Yoginispirit

Looking for a recommendation for my beloved Fox Woman Kuzunoha Leaving Her Child. It was a Salon. I love the heady quality of the star jasmine and the wisteria but also the lightness of the tea and cherry blossom. Does anyone know of a similar scent?

***Note: I'm using the bath oil as a moisturizer HOLY AMAZING VANILLA!!! This is delectable! FINALLY! A snake oil incarnation that works on me without that weird shoe polish note that always appears with the perfume. It's sweet, smoky and spicy. The musky spice blooms first and then there was an almond-ish scent when the oil merged with my skin. Then the vanilla emerges, swirling with the other notes and I smell like sweet, incensy cookies Hours later I still smell it but its less strong and the almond cookie note is gone but the smoky vanilla remains. I saw a friend unexpectedly today and ran up to hug her and she commented on how delicious I smelled !!! This is pretty amazing for me since most people either get sneezy when I wear bpal or don't smell it at all. The bf was nuzzling me today and said that he smelled "a kind of vanilla." I let him sniff from the bottle and he said it smelled much better on my skin. SOOO happy I found a snake oil (and a vanilla for that matter) that works so well with my chemistry. Wonderful, wonderful stuff

FLOWERS?! Gorgeous, honey-dipped, golden flowers! My body chemistry has changed a lot since I've tried this one. I remember trying it a few years ago, though that imp may have been aged, and smelling the Jergens almond-cherry scent. This newer imp is amazing! It smells like a perfume that a Queen would wear. Refined yet very feminine. Looking over the notes, I'm not sure what is causing the flowery scent (lotus is usually bubble-gum on me) but its just beautiful! I think I can detect some of the cardemom, perhaps that is what is blooming on me. On the longer dry-down it goes a touch powdery but its not baby-powder. There is a dryness and light tang to it but a sweet, high-pitched flower in the background holds it together. I think I'm going to wear it several times before going for a bottle just to make sure my chemistry doesn't morph it to Jergens again but if it stays this way it may be my new Signature.

I've owned this imp for quite some time and for the life of me don't know why I haven't tried it sooner! I've been wanting a good candy scent that doesn't turn sour or disappear on me forever and this might be it! *crosses fingers* This is exactly what other describe: fruity breakfast cereal! Though it does smell like Frootloops I keep thinking of Trix. Anyhow, its sweeet. Also could smell like orage sweettarts. I'm really enjoying this! It does calm down though and begin to take on a richer but slightly less sweet scent. A thicker note. Perhaps the pepper and kumquat. But the wonderful orange sweetness still lingers. I'm going to give this a full test day but right now I'm wanting a bottle of this baby!

This scent is very...Victorian or... old. Classy and refined but dark and mysterious like an expensive black gown that has been hanging in the closet of a haunted house. It is definitely an image conjurer! It starts out like a dry dusty sandalwood (orris?) and then slowly the musk emerges. I think that was my favorite part. It does turn powdery but not in a bad sense. Even though the darkness remains, it still has a sweetness to it and verges on dept perfume territory but the incense keeps it in check. I really like this but its not an everyday scent. It's almost too elegant if that makes sense. I would wear it to an opera or a Ball or a formal masquerade. Lovely!

Thanks Fabgab and Brilliantcat! Fabgab: I do have the 13 with the thyme in it..uh I think it was Feb 2009? And I looove that one. And it's funny you should suggest Raven Moon Brilliantcat because I bought the Tee since I love the theme but was afraid to try the oil because of the patchouli! Herbs and resins are suuuuper strong on me but the spice and other notes do sound beautiful so I will attempt to find some. If it doesn't work I can always put it in a locket. Edited because I can't stand my own grammatical errors

Oooh! This looks fun! I tried to answer the previous questions but I don't seem to be very good at it :/ I'm kind of a serious person yet whimsical in a quiet way and love to laugh. I've always had a way with words (I'm a writer) and read horror and fantasy. Drawing comes naturally to me as well. I sang for a few years but didn't like being the center of attention. Anything supernatural or mysterious draws me including folklore, astrology, magic, theology, unexplored nature and unsolved mysteries. I have an affinity to all animals but especially birds. Halloween is my favorite holiday and I love pumpkins and Autumn. I practice martial arts, yoga and belly dance. Though I'm not a complete vegetarian, I don't eat poultry or red meat. I love things that have intricate textures and rich colors. I'm tall with long dark brown hair, pale skin and slightly slanted eyes. Any thoughts as to what scent I would be?

