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mermaidrage

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I am so thrilled for the Neil Gaiman scents, even though almost none of them sound like they'll work for me. How is it that Beth can make scents that I rationally know will smell awful on me so enticing?

 

Bilquis -- No, because it has the honey of doom. But... rose otto! Myrrh! Ambrette! Warm musk! How I wish I'd ever met a honey blend that played nicely on me.

 

Mad Sweeney -- Not for me, but I wish I had a boy to put this on a breathe in deeply and contentedly.

 

Mama-Ji -- Oh, this one is really, really, really incredibly tempting. It's not at the top of my order list, but I do love me some cardamom and nutmeg. It just depends on the other "spices".

 

Mr. Ibis -- YES! There is absolutely nothing in this blend I don't like. Vanilla flower? Musk? Sandalwood? Aloe? Please give now, thank you very much.

 

Mr. Jacquel -- Probably not because of the patchouli but it does sound lovely. Amber and hyssop, such a lovely sounding combination.

 

Mr. Nancy -- Ooooh, maybe. Sugar cookies, lime and rum... mmmm... I'm a bit leery about tobacco but this one has to go on the list.

 

Spider -- Hmph. If not for the vetiver, this would be a 'well DUH'. I wonder if I'll ever find a vetiver BPAL for me.

 

Crow Moon -- Okay, probably not because of the vervain, but that makes me so sad. All the florals sound lovely.

 

Oborot -- Oh yes! This sounds like a dark, thick blend I could really get into.

 

Fire Pig -- Absobloodylutely! If only because I'm really missing Hong Kong and Chinese New Year right now. Besides the fact that peony is one of my very favourite florals and everything else sounds delish.

 

Re-cap: Yes to Mr. Ibis, Oborot and Fire Pig. Maybe to Mama-Ji, Mr. Jacquel and Mr. Nancy. No to Bilquis, Mad Sweeney, Spider and Crow Moon.

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Did you once live in Hong Kong? I love that city! I had to get Fire Pig, too. I'm all about lunar new year scents!

 

I did! I've actually lived in Hong Kong longer than anywhere else at this point, for nine years. I hated it when I was there (probably because I hated the school I was at) but now I really wish I could go back and reexplore it because it's as close to a home as I have.

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I spent Christmas 2002 in Hong Kong. It was amazing! It is absolutely a place full of nooks and crannies and bizarre juxtapositions. I would love to go back there someday.

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How long did you get to stay?

 

I always loved HK at Christmastime. All the lights and the festivities are just amazing. I agree, it's one of the oddest places but so fascinating. I hope you get to go back soon!

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I was there for 4 days on a "visa-renewal" trip from Taiwan, where I was living at the time. Sorry to clog up your comments with my blathering, but I was excited to hear about HK. :twisted:

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I used to have (actually I guess I still do) relatives that live in HK. My last trip there was in the late eighties and I still smell things that bring back distinct, vivid memories of my short time there.

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I used to have (actually I guess I still do) relatives that live in HK. My last trip there was in the late eighties and I still smell things that bring back distinct, vivid memories of my short time there.

 

It is SUCH a memorable city, isn't it? I do the same thing -- smells, a quick glance at something, and I'm right back there.

 

I wish I had relatives who lived there, just for an excuse to go back! Even most of my friends are now at college in the USA.

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