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Hi there, Now, I haven't ever smelled the Gonesh stuff - but I noticed it mentioned in a review that I was reading yesterday, so my first recommendation is: Anubis - a blend of holy myrrh, storax, balsam, and embalming herbs. Many people find that something they thought that they hated in a normal perfume ends up working really well on them here, so try to skin test everything and leave it to mellow before dismissing it. Other than that, these are some of my favourites I'd say maybe try: Vixen - The innocence of orange blossom tainted by the beguiling scents of ginger and patchouli Wanton - Palmarosa, red sandalwood, attar of rose, patchouli Tombeur - vanilla-infused sandalwood, blood musk, antique patchouli, vetiver, lavender, bitter almond, amber, and a trickle of Snake Oil. Harlot - [somalian rose, Moroccan rose and Bulgar rose with a sultry dribble of cinnamon. (I can't wear it but I love it ) Two, Five and Seven - A huge bouquet of squished rose petals: Bulgarian rose, Somalian rose, Turkish rose, Damascus rose, red and white rose, tea rose, wine rose, shrub roses, rose, rose, rose… …and just an itty bitty bit of green grass. There's also a thread where people give their suggestions for a couple of imp packs for newbies here.

My Bard is the one slumped in a corner after too much bay rum and an excess of Hey Nonny Nonny ... my skin should love this but instead I get stale sour sweat I'm going to hang onto it for a few weeks and see if it starts behaving itself.

Mama-Ji if you can find a decant, or Old Demons of the First Class if you get on with the other notes. I'd also suggest maybe Bengal, but I haven't skin tested that one as I can't wear cinnamon - wasn't foody in the imp though.

Bastet and Crib Girls are both lovely and very sweet. Also Mango-Infused Pumpkin Chai Latte from the current Weenies might be worth considering, but I haven't tried that one.

Maybe search a few sales threads for cheap imps so you're not paying full price for things you might hate? - also many people sell half-full imps even cheaper.

This reminds me of Cloister Graveyard in the Snow - not surprising as they share the white musk and the mint. It's a very gentle, light, green scent. There's a vague floral in the background and it's all very nice but it vanishes so quickly on me. If it stuck around a bit longer I'd happily get a bottle - and I'd love to see this as a shower gel from the Trading Post.

My first thought when wet was hazelnut praline, but I can see where salty would come in, maybe a salted praline. After a few minutes I'm getting what I think is the pumpkin latte, but only slightly spiced, much more gentle than most of the pumpkin things I've tried. It's mellowing out to include wood and making me think of a wooden counter that had spiced pastries on it an hour or so earlier. There's a really tiny hint of cologne. ETA: After an hour or so it does turn to mostly cologne - but an interesting, woody, sexy cologne. I need a man who wears this in my life.

Some unimpables I'd suggest are Pandy (Fresh white musk, honeycomb, sweet apricot, elemi, orange blossom, and mischievous pink pepper) and Alcie (bright nectarine, honey, sandalwood, green musk, sea buckthorn berry, and oakmoss),from the Pandora section, and also Lady Una (Honey musk, green tea leaf, blackberry leaf, vanilla bean, and fae spices) or The East (bluebonnet, passion flower, freesia, jasmine tea, mint, thyme, and redcurrant) from the Neil Gaiman/Stardust section. The vanilla & spices in Lady Una are very muted I find.

I got the strong almondy Dr Pepper smell while it was wet and then I kind of forgot about it for a little while. Then I put my nose to my wrist and actually jerked back away from myself as it smelled so strongly of the rotten wood and hidden nastiness. This hits the description spot on - but I don't want to scare myself when I sniff it!

When I first apply it I get a blast of wet green loveliness, dark green leaves, much fresher than box normally is. Once it's dry I also get a hint of roses too, white roses rather than red. I can close my eyes and imagine tall hedges studded with white roses. But not a hint of rosemary anywhere. I don't find it claustrophobic at all, but I do have an affinity for hiding in greenery

Clove and black pepper and no decaying flesh at all It makes me think of the sort of spicy cologne an extremely sexy dark haired man would wear - a sort of mix of spice and sex and danger. I love it!

