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Hubby just tried this since I was assuming it would be a very masculine scent. Happliy, I was wrong.

I starts out very woodsy w/a hint of florals underneath. As it dries, the gardenia and orange blossom comes out. Luckily, not much of the ylang ylang since it tend to give me a headache. Underneath it all lurks a faint whiskey and a bit of tobacco.

I really love this and can't wait to see how it smells on me.

hmmmm.....smells like a nice upscale perfume. Something like my mother used to wear, only a bit sweeter. I was a bit disappointed because in the bottle I got lots of lime-y??? goodness, but absolutely none on my skin.

The vanilla musk comes out very nicely as it dries, along with the honey and something herbal. Also, a little powdery, but something there is keeping it from turning to complete powder on me.

I'm glad I got to try it and most likely I'll keep the imp that was generously gifted to me, but I haven't yet decided on a bottle. I'll have to try it a couple more times. I'm also very interested to see how it will work in a locket.

To be honest, my hopes weren't very high for this one. I've been finding that many florals do not like me.

Thankfully, I was wrong! I love ths one! It's such a beautiful, soft, refreshing floral. I wish it was stronger though, but it's kinda nice to just catch the scent now and then. It's almost flirty.

I'm also thinking that this might layer nicely with some othr scents that need to be softened.

I have to get a bottle.

I'm so glad I was finally able to get a bottle of this! It is more perfumey than I would have thought, but it's very nice. It's a bit darker of an auatic than say something like Sea of Glass, which is much sweeter on me, but the violets keep it from being too dark. I also catch a bit of the woods and...the kelp? There was a soapy hint as first, but that seems to be fading

I really, really like it. I think it might even work on dh.

Of course, this means i have to try to find more! LOL

Very sweet peony and plum blossom with the musk coming out more as it dries. Not getting much of the ginger, though the sweetness of the flowers starts to mellow a bit.

It's actually very nice, but I won't be keeping the bottle since for some reason it reminds me of my mother's bathroom.

Oh, I was positive that I was going to fall in love with Jack. Sadly, it wasn't so.

It started off sickly sweet pumpkin with something slightly sour. As it dried, it smelled like a bad too sweet pumpkin/autumn candle. It actually turned my stomach.

I am so glad I didn't buy a bottle of this like I was tempted to.

I never would've tried this if I hadn't gotten it as a surprise imp. I am soooo happy I did!

Wet, it was very pepperminty with a hint of creamy sugar (a bit cotton candy).

As it dries, the mint rapidly takes a back seat to the sugar, which smells like a yummy, not too sweet vanilla.

I really, really like this. I'm going to hurry up and buy a bottle before it's too late!

Wet: Very masculine cologne. Luckily it doesn't last too long.

Drying: Once again, smells different on each of my wrists. My right wrist amps the musk, my left amps the patchouli. The florals are beginning to come out, as is the sandalwood.

Not getting any of the yuzu or lime. I think the lavender may be lurking underneath it all, but it's more of an impression.

It's a really lovely scent, though I think it might be better suited for hubby. Can't wait to try it out on him!

Wet: A nice warm vanilla with a hint of lemon and musk. mmmm.....

As it dries the musks come out more. Yum!The lemon is still there, but just a hint and the vanilla is dark and warm, not overly sweet at all. I always hated vanilla scents because they were usually too sweet and made me ill. The lab changed that! I have finally discovered my love for vanilla.

This is definately sexy and is going on my bottle list!

ETA:

uh-oh. I'm getting a headache. I don't know if it's the perfume or not, but I think I'll wait on getting a bottle until I try it again to see.

Wet it started off a sweet floral and then very quickly went super soapy and stayed that way. Definately old lady bathroom/soap basket.

Off to the swap pile.

At first it was way too foody, almost making me queasy. Luckily, that didn't last long. As it began to dry, the spices and and to a lesser extent the tobacco came out. Something sweet also, but not foody. Perhaps the black coconut?

I'm happy I was able to pick up a bottle of this.

In the bottle and wet: LIMES. Wow. Almost a bit sharp. Just a hint of coconut in the background.

Drying: The limes begin to calm down and a wonderful coconut comes out. Not foody, but not too sweet. Very nice.

Dry down: The lime almost completely disappears and out comes this beautiful blend of coconut and warm vanilla.

This is a keeper and I can't wait to get a big bottle. This is definately a scent to wear when I need a pick me up. It is such a happy scent. Makes me feel very optimistic.

This was actually the first bpal scent I wanted to try and I am soooo glad I finally did.

In the bottle it smells just like fresh cut grass. OMG, it is so yummy. I loved that smell growing up in Fla, the mix of cut grass and something wet.

As it begins to dry a sweetness comes out and something floral. Also, a wonderful salty aquatic. I don't really get the wine, which is actually fine with me.

It's very tropical and seductive. I absolutely LOVE it.

Wet: mmmm...a nice warm woody rose. Not at all the fake rose perfume scent.

As it dries the sandalwood and patchouli start to make an appearance, but not overwhelming.

