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Will Call Sniffie Circle participant checking in! I am rather hesitant about this scent; honey is my nemesis and screws up everything that it's in for me. I do love plum, so here goes... In the decant, I smell honey (very light) and something woody(?). Wet, hello fruitiness! Big, juicy and ripe fruit, red in color, dripping off your chin as you take a bite. As the fruit dissipates, I am reminded of The Orchard (plum, roses, chocolate and wood; go figure). Dry, I still get the woody scent, with honey. I recognize rose from other blends (not like Rose Red, more like the subtle rose in Mictecacihuatl. And that's where this stays for me; rose and honey, reminding me of a medicine I took as a child. It still amazes me (after six-plus years)the journey a scent can take through drying stages. While this does not play well with my skin, the depth and transformation this scent makes me glad I to try it. Thanks, Suedonym!

Another of Suedonym's Will Call sniffie circle participants checking in! I am thrilled to get to try this! I have no preconceived notions; I'm not familiar with tamarind, am very picky on my patchouli, am fond of golden amber, tonka bean I'm hoping to be better than tonka and fig is hit or miss. Sniffing the decant, I get a resiny aroma: thick, a tad smoky (?). On the skin: sweet, sticky fruit (reminds me of peach without being peachy, if that makes sense; when you bite into a really ripe peach, breaking the skin, the juice running onto your hands and down your arm, making them sticky. Like that. Probably the fig, which I only eat dried ). It's difficult to pick out on one component; they blend together seamlessly. I am still getting a very resinous wafting. It takes me to an ancient temple,like Angkor Wat, surrounded with strangler figs choking the the stones. Overgrown, monks chanting, incense billowing, voices resonating towards the heavens. I would really like this as an atmospheric spray. I may hunt down a decant strictly for sniffing purposes. Very evocative (which is how I like my scents).

SNOW WHITE BATH OIL A chilly, bright perfume: flurries of virgin snow, crisp winter wind and the faintest breath of night-blooming flowers. Shea oil, olive oil, apricot kernel oil, fractionated coconut oil, rosehip seed, evening primrose oil, vitamin E, isopropyl myristate, glycereth-7-cocoate (derived from coconut), oleth 3, and Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab perfume blends. I have been eagerly stalking Ms White's arrival, as I was very excited to see this available this Yule season. And of course, I am not disappointed. Snow White Bath Oil has the same rich, luxurious texture as Snake Oil Bath Oil. Such an innocent scent, pure and not yet corrupted by the realities of life. My favorite way to use bath oils is as an after-shower moisturizer, and Snow White leaves my skin soft; no need for additional skin lotion or cream. And ten hours later, I can still smell it on my skin, gently wafting. It's very cold in Florida today; the high was 54 and it's going to freeze tonight, making it feel like the holiday season. Snow White Bath oil is the perfect accompaniment, giving a slight chill to my personal atmosphere. Very thankful for its release, and can't wait to experiment with layering. Thanks for a wonderful Yule gift! And yes, I do plan on stocking up, as Snow White is perfect for any season.

Help and questions! Here's my Amazon Pinterest etsy Wish lists are under either my name or email addy pkeith53@msn.com

I vote it's the orchid. Orchid goes wonky and "perfumey" on me. Honey is not my friend either; it's either too cloying or smells post-coitus on me Snake oil is mostly Siberian musk, I think. Twisted Oak doesn't list any musk; maybe it's the oak (or teak in the other blends)? Maybe the moss; moss and oakmoss are pretty traditional scents in commercial perfume/cologne. Maybe that's what gives you the cologne vibe. Moss is also an ingredient in chypre ( read here) which would give you the cologney scent recognition. Hehe, a thousand users, a thousand different chemistries! Good luck with your search!

