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I'll second the rec for Embalming Fluid & since you like the spices suggest Great Sword of War (mandarin, tonka, saffron, black tea, cocoa, tobacco leaf, sanguine red musk and five classical herbs of conflict) which is a spicy orange musk. Maybe Nyarlathotep - I thought it smelled like limes & wood. Veering away from citrus, You might like also like Port Royal for the spicy woods with a hint of aquatic. It's a bit on the masculine side.

Have a look on the Sales & Swap pages for Dawn: Mother, Elizabeth of Bohemia, All Saints, Rose Red & maybe Red Rose. They're all LE or un-impable. From the GC, Snooty Rose might not be so sweet since it has woods in it. I find Peacock Queen to be similar to London on my skin though a bit richer but it might be different on you.

I would give Hermia a try - it has that sweet pink pepper that makes Pepper so interesting but is a bit more golden in feel.

Congrats! I don't like all vanillas but I do love Dorian so I'm hoping our tastes are somewhat similar I think some of my favorite summer scents would appeal to you: Lady Una (if blackberry works on you), Tattered Lace, Black Lace (the appley version is pretty rather than overtly sultry), Autumn Moon of the Mirror Stand (reviews are very mixed but I love it). I'm also one of those who likes Snow White as a bridal scent. Though it smells a bit like a Pina Colada on me, I still think it gives off a lovely cool confident vibe & your chemistry may be better with it than mine.

Also, the Lunacies are always 5ml bottles so you can't order imps of them from the Lab. Looking at the list on the left side of the Lab's Website only the things in the categories from Alchemists Local 93 to Wanderlust are available as individual imps. The other scents are "un-impable" but people do decant them & you may be able to find what you're looking for on the Sales & Swap pages later on.

Nom! I do like this one - it reminds me a lot of my beloved SawScaled Viper, all schmexy spices & vanilla musk. True, it doesn't last all that long but it's delicious while it does.

Snake Oil CDXLIII (443): Strawberry Snake Oil - so delicious! A dark sexy strawberry, not a girly one. There may be a tiny bit of pepper of some sort as well giving it a hint of heat. This one is a favorite with the men-folk.

To complicate things further, some of the Pumpkin Patch bottles are cobalt glass rather than amber. I'm guessing these are the 2005 ones since I have other 2005 Weenies that are cobalt, too (Samhain, Devil's Night & Harvest Moon) whereas the other 2006 Weenies I have are all amber. I could be wrong, though, since I didn't receive them new. Perhaps there was a mix of bottles used that year. Anyone?

I think SawScaled Viper is pretty close to Aphrodite Kypria though there's a bit more spice to it (bearing in mind that I have a cold). Worth a try anyway!

I'm surprised by all the negative reviews for the Rat Speakers because I quite like it. Wet, this is fresher than I was expecting (from the sage & lemongrass) anchored by the patchouli & possibly some vetiver. Then the leather comes out followed by more sage on the drydown & a bit of stone. Earthy & interesting - need to test it on the husband because he often smells really good both in patchouli blends & in lemony/sagey ones.

I got this almost as an afterthought - though I often love roses in perfume, I rarely like floral room sprays (the Fainting Couch was emphatically not for me). I usually prefer spicy, warm scents but I've been looking for more Spring-like things. I must not have read the reviews because I am a big fan of Rose Red & this does indeed smell a lot like it. Lush red roses with just the right amount greenery for the win!

This was in heavy rotation at my house during December. I sprayed the entrance way so I was greeted with piney goodness whenever I came in the door. So far, this is my favorite room spray - I love the sweet pine with the hint of berries & smoke!

Cherry blossom, green tea, and sake. I didn't expect to like this that much because I'm not a huge fan of clean or green scents or Asian florals but it really is nice! Lots of pretty cherry blossom wafting through my living room. Perfect since it's Spring & I feel like something fresher than my usual warm spicy scents.

I find this much more earthy than the perfume. The apples are definitely secondary to the damp woods & patchouli. It is also way more smoky - still very evocative of the season!

I quite like this - it has a dense sweetness that reminds me of the Snake Oil soap (though not as strong). Sweet, thick & slightly spicy - nom!

