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Hot Pink Hearse is pure candy. In fact, this smells like the flavor combo I always strived for at those Pucker Powder machines at amusement parks (Cedar Point anyone?). My go-to recipe for those giant Pixie Stix was lemonade, strawberry, grape and fruit punch (can't believe I remember that!) Now, the lasting power and throw on my skin is almost non-existent--about 15-20 minutes total before my skin eats her. However, I did get some on my sleeve and I'm still smelling it now at least 8 hours later. Received this as a decant and now I HAVE to get my hands on a full bottle. Love.
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First impression: A sharp green scent almost like the literal precursor to dead leaves. The Lab's Dead Leaves note reads as very sharp to me and this reads the same way, except very much still alive and kicking. Wet : Yeah. Why do I even bother to add this section? It takes 10 minutes for anything not to smell like in-bottle on me. Drydown: Okay. So, I grew up in CA and went up to Oregon to see relatives each August, where you could buy a plastic grocery bag and a pass for $5 with the promise of taking all the blackberries you can fit into that bag. This reminds me intensely of being surrounded by blackberry brambles, avoiding spoiled berries (that will stain your shoes), in the August heat. If not for a grassier, somewhat aquatic undertone to the scent it would be the perfect recreation. You could name this 'Blackberry patch a la Suburban Neighborhood (after mowing)' and not be more accurate. I like the scent and it definitely is as described, but I wish there'd been stronger blackberry or weaker grass.
- Today
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i received a frimp of this from a lovely decant circle. yep it's 100% black licorice from the get-go...there is a hint of toastiness to it, which i often get with foody scents. it smells more like fennel than anything, i think. the amber is quite subtle. after a few minutes i get a lightness from the pepper, which adds an interesting element to licorice. the licorice is still the strongest note though.
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1) What are your favorite colors to wear, or for warm blankets, socks, etc ? I skew to darker colors, earth tones, jewel tones, black and grey generally 2) What sizes do you prefer for upper body and lower body clothing, feet, etc? for tops, mens/unisex XL, or L if it's baggy, xxl for womens' cut shirts though I'm leaning toward more gender neutral these days. lower body XL, socks like standard women's size? I wear like a size 9 shoe but I have duck feet 3) Are there types of fibers you have trouble with against your skin? nothing in particular as long as it's soft. 4) Wishlist links for, BPAL, Amazon, Etsy, Whichever book tracker you may use (Goodreads/LibraryThing/StoryGraph) Etc.? will get to this soon 5) Would you like a small handmade faux wreath made out of thrifted floral stems? If so what colors would you enjoy? sure! fall colors or something winter-y, or vibrant colors. I'm not a very pastel-y person but otherwise anything goes 6) Would you like a hand painted kitty ornament? If so is there a particular kitty you would like it modeled after? Please attach a photo. sure! no particular cat, but I decorate my tree with animal and nature ornaments so a handpainted one woud be lovely 7) Also would you appreciate some organic cocoa butter? sure 😎Do you have any interest in any of the Yule products from Paintbox Soapworks? o tannenbaum, rensdyr, and stretched on your grave sound pretty. Sugar scrubs and soap are the most used around here 9) Do you have any interest in a mystery puzzle game that can be played solo or multi-player? Usually these involve murder and a variety of logic puzzles. This would be played through, but carefully so as to allow for replay by you and yours. that sounds fun, I like logic puzzle type stuff 10) Also, shortbread in various flavors - yea or nea? I can do something gingerbready or peppermint or rose or lavender or orange or chocolate or plain or combinations thereof. anything but peppermint or lavender sounds lovely
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2025 Version When first applied, I'm mainly smelling a very sweet custardy leche flan coated in caramelized syrup, and tropical white florals that smell like overripe bananas (similar to what I smelled in F-cking #3, but more caramelized!). Maybe the bibingka and turon also contribute to that floral banana leaf smell. The hyper-sweetness dies down quickly. There is a ton of gourmand notes in this, but if I'm being honest mostly all of them are not quite identifiable, like I never distinctively smell ube or champorado, and even the leche flan smell quickly melds with the other gourmand notes, contributing to a general feel of a filipino bakery filled with fried, cakey, and caramelized sweets, along with the smell of humid tropical flowers. I like it!
