LexieBlom

Crowley imp Wet/Bottle - Musk, Patchouli and a little lilac. This seems very "me" so far. Wet/Skin (5 minutes) - Mmmm Patchouli and Vanilla, with leather and oakmoss following. A little lemon zing to add some lightness. Dry/Skin (30 minutes) - This is a dream. It's the perfect blend of dark and light, heavy and thick but sweet. Ugh. Just, love. I think this would work better on my man-friend than myself, so I'll be giving it to him shortly. :3

OPS imp Wet/Bottle - FOODIE. Warm holiday spices -- nutmeg, cardamom, allspice, cinnamon, maybe some ginger. Either spice cake or sweet bread. Wet/Skin (5 minutes) - Identical to the imp, down to the last detail. Rich, spicy, sweet. It smells like spice cake with a citrus glaze. Dry/Skin (30 minutes) - The same creamy, spicy, sweet deliciousness. I do appreciate foodie scents, especially ones as delicious as this one, but I never wear them. Ever.

Dance of Death imp Wet/Bottle - Myrrh and Patchouli, my old friends! Thick, syrupy, and...chocolate? Not getting a lot of orris, though. Wet/Skin (5 minutes) - No more chocolate, thank god. I don't even know where it came from to begin with. It's getting pretty floral, with the orris, and I really hope that is not a trend that continues as florals turn soapy on me. Sweet, thick myrrh is still present, but not much patchouli. Dry/Skin (30 minutes) - Myrrh scented soap. Damn. I really wanted to like this one, but the florals can not be trusted.

The Wretched Rose Window imp Wet/Bottle - Very dry and powdery, almost creepy which is what i assume they are going for. Dead flowers, left to wilt a cold dark room. Wet/Skin (5 minutes) - Well, rose is doing exactly what rose does on my skin - turn to soap. Dry/Skin (30 minutes) - Soap. Cheap, dollar store soap. All the redeeming loveliness of the dead, dry, powdery flowers and cold stone are gone. DAMN YOU, ROSE!

Bocal de Sang imp Wet/Bottle - Wet dog and wine. Wait, WINE?! No, no no. Goddamnit, okay. Here goes nothing. Wet/Skin ( 5 minutes) - What's happening? There is no trace of wine nor wet dog, now it's sweet, sugared, powdery. Cherry? Clove? Honey? Do i...do i like this? Dry/Skin (30 minutes) - Powdery, sugary, a little fruity and a little spicy. This smells so familiar, but I can't put my finger on it for the life of me. Guys, you know me by now. Wine is one of my usual death notes, and Cherry doesn't like me either. I don't understand what happened here, but it's lovely. Sweet, powdery, and just the right amount of fruity (which i usually hate.) This should be a textbook hatred of mine, considering the wine and cherry notes, but I actually really like this. I am really glad I gave it a try, rather than throw it aside.

Al-Azif bottle (lab fresh) Wet/Bottle - Sweet and dark, heavy heavy incense, but I can't pick out any specific notes. Resin? Man, this one is difficult. Wet/Skin (5 minutes) - Molasses and creamy vanilla maybe? Some incense trailing behind. It's definitely not foodie with the molasses/vanilla, but I can't really classify it either. WHAT ARE YOU?! Dry/Skin (30 minutes) - Have you ever had sex in a vat of molasses? Cause that's what this smells like. But damn, I still can't pick out a single specific note. This one is difficult to describe, because it is both heavy and soft, incense and sweet, and very creamy. I know nothing I can say will get it right or give it justice, but I really like it. I may not wear it often, but I like it.

Blood Kiss imp Wet/Bottle - Wine? Uhoh! Okay Lexie, prepare your rubbing alcohol to remove this as fast as possible if necessary. Wine, Poppy and Cherry are 3 of the notes that agree with my skin the least. Remind me why we're here again? Wet/Skin (5 minutes) - Mostly vetiver, which is one of my favorite notes. Slightly bitter and sharp, maybe from the poppy and cherry. The wine is an after thought, which isn't too bad yet. Dry/Skin (30 minutes) - The vetiver is still the most prominent, but the wine and poppy still make this very sharp. It's also very dry and bitter, like a nice wine. I love wine, I just don't love it on my skin. While this definitely isn't for me, it wasn't as terrible as I thought it would be.