A couple of the reviews for Pandy (in the Pandora line) compare it to the Butterfly Nectar bath oil, so that might be worth looking into EDIT.. oh, I just noticed yours is one of the reviews! Let's just call this a blonde moment for me

I don't usually like florals so I'm not sure what prompted me to get this but I'm very glad I did. This is a truly beautiful mix of purple flowers, a tiny bit of rain and some green stems very gently in the background. On me it doesn't change much from wet to dry. It makes me think of lying back on the grass next to a dear one on a summer's evening, just after dusk, surrounded by flowers. The darkness is thick and warm, the scent of flowers is all-encompassing and there's no need for words to break the peaceful silence. Truly lovely

2012 version: This starts off dark spicy incensey and it's nice, but then, after about half an hour, it changes ... Slowly, almost imperceptibly, it changes to the smell of old, cold iron, the heartless, inhuman, implacable evil that has lived, alone and uncaring, for countless millennia. This is the scent that wafts up from the cellar when you're all alone in the house, and you hear an unexplained scratching in the basement. You put your hand on the metal doorknob and turn it, just a fraction. You smell this and, if you're sensible, you run, not walk, out of the house and never look back. Seriously, this creeps me out, it makes the hair stand up on the back of my neck and I hope its next owner loves it.

I want sunshine and meadows and fresh air and green grass ... but what I get is table scraps. I tried it last week and thought maybe my nose was broken, but today it's the same, both wet and dry I get spicy pie crust. I'm sure Bub enjoys the pie, but it's not quite what I was hoping for.

