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oooh, I love the Vampire Tears especially!! And Swan Maiden! So glad I ordered bottles of both of these (as well as Midnight Kiss). also, I LOVE the Schrodingers Cat label too!! Add me to the list of people who wants a bottle just for the label

I love the Perilous Parlour one especially!! I can't wait to see the rest of the Haunted House labels Thankyou for sharing those!

(mostly for my own reference ) last updated: 21 June 2013 ISO (bottles preferable, will take imps though!) Black Phoenix Trading Post Fee Knock-a-Dolly atmo spray Red Lantern atmo spray Prototypes Maiden v7 "a girl can dream..." Voodoo Queen Midwinters Eve 2005 Snow White 2005 Senelion Snake Charmer (original) Silver-Haired Bat Limited Editions: The Tears of Lilith Expressive Head O Daughter Of Death and Priapus Rapunzel in Ballpoint The Queens Salon Copper Phoenix Sweet Life (Space 15twenty exclusive) Hanami Neil Gaiman: Jasmine Cottage Pepper The East Carnaval Diabolique: Kataniya, The Clockwork Woman Eshe, A Vision Of Life-In-Death Twilight Alchemy Lab White Light The Salon: Schlafende Baigneuse Silence General Catalogue: Would always love more of Snake Oil Snake Charmer (Res or original) Hellion v2 Work in progress... check back again soon

As I only got into BPAL in June, and it was winter here in Australia, I haven't had a summer-to-autumn season with BPAL yet, but I think Red Moon 2007 and Litha would be beautiful for that time of year

I'm currently doing my Masters in Professional Accounting, as well as working full time, and looking after 2 stepkids part-time, so life is pretty hectic and sometimes overwhelming at the moment. I read some reviews about the Twilight Alchemy Lab's utility oils, and they sounded exactly what they needed. So... I put in an order Hey... it's for studying, right?! All 5ml bottles Concentration: A useful aid in study and ritual. Dot on palms and rub them together vigorously. Then inhale the scent to intensify mental focus and clear errant thoughts. This blend with sometimes provoke insight into problems and can be used for inspiration Determination: A powerful aid in finding strength, drive and determination to complete projects. Battles frustration, sloth and rejuvenates your work ethic Energy: An invigorating, stimulating blend. Replenishes depleted energy stores, banishes fatigue. Extremely useful after intense ritual or prolonged spellwork Peace:Soothes frazzled nerves, brings serenity to the heart and tranquility to the home (Ordered: 6-August, CnS: 8-August, Received: 16-August)

Yep... officially addicted Of course I had to make an order when the Singing Moon update went live last month... I'm still yet to receive this one, but it's finally on it's way now All 5ml bottles, from the Full Moon update for September: Singing Moon: Moonlight over grave grass, meadowsweet, marsh hellebore, rock sea-lavender, Irish Lady's-tresses, melancholy thistle, and wood bitter-vetch, with the scent of autumn fires in the distance, sprayed by wind howling over the Atlantic The Emathides: Gleaming eyes, screeching voices, glistening wings: black amber, black orchid, black currant, olive blossom, wood violet, lavender, blue musk, rose attar, and cedar Virgo 2007: Mutable earth: the essence of analysis. Fennel, valerian, maidenhair fern, carrot seed, honeysuckle, and myrtle From General Catalogue: Moon Rose: A crisp, pale, almost translucent rose dusted by moonflower and midnight dew Kurukulla: The Tibetan goddess of love and wealth. Her scent is a harmonious, sweet, enchanting blend of three lotus blooms and three roses (Ordered: 26-July, CnS: 24-August, Received: not yet) {I will eventually do reviews and stuff on here... I just wanted somewhere to keep track of my orders for the time being though }

Unfortunately, this scent did not work on me at all When I first put it on, it smelt very strongly like pine-o-tar, which wasn't too appealing to me at all. After an hour or so the pine smell had faded, and the scent left on me was very minty, which remained for most of the day. It wasn't unpleasant, but it just didn't suit me at all, and I'm not very partial to really strong minty scents, so sadly, I have to say that this is the first Bpal scent that completely didn't work on me

yay, packages from the Lab are the best!

