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So far my SO has found 3 really great scents, but I'd like to send a few more his way to try. He leans more to the masculine woodsy/leather.. he hates anything with florals or that smells feminine. October, Rogue, and Krampus Jolly Roger, Coyote, The Great Sword of War, Villain, Dorian, The Black Rider, Galvanic Goggles The Antikythera Mechanism and Fenris Wolf are waiting to be tested. Next on my list to try are: Black Forest, Dee, Calico Jack, Satyr, Iago, Ranger, Fighter, Robotic Scarab. I'm also going to get him a partial of Mad Sweeney since he likes scotch/whiskey (not sure if he'd like smelling like it yet, but we'll see). He likes F1 racing, heavy metal, etc. but he's a nerd at heart and loves tinkering with anything mechanical/electrical. Any other suggestions?

Current Top 5: 1. Eat Me 2. Dana O'Shee 3. Snake Oil 4. Black Pearl 5. Coyote Only tried about 20, so it will be interesting to see how this changes over time.

Thank you!! Those all sound great. I was particularly intrigued by Iole.. never heard of that one before but it sounds so perfect.

Sorry that I have no recommendations to give yet, I just got my first order of imps from The Lab and I'm working my way through those. Interestingly, some of the frimps I'm enjoying much more than the ones I actually ordered which makes me think I've got myself all wrong! So here's a bit about me.. I'm 26, female, Aquarius. Long straight dirty blond hair and blue eyes. I have a classic 50s-60s hourglass shape and if I had to pick one person's wardrobe to own it would hands down be Joan from Mad Men. I enjoy makeup and fashion but I wouldn't consider myself overly feminine. I tend to prefer a simple, classic style with most things. I have degrees in Psychology, Library & Information Studies, and Law (almost) but I have no clear goals after graduation. If there was an option to be a perpetual student.. I would probably do that. I'm independent to a fault and hate to rely on others. I'm a feminist and a humanist. Equality is essential to me and it bothers me that the world is so imbalanced and unfair. I can come across quite cold and unemotional sometimes since I try to approach conflict rationally and I can't stand to ruminate on things I know I can't change. At the same time I feel like I'm very empathic, I just don't process my own emotions as deeply. You're more likely to catch me crying over a TV show than my own problems. I consider myself among the more progressive of the population.. probably more socialist than most as well. I love the environment of a small town and the integration with nature, but I would miss the culture and intellectuality of the city. I love the ocean, mountains and forests. Variety is more than the spice of life to me, it is life and it's an addiction. I get bored very easily and tend to procrastinate if I don't feel interested. I like to collect perspectives and experiences in a way and I always desire to try or learn something new. I'm a voracious reader. I never get to the point of excelling at something because I'm long gone immersing myself in something else by then. One of my new friends said there is a word for people like me - a multipotentialite - and it definitely fits (thanks J, if you're reading this!). I much prefer intimate conversations to parties. I could discuss ideas and concepts for hours but I'm indifferent to gossip and small talk.. although I'll usaully fake it to not be rude. I can be very open, sarcastic, and blunt which most of my friends find hilarious but if I sense that it's too much for someone I try to tone it down. I feel like a chameleon when I'm with others. I have friends from such different backgrounds but I tend to adapt to their personalities when we're together. Being unconventional brings me joy and I also love the contrast of polar opposites. I would ideally love to be a minimalist, but my perfectionist tendencies and desire for change sometimes conflict with that.

Thank you Balame & ziggystardust13! Dorian and SQ are two of my favorites of the few that I've tried so far. Bewitched and MLST are on the wishlist for the next order and I'll have to check out the rest! Much appreciated! I get headaches from 99% of conventional perfumes but haven't had any negative reaction to the 20 or so BPALs I've smelled so I'm excited to be able to wear something that both my classmates/colleagues and I will be okay with!

My university is a "scent free" space. As in they want you to use unscented shampoo/conditioner even. As are most public buildings in my city. Anyone else come across this? Do you still wear your BPAL? I understand the rationale for it and I get headaches from conventional scents as well, but I can't imagine that all scents could give someone a headache. Anyone have thoughts on this? What scents would you wear that someone wouldn't guess were perfume? Are there any notes that are least problematic in terms of allergies?