*2013 version coming soon!* Ketchup answers and things I forgot on my questionnaire ... last updated 7th October ETSY wishlist:http://www.etsy.com/people/PrayUntoBastet/favorites?ref=si_fav (don't look at favourite stores, some of them are there specifically to remind me of presents for other people) Amazon wishlist Stuff I really don't need more of: Mugs - I have so many, I even have some stored in the cellar 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) Bento supplies would be wonderful, but don't need an actual box. I love spice mixes. Do you like cute, seasonal or fluffy PJ bottoms? Like they sell at Target, Old Navy (they have had cute Halloween ones!) Not really for me What kind of chocolate do you like? Nuts, no nuts, white,dark, etc? I love good quality chocolate like Lindt, Hotel Choclat etc, I hate things like Cadburys,they've really gone downhill since being bought out. Don't mind nuts. I live near a Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and Penzeys! What does your little heart desire from any or all of these places? I have no idea what any of these sell! Are home made foods acceptable or does the idea of eating strange mailed food disturb you? I like homemade foods but I'm not sure it's practical to mail internationally. 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! Cushions, nail varnish, coffee syrups, gourmet type sauces & spice mixes 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 restaurantsAsian food of all types - Indian, Thai, Nepalese, Japanese, Malaysian, Korean, Vietnamese, Sri Lankan all stand out! My long list of favourite restaurants matches that too. I'm from Canada - is there anything specifically a witchee might like that is only available here? I like maple sugar but just got some from my unbirthday swap What are your "fandoms" and would you like a t-shirt from TeeFury if an appropriate one came up? Firefly, Babylon 5, Crusade Do you have an eReader and if so which one? Nope Do you like candles, or tart burners, or something? If so, what's your favorite scent to burn? I don't use them much but have been drooling over the idea of a Trading post Shub or Misk U candle Would you be interested in washable/reusable muslin “paper” towels (basically muslin squares hemmed around the edge)? No, I don't think so 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 (for example, PA doesn't). I drink, but not vodka, and I think customs wouldn't allow home made through Marzipan? I do like it, but only in small amounts 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? Spices, if they came with a clue how to use them! 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)? socks, fingerless gloves or arm warmers 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? no, they get enough treats from me! How would you feel about a taste of (insert witch location here) box? Love it, especially if it's mostly savoury 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. Sure Would you be interested in having a bat adopted in your name? No thanks Some of your favorite artists? Classic and modern? Modern are on my Etsy faves, Classic - lots of the Pre-Raphaelites, with Millais, Rosetti and Dadd being top. 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? Decorated boxes - I have some on my Etsy list 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?Kumiho and Mr Ibis 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? I keep meaning to try some claw polish, especially Embalming Fluid or Robotic Scarab. I usually buy Nails Inc. stuff Who likes Pumpkin Spice Hershey Kisses? Love to try - no idea if I'd like them What does your kitchen look like? Colors/style? Pale wood laminate, dark counters, hideous green & rust tiles ... not what I'd pick Witchee, what are your favorite quotes? If you love somebody, let them go. If they return, they were always yours. If they don't, they never were. In order to fly, all one must do is simply miss the ground. We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars. Put your iPod/MP3 player/what-have-you on random and list the first 10 songs it plays! One Of These Days - Pink Floyd My World Is Ending - Mercenary London Calling - The Clash What A Waste - Ian Dury & The Blockheads I Don't Believe In Love - Queensryche Cup Of Brown Joy - Professor Elemental Jigsaw - Marillion White Rabbit _ Jefferson Airplane 51st State - New Model Army Roll Away Your Stone - Mumford & Sons What's the neatest freebie you've gotten? It can be cool or thoughtful or just totally unexpected, and not limited to BPALdom. From carwoman's Etsy shop - I ordered a pendant and she sent me a small extra one free, and it was exactly the other design I'd been contemplating She rocks! What's one random thing you really like and one random thing you really dislike?Like: Cornflowers, Dislike:Pigeons 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 (flowerpower.net) that has quite a wide selection. No, I have a vast collection If there are no "witchy" shops near you, is there anything I can pick up for you from Enchantments?not for me thanks Hey Witchee! I want to send you a delivery. It could be cupcakes from a local bakery, it could be a singing hugging bear-a-gram, it could be a bouquet of flowers. But it will be something that you need to be there to receive. a) Are you OK with "special deliveries"? *waggles eyebrows* B..) Is the address in your questionnaire the best place to reach you for said deliveries? c) If the delivery requires a phone number (as say, some florists do) would you be OK with that information being tracked down by your Witch or asked of you anonymously?a) and non-live things are fine and can be left at the shop next door if I'm not in, c)ask Quillifer 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? gently used is fine as long as there's no body fluids! And now a new question: I live near a Mast General Store (mastgeneralstore.com). It has lots of vintage-y toys, southern foods (jams, jellies, spices) and vintage candy. Is there anything I can