Lip balm - tube or tin? Tube I guess; the only lip balm I use is Haunt. Would you like to receive a journal or sketchbook? How about other pretty paper goods like post-its, notepads, bookmarks, letter paper/envelopes? Sure! Not a sketchbook, though...those are too $$ and I am a horrible sketcher. But little notebooks, post-it, omg bookmarks! I like Stephanie Pui-Mun Law's everything (Shadowscapes). Oh, and calendars for 2013! Haunted, Witches, Arthur Rackman, the moon... Are you interested in audiobooks? If so, any specific titles? no, not really. Unless it's Neil Gaiman reading one of his books. His voice is perfect. Bar soaps with some scrubby bits, yes or no? No thanks; I prefer shower gels. And I have enough soap to last til kingdon come, or December 21, 2012, whichever comes first. Do you need any small electronic gadgets like flash drives and the like? Oh yes, flash drive to back up my music. Would you like a pair of knitted socks? Yes I would! Any color, any thickness. Sometimes it gets cold in Florida! Do you have any use for knitted dishcloths, facecloths, etc, especially if they were fandom related? Fandom related...sure! Do you subscribe to any sample boxes, and if so, which ones? Would you like to receive some samples? (perfume, eco/"green," skin care, hair, music downloads, cosmetics, soap...) No...I have too much stuff I end up not liking, so I have been hesitant to get more stuff I don't like. do you have a problem with nudes???Male or Female? Not a problem but just not my thing. People ask a lot of questions about dogs and cats, but I know a lot of forumites have rodent pets. How would you feel about hammocks or toys for your rats/hamsters/gerbils/etc.? If I had a rodent pets, I would love a hammock for my creature. The cats say nom. My Little Pony... Cute or meh? Not really my thing (but they are cute, especially teh bronies) I realize that we had a similar question in the ?aire, but I need you Witchee-s to list at least 5 items, each ranging $20 and under from Amazon.com or Walmart.com. Ooh, yay! Haunted Realm 2013 calendar Oceania, Smashing Pumpkins Babel, Mumford and Sons shipping envelopes A Song of Ice and Fire 2013 calendar My new job is at a consignment store where we have all kinds of designer brands for very reasonable prices. Are there designer clothes/purses/sunglasses that you desire/love? (Give some indication as to your "style" as well. For example, do you like bohemian-style frocks in lavender? Crossbody purses in black? Sunglasses that are round and bug-like?) Style is hippie/boho-ish. I would love a Fossil weekender bad like this or Coach Wave in blue suede. Newer the Fossil crossover like this. If you come across a cotton top with embroidery, well, that would come live with me =) Are there any existing Weenies that you have your eye on, but haven't gotten around to getting? Not sure yet.... In the meantime, let me know what you like to do on the Internet to kill time. Flash games? What are your daily websites/blog visits, or favorite YouTube videos? I play on Pogo. Daily visits go to Amazon, the forum, LJ, Fyrinnae (waiting for Halloween update), tee Fury, Facebook. Favorite YouTube varies from day to day. I read several different blogs on nail polish. And what are your favourite characters from your fandoms? Daenerys Targaryen from A Song of Ice and Fire, Wash from Firefly, Galdariel from Lord of The Rings, Morpheus from The Sandman WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH YOUR ASS OFF!!! movies, comedians, black humor, your partner, a comic strip? what? Batman Candy Corn? no (shudders) If you have cats, do they like catnip toys? If you have doggies, would they like a super-reinforced canvas toy with a squeaker in it? The cats sometimes like catnip and the dog loves anything he can drag around (but he is little so need little things for his little mouth) If you have kids, what are they into? They are both grown and into things that even I can't afford, lol How do you feel about wearable knitted lace? Shawls, wraps, and the like? Oh yes, please! Shawls, berets, scarves, fingerless gloves, arm warmers, etc, et al Looking at the warehouse, I notice that our lovely Greenwoodtree is able to do chart readings and/or forecasts at a very reasonable rate. Is this something you would want? That would be cool, but would prefer a reading for something specific, like money or spiritual path. Already familiar with natal chart Do you have a forum buddy? Someone who knows you and/or your tastes well enough to answer questions on your behalf? Riahannon (sometimes may take her a while to get back to you). Also ringleaders can direct ?? is necessary If you are on Livejournal, would you appreciate LJ stuff like paid time, custom userheads, stuff like that? If you are NOT on LJ but are on other sites that have similar paid-for services (Flickr, for example?) would you, and what are those sites/etc? never had a paid account but do have Flickr which I don't use that much Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cider, or none of the above? I like them all, but most are dependent upon the weather (cooler for hot chocolate and tea) Gum, hard candy, soft candy, or none of the above? No gum and I like Life Savers and/or other hard candy (mostly fruit flavored) Loose tea or tea bags? Do you need anything for your loose tea? (Filters, presses, etc.) Tea bags are fine since I don't have a teat ball any more Do you do Goodreads or LibraryThing or a site like that? If so, can I see your to-read list, please? No...but maybe I should. Drats!

