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Another rec for Shub-Niggurath. It's not quite foody (so not exactly gingerbread or gingersnapsb but yet sort of is). Best described as sweet musky hot ginger as well. I wear it whenever I want to feel comforted. Fabulous aged. I have multiple bottles. Blood Kiss. Heady, mysterious, seductive. If you like languid scents like Dior Poison, you'll probably dig this. (Note: Try to get an aged sample of this if you can. Blood Kiss has a note in it that's powdery when fresh, which goes away with time.)

As soon as I read "3) rain-drenched earthy florals", I immediately thought of Season of the Inundation I definitely remember it more 'watery' rather than snowy as some reviewers said. I was really sad that I couldn't wear it (allergy) because it was really amazing.

Yes, this smells like Smut musk! Thank you brineydeep. It was driving me crazy trying to figure out what scent Jiaolong was reminding me of. On me, I get almost no coffee. Just straight up sugar Smut musk without the patchouli. It even smells a little bit boozy on me. Oh it's gorgeous alright. I'm pretty sure my eyes rolled up into my head the first moment I sniffed this.

I popped in here to support the suggestion of Zorya Polunochnaya - it's gorgeous and very wearable. (It also reminds me a little of Morocco). *Note: it needs a few days to settle from postal shock for the creaminess to come out.

My first blind bottle purchase in a long time because I knew this was going to be perfect - and it is! I finally found a pretty, girly, sweet scent that works (most others usually amp too much on me). This seems in the same vein of scent types as Antique Lace and Morocco. Creamy musk, cool vanilla, white florals. The only downside is that it fades pretty fast on me so I have to reapply by afternoon, but aging should improve it's longevity. I predict that Zorya P. is going to become a bpal classic.

The coffee note disappeared almost instantly on me... and what's left is an incredible, slightly sweet ambrette musk and ancient soft dusty spice. Not at all what I was expecting, and yet probably one of the best scents I've ever smelled. If this passes the slather test next for allergies/migraines, I'll have to start hoarding multiple bottles of this one.

Shadow is REALLY good. I don't know why, but this reminds me of a very simplified Hellhound On My Trail. Hellhound had a note that was very problematic for me (either the galangal, hyssop, or High John the Conqueror root), but this is just perfect! I also think fans Frederic or Plunder might like it too.

I must have an odd nose. In the bottle, it really strongly reminded me of another bpal I used to own (I really popular one who's name I've forgotten). And on my skin, it reminds me of a combination of Velvet Tiger and maybe Question Mark. I don't get any orris or leather. Was not what I was expecting, and sadly not my cup of tea.

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You'll likely only be able to find out which note is the problem by testing other scents that carry one of the notes contained in Himerus (juniper, sandalwood, rosewood, lilac, orchid, red musk, or bergamot) and see how it reacts with you. Hopefully it's a note that's easy to avoid. Also be aware that Beth doesn't necessarily list every note contained in her blends, just the ones that are most noticeably prominent. (I'm migraine-sensitive to a lot of notes myself, but recently developed a skin allergy to one that I haven't identified yet, but might be benzoin.)

Rumplestilzchen is pretty awesome too, but might be harder to find as it was discontinued.

It doesn't smell like what I was expecting, but I like it anyways. It definitely needed a week to settle after being jostled around in the postal system, and it still fades too quick right now. I'm hoping that with time, it will last longer. I have a feeling that this scent will be well sought after with a couple of years of aging. [edit] I obtained a partial bottle from a decanter and YUM I love this. [update] Still love it - best scent of 2016 on me. I have observed a couple of things that I should comment on: I don't find it foodie or gourmand. It's quite cologney when wet. Yes too I can smell the sour or rusted metal aspects of it, but those dissipate after a few minutes on my skin. I'm not sure now that it's batch variations or that this is just one of those really chemistry sensitive scents (like how Vetiver turns bacon on some people, but yet grassy herbal on people like me, for example). I say that if this scent sounds like your cup of coffee, take a gamble and try it -- you just might be surprised.

I personally use Crucible of Courage (under the Utility Blends category), but I know some people use Lionheart for similar issues. Crucible of Courage - Imbues you with enormous amounts of courage. Use this blend when you feel weak, scared, or intimidated. Helps you find the strength to confront dangerous or frightening situations. Lionheart - Infuses you with immense amounts of courage and drive. Useful to help you recover from intense depression and ennui. Brings on a positive outlook, renews hope, and replenishes positive energy. Fills your spirit with the courage and nobility of a lion, warmed by the life-giving joy of its solar aspects.

What about one of the Lilith blends out right now? I bet Little Lady Macbeth would be up your alley. Or maybe one of the Weenies, like The Witches? Since you said you want sweet and loud, I'm going to support the recommendation for Snake Oil. I think it's right up your alley IF you make sure to let it age a little. When fresh, it sometimes has a burnt rubber smell to it, but that goes away with age. And the throw on it is loud and lasts a long time. Also if you like cinnamon, then try Chimera. I find it sometimes overpoweringly sweet and loud too.

Well I haven't smelled the gentlemen, but how about Spider, the convocation or vicomte de valmont? Another scent that should be hoarded but alas appears frequently on the sales pages is aubin grandpied bunmanchi. It's amazing in hot summer weather and nice when it gets colder, too. Thank you, I haven't tried any of those, and they all sound interesting! This perked my ears up! Vicomte de Valmont is my favorite so I am watching everything suggested to you with a lot of interest, haha- a bunch of things being suggested are sounding interesting to me- though your description of Jareth is scaring me- I've been wanting to try that one really badly. I was hoping it wouldn't be as sweet as Dorian. Obviously skin chemistry varies from person to person, but I didn't find Jareth to be anywhere near as sweet as Dorian. The leather and oude probably help out quite a bit with that. I actually can't wear Dorian (I think I have a mild allergic reaction to it, my eyes get puffy if I wear it), though I do like it on my husband... but Jareth is one of my favorite BPAL scents. Oh! this is good to hear! Though not that you are allergic to Dorian- I'm sorry to hear that! Do you know what note might be giving you an issue? I'm going to be trying Dorian again, though last time, all I smelled, and I mean, all I smelled was vanilla cookies and not a hint of the other notes. Jareth sounds more like what I wanted Dorian to be. I'm hunting down a decant if I can because I am new therefore not gutsy enough to just go for a bottle of something unknown. My skin has done some really interesting stuff with BPAL, but it's been picky. I wasn't expecting that. Thanks for the explanation of the differences for you between Jareth and Dorian- I love hearing how scents compare and change from person to person. Jareth and Dorian were both way too sweet for me. The only similar bergamot scent of that family that works is Theodosius the Legerdemain (from CD)