Leopard403 Report post Posted March 12, 2016 Strawberry and patchouli root with pink pepper, white rum absolute, and benzoin. In the imp, this is juicy strawberry with a hint of earthiness and booze. I got super excited when I opened the decant. Then it hits my skin, and immediately the patchouli takes over and that's all there is, folks. I'll try it in a scent locket, but as of now I'm bummed. ETA: About 10 minutes into wear time, there's a hint of rooty strawberry that has reemerged, and that's nice, but overall this stays too head shop-like for my usual tastes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SophieCedar Report post Posted March 13, 2016 (edited) This smells like a headshop with vaporizers and incense. Overall, mischievous and relaxing. Patchouli hasn't been my best friend in the past 2 years but if it still loves you, have fun with this one! ETA: LOL! I posted this without even seeing Leopard403 said the same thing about smelling headshopy! Edited March 13, 2016 by SophieCedar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyjc Report post Posted March 22, 2016 Man oh man! I'm in love! I'm in love! And I don't care who knows it! This, to me, is reminding me of when I first discovered BPAL. Something about the headshoppy vibe is bringing about fond memories of when I discovered early true loves (like Bordello). It's the kind of scent when sniffed makes me go...oh yeah, this is totally BPAL... if that makes sense? I agree with the above reviews...sweet, headshoppy, strawberry incense. So, if that's your bag...jump on it. Me? I'm snagging a backup...maybe 2! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Laura S. Taylor Report post Posted March 24, 2016 At first, it was all sweet artificial strawberry then it was I'M A CIGARETTE SMOKER WEARING SWEET STRAWBERRY PERFUME and it was making me nauseous THEN the stale cigarette smell faded and now it smells like strawberry incense, which reminds me of a Tinkerbell lipgloss I had as a child. I like it, more for the nostalgia than anything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pyretta Report post Posted March 30, 2016 Bottle: Mostly patchouli - the deep, earthy kind - and strawberry candy. Also getting a little booze in the background. I can't decide if I like this or if it's just over that sickly-sweet threshold. Wet: More of that sticky, earthy patchouli and rum, and there's something smoky in an incense way that reminds me of a vape shop. Yep, this strongly reminds me of strawberry e-liquid. The almost sickening sweetness is starting to fade, thankfully! Dry: The sweet incense-y e-liquid thing is still going on, and I'm finally getting a bit of the pink pepper, though it just adds to the spiciness instead of giving the scent that "lift" that I usually get from that note (it's one of my favorites, too, so I'm glad it showed up). This has crazy throw on me, though, and it's giving me a bit of a headache. I was ambitious with the slathering so I'll definitely tone it down next time. Verdict: I expected this to be a sweet, smoky blend perfect for a Spring day, but it's actually way more appropriate for a crazy night out. It reminds me of a vape shop owner's girlfriend or something... candy-sweet and girly but totally sexy and debauched. I won't get a bottle but I'd be willing to take in somebody's unloved decant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lucycat Report post Posted March 31, 2016 (edited) In the imp: Fresh strawberries! Very definitely the fruit, not the candy. When strawberries are in season, I like to slice them and serve them with sugar and balsamic vinegar, and The Seesaw smells just like that. On my skin I continue to smell the strawberries. The patchouli comes forward to balance their sweetness. This is not a gritty patchouli, but it is earthy. Rum can be overwhelmingly sweet on me, but the rum here doesn’t overpower. It is sweet, but perhaps because it’s white rum, it hovers in the background. I can’t pick out the benzoin; I think it’s just grounding things. The Seesaw joins the ranks of what I think of as the patchouli-plus blends (Imp, Goblin, Sin.) Edited March 31, 2016 by lucycat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zankoku_zen Report post Posted April 28, 2016 The Seesaw is very interesting. On wet, it smells distinctively of strawberries and pink pepper. It dries down to a strawberry, patchouli, with a swirl of rum and benzoin. I have to say that the strawberry/patchouli combo is one of the more interesting combinations that BPAL has put forth in the past couple of years. Good throw, good drydown. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tailoredshirt Report post Posted April 28, 2016 My first sniff: Strawberry ice cream! Follow-up sniff: Strawberry ice cream with patchouli! Next sniff: Alcoholic strawberry ice cream with patchouli! On me, this is mostly about the strawberry and benzoin combination. It's a sweet, creamy scent, but the patchouli adds some fresh earthiness and keeps it from being straight-up dessert. The patchouli is not super gritty. I forgot there was pepper in it while I was testing, and I confess that I can't remember how present it was. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dreamingjune Report post Posted April 29, 2016 Imagine sweet strawberry preserves mixed with Ask the Nearest Hippie. This is not a bad thing at all. Also, nice longevity and throw without being obnoxious. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AmyO'Shields Report post Posted May 6, 2016 (edited) I decided to take a last minute chance with this one and I'm not sure if I like it. I don't smell any pink pepper or patchouli...just lots of strawberry (yum) and rum (not so yum). I will let it sit for a few weeks and hope the patchouli will drown the rum! Eta: Beautiful. The patchouli and pink pepper are doing the most exotic dance. This is exquisite and I am so glad I took a chance. Edited May 23, 2016 by Herb Girl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