The Music of Erich Zahn imp Wet/Bottle - Sweet resin, probably the lightest vetiver blend i've ever sniffed. I'm not familiar with ajowan, but i think that may be the culprit of the light floral notes. Wet/Skin (5 minutes) - It's very gentle, which I wasn't expecting from black musk and vetiver. Very sweet - almost sickly, something floral, something spicy, but not quite foodie. More like a medicinal numbing agent. Dry/Skin (30 minutes) - It smells just like the numbing agent they rub on your skin before you get stitches at the hospital, and that just evokes bad memories. Far too medicinal for me, which is unfortunate as I really enjoy it in the imp itself.

A Countenance Forboding Evil imp Wet/Bottle - I think this is the first time I've ever been able to smell and identify each note in a blend. The vetiver, ylang ylang, blood orange and patchouli are all there, and every time i sniff, I can smell each one. Heavy, dark, and ominous. Dry/Skin (30 minutes) - It's so perfect. Guys, I may have found my holy grail. This is the one. It's earthy, dirty, heavy, dark but still sweet. It's creepy, ominous, but also comforting. I'm gonna need a 5ml ASAP!

Yggdrasil imp Wet/Bottle - VERY woodsy, pine? Cedar? Also very heavily herby, and almost something citrus that could also very well tie into pine. Wet/Skin (5 minutes) - The herbs are coming to a head, but I can't identify them by their own notes. They are very dark and heavy, however. It feels like a damp, dark forest so packed with foliage that you can't even see the sky. I'm liking it, but also feel like it's missing something, it needs something to bring it full circle. Dry/Skin (30 minutes) - Drydown is very soft, but the scent itself doesn't change much. I really like it, honestly. But I think I would like it better layered with Oakmoss Accord or even Dirt.

Serpents with Glittering Eyes and Forky Tongues imp Wet/Bottle - Oh man, this is fruity and that's really intimidating. It's all currant and lime, but it's not unpleasant to sniff. I don't usually like fruity on myself, but I'll give it a shot. Wet/Skin (5 minutes) - Cotton candy infused lemonade, with something...tacky. Not sticky/tacky, but cheap/tacky. Almost like a knockoff spray perfume you bought when you were 12 at CVS for $6. Dry/Skin (30 minutes) -Still $6 CVS knockoff Victorias Secret body spray I didn't think i was going to enjoy this just reading the notes, but received a frimp of it and wanted to be sure. Now, i know.

Destroying Angel imp Wet/Bottle - Earthy, dry soil followed by something quite musty. Oddly sweet, not what I was expecting from the notes listed. Wet/Skin (5 minutes) - It's light, but the sharp sweetness is almost pungent. I was expecting a pungent smell, but expected it to be more earthy. This nolonger has any soil to it, it's almost soapy. Dry/Skin (30 minutes) - It's all soap on me, now. I think this is the first blend with dirt that I haven't liked, which is too bad. It's way too sharp and sweet for me, and turns to soap on my skin. I won't be keeping this imp.

Paramatman Imp Wet/Bottle - All sandalwood, with a touch of floral. Hard to identify if it's the orange blossom or champaca yet. It smells like walking into a headshop, Wet/Skin (5 minutes) - Very creamy floral, rather than sharp floral which is nice. I tend to dislike florals, but if I do ever wear them, they have to be either creamy of powdery. The sandalwood is still center stage. Dry/Skin (30 minutes) - Surprisingly, I really like this. It's still very creamy, but the orange blossom has taken hold and pushed the sandalwood out of the spotlight. I am genuinely surprised that I like this as much as I do, seeing as I usually detest floral notes. Since we're coming up on winter now, I doubt I'll be using it much until next summer, so I'll retest after it's aged a little more next year.