This is actually a very nice blend. I like that it doesn't end up smelling old lady or too powdery/soapy.

Very happy I got the imp, but will have to try it a few more times before deciding on a bottle.

ETA: Well, after a while of wearing this, I guess I was wrong. Dh said it smells like his grandmother. Definately will not be keeping.

In the bottle: A nice warm vanilla

Wet: Vanilla with something sharp...I swear it almost smells like bug spray?

As it's drying, it still has the chemical sharpness. I have no idea what went wrong, but I am not liking this. I will give it a while longer, hoping it will morph into something I like, but if it doesn't, it's off to swaps. Or perhaps it might work better in a locket?

ETA:

Ok, now the sharpness has faded and it smells like a rich vanilla incense. Lovely. Will try again.

In the bottle: cherries? Not sure where that is coming from, but it smells yummy.

Wet: Still getting cherries and the florals come out though I can't pick the individual notes.

As it dries: Hubby says it smells like cherry blossom incense w/a slight touch of leather. oookkkay. My chemistry must be really wonky.

So out of curiosity I applied some to my cleavage and that smells like violets and leather.

Even though it's not quite what I expected, I really like it (so does hubby ). I think I'll be getting a bottle.

Didn't intend on trying this yet, but the Lab sent me a surprise imp of this. So of course, I had to try some and I got it all over my hand. LOL

At first it is very sharp and very masculine, but as it dries it's a mix of yummy aquatic and something green. I had thought this would be mostly for hubby, but I'm finding I really like it for myself too.

Can't wait to try this on him though. I have a feeling I won't be able to keep my hands off.

In the bottle: Very sweet coconut

Wet: I catch a hint of floral and aquatic coming out. Very nice. Reminds me of the beach.

Drydown: oddly, it smells wonderful on my one wrist but on the other it smells a bit...plastic? I think I'll have to wash it off the one and try again.

Other than my one weird wrist, I really really like this. Assuming the odd scent doesn't reappear, I will be getting a bottle of this. What a perfect summer scent!

ETA: Tries it again and it made me a bit sick. It had this weird toasted plastic smell. I really wanted this to work, but sadly, no.

In the bottle and wet it smelled like very strong, very sweet irish coffee. As it dried something...sharp and acrid came out. Maybe the wood? I also caught a hint of the old books, but not good. There was also the smell of vanilla extract. Again, not good.

I had to go wash it off after a little while because it was giving me a headache and made me a bit sick.

Definately in the swap pile.

I LOVE this one!

Started out a very sharp, strong (but nice) aquatic but as it dried down it began to morph into something a bit sweeter and fresher. A bit soapy but very lovely. I can see this being worn by either a male or female. I'm going to have to have hubby try it.

This is a definate keeper and I might just have to get a bottle!

Can't wait to see how it wears when the weather gets hot and sticky.

Wet it's violets violets violets. Youch.

As it dries it begins to sweeten without being too sweet. Also a hint of spice and incense.

My nose must be off, because I swear I'm getting a very slight aquatic scent.

I like it, but will have to try it a couple more times. I just hope it doesn't turn all powdery on me. I'm also looking forward to trying the second imp I have of this, as it's a slightly different color so I'm wondering if the scent will be as well.

In the imp I smelled something sharp and...cherry?

Wet, very strong icky almonds. I almost washed it off right then, but forced myself to wait and see.

As it's drying down, the sandalwood and coconut comes out and the almond calms down. Makes me think of sitting at an outdoor rest. on the beach in the evening. Something I would wear when I want a summer scent, but with a sexy twist.

I like it, though I will have to try it another couple times before deciding on a bottle.

Ooooh, I like this one.

The coconut and musk were stronger when I first applied it, but then they faded and I catch a hint of the hazelnut and iris. I still smell the musk in the background, I just wish the coconut lasted longer.

I'm glad I got a bottle and can't wait to see what it's like once the weather warms up.

At first I did get the fresh linen, just washed scent. Then it turned a bt more floral (plumeria?). Hubby said it smells like walking into Bath and Body works (which he likes). I'll probably keep the imp, I think it would make a nice summer scent, but I don't think I'll buy a bottle. I'm glad I got to try it though.

When I sniffed this in the bottle, I was a little...worried. It was very sharp.

On the skin though the sharpness begins to fade and it smells like a minty aquatic with a hint of...pine? As it dries it softens and I catch a hint of musk.

I really like this one and I'm glad I got a bottle.

ETA: Wow, I think my chemistry is really off. After a couple hours I'm catching a very slight tobacco scent on my wrist. More like pipe tobacco as opposed to cigs.

I like it.

ADDED 12/10/08:

mmmm.....I wish I had never swapped me bottle away a while ago. I forgot how much I liked this.

It's mint (not peppermint, but more of a true mint smell to me) with just a touch of ozone and a bit of green. I almost thought there was a hint of violet, but now I'm not sure as that seems to have faded.

I like ths so much more than Snow White which went play doh on me.

(sigh) Now I need to try to hunt down a bottle.

ETA: No I don't. It ended up going funky on me. Now I remember why I swapped it.