I swear that there's some pear in Sugar Skull (a blend of five sugars, lightly dusted with candied fruits). Many of the reviews mention raisins but I totally get pear along with a syrupy vanilla (way nicer than it sounds). Alice's Evidence is the one with the raisins. Personally, I like Titania but only notice the pear in it sometimes. Symmakhia (vanilla, heliotrope, red sandalwood, pear, black lily, white wine grape, and white rose) was mentioned upthread & for some reason the pear & grapes combine to smell like baked apples on me. Nice but odd if you're expecting pears.

An allegory of Victorian melancholy and madness: tea-stained bourbon vanilla, with white cognac, coconut bark, Oman frankincense, and woodmoss over opium tar-stained silk. In the beginning, this is a bright citrusy tea scent that hovers on the verge of being too fresh for my liking, but then the yummy vanilla musk comes out & all is forgiven. It doesn't have a ton of throw or staying power but will be just the thing in warm weather when I don't want to be overpowered by scent. Reminds me somewhat of Lady Lilith in its light fresh complexity.

You might want to check out some blends that contain cypress - it often gives things a foresty feel without being all EVERGREEEN in your face. My husband realy likes Nemesis (cypress, ginger, fig, dried rose, red patchouli, tonka bean and cyclamen) on himself. It's sweet & foresty but not over the top.

If you like the sound of Pepper, you should try Hermia (pink pepper, golden amber, honeysuckle, passionflower). It's a lovely creamy spicy amber. Othello might be interesting, too, (Arabian musk with two roses and a bevy of Middle Eastern and Indian spices). I find it more spicy than rosy. Personally, I like to go for hardcore roses if I'm channelling the Grand Old Lady vibe: Rose Red or Dawn:Mother (impable close matches from the GC would be The Rose & Snooty Rose). Neither are particularly creamy though - maybe Roses, Pearls, Diamonds would do?

Antikythera Mechanism & Port Royal would be worth trying - they're both assertive enough to stand up to the coffee without being overpowered & have a little bit of sweetness to them (admittedly, they are also among my most favorite scents on the men-folk so I would probably think they smelled great regardless )