get for you?apple cinnamon syrup, good & evil hot sauce, Kentucky red bourbon BBQ sauce Do you have any Fall or Halloween traditions?nope Ninjas or Pirates? Ninjas I have an extra room spray and 2 extra bath oils (one Cephalopod, one Exhibit Hall Fatigue) from Dragon*Con - would anybody like a decant? Please please please some Cephalopod 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? MP3 is easier but either is fine - I do have a vast metal collection though I know it is totally the wrong season (for most of us), but do you like/have space to garden? If so, what do you like to grow? herbs, purple & blue flowers I'm about to be near a Lush store next week, is there anything you might like from there?no, I walk past Lush every day Songs that you keep meaning to buy but never get round to it? Queen - Sheer Heart Attack Any favorite Bath & Body Works scents/products?no, never smelled any Haus of Gloi is offering custom perfumes - would you like one? What would your ideal blend be? I think this would be dodgy for me - I think I'd end up picking something that didn't work despite me liking the notes Any Bath, Body or nutritional type items you would love to try from a Natural and Organic food store (similar to Whole Foods) that you don't buy because they are a bit too pricey?no Witchee, will you be gone from your normal mailing address at any point during the round?only for some weekends 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 ? my head hurts dear witchee, would you, could you use an electric candle warmer?nope Do you lust after some new socks/tights? I love mid calf/ankle socks especially stripy, I like bright opaque tights but they need to be roomy are there any of MeiLin's books (e-book or print) you'd be interested in? no Are you a gamer (of any sort - video, casual, tabletop) and are there any games you want? I am a gamer but it's rpg, dont really need anything Would you be interested in BPTP CANDY? OMG YES GIVE ME ALL THE CANDY!!!!!! Do you like coffee? If so, what kinds? Flavored, fancy, basic? Beans or ground? We use beans and get through a vast amount of what is probably fancy coffee Would a Starbucks gift card make you happy or do you prefer your local place? I prefer local 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...? I'm in great need of bowls - deep purples, blues and greens would be lovely Do you have a forum buddy? Someone who knows you and/or your tastes well enough to answer questions on your behalf? Quillifer 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? - not for me thanks A question, witchees: if you are into tarot, what is your favorite card? Not into tarot And another question: would you like your own set of handmade rune stones or worry stones? again, not for me Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cider, or none of the above? Coffee, chocolate, tea that isn't chamomile based Gum, hard candy, soft candy, or none of the above?maybe soft candy, but not the others, with the notable exception of BPTP candy whatever type it turns out to be Loose tea or tea bags? Do you need anything for your loose tea? (Filters, presses, etc.) tea bags are easier! If you like tea, what kinds? chai, earl grey, lady grey, mint, ginger Do you do Goodreads or LibraryThing or a site like that? If so, can I see your to-read list, please?don;t have one Zombies; Yay or Nay?nay 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?My cats do like catnip toys If you have kids, what are they into?no kids How do you feel about wearable knitted lace? Shawls, wraps, and the like?very pretty but I'm unlikely to use it 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? no thank you I live in Japan. Anything you would be interested in from there?Maybe spice mixes Candy Corn: yes, no? I have never tried this WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH YOUR ASS OFF!!! movies, comedians, black humor, your partner, a comic strip? what? XKCD, Bill Hicks, Tim Minchin, Bill Bailey You are meeting up with someone on a casual lunch/early afternoon thing. This person is someone you want to impress/look good for (for whatever reason, not necessarily romantic, and not necessarily for business either). What would you look like, given the contents of your wardrobe/etc? Black trousers of some sort (probably leggings), bike boots like this, v-neck tunic top like this You are to be let loose in a clothing store of your choice, to pick a full outfit, down to the shoes, the accessories, etc. and things would be altered to fit you if needed. What store would that be, and what would you look like? This coat that I've wanted forever, this shirt, some (more) plain black leggings. They don't sell shoes so I guess I'll go barefoot! You open a box from the post office to reveal the 3 things you want most right now. What are they? (caveats: size doesn't matter, but they have to be tangible/buyable). BPTP belladonna yoga pants, the coat from the link above, some Leonida's chocolates The end of this month I'm going to Scarefest, the big horror and paranormal con in Kentucky. (www.scarefest.com) If I were your witch, is there anything you would like from there (skull jewelry, art prints from an artist that catch your eye, etc), or anyone whose autograph or photo or such you would dig? The only horror themed stuff I really like is Roman Dirge What is your holy grail "I'd kill to just have one drop in an imp" bpal scent? I don't have one now - it was Midway but I've been lucky enough to acquire a bottle, so no killing today! Are there any existing Weenies that you have your eye on, but haven't gotten around to getting? I'm waiting for my decants to arrive to see, I already grabbed a bottle of Lurid library as that one I was sure about. If you wear earrings, do you have pierced ears? yes 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?) My style is I guess most reliably illustrated from one of these 2: Joe Browns or East. I tend to like long tunics with leggings underneath, or black jeans with a BPAL t-shirt, not so