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2025 Version This is a very woody scent, I smell the copal, woods, and tobacco when first applied. As it dries down further, there is this watery green veil over those dry woody notes, which must be coming from the agave nectar and just a touch of stemmy rose, without being too floral. That veil of refreshing green grows thicker through wear time until it's like 40% cooling green and 60% warm, dry and spiced woodiness. It morphs a lot though, the two scent profiles dueling for dominance, or maybe dancing together, the strength of each's presence flitting in and out.
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2025 Version It's a very sharp and bitter/sour floral like if the pith of an orange peel was made into a flower. Is that what marigold smells like? That is the strongest note I smell, it is a bit overpowering for me. In the background is the smell of damp dead leaves which also add to the sharpness and bitterness. It pretty much stays this way on my skin, no bourbon vanilla comes to save the day. I don't think this is for me, because I like my florals on the creamier/sweeter/gentle side.
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It really does smell like a pretty pink sweater! I would say it seems more cashmere than wool to my nose, like maybe Ed Wood is wearing this.
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This is exactly what it promises! It's primarily a root beer - a kind of candy root beer, like those little barrel candies, which I think is because of the extra sweetness from the ice cream. I don't get a lot of pumpkin (and it's definitely not pumpkin spice!) - just a murmur of something warm and gourd-adjacent and creamy. Very fun, and I like it! The Husband: "you smell like...root beer candy? I like those candies!"
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2025 version! I also don't get much pumpkin - it's primarily a honeyed sweet cream, which I'm not mad at! There's just a little whisper of something smoky in the background, along with a little whisper of pumpkin - not really pumpkin spice, but creamier. The reviewer above who mentioned condensed milk or dulce de leche - I think that's pretty close. Cozy, warm, a little caramelized, thick. I honestly really love it and want to snuggle up in it at home! Having said that...for some reason the Husband really dislikes this one! I think maybe it's the honey or else just the thickness of it? Both times I've put it on with him sitting next to me, he's gone, "oh, I don't like that one!" without even seeing the label! But *I* really like it, so I'm going to slather it on myself when he's not home.
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On my skin this is sweet, spicy, and warm. I can pick out cherry, and I thought vanilla too, but all the reviews saying almond have me second guessing myself, lol. Still, something about this reminds me a little of how I remember Snake Oil smelling, so I wonder if they don't have something in common. There's definitely a warmth and spiciness here too, perhaps a touch of clove? I get the sense there are a lot of other notes I can't quite pick out, but all together it smells very yummy and sensual.
- Yesterday
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Strangled on Midsummer’s Eve
doomsday_disco replied to doomsday_disco's topic in The Edward Gorey House
This is a very purple scent. Wisteria is the standout note on me, which was what I was hoping for, but sadly, the charred wood goes a little funky on me in the background. I don't think there's any actual violet or rose in this scent, or if those notes are present, they are not distinct on me. I've tested this several times, and I do get the tannic tea along with the wisteria and charred wood -- but during the first few tests, it was more of a background player, and during the last one, it was just as strong as the wisteria, and I swear it's one of those tea notes from the Lab with a slight anise-y quality to it (although that faded away after some time). The charred wood note going funky makes this scent one I wouldn't reach for, but if you enjoy wisteria and tannic tea notes, and can handle a bit of char, this might be up your alley. -
This is, unfortunately, another scent where the only thing I can smell is dryer sheet. This is also really strong on me, its a little overwhelming. If you like scents like that, this is a good scent for you!
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This is the 2025 re-release. Samhain is always pure autumnal love for me. Frequently apple scents are iffy for me, but Samhain is always true and I love pulling my well-aged, well-loved perfume out each fall. The atmosphere was a gamble for me, as the aging of my bottle is part of why I love it so. But I tested it today, just a few days out of the mailbox and it's great- just two poofs in my living room, and the whole is well-scented. It's been a few hours and it's still going, but it's not overpowering. As with my all-time favorite Cathouse, I *do* suspect that some aging will do this atmo some good as well. I will be sparing in my poofs now, because I'm betting I'll enjoy it even more later!
