topazphoenix
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Dirty, from their GC, has strong plumeria
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I got this for the moonflower, but stayed for the lavender, which reminded me of my beloved Yvaine. The lavender is more prominent on my skin than any other note. It's not a perfect match to Yvaine but it's a sister. If you wanna vibe with the crystalline nights, On Houses is your jam.
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Idle Moon: Coconut Milk and Rice
topazphoenix replied to doomsday_disco's topic in Duets & Menage A Trois
I was scared of "buttery sunscreen", I really was. But that was silly - this scent is my jam! It's clean, fresh, and like a reviewer said, 'fruity'. To me it smells like I'm eating a bowl of Tom Kha at my favorite Thai restaurant, with some rice on the side. The rice is very faint. Buttery? Yes, like coconut cream is buttery, but it smells nothing like sunscreen! It's delectable! Coconut lovers be warned: you will shed a happy tear. It is the cool, sweet, fruity, clean scent of my dreams. -
I said that ❤️ You're right, it isn't a perfect match, Dahlia has a metric ton of vanilla and Mama Ji is more floral. However I still stand by my opinion that the cardamom note is the same. Does anyone need my nearly empty bottle of Mama Ji? I haven't thrown it out but I've traded away most of my NG scents because thinking of all the love poured into them by BPAL and then the evil of that man makes me beyond sad and blue 😰🩵💙 I've kept a few I couldn't bear to get rid of, but I don't display them and it's bittersweet
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Idle Moon: Jasmine Rice and White Musk
topazphoenix replied to doomsday_disco's topic in Duets & Menage A Trois
I've come to understand that in this scent, the rice is a background player. It mainly adds a faint starchiness, but it's also a little sweet. The white musk is the star here, and it's perfectly blended with the rice - you can't tell when one begins and the other ends. It's a swirl of warm simplicity. Understated and beautiful. -
This one is all about the toasted rice, and I'm here for it! The other notes are in the background, combining to make this sweet and delicious. I was unsure about the champaca, but it's blended really well. If you liked the toasted rice in Peach Sticky Rice you will like this one 🥰
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If you liked Mama Ji but can't stand supporting NG, I get the same vibes from Dahlia. A sourness from the floral + cardamom combo from them both seems similar to me. This is also a more feminine amber, but has some similarities to Haunted. And the vanilla is the Antique Lace vanilla variety, but it's light. This is a cardamom and floral scent, with vanilla whispering in the background.
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I was looking at this thread and how have I not reviewed this? Sugared coconut - warm, simple, and delicious. I needed a pick me up today and this was it! 😍
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This is as good as you have been told. So sad it's LE. I have regular Dorian, but when I want an extra special sugary cream and tea aura I make my SO wear Dorian Suf.
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Orange and sweet creamsicle on the surface, but this has a sweet aspect that's like a cookie or maybe a pastry. Maybe that's the honey? It's rich but also has that freesia kick.
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With this one, I get some lavender mixed with the main component in Fleece Skeleton Onesie. If you loved the laundry-ish Fleece, you will surely have to try this.
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This is wonderfully creamy and warm. The drydown reminds me of Boo. It has a warm spice note and the combo reminds me of a vanilla rice pudding.
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Deer Moon: Summer Fig and Wildflower Honey Hair Gloss
topazphoenix replied to doomsday_disco's topic in Hair
If you're a fan of light florals, you'll like this one. The fig blends in and makes it a little more earthy, but the honey is the star of the show and you can tell it's floral. Wonderful! -
Deer Moon: Caramel and Dark Musk
topazphoenix replied to doomsday_disco's topic in Duets & Menage A Trois
If you happen to love black musk, which I do, you will love this one. Very similar to Haunted. The musk is front and center, lemony and bright, and the caramel is in the background and grounds it. Love. -
It really does smell like all the best parts of the coconut. Tropical and sweet.
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Peach and red bean paste?? I had to try this. Suave Clarifying Shampoo once a day and 2-3 sprays of BPAL Hair Gloss on wet hair are all the products my hair gets these days. I have short curly hair. The oil works really well for my curls. The red bean paste is earthy and warm. I don't know how you would know to pair red bean and peach, but it's an amazing combo.
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True to it's name. I always get the mango sticky rice at our favorite Thai restaurant. This is it with peach instead of mango. This rice is warm and nutty and balances perfectly with the peach.
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Roasted Peach, Velvet Rose, and Labdanum
topazphoenix replied to Jenjin's topic in Event Exclusive Oils
I only smelled the "roasted" component of this when I compared it to blends that had fresh peach. It's definitely 'cooked' peach in there. But it's still got enough life to stand up to the labdanum. I get the "velvet" quality too. There's something magical about the simplicity of these notes and how they play together so well. ✨️ -
Realistic peach, warm amber. Gorgeous, huffable, and stunning. I was commiserating with someone on Facebook who also wish they had got backups. I will treasure my bottle.
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This is a wonderful clean floral, and the opium adds a touch of metal, mystery, and staying power. This was my favorite of the Our Lady of Pain line.
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The patchouli and caramel compliment each other so well. Soft and comfortable without being pretentious. This one is my favorite. 5/5.
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This is toothy sweet strawberry Ensure and I am here for it! Maybe not an everyday scent as it's so sweet you have to be in the mood. Layers well with Wild Strawberries and Patchouli.
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Pink Moon: Wild Strawberries and Patchouli
topazphoenix replied to doomsday_disco's topic in Duets & Menage A Trois
This is really unique and compelling. The patchouli and strawberry combine seamlessly and are somehow better together. This also plays well with Pink Moon. -
Pink Moon: Marshmallow and Candyfloss Hair Gloss
topazphoenix replied to doomsday_disco's topic in Hair
The lab's marshmallow note is subtle and floofy and warm, and the candyfloss adds a little extra sweetness. Simple, but cozy and endlessly layerable.