Recommend a scent for a specific dress or outfit

[Blood onmy hands]

i have this dress which i love but when it comes to wearing a scent that matches it and how i feel in it i seem to fall flat if you get what i mean? i thought bright red fruity scents but they aren't sexy enough and then i thought red musk but i think most scents i have with red musk in are too heavy for the dress since its cotton..... i feel i over think.

 

http://www.waynetippetts.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/070gfw_wt09wp.jpg

 

 

I could see that dress smelling like Slippery Poppy Tincture. It has that paper-white, delicate, clean floral plus the red berry and a little sexiness from the honey. Or maybe Mania for a red musk scent? The red musk gives it that red, sexy feel, and I find that the grapefruit and white musk give it a fresher, lighter edge. I could also see Roses, Pearls, and Diamonds fitting with the red & white color scheme.

[jizatt]

thank you i love it! vivien of holloway make beautiful dresses they fit amazingly i highly recommend!

 

mmmmm it looks like i will have to try bordello! the only reason ive never tried it is the wine in it any other bpal with wine in makes me feel sick

 

 

 

My ideas: Smut, BLack Dahlia, Countess Willie, Crib Girls, Australian Copperhead, Zarita

[meredevachon]

thank you i love it! vivien of holloway make beautiful dresses they fit amazingly i highly recommend!

 

mmmmm it looks like i will have to try bordello! the only reason ive never tried it is the wine in it any other bpal with wine in makes me feel sick

 

I can't wear Bordello because of the red wine note and I don't get along, so I know how that goes. But I tell myself every blend is different, so maybe Bordello would be the one to work for you. *fingers crossed* you find something wonderful

[Dymphna]

i have this dress which i love but when it comes to wearing a scent that matches it and how i feel in it i seem to fall flat if you get what i mean? i thought bright red fruity scents but they aren't sexy enough and then i thought red musk but i think most scents i have with red musk in are too heavy for the dress since its cotton..... i feel i over think.

 

http://www.waynetippetts.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/070gfw_wt09wp.jpg

It's funny, I looked at the picture first and my immediate thought was Hollywood Babylon. And then I saw that you mentioned red musk, which HB does have (which is why I haven't tried it). The combination of red musk, which is apparently sexalicious on people who like it, and strawberry, which is sort of innocent yet cute and flirty, seems like a good match for that dress. Which, by the way, is adorable.

[violetgrimm4]

i have this dress which i love but when it comes to wearing a scent that matches it and how i feel in it i seem to fall flat if you get what i mean? i thought bright red fruity scents but they aren't sexy enough and then i thought red musk but i think most scents i have with red musk in are too heavy for the dress since its cotton..... i feel i over think.

 

http://www.waynetippetts.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/070gfw_wt09wp.jpg

It's funny, I looked at the picture first and my immediate thought was Hollywood Babylon. And then I saw that you mentioned red musk, which HB does have (which is why I haven't tried it). The combination of red musk, which is apparently sexalicious on people who like it, and strawberry, which is sort of innocent yet cute and flirty, seems like a good match for that dress. Which, by the way, is adorable.

 

i traded for a bottle of holywood babylon when i was new to bpal it was an older bottle and i dont think my nose was quite used to bpal coz i didnt like it much but my OH loved the smell i traded the bottle away and now i wish i hadnt because id really like to smell it again. its funny how your nose changes after wearing bpal for a while. *wants a bottle*

[Alchemist]

Hi,

 

I have bought some clothes for a special night with my beloved boy. But I'm not sure what bpal perfume to wear.

 

Here are the clothes that I have got..... this burgundry satin corset

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150120022979286&set=a.10150118158514286.288186.285881769285&type=1&theater

 

and this black velvet skirt

http://www.daregothic.co.uk/Skirts%20shop/skirt%20mandy.htm

 

and this choker

http://www.raveneve.com/immortel/Gothic5.jpg

 

Waiting for recommendations

[pinkgyrl]

Hi,

 

I have bought some clothes for a special night with my beloved boy. But I'm not sure what bpal perfume to wear.

 

Here are the clothes that I have got..... this burgundry satin corset

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150120022979286&set=a.10150118158514286.288186.285881769285&type=1&theater

 

and this black velvet skirt

http://www.daregothic.co.uk/Skirts%20shop/skirt%20mandy.htm

 

and this choker

http://www.raveneve.com/immortel/Gothic5.jpg

 

Waiting for recommendations

 

 

Crypt Queen came to mind right away - it just reminded me of the feel (gorgeous choker by the way!)

 

I think it depends on how you'd like to feel - sometimes I'll wear something soft and innocent when my outfit is edgier or vice versa and sometimes I'll go with the same theme for both the outfit and scent. The others that come to mind are Whip, (any of the "harder" goths if you have them like Rivet.Goth or Gothabilly), Bordello, and all types of leather blends (Le Pere Fouettard, The Black Rider, De Sade - and so on - depending on what you have). Velvet would be an interesting play on the fabric - and I also think any type of stronger scent would hold up to the statement of the outfit (like Black Temple Burlesque Troupe, Panther Moon, Licorice Bats, Paduan Killer Swarm, or Smut).

 

Have fun

Edited April 13, 2011 by GirlinDenial

[SophieCedar]

Hi,

 

I have bought some clothes for a special night with my beloved boy. But I'm not sure what bpal perfume to wear.