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A far juicier peach than I was expecting coming off of last year's Peach and Red Bean Paste HG. That said, I was into it from first sniff. Way back (decades, in the pre-Lab-exisiting era of the halcyon 1990s) the Body Shop had a peach perfume that I wore obsessively. It smelled like canned peaches packed in syrup. This hair gloss has a similar quality, though I'd say the peach is fresher and amps even more than that long-ago fragrance. It's ;lasted all day and pair nicely with several scents I tested (one a light sugary musk, the other a dark, spicy autumnal confection). I will put this in my cold-weather rotation on days that I need a bit more brightness and sparkle in my dreary day!
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gorgeous!! it arrived today, only an hour ago and i couldn’t resist giving it a sniff in the bottle. i concur with others in this thread that say it smells like aged snake oil!! there is no bite to fresh snoil in here, it’s incredibly smooth, edge softened by age. if you’re looking to dip your toes into snoil but want to skip the aging (and are comfortable with the HG price tag ofc) then this is beautiful and a perfect place to start!! i know the $45 can definitely be a hard pill to swallow but i’d say it’s worth it (to me at least) snoil is one of my absolute favorite scents, not just from BPAL, but in general. not to mention i love their hair gloss formula and it’ll last me quite a while too! (plus my mom loves snake oil as well!) i am so looking forward to layering the HG and the aged snoil in my little imp post shower tonight!
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❄️ Florida Fledgling's Winter Solstice Answers 🌞
FloridaFledgling posted a blog entry in Florida Fledgling's Blogs
1) What are your favorite colors to wear, or for warm blankets, socks, etc ? For winter I love oxblood, emerald green but my favorite color is purple. 2) What sizes do you prefer for upper body and lower body clothing, feet, etc? I'm currently a medium to large in tops and bottoms depending on the brand. I wear a size 8 shoe. 3) Are there types of fibers you have trouble with against your skin? I only wear natural fibers because plastic doesn't breathe and If I overheat I will meltdown. 4) Wishlist links for, BPAL, Amazon, Etsy, Whichever book tracker you may use (Goodreads/LibraryThing/StoryGraph) Etc.? Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3T9VTS2MR0E89?ref_=wl_share Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/people/cmistfp/favorites/floridafledgling-winter-solstice-gift-inspo 5) Would you like a small handmade faux wreath made out of thrifted floral stems? If so what colors would you enjoy? Sadly I have no more room for decor so no decor please unless it is very small. 6) Would you like a hand painted kitty ornament? If so is there a particular kitty you would like it modeled after? Please attach a photo. This is my question. 7) Also would you appreciate some organic cocoa butter? I'm well stocked with cocoa butter. -
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From the Winter Solstice Swap: 1) What are your favorite colors to wear, or for warm blankets, socks, etc ? Generally I prefer dark gothy colors - black, gray, burgundy, and jewel tones - emerald, purples, etc. I also like blue, but I want it to look like blue or into peacock, not dark navy. If I am going that direction, I'll just wear black. No pastels or orange, brown, or yellow please. 2) What sizes do you prefer for upper body and lower body clothing, feet, etc? I'm basically a L these days - can do M on my upper body if it's really stretchy. I'm bog standard US sock sizing, US W8 in for shoes. 3) Are there types of fibers you have trouble with against your skin? I don't like anything super scratchy, but don't have particular sensitivities. 4) Wishlist links for, BPAL, Amazon, Etsy, Whichever book tracker you may use (Goodreads/LibraryThing/StoryGraph) Etc.? I have a meta blog post with all of these here: It is also linked in my sig. My goodreads should be particularly helpful, as it has everything I've read since 2007 with quite a bit from before. 5) Would you like a small handmade faux wreath made out of thrifted floral stems? If so what colors would you enjoy? Sure. I'd prefer something sort of dark and elegant or over the top flamboyant if that helps. 6) Would you like a hand painted kitty ornament? If so is there a particular kitty you would like it modeled after? Please attach a photo. Absolutely. Here are a few photos of our 3: https://www.flickr.com/gp/144099887@N08/gg2E2b758A Alex is the elder torti girl. The younger two are littermates - the fluffy gal is Miku and the spotty boy is Potato. 7) Also would you appreciate some organic cocoa butter? Sure! I don't use it a lot, but I definitely appreciate cocoa butter in the deep winter dryness. Do you have any interest in any of the Yule products from Paintbox Soapworks? I will probably buy pretty much anything I am looking for, but always happy to try a soap or scrub. If this changes and I leave anything unpurchased, I'll update. Do you have any interest in a mystery puzzle game that can be played solo or multi-player? Usually these involve murder and a variety of logic puzzles. This would be played through, but carefully so as to allow for replay by you and yours. I am ALWAYS interested in puzzle games. I have subscribed to Deadbolt for a couple of years and am mostly caught up on anything that's been reissued from their back catalogue, but I am always interested in new options. Also, shortbread in various flavors - yea or nea? I can do something gingerbready or peppermint or rose or lavender or orange or chocolate or plain or combinations thereof or other things that sound interesting (anise? five spice?). I am interested in all baked goods, especially gingerbread or peppermint this time of year.