Many questions to answer! September 23rd Is there anything you'd like from the Mütter Museum Store? I just noticed that Cocoa Pink has 5 ml Perfume Atomizers. Yay or nay? Scents you would like? Scents you would NOT like? - Sure! Black Cat in the Pumpkin Patch, Halloween in Dublin, Naughty Gingerbread, Naughty Pumpkin, Spiritueuse Double Vanilla, anything pumpkin or apple what's your favorite kind of pizza? - pesto with shrimp or chicken & I used to be able to get one with potato & thyme that was delish who are your style/fashion icons? post pics if you want! Are there any food items you're craving/aren't able to find around your area? - I'd be pretty happy to have dark chocolate mint Tim Tams again September 22nd If you're interested in a handmade pouch/cover for an item you have (phones, tablets, books, keys, kettles...), what would your ideal pouch/cover have? Design, material, additional functionality/features like pockets or lights or secret hidey-holes? - ipod cover, perhaps Would you like a photo collage based around your interests/favorite colors/favorite themes? - Sure! prefer something not too large If you're crafty, are you interested in spoonflower? And if so, what things there delight your eyes? - so many awesome designs! I think the Spooky Gothic & Sugar Skulls ones are really cute as well as the one with all the insects but I'd probably just admire & not use them though Colors! What are your favorite colors and what colors do you not like? Pictures and links, people! What is your favorite word? - I can think of a few: rumpled, onomatopeia, parapluie What are the feelings on arm warmers? Color, style, texture, length? - I like the look but probably wouldn't wear them (I actually like to wear 3/4 sleeves because I tend to get too hot rather than chilly), a pair of fingerless gloves in something soft would be more my thing Do you like tarts? tealights? jar candles? votives? - tealights or votives preferred What's your favorite flavor? Sour, sweet, bitter, salty? - sweet & salty So, are there any online gaming witchees who covet purchasable in-game items or other gamer-y stuff? (yup, geek question) - no thanks! Anyone doing anything cool for Mabon (or the start of fall, if you aren't pagan? - lighting candles, gathering a Fall bouquet What is your favorite coffee blend at Starbucks? If you don't have one, what is your favorite roast of coffee? - French Roast (& Pumpkin Spice Lattes) September 21st Cthulhu: yay or nay? - Yay yay! Is there something that you wish you could do, but you keep putting it off? Put your current mp3player (I am the anti-apple, so no ipod ), winamp playlist, what have you, on shuffle, list the first 10 songs: Flogging Molly - Devil's Dance Floor Gogol Bordello - Immigrant Rock Blind Boys of Alabama - Uncloudy Day Toots & The Maytals w. Bonnie Raitt - True Love is Hard to Find Sarah Harmer - Basement Apartment REM - Superman Voltaire - Vampire Club Bauhaus - Ziggy Stardust Joe Strummer & the Mescaleros- Redemption Song Kathleen Edwards - Back to Me Witchee, have you made (or are you planning to make) any Lab or Trading post orders soon? And if you did (or plan to), you should share what you're getting Do you have any interest in rocks? Not like, polished colorful stones.. but like... rocks. With geologic significance! - sure! If your witch were to knit you a scarf/shawl/cowl, which would you prefer, and what features would you want? Would you prefer something light and drape-y or thick and warm? What kind of colors would you prefer? Do you have any fiber allergies or preferences? - If you have a pet, could you please post a photo of it? I really need to see what your pet, if you have one, looks like. Do you like/own/wear/want fairy wings or something of the like? -that would be a cool thing to have! How do you feel about terrariums? - no thanks! What's your favorite horror movie? - not a huge horror fan but I liked the Others, the Sixth Sense & have a great fondness for Vincent Price If your witch was the practical type and wanted to include one or more of your everyday essentials, what would those include? I'm talking about the bath products, lotions, face lotions, teas, food, etc that you really use every day. - Noxema, bagels, coffee, tea, apples, lip balm Jane Austen .. Yay or Nay? - Yay (preferably w/o zombies) I put up quotes I love in my office and studio to get me going, They range from goofy to sarcastic to inspirational... Are you interested in a hand painted quote? Do you have one in mind, or a topic in mind? - Love one! "All the freaky people make the beauty of the world" - Michael Frante, is something I have stuck in my head right now or something from Terry Pratchett would a fairly safe bet Do you like period or period-styled paraphernalia? Stuff like postcards, notecards, jewelry, office supplies, what-have-you? - you betcha! If you like manga, comics, and/or graphic novels, what is it about them that you like, in general? The story, the art/style, etc? - not crazy about the Manga I've read (willing to be enabled!), I have all the Sandman series, some of the Books of Magic, enjoy Courtney Crumrin, have to like both the story & the style If you could choose a Smack, what would it have in it? - I love Villainess' Smacks, by far my favorite scrub product! I really enjoyed Berry Patch, Spice Trade, Vanilla & Woods together & would like to mix up Berry Patch x2, Lemon Meringue & Buttercream if you could have a salon scent made, based on any artwork(s) what would it be? Are you scientifically