After completely falling in love with so many of the scents from my first order, I was very quick to make a second order - this time, going a bit more adventurous and as well as several imp packs, ordering some of the 5ml bottles as well. 5ml Bottles: ELIXIR II: SUCCOR: Relaxation, calm, finding center ELIXIR X: GRR: Headache relief MANIPURA: THE SOLAR PLEXUS: Dynamic energy, willpower, autonomy, self-esteem, self-expression, ambition, analytical thought, intellectual activity, astral force, the fire of the spirit, assertiveness, laughter, rage Dragon's Milk Imps: Fae: A brilliant, ethereal scent: white musk, bergamot, heliotrope, peach and oakmoss Algaea:Three golden ambers, bright musk, peach wine and myrtle Aureus: True, perfect golden light, refined into an incomparably glorious scent Bewitched: Deep, luscious green and berry scents that evoke images of woodland witchcraft and the raw power of nature: blackberry, sage, green tea, wild berries and dark musk Black Forest:Thick, viscous pine with ambergris, black musk, juniper and cypress Black Pearl: Coconut, Florentine iris, hazelnut and opalescent white musk Bon Vivant: An effervescent blend of crystalline champagne notes and sweet strawberry Hamadryad: . Seven dry woods with mossy lichen and a gentle breeze of forest flowers The Hesperides: sturdy oak bark, dew-kissed leaves, twilight mist and crisp apple Blood Kiss: Lush, creamy vanilla and the honey of the sweetest kiss smeared with the vital throb of husky clove, swollen red cherries, but darkened with the vampiric sensuality of vetiver, soporific poppy and blood red wine, and a skin-light pulse of feral musk Leanan Sidhe: a crush of Irish herbs and flowers, Gaelic mists, and nighttime dew Sudha Segara: Sweet milk and warm, healing ginger with a touch of golden honey and our blend of Ambrosia Ulalume: Starry white lilies lend an eerie brightness to the deep black wooded scents of cypress and oak, layered with a touch of crushed dried leaves and the faintest aquatic note Zephyr: A gentle white scent, breezes laced with the scent of springtime blooms and citrus. Lemon, lemon verbena, neroli, white musk, white florals, white sandalwood, China musk, bergamot and a drop of vanilla Les Fleurs du Mal: The scents of the blossoms of darkness, condensed into one perfume. Features a rose base, softened with lilac and wisteria Midnight: An ethereal bouquet of night-blooming flowers Fallen: Cherubic white sandalwood and golden musk with a dark halo of amber, a breath of imperial florals, unbending woods, and the shadow cast by vetiver and violet Euphrosyne: Gardenia, tea rose, vanilla and jasmine Sophia: A solemn, deeply profound draught of lavender, soft musks, star jasmine, black rose, delphinium, and gentle spice Thaleia: A vivacious, dazzling, merry scent: honey, ylang ylang, apricot, ciste, blood orange and gardenia with earthy, warm tonka Kyoto: A gentle, soothing blend of cherry blossom, white sandalwood and star anise Imp: Devilishly playful: white peach, amber, golden musk and patchouli Hermia: Pink pepper, golden amber, honeysuckle, and passion flower Titania: A nocturnal bounty of fae dew-kissed petals and pale fruits: white grape, white peach, iced pear, musk rose, sweet pea, moonflower and snapdragon Block Buster: Used to open up options in your life, overcome obstacles, and create opportunities. This blend increases your potential for success, inspires creativity and quick thinking, and helps you to be more flexible, adaptable and open to change Has No Hanna: Brings a rush of good luck, lifts the spirit, and helps alleviate depression High John the Conqueror: A fast-acting, powerful scent used to overcome adversity through positive means Water of Notre Dame: Brings peace to the spirit, a sense of calm and fulfillment, and attracts the aid of beneficial spirits The Dormouse: A dizzying eddy of four teas brushed with light herbs and a breath of peony (Ordered: 19-July, CnS: 2-August, Received: 8-August)

