fleurs!)
Harlequin and Columbine - French vanilla, red currant, sage, balsam, rosewood, mandarin, lemon peel, pomegranate, and cedar. Ooooo! Yummy!
Hellfire (aged) - Gentleman's club, for sure. The notes don't pop out at me, just blend into a distinguished gentleman's cologne.
Hunger - Well. Maybe narcissus is not the death note I thought it was. Black narcissus, orange blossom and vanilla. I'm betting part of the OMFG deliciousness of this one is that it's over 5 years old. Super dark, thick oil. Spicy orange amazeballs. I'm thinking about going dancing tonight in this one.
Jolly Roger - Aquatic cologne.
Kabuki (aged) - Cherry punch to the face! The anise and musk make a nice accompaniment but that doesn't make the initial cherry sweet/tart all over my wrists any less weird. Boom! I smell like Twizzlers. It's not bad but it is not my usual style. After a little more time it's cherry cola! Days later I find myself reaching for this imp. I guess... I like smelling like Twizzlers and/or cherry cola. The imps a keeper and a bottle is under consideration.
Kill-Devil - That is really sweet, which I guess is not a surprise since the notes listed are molasses and honey. It makes me think of the honey in Defututa which I'm not so sure is good on me. My husband just gave me a stink face and and icky sound over it. That's confirmation enough for me. No bueno on me.
Kubla Kahn - Smoky sweet and gently floral. Complex as hell. Maybe quite nice. Try on the man! He was meh on it, though.
The LIghts of Men's Lives - Lit candles. No really, sweet lit candles. Retest this one. Hours later it's unlit candles. Jeeebus
Mad Hatter (omg so many aged imps) - What the? *scrambles to read notes* - okay, then. Minty, herbal musk it is. I think I want to compare a new imp to an old imp. Also, that is quite pleasant, if initially very weird. Another also, I think my skin's a tad dry because it's eating scent today.
Magdalene - Uh. That can't be right. I mean, that really... bitter with a background of rose. Nope.
Malediction - Oh, it has vetiver in it? Gosh, I'd never have guessed. Hay-oh! Honestly, I kind of like it, even though it's really really intense. The aged stuff is the consistency of molasses. I think it would be good for layering with the stuff that's too sweet.
Midnight Bell (aged) - How the heck does Beth actually do "crumbling stone"?? Dirt, clay, rock. The incense is there too. Is church incense different from head shop incense? It's lighter and cleaner smelling than, say, nag champa. That's sort of magical. I wouldn't mind smelling of this, but finding a bottle is probably more work that it's worth. I might... keep an eye out though. Oh, durrr. I guess I can order it from a store. Hmmm. Might be nice for amping up th.e dirt note in Zombi...
Moonshine and Mist (disc) - At first a surprisingly gentle, clean floral. Ethereal is right. And then I saw a review that called it "Dove soap". Oh. Yeah. That's totally Dove soap.
O (just as aged as all of 'em) - Okay, okay. I know I tested this imp, uh, 5 years ago or so. If I recall, it was awful on me. So... is this lovely because I've changed or because this imp is at least five years old and has become liquid gold? I'm going to give this today... and if it's still amazing I'm buying a bottle to put in the closet for a couple of years. LATER: sweet and baby powder. Uh... so... no on that bottle.
Old Scratch - I think the lavender fougere has aged out. Amber and patch and faint herbal cologne. Nice but not me.
The Obsidian Widow - Oh my stars and garters does that start out with some jasmine. After a few minutes I get some incense and dry rose. It may be turning soapy (sandalwood, you cad). No wine whatsoever. After a while I had to wash it off.
Phantom - Myrrh, dark musk, attar of rose and ylang ylang Oooh. Oh that's kind of lovely. Man oh man that's some lovely incensy rose. Goddamn! .... oh. uh... soap.
Phoenix Steamworks (aged)- geez, that's sort of nice. Golden for sure. Definitely a cologny scent. I wonder how it would be on my husband... oh nope nope nope. Just nose tickling cologne.
Rapture - JAAAAAASMIN! And then a little rose and incense ... and then soap. Yup. I'd love to wash with that soap.
Red Lace (aged) - Red musk is turning out to be a winner for me, but I get anxious when I see tobacco as a note - as an ex-smoker I find it can either make me disgusted or set up with little echo of longings past. This gives me just a hint of that longing, making it not viable to wear this regularly. And since I have plenty of red musk plus other lovely in my collection and since I don't get any other notes... I'm not in the least bit sad that this would be hard to get ahold of now.