curious and/or process-oriented? Would you like a project-type gift that allowed you do do something like make soap from scratch, take and (nontoxic-ly) develop photographs using a pinhole camera, use plant dyes on yarn or fabric, etc.? - Sure! What's 'your' song/your theme song? What would be your superpower? Witchee, would you like a gently used BPAL tshirt? - you bet! There's a number I missed out on Do you like homemade snack mixes? I know Puppy Chow was mentioned in a previous question, but what about healthier and more natural type snacks like granola or trail mix? You can put a lot of delicious and fun things into trail mix, yeah? If you say "Sure, I'd love some!" what kinds of things do you like/not like in those kinds of snacks, ie coconut flakes, raisins, certain nuts (allergies??), candy, etc. Give us your list of DO's and DON'Ts - sure! No yellow raisins, please or banana chips Do you like charm bracelets? If you had a bracelet, what sort of charms would you want on it? Favorite hobbies, symbols, whatever? - I do! Something seasonal or Halloweenie would be very cool September 20th Would you like any ecotools makeup brushes? They're kinda one of my favorite things ever, and they're animal-friendly and the handles are bamboo. And to top it all off, they work really well for applying makeup. - sure! A mini Kabuki would be a great thing to have Do you like Legos? Especially mini-fig key chains, Lego block keychains, small Lego sets, etc? - Love a Lego figure key chain as would my kiddos Since the previous question about "what would you buy from the Lab if you had unlimited funds, etc" left WAY too much to the imagination with no limitations (my answer was pretty much BUY ALL THE THINGS!), what would you do if you found a $50 bill on the ground and a nagging voice in the back of your mind told you that you HAD to spend it on BPAL or else face Death. Also, say they had free shipping (LOL) so don't factor that in. What would you get? And spend it all! Or as close to $50 as you can get. Are there any characters that you love or identify with? A question! If you are crafty, what's your personal art style? I'm not talking just about what art you like to look at, but what kind of art do you like creating? Do you have a "process" while you're creating beauty? Are there any Arcana Weenies that you MUST HAVE? So what say you? IS an "unexpected" visit/in-person witching OK? September 19th What strange misc. items would you love to receive that you just haven't gotten for yourself?: How do you feel about franken polish? Are you okay with all chemicals, or would you prefer 3 free? Would you want glitter or holographic glitter? What colors would interest you? Dear witchee, how do you feel about lip balm? Favorite style (twist up tube, pot, tube with wand, etc.)? Favorite flavors? Flavors to avoid? Favorite brand? Do you need more right now or are you set? Are you one of those people who could never have enough lip balm even though you have a bowl on your dresser overflowing with them and 10 in your purse and an order for more on the way? - yay, lip balm! prefer twist-up tubes & no peppermint flavor, please Would you be interested in getting fountain pen inks or art supplies via JetPens and or DickBlick? (I know I have a wishlist on JetPens and just love using fountain pens in my artwork) -For those interested in watercolors, how would you feel about getting a palette filled with paint from my watercolor tubes but not getting the paint tube itself? (kind of like this but without the covers for the compartments and bigger http://www.flickr.co.../in/photostream) -How do you feel about getting art supplies in general? (copic markers, watercolor, brushes, paint, sketchbooks etc.) - sure! How do you feel about Threadless tshirts? - I like! If you were turned loose in a basic drug store (CVS, Walgreens - a pharmacy with attached mini-mart, basically!) with a $20 bill, what would you pick up? - some kind of candy & perhaps some socks Darling Witchee, would you enjoy farmer's market pickled veggies (green beans, garlic, asparagus, etc) or fresh canned peaches or something of that nature? - oh yes! Do you prefer color or white photographs? Nature or abstract? - I like both, nature with slight preference to b&w would you be interested in something like this? https://lostcrates.com/how-it-works Amigurumi, yes or no? - yes! I have a question! What are some of your favorite paintings? (famous or undiscovered?) Feel free to link to examples! If you could have an image painted for you - sky is the limit - what would it be? Name your 3 favorite scents for candles Name your 3 favorite types/flavors of tea September 18th Do you wear t-shirts? Are there particular things you like on them? Would you like one designed by your Witch? And, if you don't mind saying, what size t-shirt do you wear? How do you feel about pumpkin scented things? Not perfume related, but soap, candles, etc.... - oh yes! Has anyone else heard of or does anyone else love Glamourkin? - awesome! I added some to my etsy wishlist If you had an international witch, is there anything you would like from the UK? (Or Australia, Belgium, France any other country we have witches from. Dear witchee, if you answered 'Mac' to the Mac/PC question previously issued by another participant, please tell me what kind of computer you have, what peripherals you own (like the wireless trackpad, wireless vs/wired keyboard and mouse), and whether you're interested in Apple-related items (stickers, keychains, other things with the logo, etc). SOCK PREFERENCES? Would you like/wear a pair of these? http://www.ravelry.c...rary/yoga-socks If so, what color? - interesting... blue, grey or purple Is there anyone here who likes toe socks? You know, those socks with a place for each toe? - they're amusing but would I wear them? September 17th Are you looking for a certain kind of DVDs to spruce up your collection right now? - Nightmare Before Christmas, Finding Nemo Does anyone like postcards? Is anyone willing to be a Nacho witch for postcards - yes & I would Anyone going to see any good concerts this fall? - doubt it Do you like Star Trek? Original TV series, films, spinoff series, etc? Favorite characters? - yes, original & DS9 Witchee, would you like a framed photograph and of what? September 16th Are you more prone to order out or cook at home? Would you be interested in cookbooks, kitchen utensils, and the like? If so, anything specific? - I get takeout once in a while but mostly cook at home, would love recipes etc. New question: How do you feel about maple syrup? - yum! It's readily available here though. How do people feel about little pocket shrines, maybe something inspirational/motivational to keep in their purses/backpacks/whatever? (Like these: http://www.art-shrin...cketshrines.htm) - that would be cool! Do you like Star Wars? Original Trilogy? Prequels? Spin-offs? Favorite characters? - I prefer the original (fave characters: Chewbacca, Yoda & Darth Vader) but my kids love the Clone Wars (Anakin, Asoka, Obi-Wan, General Grievous) Do you like beef jerkey, I know some may be vegetarian, but where I live beef is a staple and beef jerkey abounds. If so do you it really thin, hard and crunchy or thicker and softer. (OK that borders on obscene) - I like beef jerky (& my DH loves it), thin preferred Also do you like more racier ecards from time to time and do you need to be warned if something may be not safe to open at work. - Sure! (but it would be a good idea to let me know if NSFW just in case) Doctor Who? Yay or nay? (please don't make me cry by saying nay) - Yay! but I haven't seen more than a few episodes of the last few years I have a couple spare Doctor Who stickers. If my witchee is a fan, would they like a couple Doctor Who stickers in their package? - Sure! Anyone love Buffy/Angel? - Yes! Especially Spike, Giles, Anya & Lorne How would you feel about gummies? Like, gummy bears? Gummy werewolves? Gummy vampires? - Gummies are awesome, not a huge fan of sours but my kids would eat 'em if I got some How would you feel about a totally original Gela-skin for your laptop/iPod/phone? Stickers? Decals? Since this is a Halloween round, what's your Creepy threshold? Are you a cartoon bats and smily pumpkins person or a skulls-and-bones the-dead-are-rising kind of person? Are your fairytales dark or Disney? - I like creepy but not gore (or zombies), I don't mind cute as long as it's not cutesy, dark fairytales preferred Are your ears pierced, Witchee? Do you have any other piercings? Would you like to receive any items of jewelry for these piercings? - ears only, I had my nose pierced once upon a time but it wasn't happy about it so I took it out How do you all feel about Whoopie Pies? September 15th interested in anything from Lush? - I really wish I'd managed to stock up on Blue Skies shower gel before they discontinued it , I'd love to get a chance to sample small amounts oof all the different citrusy shower gels so I could figure out if I'd like them, I dig bubblebars & would like to try the massage bars Do you blog? Would you like a header for your blog, a layout, etc? - Nope! Would you be interested in a handmade bookmark? - You bet! do you like chex puppy chow or muddie buddies (ingredients: semi-sweet chocolate chips, PB, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, chex cereal)? would you want to get some from your witch / nacho witch? - sounds good! sweet or savoury How would you feel about receiving a Groupon deal for something in your local area? If there is anything you WOULDN'T like, mention that also. do you like real sugar skulls? Things with sugar skull designs? - I've never even seen a real one & would love to Who here adores meringue? - I do! especially with chocolate & nuts in it or citrus peel ( I often give chocolate & orange peel ones as Christmas cookies) September 14th Can you sum yourself (whether it be personality, life's goals, ethics, whatever) in 10 words or less? How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind? - Sure! liqueurs or rum, vodka What are your views on fudge and brownies? (Also, if you live in a warm place, where the fudge might melt, that'd be helpful to know. Or, if you're diabetic and fudge is death, that'd be useful to know, too.) - fudge & brownies are yum! Also, what about mochi? Love it, hate it, baffled by it? - doesn't really appeal Anything from the update ya'll are liking? BPTP UPDATE - I have ordered decants galore from both updates, am planning on getting bottles of Pumpkin Princess, Apple Cider & Candied Pumpkin when I have more funds Does anyone like kimchi - nah Would you be interested in a sample box(from somewhere like Birchbox or loosebutton)? - Sure! You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy? Paintbox Soapworks - anything you're interested in, in general or from the latest update? - I have a few soaps on my etsy wishlist (Smiling Jack, Indian Summer, Lavender Truffle) & would love to try small amounts of the slip & sorbets Do