Greed Imp Wet/Bottle - Earthy, but mostly Heliotrope and Copal. A little too sharp for my taste, but I'll give it a shot. Wet/Skin (5 minutes) - Ah, Oakmoss, my old friend. The perfect note to dull the raging monster that is Heliotrope. Now, if only we can tame this Copal, we'd be getting somewhere! Dry/Skin (30 minutes) - Oakmoss and Patchouli, just what I like in a blend. Finally the heliotrope and copal are controllable, but I don't think the 30 minute wait time is worth it. The final drydown is nice, but the copal and heliotrope don't really add anything to it for me. I'd be better off just getting a bottle where Oakmoss and Patchouli are meant to be the stars. It's nothing special, so I doubt I'll be using it much.

Omen Imp Wet/Bottle - Very sweet, juniper and myrrh, but I don't get any oakmoss whatsoever. Wet/Skin (5 minutes) - All oakmoss and myrrh, which really goes to show how much skin chemistry really does affect the way you wear these oils. Upon bottle sniffing, there was no oakmoss at all, and now it's pretty much all I can smell. That's fine with me, though, as it's one of my favorite notes. Dry/Skin (30 minutes) - Oakmoss is still the major star of the show, with patchouli and myrrh in tow. The juniper, however, is MIA. This is really pleasant on my skin, I can see myself wearing it quite often in the fall/early winter. I'm prepared to buy a bottle if I come across it, or with my next lab order, but I'm not DISO while I have my imp.

Delphi Imp Wet/Bottle - Oh, no no no. Something about this is just so...foul. Most likely the honey wine. To be honest, I've sniffed this imp multiple times to test, and put it back down every time, I could not convince myself to put it on. Well, here goes nothing... Wet/Skin (5 minutes) - NOPE. NO. DONE. Washing this off IMMEDIATELY! This sour, foulness is actually giving me a headache. Washed Off/Skin - LORD HELP ME IT WON'T COME OFF I may have to amputate this arm. I've had this in my collection for about a month, and received it from the Lab in an Imp Grab Bag off of their Etsy. This is the first oil I've ever had to physically remove from my body. I'm not ready to say that honey wine is one of my death notes, but it DEFINITELY does not agree with me.

Juke Joint Imp Wet/Bottle - Girl Scout Thin Mints? I actually smelled a box of them after sniffing this, and it's identical. Wet/Skin (5 minutes) - Okay, there's the bourbon. Still smells like a GS cookie, but more like a Thin Mint Martini. Dry/Skin (30 minutes) - All that's left is sweet, sickly sugar. It doesn't last well on my skin, and was all but gone half an hour in. Even when it is on and noticeable, it's far too sweet for me. This one's a "no".

Krampuslaufen Imp Wet/Bottle - Very soft, almost foodie. I get the smoke, apple and a little chocolate. Wet/Skin (5 minutes) - Schnapps is running the show, with smoke trailing not far behind. Chocolate is playing a small part, but fur and mint are nowhere to be smelled. Dry/Skin (30 minutes) - It's all playing together nicely, but still no mint. I'm not huge on foodie scents, and feel like I'd rather have this as an atmo. than an imp. It's nice, but I can't imagine myself wearing it.

The raw, untamable power of chaos. Rosewood, amber, red musk and a dribble of red sandalwood. Wet/Bottle - I'm getting A LOT of musk and sandalwood. It actually brought a really vivid memory to me when I sniffed it -- walking around Venice Beach, passing all of the incense booths and merchants. The wind often picked up the scents and wafted them toward you, even if you were a block away. Wow. Wet/Skin (5 minutes) - About the same as in the bottle, only now the amber is rearing it's head up. Not stealing the show, but definitely a player. I am very tempted to layer this with Ask The Nearest Hippie, or even if there was a Cannabis Accord single note. Dry/Skin (30 minutes) - THERE'S the rosewood! It's a lot less pungent/punch-you-in-your-sinuses. I've never, NEVER had a visual reaction to BPAL like I did with Fenris Wolf. Aside from the memories it brings back, it's absolutely lovely with my chemistry. I'm definitely going to need a bottle.

Yorick Imp Wet/Bottle - Floral? Possibly from the Angels Trumpet. The dirt is definitely an afterthought, which is too bad. Dirt and Bone are two of my favorite notes ever, so I was hoping they'd stand out a bit more. Wet/Skin (5 minutes) - More floral, almost soapy. Nonononono, please die down a little. The dirt is all but gone, and no trace of bone. I want to like this so badly! Dry/Skin (30 minutes) - Less soapy, but still too floral for me. There is no dirt or bone to this on my skin, and that's a bit disappointing. Damn you, skin chemistry! I'll use up my imp, but don't plan on obtaining a bottle.