why oh why when I copy and paste does the text go wonkers, post-haste? I've changed my skin and properties checked it seems to me me that I have been hexed So I will try at a later date to update this helper and secure my fate Aha! You fool! I figured it out Rich text enabled! I've turned you...off. =) Answers to be filled out later on but at least the questions are saved. Woohoo! Some of your favorite artists? Classic and modern? If you could have an image or certain subject painted for you on any type of "canvas" (on a box, on paper, on a canvas, and so on) - could you point your witch to some of these images? Dragons, stags, flowers, herbs, stars, moon I live near a Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and Penzeys! What does your little heart desire from any or all of these places? Ethnic spices of any kind! Sea salt from around the world and whole peppercorns (white, red, green, black) Are home made foods acceptable or does the idea of eating strange mailed food disturb you? Homemade food is good! I appreciate the time and thought. I just gave you $20 and sent you into a "has everything" store ala Walmart and told you that you have to come out having spent it all, and none of it on anything you need. What would you buy? Be as specific as possible! Nail junk! I'm always looking for a nice, good pen...slender to fit my hand, I prefer blue ink. I have a nice Cross pen but I don't use it at work for I have fear of it being stolen. It was a tip when I used to waitress.You know, a keeper, not a throw away What kind of cuisines do you like? (I mentioned this in my ?aire but curious what my witch may like)And, what are your favorite restaurants? Food! I love food! Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Greek, Italian, Filipino, Cuban, Spanish, Polish, German, southern, comfort, sushi, breakfast. I eat a lot of Subway at work. Mellow Mushroom is my favorite pizza/sub place.Yoder'sis a short journey but oh my! the pies! I love love love fried chicken. I also like small mom and pop restaurants and some of I'm from Canada - is there anything specifically a witchee might like that is only available here? maybe maple syrup? what are your "fandoms" and would you like a t-shirt from TeeFury if an appropriate one came up? Oh boy...LoTR, Firefly/Serenity, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, some Star Wars, Lovecraft, Cthulhu, geeky puns, puns and word play. I wear an XL from TeeFury and it also depends on the mash up. Oh and The Shining! Do you have an eReader and if so which one? no, I keep resisting! Do you like candles, or tart burners, or something? If so, what's your favorite scent to burn? yes! Although I really only like Dark Candles, if you happen to have any extra hanging around. I do burn Yankee Candles (Witches Brew and patchouli are my favorites) and I like some of the accessories from Yankee Candles . My main complaint is the way they clean up. I've never tried a soy candle, so maybe one of those? And if Clove candles become a reality from the trading Post, I'd be all over that. Wouldn't mind a Carnation, either. Yes, I like candles and also like the votives that are charged with intention. Pillars, too. Tarts are OK (again with the mess). Marzipan? not really, although it is pretty! Would you be interested in washable/reusable muslin “paper” towels (basically muslin squares hemmed around the edge)? Maybe in some sort of box to put on your kitchen or bathroom counter? Do you drink alcohol and if so, would you be OK with your witch sending you homemade infused vodka? Also, does your state allow alcohol to be shipped through the mail? If you get me (or a fellow Aussie, if there are any playing this round) as a witch or witch's minion, would you like to try some Australian specialties, such as TimTams (delicious chocolately cookies), Caramello Koalas (koala shaped chocolates filled with gloopy caramel), Australian native spices or anything like that? If your witch is a knitter, crocheter or sewer, is there a particular type of garment you would love to receive (hat, scarf, wrap, cowl, socks, fingerless gloves, arm warmers etc)? Is there anyone else in your house (kids, pets, partner) that would really appreciate a small gift being included for them in the switchwitchy haul so they don't feel left out? Since it's been mentioned several times, and I've also offered to nacho witch some, would you you like to receive wild rice and or maple syrup? I promise to include recipe ideas with the wild rice. I have 5 bushels of tomatoes sitting in the kitchen right now that are supposed to turn into red sauce tomorrow, so would anyone like a basic red sauce (spaghetti sauce) to make its way to them? How would you feel about a taste of (insert witch location here) box Last