you guys have any sports that you follow obsessively? How about favorite teams and/or athletes - moderate hockey fan (Canucks) but I don't need anything How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like? - love little notebooks with designs on the paper Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee? - It's fine but doesn't inspire great passion either way Fabulous witches and witchees, perhaps you all could note of you've received MeiLin's goodies? Or if you want? - haven't received any, would totally dig the cookbooks How do you feel about stuffed animals/plushies/general soft, cuddly things? If you like them, what kind of animals would you be interested in? - I would like (preferably small): cthulhu or mythological animals (dragons, griffins etc), octopi, black cats, pumpkin creatures how interested would you be on somewhat personalized bottle cap labels? Like these that I did? - very interested When you're miserably sick (*sniffle, cough!*) what are the things that comfort you the most? - tea & books & warm blankie, cat in lap What constitutes ultimate luxury to you? (go crazy!) What do you really NOT want? - not a big fan of feathers or real fur September 13th How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir - How did you dress up for your last party or compulsory-formal-dress occasion? Do you enjoy puzzles/riddles? (Cryptograms, Sudoku, Crossword, Jigsaw, etc) - I quite like crosswords & word search things Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of? - oh yes! September 12th Would you like to receive e-books? And if so, in what format? If you have kids, would you be interested in getting things for them? And if so, what are they interested and what sizes are the wearing now? Would you be interested in a felted handbag? Do any of these styles appeal to you? http://tinyurl.com/3o2epzl (there's at least one guy-friendly style, too!) - those are nice! I would get the most use out of the unisex ones, though the bubble bags are really cute Are there are patterns, motifs, etc that you especially like? - paisley, stars & moons, leaves, chintz type flowers If you're a tea drinker, is there any specific tea you would like to receive, not just the kind/flavor but also the type/packing--i.e., tea bags, loose tea, compressed, etc? - lots on this in my Switch Witch Help September 11th I am fond of the thrift. Do you mind lightly used goods? Please be specific! For instance, I'm a little squicked by used clothing, but I don't mind any other used goods (i.e. books, glassware, games, DVDs, whatever.) - I love second hand! Clothes are fine but no undies, fur, feathers or hats please Do you have an Etsy shop? Do you know of any Etsy shops that are Switch Witch friendly? - don't have one Would a gift or a postcard from Disneyland make you squee with delight or puke into your mail box? - it would be okay what are your favorite types of Halloween candy? - mini chocolate bars, peanut butter or caramel filled pumpkins Do you prefer soap or shower gel? Please give examples of your favorite scents or brands. How do you like your chocolate? For example with nuts, mint, peanut butter, caramel? - I went into embarassing detail about this in Switch Witch Help Beads! Do you use them? Would you want some? What sorts of beads do you like? - yes! I love czech glass & leaf & flower shapes Anyone here like caramels? Sea salted caramels?!?! - I adore caramels, especially salted or in unusual flavours Would you like a hand dyed or hand painted scarf or wrap or other item? If so, what colors/designs/fabrics do you like? - you bet! scarf preferred This was a question before, but does anyone here like stones? Just pretty polished stones for use in whatever purposes? - yup! I was the kid who got holes in her pocket from all the rocks she picked up everywhere And another question; anyone like anything in particular from Think Geek? Pinterest, do you have boards you want to share or are you following anyone with great boards you want to share? - I don't think so September 10th What #1 actor, director, author and/or musician are you obsessed with? are you interested in anything from the Villainness Bad Apples update? If you have a pet, would he/she/they like to receive a treat or a toy as a gift? Does your pet have any dietary restrictions or other preferences w.r.t. said treat? - my cats are all catnip fiends What are your top three "I want to try them but I think I'll never get to try them" (or, "I've tried them and I want moar moar moar, but I don't think I'll ever get any") scents/bath oils/sprays? Is there a particular artist and piece that you would like a print of? If so, what is your max size that you could spare on your walls? If you are in to beauty and makeup related stuff, what kind of stuff do you like? What is your skintone and hair color? Are there any beauty products you've wanted to try but just never purchase? Do you like coffee or tea? Would you be interested in trying some different types? Are there any CDs/Albums you've been wanting but haven't bought yet? What format do you prefer? (i.e. mp3, actual cd, record, etc) - cds Are you going away for any part of this round? - nope Would you like to receive a mix-CD from your Witch? - I would love one! Some of my favorite stuff is from mixed cds from past Switch Witches If your witch were going somewhere on a vacation during the round, would you want a little souvenir? - Sure! Do you enjoy any outdoor activities? Do you have a favorite form of "exercise"? - I just