 

Here are the clothes that I have got..... this burgundry satin corset

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150120022979286&set=a.10150118158514286.288186.285881769285&type=1&theater

 

and this black velvet skirt

http://www.daregothic.co.uk/Skirts%20shop/skirt%20mandy.htm

 

and this choker

http://www.raveneve.com/immortel/Gothic5.jpg

 

Waiting for recommendations

 

Not sure what your scent preferences are, but purely going on the outfit:

I would vote Romanti.goth (for sure!), Black Dahlia, Hunger, Sin, or Perversion for a heavier scent. Lighter ones, I would pick La Petit Mort, Morgause, Medea (in small amounts this is brilliant), or Eros.

 

Ooh wait..! Infernal Lover too!

Edited April 13, 2011 by SophieCedar

[Nemi]

This is my favorite dress:

 

http://www.etsy.com/transaction/26804909

 

Unfortunately I haven't used it yet...Hopefully there is a hot date in my near future! What scent would you wear with this?

[birthdaycake]

This is my favorite dress:

 

http://www.etsy.com/transaction/26804909

 

Unfortunately I haven't used it yet...Hopefully there is a hot date in my near future! What scent would you wear with this?

 

Eesshh that's one sexy dress. Vixen springs to mind, for obvious reasons. I have never tried it personally but Bordello also seems like it would be a good choice- nothing to do with brothels! The scent description just makes me think of the colour purple + sex. Smoky, sweet scents would be quite befitting as well I think- Perversion & Liz are both gorgeous and sexy.

 

And, of course, Black Lace. I think that would work wonderfully.

 

(As a last resort re: hot date, just wear it out anyway- guaranteed you'll clinch one!).

[pinkgyrl]

This is my favorite dress:

 

http://www.etsy.com/transaction/26804909

 

Unfortunately I haven't used it yet...Hopefully there is a hot date in my near future! What scent would you wear with this?

 

Eesshh that's one sexy dress. Vixen springs to mind, for obvious reasons. I have never tried it personally but Bordello also seems like it would be a good choice- nothing to do with brothels! The scent description just makes me think of the colour purple + sex. Smoky, sweet scents would be quite befitting as well I think- Perversion & Liz are both gorgeous and sexy.

 

And, of course, Black Lace. I think that would work wonderfully.

 

(As a last resort re: hot date, just wear it out anyway- guaranteed you'll clinch one!).

 

 

Definitely great suggestions! Black Lace would be amazing.

 

(Sara Pezzini is another scent in the smoky sweet category that would be amazing)

 

Beautiful dress

[eanewsom]

Hi,

 

I have bought some clothes for a special night with my beloved boy. But I'm not sure what bpal perfume to wear.

 

Here are the clothes that I have got..... this burgundry satin corset

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150120022979286&set=a.10150118158514286.288186.285881769285&type=1&theater

 

and this black velvet skirt

http://www.daregothic.co.uk/Skirts%20shop/skirt%20mandy.htm

 

and this choker

http://www.raveneve.com/immortel/Gothic5.jpg

 

Waiting for recommendations

 

That outfit looks like Blood Countess to me!

[Nemi]

This is my favorite dress:

 

http://www.etsy.com/transaction/26804909

 

Unfortunately I haven't used it yet...Hopefully there is a hot date in my near future! What scent would you wear with this?

 

Eesshh that's one sexy dress. Vixen springs to mind, for obvious reasons. I have never tried it personally but Bordello also seems like it would be a good choice- nothing to do with brothels! The scent description just makes me think of the colour purple + sex. Smoky, sweet scents would be quite befitting as well I think- Perversion & Liz are both gorgeous and sexy.

 

And, of course, Black Lace. I think that would work wonderfully.

 

(As a last resort re: hot date, just wear it out anyway- guaranteed you'll clinch one!).

 

 

Definitely great suggestions! Black Lace would be amazing.

 

(Sara Pezzini is another scent in the smoky sweet category that would be amazing)

 

Beautiful dress

 

Thank you!!

 

Ooooo - now I really, really wish I could get Black Lace!! But this is a LE scent isn't it? I guess I can get Bordello!

[espoir]

Hi everyone,

 

I am going to a gothic-themed party of a friend. I have just dyed my hair blue-black. I think I will wear red lipstick,

dark eyeshadow and pale foundation.

 

 

 

My dress: My link

 

My socks: http://www.penti.com/Urun/908/188/Nostalji-Kulotlu-corap.aspx

 

My shoes look quite alike these shoes: http://www.wonderlandconsignmentshop.com/products/detail/140

 

I couldn't decide what to wear as a perfume. I am usually fond of cold flowers like violet. I want something sophisticated and dark also.

 

Waiting for your recommondations

[jizatt]

Hi everyone,

 

I am going to a gothic-themed party of a friend. I have just dyed my hair blue-black. I think I will wear red lipstick,

dark eyeshadow and pale foundation.

 

 

 

My dress: My link

 

My socks: http://www.penti.com/Urun/908/188/Nostalji-Kulotlu-corap.aspx

 

My shoes look quite alike these shoes: http://www.wonderlandconsignmentshop.com/products/detail/140

 

I couldn't decide what to wear as a perfume. I am usually fond of cold flowers like violet. I want something sophisticated and dark also.

 

Waiting for your recommondations

 

Darkling Thrush =) (warm amber, soft orris, and melancholy violet.)

[eanewsom]

Hi everyone,

 

I am going to a gothic-themed party of a friend. I have just dyed my hair blue-black. I think I will wear red lipstick,

dark eyeshadow and pale foundation.

 

 

 

My dress: My link

 

My socks: http://www.penti.com/Urun/908/188/Nostalji-Kulotlu-corap.aspx

 

My shoes look quite alike these shoes: http://www.wonderlandconsignmentshop.com/products/detail/140

 

I couldn't decide what to wear as a perfume. I am usually fond of cold flowers like violet. I want something sophisticated and dark also.

 

Waiting for your recommondations

 

Les Fleurs du Mal would be perfect.