year, my wonderful witch Alethia adopted a bat for me from batworld.org, a bat rescue and sanctuary. Bat's World Would you be interested in having a bat adopted in your name? Sure...Florida panther too. Do you like s'mores and s'mores-flavored things? only while camping. Which is like, never. What's the neatest freebie you've gotten? It can be cool or thoughtful or just totally unexpected, and not limited to BPALdom. Would you enjoy receiving cute but useful items like colorful kitchen utensils/gadgets, or bento supplies? (boxes, chopsticks, accessories, etc?) What about things like spice mixes (homemade, or Penzey's for example) I need chopsticks (and a holder), I love spices (the more unusual the better). Utensils and gadgets are awesome (I need a garlic press and a pastry cutter, a whet stone, shrimp deveiner; those types of things) Do you like cute, seasonal or fluffy PJ bottoms? Like they sell at Target, Old Navy (they have had cute Halloween ones!) Yes, but not too fluffy. Probably an XL or XXL if they run small What kind of chocolate do you like? Nuts, no nuts, white,dark, etc? Dark chocolate with or without nuts. I like almonds, walnuts and peanuts. I live near this very cool Retro store (you can order online too) - are there things from it that would make you squee if your witch sent them? I've been looking for an spinning angel chime like this. Cotton tablecloths and napkins. All the things at Cracker Barrel Some of your favorite artists? Classic and modern? If you could have an image or certain subject painted for you on any type of "canvas" (on a box, on paper, on a canvas, and so on) - could you point your witch to some of these images? Stags, dragons, gargoyles, masks...you know, things to ward off evil. Eyes, Nordic staves... Is there a GC scent that's been on your list for ages but keeps falling off the bottom of your order because of the LEs? Mr Jaquel Calico Jack!! I've been getting into indie nail polish brands recently. What's your favorite indie brand of nail polish? Or what's your favorite mainstream brand of nail polish? Or are you not big on polish? rack! Girly Bits (Roger That) and Cosmic Ocean), lynnderella ( When The Moon Was a Star). OPI and China Glaze. Oh! I need a base coat. Stuffed things: yea or nay? Yes...beanie baby sized dragons, Halloween type things, butterflies and stags, deer, reindeer mix-in-a-jar? How to you feel about cookie or cake or soup mixes that come in jars and you just add, like, an egg or water or what have you? That would be most awesome! Would you be interested in beer, wine, or other specialty beverages from your Witch's area? Don't drink much (although I am interested in flavors), so sure! Are there any crafts/skills you've wanted to learn but haven't gotten around to? And if so, would you be interested in supplies and tutorials? I would like to learn to crochet but can't seem to do it via book/internet. Language though...I'd like to speak Spanish. Or Gaelic or Cymraeg (Welsh) Who here would be happy to get a lil' sumthin sumthin from Adagio Teas? You know, I like tea (Earl Gray is my favorite followed by oolong). But when I go there to look at the flavors and types, I am intimidated! I don't like too many floral tasting teas (hibiscus and rose hips are fine). I like lemon (fresh) in my tea and I add sugar (sometimes honey). But if you can suggest something I may like, I'll try it. I think those blooming teas are really cool. Oh and English and Irish breakfast tea, too. Do you Ravelry? And if so, what's your handle over there? Would you be interested in gift patterns from your queue? I am lakemorgaine over there. I don't craft but am always looking for ideas and patterns for those who do. Crocheting in particular Who likes Pumpkin Spice Hershey Kisses? Not I, said the little red hen. What does your kitchen look like? Colors/style? It looks like a house from the 60s (cos it is) in green with purple accents. So smallish and no counter space,lol. Put your iPod/MP3 player/what-have-you on random and list the first 10 songs it plays! Witchee, what are your favorite quotes? see my answer in the thread. Really, I could go on and on! I love quotes and am always looking for more that refer to seasons, holidays or general state of things in the world. What's one random thing you really like and one random thing you really dislike? I like eggs ( in all forms; to eat and the decorated ones from the Ukraine and Romania) I don't like dog poop! Are there any herbs that you haven't been able to lay hands on that I could send you? There's an herbal shop I really like here in NYC called Flower Power that has quite a wide selection. Patchouli flower, Rescue Remedy (liquid and/or cream) If there are no "witchy" shops near you, is there anything I can pick up for you