Wet/Bottle: Oooo, lemon? Honey? Maybe some rose or carnation, okay, kind of fruity for my taste. Wet/Skin: All honey and lemon. VERY powdery, not unpleasant. Dry/Skin: Yep, pretty sure this is just bottled lemon pledge. Guess I amped the lemon more than I thought I would. Sadly, not for me.

I noticed the copy for Dr. Henry Jekyll on the Dark Delicacies has an error in it. The lab lists the notes as, "A discreet men's cologne of juniper, cumin, verbena, bergamot, mint, and basil splattered with dregs from apothecary bottles.", whereas the one on the page is meant for Erik, "Resin-coated wood, kerosene, oil, leather, musty velvet, and dust from the Grand Drape." Those notes definitely make more sense, I figured the blend was just a little too complex for my nose to detect each individual note. But upon sniffing, the mint and basil are definitely there.

Bottle #18: Wet/Bottle; Smells like a caramel mocha latte with burnt milk. Weird. Wet/Skin: Sickly sweet caramel, the chocolate has died down a little but is still present. Not much vanilla to speak of. I can smell it on myself even when I'm not moving and my wrist is down and away from me. This is a bit too much for me. Dry/Skin: Purely caramel and vanilla. This has changed so much in the last 15 minutes -- it's no longer sickly sweet, but almost floral sweet. The chocolate is all but a memory, and the vanilla has reared its head in the best way possible. It's died down so much and mellowed, but I still have a slight sugar headache from sniffing it before this. Most likely will not be using again. The drydown is lovely, but I can't put myself through the sickly sweet stage again, even if mellows out eventually.