much into designer stuff except Radley picture bags like this or this or this 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. Lots of things in this price bracket on my Amazon wishlist 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? Here, Fallen London, Mousehunt, lots of IM to my dear ones And what are your favourite characters from your fandoms? Inara & Kaylee from Firefly, Galen from Crusade My Little Pony... Cute or meh? not only meh but ick Lip balm - tube or tin? tube Would you like to receive a journal or sketchbook? How about other pretty paper goods like post-its, notepads, bookmarks, letter paper/envelopes?I have lots of sketchbooks and don't really use any of the rest Are you interested in audiobooks? If so, any specific titles? No thanks Bar soaps with some scrubby bits, yes or no? Not for me Do you need any small electronic gadgets like flash drives and the like? No, got loads Would you like a pair of knitted socks? Absolutely - bright and stripy ankle length or calf length would be great Do you have any use for knitted dishcloths, facecloths, etc, especially if they were fandom related? not really Do you subscribe to any sample boxes, and if so, which ones? Would you like to receive some samples? no thanks do you have a problem with nudes??? If not, do you prefer male or female? I don't have a problem with nudes if they are well done - don't mind what gender Paintbox Soapworks: Interested in anything from her? It all looks lovely but I know I wouldn't use soap - maybe a body scrub are there any other e-tailers you're desperately wanting to try? if so, any specific items/scents/etc? ThinkGeek: anything interesting to you on there? The tentacle hoody, and I think I had the Firefly Blue Sun posters already on my wishlist What's one thing you want, right now, that you're having difficulty finding? Only intangible things like more time or more patience - or even, more sex. Not much help to my witch, I know! Who here is going to be picking up JK Rowling's new book on Thursday? Not my sort of thing What do you do to take care of yourself when you're having a rough day (sick, life not going your way, whatever)? A long soak in Butterfly Nectar or Hockey Urchin bath oil, chicken soup with lots of buttered bread, snuggling up under a quilt with a good book, chatting to my sweetie via IM, he almost always manages to make me smile favorite and least favorite baked goods? Ginger cakes, fruit cakes and lemon cookies are all favourites - least favourites muffins and pies what size T-Shirt do you wear (standard AND babydoll)? I'm awkward - BPTP tissue tees are a L but the standard and babydoll ones are probably still an XL. I get very confused with US XL sizes in general as they often swamp me, but I'm always a UK size XL I found a fantastic little shop while traveling that had unusual jellies and jams. Would you be interested in trying something like Georgia Moonshine Jelly or TOE Jam (each letter stands for some kind of fruit, I don't remember which ones) or something similar? How about homemade jam in general? they sound interesting but they also sound heavy! Would you be interested in homemade herbal remedies and tinctures? No thanks Owls?Only if they talk like Samuel L Jackson Do any of Villainness' Soap Box exclusive scents interest you, especially any of the Smooches/Whippeds? I try to avoid getting interested in other US scent e-tailers, one addiction in that field is bad enough Puddin' just put a shitton of old Lunacy shirts on the BPTP Etsy! Any ones interest you?I will be very interested in black L (or XL) once Puddin puts the tissue tees up - favourite designs of the ones up so far are Trick, 2008 Dragon Moon, Candles Moon, Whirling Wind Moon, Sea of Tranquility Moon, Windy Moon Witchee, do you want anything from the Haunt update coming up on 10/3? I know it might be too early to say, but if you could look at the preview on the night of 10/2 and let me know if you want anything... probably not Gardening? I grow some herbs on my square yard of garden Is there anything you might want from the latest update (Lab or TP)? TP stuff: Pumpkin Tart or Dead Leaves candles, Pumpkin Pie or Spider Silk bath oils What's a new company to you that you most want to try a product from or what would be a new product to you that you most want to try (make-up, perfume, or bath/body)?No one comes to mind If you like necklaces, what are some symbols or images that you would love to have a necklace depict? (ex. spiders, skulls, hearts...?) Steampunk type stuff would be good - but easier to say what I'd hate: crosses, skulls, flowers If you had a fairy for NYCC, what exclusive scent would you kill to own? I've got a fairy getting me Badger What do you think of Shiro Cosmetics Halloween Collection? (www.shirocosmetics.com) They're really pretty but I only wear eyeliners The Godiva Halloween Collection: Everything! Would you be interested in comic books and if so what ones do you read or what genre of comics are you interested in? I have the Girl Genius ones on my Amazon wishlist. Love Sandman & Watchmen & Firefly but have all of those. WITCHEE, DO YOU WANT ANYTHING FROM CALIFORNIA? The entire contents of the Lab & the Trading Post? Other than that I don't really know! IngenuiTEAs? I ahve a few individual teapots so no thanks Honeycrisp "Apple Crips" (Dried honeycrisp apples, nothing added.) DO YOU WANT SOME WITCHEE????? They sound nice Design a tea? I'd end up making something very like chai! FusionSweets? (etsy) The marshmallows look gorgeous and I'd buy some myself if the shipping was less, the chai caramels look wonderful but I'd be worried they'd wreck my teeth Poe Day? Dark Del merch in general? Alone is the only one that grabs me Kombucha? Sounds scary! Are you dressing up for Halloween, Witchee? If so, is there anything you're looking for to complete your costume? No, we don;t really do that over here Do you need any accessories for your smartphone (case, skin, etc)? No - My iphone3 is on the way out and I haven't decided what's next yet