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As everyone else has said, this is mainly about the peonies and lychees; this reminds me of Japanese shampoo / body wash. It loses some of the fresh juiciness as it dries down, and I can kind of see the jelly air freshener comparison. It's pleasant and inoffensive.
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I was so fortunate to find a bottle of this. It's become a real favorite for me at bedtime. I find myself reaching for it again and again rather than my lavender based sleep blends. The combination of hay and wool is perfectly snuggly in a dry, outdoorsy kind of way. The hay in this is a little less sweet than the Timothy hay I feed my rabbit, but for me that's a good thing. This is the perfect scent to wear on a cool autumn night while sipping a fresh mug of chamomile tea. Natural, simple, beautiful, and very true to its inspiration. If this were ever released as a bath oil & lotion, I'd be thrilled to bits.
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This is much lighter and brighter than I thought it would be. It’s almost … fruity? I think I need to give this time to rest. It seems confused. the consistency of the lotion is really nice - not heavy or greasy, but substantial enough that it soothes my skin. I have pretty dry and dehydrated hands. The dispenser is fine too. I’ll probably need to do some surgery at some point when it starts to get empty but that’s pretty normal for lotion in a bottle.
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(forgot to review this one before i destashed it whoopsies) but as others have said it's recognizably milk chocolate and almonds. there was also the stickiness of nougat brittle that sticks to your teeth and you try and pry loose with your tongue. it's a fun scent, but it's very ephemeral on me. the sweetness only lasted at most, like half an hour? before it leaves behind the just almond. i didn't like the sharp turn into a sad, deflated candy bar the day after halloween, and neither did my brother when i asked for his thoughts on it.
- Last week
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I definitely smell black licorice, and the black pepper is not at all as strong as I feared it'd be, it kind of tames the black licorice's sweetness and adds just the tiniest kick to it. I don't know what grey amber is supposed to smell like to be honest. But this scent does smell GRAY somehow.. smells like what grey licorice would smell like if that was a thing? Or you know what... I think it's reminding me of the black pepper flavored jellybean that my friends had me try, from one of those "beanboozled" jelly belly packs lol. I had my dad sniff my arm and asked him what it smelled like and he said black licorice really fast! So it's very identifiable as a black licorice scent. This is wacky and fun, and I honestly think it's a perfect interpretation of a plastic rat!
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2025 Version 🖤 This smells like a melange of slick, slippery smooth and polished dark resins, like a beautifully inky oil spill puddle or the drippings of inkcap mushrooms. Myrrh, opoponax, nagarmotha, and labdanum all swirling in dark iridescence together. This mixture is tinted purple and sweetened by the plum honey. It's lovely. Even though there's no oudh listed here, I feel like I am smelling a luxurious dark and syrupy honeyed oudh. Black inky resins, made syrupy with the tangy-sweet purple plum honey. Sooo good, I think I need a bottle!! Plus it's got great throw and it lasted all night on my skin!
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Oooo, this is pretty. The musk has a sparkle. The pachouli gives it a slight incensey quality, but not in an overwhelming or bad way. I don't like things to be toooo woody, and this is still in the safe zone. The throw isn't far, so this would be good for office wear. I'm kind of sad that I bought this as a gift for a friend! I hope it is loved, because it deserves it.
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