Pumpkin?: I love pumpkin flavors, but am particular about pumpkin scented things. Booze?: Absolutely! Any and every kind. I run an alcoholic cupcakery from my kitchen, so I'm always looking for new things to try. Yellowstone?: Sure, no idea what they offer though. Never been there! Decorating?: Unfortunately, I'm in the process of moving to a new country, so I don't really have the option of decorating right now. Coffee/Tea?: I love both. I prefer coffee to be whole bean, light roast and tea to be in sachets and prefer black flavored tea. Sense of humor?: Tends to be dark and horribly inappropriate. Board games?: All day every day! My favorites are MtG, Fall of Pompeii, 7 Wonders and Exploding Kittens. Shoutouts to Gloom and Flux as well. Do NOT want to receive?: Used makeup/nailpolish. It kind of freaks me out. Plain or fun socks?: Either! But i'm a sucker for black lace and fishnet. What would you like to learn about?: I'm studying occult theology, so anything based around that. I'd really LOVE to learn about Tarot and the like. What would you like to do more of?: Archery! i love it, but only get to the course about once a month. Also, any Steam games will fill plenty of time. Steam name: Elliex or GrahznyVonnyBum Would you like cookie butter?: YES YES YES! There isn't a Trader Joes anywhere around here. Art that speaks to you?: I LOVE old antique photos/postcards and paper dolls. I am also a fan of anything morbid, death, or occult related. Any BPAL/BPTP Lilith items?: I would LOVE to try En Garde and Blood and Judgement So Well Commedled Crochet items?: I'm a huge fan of Elf Hoods and big, flowy scarfs. Lush?: I love Lush! Bathbombs are my life. Handmade or Store-bought?: Either! I tend to thrift-shop anyway, so used/handmade items have never bothered me much except with makeup. Spice tolerance?: Sriracha makes everything better, so on a scale of 1-10 i'd say maybe a 6. Other perfume companies?: I'm not hugely into any other brands, honestly. A lot of them bother my skin. BPAL Holy Grail?: Either Mort De Cesar or layered Voodoo/Snake Oil Animal Affinity?: Definitely octopus. I love all things tentacles. Kitchen needs?: Not a ton, honestly. Chocolate?: I'm a huge fan of milk chocolate, and my favorite brand is Marabou, though I'm happy with any. Halloween Items?: HALLOWEEN IS MY FAVORITE. But, I tend to lean towards halloween things I can use all year round. I'm not a huge fan of the cutesy-cheesy stuff, though. Bat Conservation?: Oooo, I'd love some batswag! That pin is adorable. Favorite Scary Movie?: I like dark/morbid musicals. Repo!, The Devils Carnival, Little Shop of Horrors, RHPS, etc. Weenies?: i am super curious about Dead Leaves and Tobacco, Disappointing Pencil and Vampire Bride. DVD?: I actually download most of my movies. Game System?: PC! I've listed my steam name above. Halloween Costume Accessories?: Yes actually! I'm going as "Cruella Won" and am looking to get my hands on as many Dalmatian beanie babies as possible. Bags?: Anything from Kreepsville, Betsy Johnson, etc. I like bright colors and creepy themes. Fandom?: I'm a Studio Ghibli junkie. Comics or Graphic Novels?: I am always looking for new comics. I like dark and morbid, or ridiculously funny. Super Tranny is a favorite. Wishlists?: ETSY WISHLIST BPAL WISHLIST PINTEREST Dragoncon?: I REALLY wanted to try Dragon w/a Llama Mohawk, but couldn't get a fairy. :/ GC Curiosity?: I really want to try Fighter from RPG and Streets of Detroit from OLLA. I don't know if those are strictly GC, tho. Socks?: I love socks! Lacey, fishnet, black/white/nude are what i generally lean towards, but i'm happy with anything! Candy?: I tend to like hard candies that I can suck on for a while, and lean away from fruity stuff. I usually like butterscotch, chocolates, etc. Also, sunflower seeds. I know it's not candy, but any flavored sunflower seeds are my favorite snack food, ever. Animal products?: I collect oddities! Bones, taxidermy, furs, jewelry, you name it and I promise I have some of it. Always looking to add to my collection. Restaurant Gift Cert.?: I'm not hugely into eating out, unfortunately. Toys?: Dalmatian Beanie Babies for my halloween costume! Eclipse BPAL?: OMG i need it so badly. But my witch is UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES required to spend that much money on me. Height/Arm Span?: 5'2, 49.0 Bentos?: I adore bento boxes! Hanging/Standing Art?: Unfortunately, since I'm moving soon, there isn't much point in any large pieces of art. Soap?: Definitely! I love soaps and scrubs and lotions and things. Gourmet Marshmallows?: Oh my glob, I didn't even know these were a thing. I need Guinness marshmallows in my life. Dabber/Slather?: Dabbing, usually. Tea?: Top 3 - Rooibos, Earl Grey, unflavored Black and I prefer bagged(cause i'm lazy as shit.) Villainess?: Not really a huge fan, a lot of their stuff bothers my skin. Duct Tape Crafts?: I've never been hugely into ductape, but wouldn't be opposed either. Favorite Flowers?: Gerbera Daisys and Alstroemeria Electronic Cozies?: Not much I need, really. I have cases for most of my things, except my Nintendo 3DS Halloween/DotD/Bunting?: Sure! I'm all about Halloween Book Accessories?: Not much I can think of that I need. Music?: I like a lot of electroswing recently, like The Diablo Swing Orchestra. Leg Warmers?: Totally! I love wearing them under boots. Halloween style?: Somewhere between scary/grotesque and everyday/practical goth. Martian?: I do plan on seeing it, but never read the book. NaNo?: Not participating, and not super interested. Honey/Beeswax?: I LOVE honey sticks for tea, and honeycomb as a snack. Beeswax I use quite often, as well. Car Gear?: I don't actually have a car, or drive. Discontinued BPAL?: Antique Lace, Utrennyaya, Vechernyaya, and Tobacco Honey! Anything you can use more of?: Sharpies! I go through them at work like no one's business. Marmite?: No thank you. Used Nail Polish?: Nope. Sorry, like stated above, used beauty product freak me out. Jamberry?: Working in the food industry, it's impossible to keep my nails nice, so Jamberry would go to waste on me. :/ Blooddrop?: Nothing really calls to me. Spices?: OH YES PLEASE.