As people are recommending Mme. Moriarty, I'll also mention Misfortune Teller V3 - which is currently available on the lab's Etsy and which I think I prefer to the released Mme. Moriarty, this one has more plum and less vanilla. Witch Queen gets a second from me too.

Finally I've found something to wear after coating myself in Butterfly Nectar bath oil. This has the same honey-dusted petals smell and the same almost luminous feel to it, but Pandy is delicately fruity where BN is slightly more floral. This is the runaway winner of the Pandoras for me - and the one I least expected to love.

This is really pretty. When wet I got a blast of bright, sweet nectarine followed by damp greenery, like walking through tall shrubs just after a quick rain shower. Once it has dried it has a fresh green backnote which I'm guessing is oakmoss, although to me it's reading as ivy or laurel, and then an almost bitter floral, but in a good way. I don't get any sandalwood, nor honey, and I usually amp both of those. I might actually consider a bottle of this.

I'm another one who conveniently ignored the mention of jasmine when ordering my decants In the imp all is overpowering jasmine, but I decide to be brave and give it a proper skin test. Wet, I get sour rancid sweat. I wouldn't want to smell me, let alone go near anyone else. I wonder if my eyes have started melting yet. Eventually this has dried enough that I can find sweet fig peeking out from the corner that she was bullied into by jasmine but the other notes quite obviously ran home crying to mother.

A pinker, less complex version of Midway ... I like it rather than love it. Clouds of pink candy fluff and popcorn over a vanilla base. I get no smell of wood at all which is a shame, I think that would have grounded it a bit.

Sadly all I really get is beetles I get a butterscotch hit when it's wet, but mostly beetley anise seed and it seems to be giving me a rather nasty headache after it's dried down. It reminds me of walking into one of the small Indian convenience stores that are around London, where some of the spices have been on the shelves rather longer than they should be - dusty old stale spices. I shall try it another day but I don't have high hopes. Edit: ok, after 7 hours I finally get butterscotch ... but it's not worth the pain of getting there

Obsidian Widow spring to mind for me - on me it was so strongly red wine that I ended up swapping it away

I suspect that the new ParaNorman scent The Book might smell a bit bookish ;-)

Jolly Roger, of the ones you listed - but seconding the rec for Pirate Moon if you can find it, it's wonderful