I made my first order from the Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab at the end of June, after weeks of pouring through the descriptions, and trying to narrow down my choices. I had actually heard about BPAL a few years ago, from a few livejournal friends, but the range of scents slightly overwhelmed me, and I just didn't know where to start. But I finally decided to bite the bullet, and dive in - and I'm so glad I did! Imagine - I could have been addicted to this stuff years ago! Well, my credit card is glad I wasn't anyway. The first order I made was naturally, all imps. Future posts will have some reviews or thoughts about some of the oils, but for the time being, just a list. Ophelia: Wistful and vulnerable: lotus, water blossom ivy, stargazer lily and white rose Juliet: Sweet pea with stargazer lily, calla lily, heliotrope, honeysuckle, white musk and a touch of fresh pear Helena: Rose amber, calla lily, night-blooming jasmine, water lily, and white rose Pontarlier: The legendary birthplace of the Green Fairy. Swiss ferns, lilac, blackcurrant, Gallic rose and lavender with a dollop of sugar and absinthe Alice: Milk and honey with rose, carnation and bergamot Eat Me: Three white cakes, vanilla, and red and black currants Mouse's Long and Sad Tale: Vanilla, two ambers, sweet pea and white sandalwood The Queen of Hearts: Lily of the Valley, Calla Lily, stephanotis and a drop of cherry Tiger Lily: A feisty bouquet of golden, warm, gently honeyed lilies Two, Five and Seven: A huge bouquet of squished rose petals: Bulgarian rose, Somalian rose, Turkish rose, Damascus rose, red and white rose, tea rose, wine rose, shrub roses, rose, rose, rose… …and just an itty bitty bit of green grass The Unicorn: A misty, almost luminous perfume: wispy linden blossoms, white flowers, and a touch of sweet herbs Moon rose: A crisp, pale, almost translucent rose dusted by moonflower and midnight dew Dragon's Milk: A truly fae nectar! Dragon's blood resin and honeyed vanilla Magdalene: A stirring yet gentle perfume. The scent of love and devotion mingled with an undercurrent of heart-rending sorrow. A bouquet of white roses, labdanum, and wild orchid Brisingamen: A glittering mantle of rich golden notes: five ambers, soft myrtle and apple blossom, myrtle, and carnation Endymion: A sweet, wistful blend of d'Anjou pear, Lily of the Valley, bois du rose and white musk The Lady of Shallott: The scent of calm waters just before a raging storm, limned with achingly-beautiful blooms, an icy scent, but somehow warm, and mirror-bright: bold gardenia, crystalline musk, muguet, water blossoms, clear, slightly tart aquatic notes and a crush of white ginger Eve: The spirit of temptation, the essence of lost innocence. Apple blossom, rose, ylang ylang and golden honey Iambe: Her scent is one of comfort, beauty and joy: Sudanese amber, patchouli, rose, gardenia, gladiola and white tea Kali: This perfume is a blend of the sacred blooms of cassia, hibiscus, musk rose, Himalayan wild tulip, lotus and osmanthus swirled with offertory dark chocolate, red wine, tobacco, balsam and honey Kurukulla: The Tibetan goddess of love and wealth. Her scent is a harmonious, sweet, enchanting blend of three lotus blooms and three roses Nuit: Her perfume is starry and crystalline, a jewel-clad and glittering paean to night: dazzling white musks, white rose and night-blooming jasmine with the soft moss of moonlit meadows, a waft of Egyptian incense, and a gentle breath of moonflower Pannychis: Night-blooming jasmine, moonflower, cardamom, sandalwood, black currant, ylang ylang, frankincense and lily Calliope: Hers is the scent of creative inspiration, and it is a boon to writers, poets and arbitrators: lavender and bright mint with bergamot, verbena, thyme and a touch of sweet orange and warm almond (Ordered: 22-June, CnS: 30-June, Received: 10-July)

I decided to take advantage of the fact we can have blogs on here, and use this for my BPAL related ramblings; after all, who best can understand my quickly-growing addiction, than a whole community dedicated to this amazing range of oils! I have been making orders like crazy, and I keep a little notebook with the descriptions of each oil I have, and my notes on whether I like it, what it reminds me of, seasons to wear them in, and whether I'll be reordering. I'm sure my boyfriend thinks I'm nuts... but at least he agrees I smell good! Hopefully I can use this blog to do a similar thing, and also read other people's thoughts (bpal or not!) Love xx

I loved this one - I found it to be very sweet, almost honeyish, even though there is no mention of honey in it. It didn't smell too floral on me, and it lasted for several hours (my partner could smell it on me after a full day of work). I absolutely loved it - I just ordered a full bottle of it in my last order

Thankyou for uploading those photos, the labels are amazingly gorgeous!

My first thoughts when I tried this on was "amazingly delicate", and that's how I think of it all the time now. I absolutely LOVED this one -- one of my very favourites for sure. It is subtle but it lasted for hours, and is very, very pretty. Flowery, but definitely not overpowering, and can be worn at any time (in any sort of weather). I found it very ethereal and delicate.

WOW. That is amazing!!!

Slightly stronger and a little bit spicer/heavier than the scents I have tried so far, but it really suits my mood for the day -- racing around, doing a hundred things at once. I probably wouldn't wear it to work or on a day when I am just sitting in the one place for ages (eg when I'm studying), but it is perfect for a hectic day, in my opinion. The slightly heavy/musky undertones make me think of ginger or pepper in a hot milky tea.

A huge bouquet of squished rose petals: Bulgarian rose, Somalian rose, Turkish rose, Damascus rose, red and white rose, tea rose, wine rose, shrub roses, rose, rose, rose... ...and just an itty bitty bit of green grass. I found this to be very sweet & almost sugary when I first put it on; it definitely had a sweet fruity scent about it on me. I liked it a lot, but it probably wasn't so great in the car, as it was kind of strong in the enclosed space. After a few hours it had calmed down though, and I liked it a lot more after awhile than I did at first -- it was more wearable, I felt. Nonetheless, that didn't stop me from smelling my wrist all day, to see how it was, and 10 hours later, I can still smell a trace of it on my skin. Yummy, but I probably won't buy a big bottle of it - I can imagine the sweetness getting to me after all as it was just a little bit too sugary.

Slightly musky, with a subtle floral undertone. I have been wearing it for about 30 minutes now, and I can't stop smelling my wrist (and my fingers, as the lid on the imp broke and I got a bit more on me than I would normally wear) - I really like this. I think it will be perfect for every day wear for me, as it's not too overbearing, but really pretty and sophisticated. Am definitely considering buying a bottle of this one!