Hmm. I thought this would be my favorite. The berries are very evident but are quite tart and not as sweet as I was hoping. Still its very nice and reminds me of the currents in Eat Me. The scent begins to go a little to sharp and slightly musky. I think its becoming dessicated now There's a trace of alcohol even though that is not listed in the notes. Hmm. Not sure about this one. Will try again and in the locket to be sure.

Oh my Cthulhu. This is sooooo yum. It reminds me of some kind of cookie- a snicker doodle, only chocolate. I seriously can't get over how good this smells. I thought I would hate this because chocolate turns to melting plastic on me but this is a dry chocolate and almost a fudge scent. The spices are very Autumnal but not in a harsh potpourri or Xmas way. I'm going to give it a few days before I make my final decision but I might have to vote team Ghoul instead of the Cats...

Cologne and pencil shavings unfortunately. Yep, it hates me

Hmm. When I first tried this I got much more orange blossom but now its almost purely sandalwood and champaca. Its very soothing but it is very similar to other blends- I agree with those that said it smells of Sherezade. Its probably Sherezade light. I enjoy it but probably not enough to warrant a bottle. Orange blossom usually loves me but not here. Sigh. Will update if chemistry decides to stop eating that note

I second shattered. It was the *perfect* minty, fresh, zingy grapefruit but sadly it does not sit well on my picky skin so I just keep it and huff it in the imp . Lantern Ghost is gorgeous but over time the sake and teak come out to make it a little bitter as it ages (IMO) but that may be because I didn't mix the bottle properly when I used the first half of it so be sure you roll it! The cherry blossom and mint are so fresh and wonderful! Shanghai is another great one. It is sweet, lemony tea and white musk. The flowers (honeysuckle if I'm not mistaken..) came out the most on me. Its very nice for the spring and summer. It's very similar to Embalming Fluid except that EF has no flowers so its less sweet and the throw is a lot stronger. Edited to add: Blood Countess! I know it sounds dark and scary but on many people this smells quite floral and fruity with a bit of warmth.

Ohhh pretty!! Wet: Very anise but not a black licorice scent like I thought it would be. It's a lot lighter than kabuki or kyoto which were slightly alcoholic black or red jelly beans. Drying: Anise still but wait-omg vanilla!!! You have no idea how much this excites me because vanilla RARELY appears on me and when it does its plastic. There's only a breath of it here but its pure vanilla! Dry: Oh my, the strength has faded quite a bit. BUT it smells absolutely beautiful and I can begin to smell the cherry blossom as it dries. I NEED to try this in a locket. It is just to die for. The anise is soft and the vanilla holds the blossom note so that it doesn't fade. THIS is how I had hoped kyoto would smell. GORGEOUS! My favorite Shunga of 2010!

Wet: Gardenia-like flower. Sweet and sharp. Wisteria most likely. Drying: Much of the same. Dry: Eh, perhaps a touch of aquatic or lavender but still Wisteria. Hmmph. Where's my tea???? This is a beautiful, feminine scent don't get me wrong, but its so similar to other florals that I already have that its not really doing anything for me. I'll keep it in hopes that aging will bring out its beauty.

Wet: BOOOZEE!!! I smell like I just stuck my arm in a Jack Daniel's bottle. Drying: Still veeeery boozy and I detect butterscotch or caramel oddly. Alcohol loves my skin apparently. It reminds of of Lovers with Rutting Cats (last year's shunga) for some reason... Dry: Oh this is much better. The booze has calmed down (after it nearly singed my nose off) and the quince is making it nice and fruity. It still has a warm butterscotch flavor (tobacco???) but its much brighter. I REALLY enjoy this. I will have to see how it lasts before I decide on a bottle but I will have to apply at least twenty minutes before getting near anyone or else I might get pulled over!