from Enchantments? I can never find a charcoal that burns properly. Or geranium oil. Are you OK with "special deliveries"? *waggles eyebrows* Sure! At work would be best, that way everyone could share in the humility, lol What are some things you are OK with receiving gently used or homemade, and some things you absolutely do not want if they are gently used or homemade? Really, if you have put thought and made me something, I will use it. This is a skill that I do not have (no matter how many times I have tried) and anything is appreciated! Used is fine (books, clothing, nail polish, perfume); food and underpants, well...not so much =) Do you have any Fall or Halloween traditions? It used to be about decorating the house (inside and out), dressing up, having fun. I still do that but in addition, I celebrate those you have gone to the other side and use the day as a remembrance. Also a time to start over (a la new year) and put away things (emotionally) that I don't need any more. Ninjas or Pirates? Pirates! arrrr Any favorite Bath & Body Works scents/products? Witchee, would you like it if I made you a "mix tape" of songs that I think you might like? And if so, would you prefer mp3 or CD format? CD format. I play a lot of CDs in my car after i transfer them to itunes Songs that you keep meaning to buy but never get round to it? I am wanting the new Mumford and Sons so hard right now Movies that you love but forgot to put in your questionaire? I need another copy of Venus with Peter O'Toole. I loaned it out and it never came back... Any favorite Bath & Body Works scents/products? Ooh the foaming soap! In kind of neutral scents (I don't like my scents to overtake my perfume, and I find some of their scents are scent and heavy). Witchee, will you be gone from your normal mailing address at any point during the round? Nope, gonna be here! Are you a Disney fan or does even thinking about Disney make your head hurt? If you're into Disney, would you like something from the Happiest Place on Earth? Maleficent, Nightmare Before Halloween, ears! dear witchee, would you, could you use an electric candle warmer? i'm talking something like this. Yes, actually, I could! Do you lust after some new socks/tights? Yes! Tights size to fit up to 190 lbs. Socks regular size. I like over the knee, knee, ankle and occasionally the real shorty. Painted tights are really cool (the darker and more opaque the better). I have a wish list on sock dreams (more of that in my questionnaire). are there any of MeiLin's books (e-book or print) you'd be interested in? Yes, any! Are you a gamer (of any sort - video, casual, tabletop) and are there any games you want? Not really...oh wait, I play Word Feud on my phone (same user name) and have been getting my ass kicked. Come on over and you can kick my ass, too! I think I need a new dictionary, lol Would you be interested in BPTP CANDY? no Do you like coffee? If so, what kinds? Flavored, fancy, basic? Beans or ground? I do like coffee! I drink (at home) half strength (less caffeine). I like iced coffee and cappuccino is my all-time favorite. My grinder has transitioned into a spice blender, so ground is probably best. I used to belong to Gevalia and I liked the Jamaican blue mountain and some of the Christmas blends. Not big on flavored. CUSTOM-Made Pottery?? yea or nay? coffee mugs, rustic or more elegant? a set of bowls? soap dish? bird feeder? something alltogether different? and lastly, good colors for glazes...? Oh.my.god. Did you make this question just for me? I love pottery! I will take anything...soap dish, mug (make it hearty, me beauty!) bowls, platters, serving dishes, wind chimes, tiny little bowls (like for serving wasabi and ginger or for catch-alls). I'm not picky on colors, but tend to lean towards neutrals with a bit of blue and green thrown in. Way buried in my etsy wish list are some examples of stuff I like (page 11). I also like a muted purple/pink swirled colors. Yes, I love pottery. Do you have a forum buddy? Someone who knows you and/or your tastes well enough to answer questions on your behalf? yes...Riahannon (she is not on every day but eventually she will answer). TearsofAmbrosia also(but I don't think she has been on the forum in a very long time) Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cider, or none of the above? I drink all of these at different times =) Gum, hard candy, soft candy, or none of the above? Not too much gum, I like hard candy (like sour balls or fruit flavored), soft candy of the dark chocolate variety! I like Kit Kats, too Would a Starbucks gift card make you happy or do you prefer your local place? Starbucks is fine If you are into tarot, what is your favorite card? Depends on the deck (I like Shadowscapes and Gothic Tarot best)