1. What is your favorite candle scent? Warm Tobacco Pipe by DW Homes. (Tobacco, Suede, Aromatic Greens, Wood, Leather, Patchouli) 2.Do you have a favorite book? I'd have to say Sum - 40 Tales of the Afterlife 3.Are you a tea or coffee person? Both, but it varies from day to day. Recently though, tea. 4.What is your favorite brand and color of lipstick?Jeffree Star -Weirdo 5.What is your favorite perfume/cologne? BPAL of course! At the moment, I'd have to say Mort de Cesar 6.Do you have a celebrity crush? Not really, but if I had to chose one, it would be Dan Fogler in Fanboys (Hutch is my spirit animal.) 7.If you had to give up the color black, what color would you choose instead? Probably a royal purple. 8.If you could change your name to a stereotypical 90s/2000s gothy name, what would it be? Wednesday! 9.What are your top three tips for surviving hot weather while black clad? 1. Light fabric, 2. Dresses/breathable pants, 3. Stay in the shade. 10.What song will always make you happy (doesn’t have to be a goth band)? Teardrops - Massive Attack 11.Are you active in the arts (ex. Play an instrument, paint, write, etc)? I play ocarina, piano, harp and glockenspiel. I've never been super talented with drawing, but I love DIY projects. 12.If you had a teacup or mug made inscribed just for you, what would you have it say? I already have mine! It reads "Because Chocolate Can't Get You Pregnant." 13.What is your number one non-gothy hobby? Video Gaming, i guess. I spend an obnoxious amount of time at LAN centers. 14.If you could be a supernatural creature, what would it be & why? I'd like to be a shapeshifter, and get to change my look every day. No more spending money on hair bleach! 15.What horror monster-based super power would you have? I'd like to turn invisible on command. 16.Do you feel confident or comfortable interacting with other Goths or gothy people (online or IRL)? Why or why not? Definitely online. I have pretty severe social anxiety, diagnosed and medicated, and I'm still not entirely comfortable talking to people in real life. Even people I already consider friends. But, I'm always happy to make new friends! 17. Which is more important for a look: Great hair or great makeup? I don't think either are necessary. Just do you, if you don't like to spend a lot of time getting ready, so what? 18.Is there something you wish there was more of in your subculture? I'd wish for more awareness and acceptance. Please, mommy of 3 walking towards me on the sidewalk, don't cross the street to avoid me. And don't scold your child for saying she liked my hair. I'm actually a nice person. 19.Care to share an embarrassing story related to your “darkliness“? When I was about 11, I was just starting to get into the goth subculture, and was just googling "goth makeup". Well, I came across this image of a girl that had drawn barbed wire across her eyes, and decided "YES! That's gonna be my thing!" So, i practiced and practiced, and when the next Monday came, I decided to show off my awesome goth-points at school. Apparently, the teachers didn't like my makeup as much as I did, and sent me to the principals office for "causing a distraction." So the nurse in the office wiped all my makeup off, while i was screaming and crying my eyes out because YOU CAN'T DO THIS TO ME, I AM THE NIGHT! I went back to class makeup-less. 20.How are you at DIY? I LOVE DIY! I cosplay, I'm currently making my own Ren. Fair costume, I make a lot of my own furniture when I can't find anything like what I'm looking for. DIY is easily how I spend 20% of my time. Quickly describe your ideal wedding: I don't actually want to get married, I find it superfluous unless for legal reasons. Confessional (aka True or False): I love watching cheesy romance films: False I ALWAYS remember to wash off my makeup at night: True! I sleep with plushies: True I wear non-black pajamas most nights: False I still listen to a boy band that had disbanded years ago: Absolutely true I think Andrew Eldritch is overrated: True I don’t like vampires: True I don’t like clubs: True I’m dating a goth/darkly-inclined person: False I don’t enjoy graveyards: False Blood makes me queasy: True I’d sooner faint than pet a spider: False! Spiders are my favorite. I don’t like haunted houses: False I still browse Hot Topic’s clearance racks: True I’ve never read Dracula: False I think “Bela Lugosi’s Dead” is a long & boring song: True, I'm not the hugest Bauhaus fan anyway.