Wet: It is quite peachy yet with something warm like autumnal spice. Drying: Flowers...lotus is that you? Kind of sweet and bubblegummy yet still sharp thanks to the peach. Spice seems to be fading. Dry: Peach and citrus. I like this. It's very nice and understated yet still classy and fresh. I will have to wear it on its own (and not with the three other scents that I just tried!) to fully decide but I do think I will wear this again.

Oh how I wish this worked on me! I looove candy and sweet scents but my skin doesn't. This starts out wonderful and perfect- like strawberry jolly rancher candy, then over the course of five minutes, turns musky with a hint of cherry at the base. I don't know what note it is but it turns to something really warm and murky and dark on me and the juiciness is no where to be found. Perhaps it will work it a locket. Edited as I looked up the notes: Ok it must be the mix of red musk and amber. The only red musk blend I can wear is Scherezade so that is probably the culprit. Especially mixed with amber.

I remember smelling this on the bf at my first and only PA will call. It had been exquisite on him and sooo sexy but on me it's very blah. Wet: Sharp, medicinal. Drying: Soapy, cologny. Dry: Florals are fighting back from soapishness but are failing miserably. *pouts* ETA: I may have to give this another go. I wore it to work and the scent seems to have improved (or my chemistry). It's still not a favorite but I actually kind of like it now.

Hmm. Wet: A strong boozy aquatic. Drying: The booze settles down as the other notes emerge. I suppose the cool 'water' scent I'm getting is the moss. Its really lovely. I can *just* detect a hint of flowers but my chemistry doesn't really bring them out. Dry: Too much dirt This really does smell like a rich, fertile garden after the rain but its a tad too masculine and gritty for me. Reminds me of planting moon without the tomato.

Intrigue is a dirty tree. Really. All I smell is gritty dirt, harsh wood and plasticy fig. Ahh- so sad.

Hmm. Strange. I smell the citrus-honey but there's something else...wine? This oddly smells like wine. And its giving me a headache. It smells nice enough but it's also making me a bit queasy. Darn.

I've always loved the name of this but avoided it do the black musk. Wet: This begins as something quite medicinal (black musk ) but with a powdery, lemony sweetness as a base. Dry: It smells rather nice. Kind of a deep, lemony vanilla. Like a more evil dorian. It also has just a touch of cologne and verges on gender neautral. I like this though and can see myself wearing it when I want something dark.

Hmm. Smells like Eat Me without the cake It is veeerrry sweet. Like purple sweet tarts. It actually doesn't change on the drydown either. I've been looking for a nice candy scent! Not a favorite but very nice.

OMG LOVE LOVE LOVE! *Ahem* Sorry. My mint obsession is still going strong it seems and this is Wooonderfully refreshing and sweet. Wet: It's mint and sort of herbal and sharp. Minty Cologne. Drying: After a few moments, something sweeter and smoother begins to emerge. It reminds me of rose but this may very well be the sugar. At this point I can still smell the mint. Dry: Sweet sugar and the same rosy note. I'm not sure if this is the mint but there is a coolness that is nearly aquatic though it retains its warmth. I don't know what bourbon smells like but I know the lab's alcohol notes usually amp to high heaven (in a bad way) with my chemistry so I don't think that is it. It kind of resembles vanilla in its sweet glow but its not quite as rich and not really foody either. Ohh I know what it reminds me of, black tea with rose! It has the scent of an iced tea with three spoons of sugar and a soft floral. As time passes it becomes smoky. This is literally the ONLY scent I've ever put on to go strong for 9.5 hours of work on my skin. Half way through the day I got a comment on it from someone. That is very unusual for me at the rate my chemistry burns off scents. I really love this and if it works out the next few times I test it then I see a bottle in my future!! Seems like I'm scoring with my recent GC imps

whoa- this smells just like a talcom powder I used to have as a child. It kind of smells like a powdery pink sweet pea. Where's the darkness and incense? Weirdly, I kind of like it.