Prospero from the Poes: a rich Sangiovese vintage swirled through opulent amber, rich plum, champaca flower, and arrogant white musk. My favorite is Makhanitis, though!

I think it's 2007 due to the tag (I don't think 06 had tags but feel free to correct me if I'm wrong!).

Wet, I get rose geranium and lemon. As it dries my mind turns to verbena. There is something underneath...sharp, medicinal, but not in a bad way. That part of the scent stays close to my skin. It's not a loud, verbose scent, like you'd expect from a Leo, but bright, reminiscent of sunshine...warming, lazy, mellow, lying in the shade, cooled by a gentle zephyr. The verbena is tempered with something a tad sweet and savory; it's making my mouth water for a big glass of iced tea, sweat droplets covering the glass. I haven't used this for intention yet, but I can tell you that it is a very uplifting, stimulating scent. It has already encouraged my mind to function at a higher level. Thoughts come more readily and I am able to communicate them swifter and more effectively. I can't grasp the ideas quickly enough as they take flight in my mind. My fingers can't type fast enough to keep up with them. I can find anything that has been missing in my home readily. My mind is focused, ready to take on any task. It doesn't keep the verbena stage...it mellows out to a soft, close-to-the-skin, comfortable second skin scent.

I received two bottles of Tattered Lace from DD at the same time and the fill is different on both. One is full into the neck, and the other is to the top of the shoulder. My Red Lace came the same way...two bottles, bought at the same time, different fill levels. Aren't these all filled by the lab? And filled by hand? None of them are going to be exact. All usually hold more than 5mls. I bought a bottle of oil sold as 5ml, and I thought it would be a full bottle. It had approximately two decants missing, thus 5mls, going on the assumption that a bottle hold 7 mls. I also have bottles where the label sits very low, closer to the bottom of the bottle, so to say the level is TOL would be correct, but not accurate. In those cases the fill would be more likely be minus a decant. Or more. And the only time I can honestly say that I've gotten a "full" bottle (way up into the neck) has been with Chaos Theories. But when I read "top of the label" my mind interprets it as "minus one decant".

I'm not very good (even after all these years) at describing scent. Yes, I can pick the scent apart and tell you I smell the rose, ginger and light musk with a pinch of lavender thrown in. Something bright, a warming sun on a shadowy day. But how this makes me feel is like a Disney heroine,with all the birds flittering around whistling their merry tunes and the little animals gathering around, like this.

Black Lace was originally released in November 07 as a thirteenth anniversary for Dark Delicacies. The label is blue-grey-ish. original It was re-released in November 09. The label image is the same, but the color is more teal. Out of this resurrection, there is a batch variation that people call "the apple version"; it did not smell the same (to me) and I wondered if mine had been mislabled. 2009, although this label appears more grey, my bottle is more teal. Thanks to Miss Twilight's flickr for images. I think there is a thread with more details...I hope this helps until my scramble brain can find it!

I really am enamored with this...it is as if Antikythera Mechanism (teak & bourbon vanilla), Schwarzer Mond (patchouli and opopanax) and Slaugh (saparilla) had a throw down (or a big sloppy orgy) and this was its residual. Resinous and rich, well blended...the aspect of the judgement and the potentiality of rebirth. The clove lies close to my skin. There is something in this that reminds me of Temple Of The Horned God...dark, mysterious, hiding in shadow but full of life. Perfect for days when my mood leans towards duality.

Passionate Shepherd...heather, clover and Irish moss...aye, tis a fine time o' year!

Midwinter's Eve, Yule A melancholy, deep scent, poignant and brimming with nostalgia. The perfume of sugared plums over a breeze of winter flowers. Released in 03, 04, 05, 07 and 10 HTH!