Red Lantern - Oh, this to me is a brown, not red aroma. Golden and furred and rich and... celery? Celery??? Yeah. Incense, tobacco and celery.
Redoul Honey (aged)- Juicy and tart fruity sweetness. It makes me want candy. It's delicious and cheerful and smells very nice on me in a way that doesn't fit my self image at all. I keep sniffing my wrist, though! No bottle, but I'll keep the imp around. 4 Hours later and it's faded but instead of morphing into something cloying or headache inducing, it has continued to be tart and juicy. Oh, dear. I didn't wan't to like it but I think I do.
Rumpelstilzchen - For the notes, suprisingly light and soapy. I am less sad that this is dc'd.
Shub-Niggurath - I have no idea how old this is. I think it harkens back to when it was LE. Warm, brown, mildly spicy. Resiny. Nice nice. And then it mellows to something a little masculine and not too exciting.
Slippery Poppy Tincture - Oh, yummy! Floral with tart berries and honey. That's really delightful!
Squirting Cucumber- Cucumber. That's totally a spa day. Dude, I'd love some lime in there.
Sri Lanka (dc) - Indian sandalwood and cedar, and the dry incense smoke of olibanum, gum mastic, patchouli and myrrh. Wooood. Dry woods. Nice though. But the skin is *eating* it fast.
Three Brides - Rose and orange, very nice but then the lurking cala lillies start stomping around. I *almost* really like this. Almost.
Umbra (dc) - patchouli and wood. It's nice!
Voodoo Lily - Lily and then nailpolish remover. Nope.
Wanton - Sandalwood and palmarosa seem to be duking it out over rose and patchouli's lifeless forms. No,
Whitechapel (aged)- A burst of lime and rind over clean with a faint herbal lavender and sweetness. The lime calms down (too quickly!) and then it's just a freshly washed sort of sweet, but a nice one. A very nice summer fragrance for light hearted moods. Probably should avoid while headachy.
Whoso List to Hunt (dc) - Another incensy rose - a good one on me though.
Wilde - Okay, so... I really should sniff this one less aged. I'd love to get the full impact of the herbal notes which I suspect have mellowed here. That being said, it starts very masculine cologne and then *poof*! It's lovely. A little sweet, a little herbal, a little tart, just an echo of citrus (Ah, bergamot). It's pretty nice. It seems clean and sophisticated to me.
Womb Furie (2011?) - I didn't like this when I first tried it but...it's sort of nice now. I dabbed the tiniest bit (it was powerful once upon a time) and none of the stages so far have been headachy and now it's a sweet, slightly fruity powder. It would at least be worth getting another decant to age and wear once every so often.
Perfumes that work on me and their notes
Body Remember - The echo of caresses: raw black coconut, ambergris accord, ambrette seed, champaca flower, and sugar cane.
Burning Vulva - Vanilla-infused amber, leather, beeswax, cyclamen, oakmoss, peru balsam, orange blossom, red ginger, tonka, opoponax, myrrh, and black pepper. -
Death Adder 2006 - Snake Oil (Indonesian spices sugared with vanilla, patchouli) with vetiver, black coconut, vanilla, and opoponax.
Defututa - Olive blossom, honey, smoky vanilla, cinnamon, jasmine, sandalwood, and champaca flower. (whoa. Apply Lightly! Also, cinnamon is not a working note unless it's aged unto death. Defututa really almost doesn't work.)
Kabuki - cherry, red musk, star anise
Mme. Moriarty 2006 - Red musk, vanilla bean, pomegranate, patchouli leaf and wild plum.
Mircalla - red musk, purple orchid, frankincense, smoky vanilla, Styrian herbs, peru balsam, tonka, Zanzibar clove, and patchouli
Redoul Honey - Poisonous blackberry and honey
TKO- Lavender, sugared vanilla?
Wanda - deep red merlot, faint hint of leather, sexual musk and body heat over crushed roses, violets and myrtle
Whip - black leather and damp red rose.
Ysabel - Red carnation, red roses, Spanish cedar, velvet musk, pomegranate, clove, and incense.
Zombi -Dried roses, rose leaf, Spanish moss, oakmoss and deep brown earth.