walk alot - I wouldn't mind a beginners bellydancing dvd Any witchee's with a ravelry account have any favourited patterns that cost money that would be a welcome gift? - can't knit Do you work/study at a desk and enjoy interesting or cute office supplies? - yes & I would Witchee, are you a fan of musicals? If so, which ones? - enable me! September 9th Do you like to burn incense? If so, what are your favorite kinds...sticks? cones? resins? What are your favorite scents? - I pretty well only like Japanese incense like Shoyeido but I'm a bit intrigued by Juniper Ridge - Harry Potter - a fan? If so, what house are you? - If you were to receive a gift card, what places would you like to get one from? Is there a particular myth/folktale/legend/fairytale/godstory that you're drawn to? If you RP, tabletop, forum, or otherwise... Do you have any original characters you'd like to see art of? If so, please give information! Even if it's a link to a web page or a profile or picture! - not for me If you could see anything, what would it be? Can be a person, an event, a landmark or monument, an object, etc. And it doesn't have to be on this planet, or in this time period, or in this reality! When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters? Are you musical? Do you play an instrument, and if so, what? If not, what do you wish you could play or do? Does anyone garden? And if you do, what do you grow? If not, would a starter garden kit be something you'd be interested in? Do you decorate for Halloween? Is your decorating taste elegant, kitschy and fun, or scary? Witchee, do you have any symbols or totems that have special meaning for you? Is anyone fond of programs like Adopt a Tree/Highway/Library/Manatee/Acre of Rainforest/etc?: September 8th From the Weenie Update....what are you most wanting to try? Who's into nail polish? What colors/brands? Is there a quote (or lyric or part of a poem) that really resonates with you or is your favorite? Dream candle? Scent, color, type (tealight, votive, pillar, jar, etc.), throw... Do you like knitted goodies? If so, what would you like and what colors? Would you be interested in homemade edibles that are NOT sweets? Any specifics? - sure! I like chutneys, pickles & medium salsas What GC do you live in mortal terror of the lab discontinuing, but never get around to buying? - I'd hate to lose Perversion, Fae or Nemesis before I get bottles Yo, yarnies! Do you Ravelry? If so, who are you over thar? - not a knitter Social Media? - nope, still resisting Do you have wishlists for non-BPAL e-tailers? And if so, could you provide a link or a list? Witchee, do you use a PC or a Mac? - Mac at home, PC at work What is your favorite animal? What are you going to be for Halloween? - I'd like to be a wicked queen (I wish I could find a cheap adult-size tiara) or the Queen of Air & Darkness or something along those lines If you could have a piece of oil painting jewelry (pendant, pair of earrings, or ring) with absolutely anything painted on it, what would it be? (If you prefer wall art instead, same question as above.) How do you feel about nick-knacks? - I like 'em! What traditions (family, holiday, or otherwise) are important to you? Do you like going to the movies? What are your favorite restaurants? Do you play any video games? - I used to play Diablo exclusively but once in a while will play Wii with my eldest (Pirates of the Caribbean or Indiana Jones Lego) Do you like any anime? Do you have an E-reader/iPad/something similar that you need a cover/case for? - I only have an iPod how much do you like jewelry? like, if you were to get a shit ton of it during the round, how excited would you be? - pretty damn excited How would you like to receive some of your Witch's favorite recipes, tailored to your likes/dietary restrictions? Any specific wants? - sure would! Do you need any boxes to store your smellies in? What would you store in said hypothetical box--imps, bottles, supplies, all of the above? Muppets: yea or nay? - big yea! Do you have an affinity for Calvin and Hobbes, Peanuts, The Far Side, and other comic strips? If so, which is your favorite? - Like Calvin & Hobbes & The Far SIde, for strips currently running, I really like Unshelved, Cul De Sac & Lio Favorite Mythological Creature?: - griffins, dragons, trolls Do you like hair things barrettes, headbands, flowers Expanding on the hair question - does anyone like those flower clips for the hair that are big right now?? - not really

#176 starts out kind of citrusy (maybe some kind of peel?) & then the slightly syrupy floral I always think is champaca but perhaps is something else. Not much amber but quite pleasant.

Soya sauce & Nag Champa incense with an occasional waft of celery-ish lavender. The sandalwood is in hiding except for the blackened (soya sauce) aspect. So very odd on me & therefore off to a new home!

This starts out super spicy (I kept checking the notes for chili pepper) & then goes very woody in the pencil shavings/cedary way that sandalwood sometimes does on me & after a while that is overwhelmed by some baby powderish honey. I didn't wash it off but I really wanted to. Another 13 where the chocolate's not really showing up (at least not with my skin chemistry).

This is just plain weird on me - no chocolate, just syrupy, slightly incensey bubblegum. (I actually came to check the reviews to see if the decant had been mislabelled, but I see lots of people didn't get much chocolate from it) My least favorite 13, thus far.