taramarie

On me, Theodosius is tea, vanilla, and white musk. It's very nice, I only wish it were stronger.

Wet on my skin, Psyche is rose and lavender, somewhat faint. Lavender always smells too medicinal on me. As it dries, it's stronger and the other notes show through. It's pretty but there's still too much lavender for my taste. I'm grateful to the Lab for this frimp and I'm happy to pass it on.

On me, O is mostly vanilla with some honey. I don't detect any amber at all. It's very pretty and I think it would be a good one for someone new to BPAL.

Wet on my skin, Carnaval Diabolique is lemon flower, opium smoke, black musk, and coconut. Very nice. Unfortunately, it's just lemon before it even dries. Someone else can have this.

Wet on my skin, Antonino is lemon and coconut over musk. That quickly changes to just lemon. Someone with more compatible skin chemistry can enjoy this.

On me, Gennivre is simply sweet orange tea. It's nice but I'm not sure if it's a keeper. I'll have to try it again later before I decide.

On me, Cupid Complaining To Venus is apples, a lot of honey, and maybe a little bit of peach. It's very sweet. I like it, but it's not something I'd wear every day.

On me, Pele is a very light though long-lasting floral. She's pretty but not me, so I'll pass her along.

Wet on my skin, Pulcinella & Teresina is cedar and rose, like a rose bouquet next to an open cedar chest. As it dries, the teak comes through as well. A couple of hours later, the rose is gone and just the woods remain. I love this, I just wish the rose lasted longer.

In the imp, Vice is chocolate and cherries. Wet on my skin, it's a lot of milk chocolate (hello, Bliss) and some cherries. Maybe a little orange in the background. Dry, the cherries are in front, the chocolate is in the back, and the orange is gone. This is good, but I wish the chocolate were stronger. I'll definitely keep it, though.

In the bottle and wet on my skin, Cottonmouth is light, white florals over spice. Dry, the florals remain but the spice is barely there. It's very pretty and feminine.

On me, Melisande is bold jasmine and shy violet. I love her -- she's so feminine and pretty. I plan on stocking up and recommending her to a few friends.

On me, Mme. Moriarty is a lot of patchouli, some musk, and a hint of vanilla. It's very sexy but not really me. Someone else can enjoy this.

In the bottle, Erato is tea rose and a few other roses. Wet on my skin, she's tea rose and one other rose over myrrh. Very strong, dark, and sexy. Dry, it's lighter but still very nice. I'm glad I got a bottle.

In the bottle and wet on my skin, Penthus smells like Irish Spring. Not soapy, just a really clean, fresh scent. Dry, it's saltwater, white rose, and something green. Still fresh and very pretty. I'm glad I got a bottle.

In the bottle and wet on my skin, Yerevan is equal parts apricot and pomegranate. Drying, there's also a hint of rose. Dry, the apricot has pushed the pomegranate to the background. This is lovely and I can see myself wearing it often during the summer.

On me, Tintagel is spiced wine with a hint of dragon's blood (plumeria on me), very nice. Unfortunately, it started to burn so I had to wash it off. Someone else can enjoy this.

Wet on my skin, Schlafende Baigneuse is a light rose and honey, very pretty. Unfortunately, my skin changes it to floral soap before it's even dry. Someone else can enjoy this.

On me, Melancholia is lily and a hint of lilac. It's not what I was expecting, but still very pretty.

On me, Old Moon is a lot of pine over something sweet. It's gorgeous and I'm glad I have a bottle.

On me, Hony Mone is honeysuckle with a base of honey and a hint of almond. It's lovely and definitely better suited for the warmer months.

On me, Midway Resurrected is funnel cake and a hint of saltwater taffy. This is good and I'm so glad I bought a bottle.

In the imp and wet on my skin, Kumiho is lovely ginger tea. Dry, it turned to a little tea and a LOT of lemon. Unfortunately, I must pass this one on.

In the imp and wet on my skin, Mad Meg is almond and cinnamon. Not really me. The cinnamon started to burn so I had to wash it off. Someone else can enjoy this.

On me, Juke Joint is a light and airy mint over burbon. The two go very well together. It smells closer to perfume than like I spilled a mint julep on myself. I like it a lot but I don't need a bottle.