Wet, this starts off like cherries or almonds (I tend to get them confused), but now I can determine that this is almond. I get spice, too, cinnamon-like, but not quite. And then the gentle waft of orange. Not the orange that screams sharp, but a gentle, true-to-life orange, like when the trees are full of oranges, ripe and ready for picking. I'm not a fan of orange, but this is very nice. And the spice? Clove...in fact this smells like an orange with whole cloves, like a pomander. It's very reminiscent of BPTP's A Ghost of Christmas Past atmo spray. Close to the skin she stays, and although this is something I never would have tried if I had a description, I would recommend this as a autumnal or winter scent, and I am very glad to have tried this. I would love a partial bottle for when I need a comfort scent.

Oh wow! The Winter Solstice Lunar Eclipse label is right up my alley! Thanks stellans!

I was just hunting down my bottle list yesterday; I don't have it linked in my signature anymore, and I am thrilled to see this feature! It's also a great incentive for those (like me) who don't write many reviews to get off their duffs and do so. And I think the Swapmatcher is full of win. I predict it will be highly popular. Thanks for all your hard work and making things accessible here, my home away from home.

I was most delighted to see The Waltz of The Snowflakes. As a child, a snowflake was my role in my ballet class' production of The Nutcracker. Practice, practice, practice, and then, on the night of the performance, everything on stage was transformed into a magical winter wonderland...snow falling, silver and white reflecting the spotlights. I think it's one reason I love winter; the memory of that magical night has lasted me over fifty years. In the decant, I smell butter...not a good omen for me, as buttery scents do not play well on my skin. As this light-colored oil lies on my skin, all I get is a soft mint, with a whisper of pine, and the buttery aroma dissipates. As it dries, it becomes all pine. And then, something wonderful happens. This turns into a softer vanilla with a bit of mint, that gives me the impression of innocence. The mint and pine go to the background; it's as if they are an afterthought. I can see the comparisons to Snow White as this point (I never tried Snowblind) and something reminds me Tiki Princess as well, though that sharpness is lacking in this scent. The vanilla in this is something I can wear and never overtakes the scent (most vanilla makes me ill and I have to wash it off immediately). It does take me back to days of innocence; a light, feminine scent, exuberant and hopeful. Not a scent I would normally wear, but this will be falling into heavy rotation, particularly on days when I need a reminder of the playfulness of youth.

I know I have tried this before, as this smells familiar. But I don't remember liking Fae so much. The imp I am testing is very old (the flying phoenix on its label), and I can't stop smelling this. I get no peach, heliotrope, bergamot or oakmoss. Just white musk, but very airy and ethereal. A summery scent, like skin warmed by the sun. This will provide me with warmth in the throes of cold, wintry days. Uplifting and a reminder of sunlight days to come. Androgynous and bottle worthy.

Is the third a Vintage label and amber bottle? original Pink Phoenix Pink Phoenix was available at the Trunk Show on November 29, 2009 Trunk Show list That is probably the difference in the bottles. My Google-fu is fail for pictures of the Vintage

Wet, I get the saltiness from Calico Jack, but that's where the similarity ends. I feel as if I am standing on the edge of a lake, cattails swaying in the breeze and little fishes are swimming in the shallows (see them there?) A brackish water, this one. Silt flowing through your toes as you wade to shore. As this dries, more of balsam peeks out (to my nose this always smells like weeds, when the green stains your hands). Lots of weeds and green things growing. When totally dried, there is a whisper of soft sandalwood, giving this a resiny feel without being harsh. I am pleased to have the opportunity to try this; it's very evocative of its description, as it keeps calling me back.

It sounds like it; here's the description of 05: Thoroughly revisited. This year's Hearth is warmer, sweeter, and more traditionally comforting. This is the scent of candied chestnuts, buttered, covered in brown sugar and honey, alongside the scent of cedar smoke and soft pine. 04' s description: Sweet pipe tobacco, cherry wood, the warm, worn leather of an easy chair and a pleasant, subtle waft of fireplace smoke I was looking for pics of the labels, but i can't find any, only Hearth V2 proto. And now I can't turn off the italics!

#203 Well, not sure about this one. vanilla is not my favorite note, but I got caught up in the Chaos! I originally thought this was vanilla and lily, you know how they tend to go soapy? but now I am not so sure. Smells like a subtle berry,sprinkled with sugar and vanilla.