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I vote it's the orchid. Orchid goes wonky and "perfumey" on me. Honey is not my friend either; it's either too cloying or smells post-coitus on me

 

Snake oil is mostly Siberian musk, I think.

 

Twisted Oak doesn't list any musk; maybe it's the oak (or teak in the other blends)? Maybe the moss; moss and oakmoss are pretty traditional scents in commercial perfume/cologne. Maybe that's what gives you the cologne vibe. Moss is also an ingredient in chypre ( read here) which would give you the cologney scent recognition.

 

Hehe, a thousand users, a thousand different chemistries! Good luck with your search!

Prospero from the Poes:

a rich Sangiovese vintage swirled through opulent amber, rich plum, champaca flower, and arrogant white musk.

My favorite is Makhanitis, though!

I think it's 2007 due to the tag (I don't think 06 had tags but feel free to correct me if I'm wrong!).

Wet, I get rose geranium and lemon. As it dries my mind turns to verbena. There is something underneath...sharp, medicinal, but not in a bad way. That part of the scent stays close to my skin.

 

It's not a loud, verbose scent, like you'd expect from a Leo, but bright, reminiscent of sunshine...warming, lazy, mellow, lying in the shade, cooled by a gentle zephyr. The verbena is tempered with something a tad sweet and savory; it's making my mouth water for a big glass of iced tea, sweat droplets covering the glass.

 

I haven't used this for intention yet, but I can tell you that it is a very uplifting, stimulating scent. It has already encouraged my mind to function at a higher level. Thoughts come more readily and I am able to communicate them swifter and more effectively. I can't grasp the ideas quickly enough as they take flight in my mind. My fingers can't type fast enough to keep up with them. I can find anything that has been missing in my home readily. My mind is focused, ready to take on any task.

 

It doesn't keep the verbena stage...it mellows out to a soft, close-to-the-skin, comfortable second skin scent.

I received two bottles of Tattered Lace from DD at the same time and the fill is different on both. One is full into the neck, and the other is to the top of the shoulder. My Red Lace came the same way...two bottles, bought at the same time, different fill levels.

 

Aren't these all filled by the lab? And filled by hand? None of them are going to be exact. All usually hold more than 5mls. I bought a bottle of oil sold as 5ml, and I thought it would be a full bottle. It had approximately two decants missing, thus 5mls, going on the assumption that a bottle hold 7 mls.

 

I also have bottles where the label sits very low, closer to the bottom of the bottle, so to say the level is TOL would be correct, but not accurate. In those cases the fill would be more likely be minus a decant. Or more.

 

And the only time I can honestly say that I've gotten a "full" bottle (way up into the neck) has been with Chaos Theories.

 

But when I read "top of the label" my mind interprets it as "minus one decant".

I'm not very good (even after all these years) at describing scent. Yes, I can pick the scent apart and tell you I smell the rose, ginger and light musk with a pinch of lavender thrown in. Something bright, a warming sun on a shadowy day. But how this makes me feel is like a Disney heroine,with all the birds flittering around whistling their merry tunes and the little animals gathering around, like this.

Black Lace was originally released in November 07 as a thirteenth anniversary for Dark Delicacies. The label is blue-grey-ish. original

 

It was re-released in November 09. The label image is the same, but the color is more teal. Out of this resurrection, there is a batch variation that people call "the apple version"; it did not smell the same (to me) and I wondered if mine had been mislabled. 2009, although this label appears more grey, my bottle is more teal.

 

Thanks to Miss Twilight's flickr for images.

 

I think there is a thread with more details...I hope this helps until my scramble brain can find it!

I really am enamored with this...it is as if Antikythera Mechanism (teak & bourbon vanilla), Schwarzer Mond (patchouli and opopanax) and Slaugh (saparilla) had a throw down (or a big sloppy orgy) and this was its residual. Resinous and rich, well blended...the aspect of the judgement and the potentiality of rebirth. The clove lies close to my skin. There is something in this that reminds me of Temple Of The Horned God...dark, mysterious, hiding in shadow but full of life. Perfect for days when my mood leans towards duality.

Passionate Shepherd...heather, clover and Irish moss...aye, tis a fine time o' year!

Midwinter's Eve, Yule

 

 

A melancholy, deep scent, poignant and brimming with nostalgia. The perfume of sugared plums over a breeze of winter flowers.

 

Released in 03, 04, 05, 07 and 10

 

HTH!

Wet, this starts off like cherries or almonds (I tend to get them confused), but now I can determine that this is almond. I get spice, too, cinnamon-like, but not quite. And then the gentle waft of orange. Not the orange that screams sharp, but a gentle, true-to-life orange, like when the trees are full of oranges, ripe and ready for picking. I'm not a fan of orange, but this is very nice. And the spice? Clove...in fact this smells like an orange with whole cloves, like a pomander. It's very reminiscent of BPTP's A Ghost of Christmas Past atmo spray. Close to the skin she stays, and although this is something I never would have tried if I had a description, I would recommend this as a autumnal or winter scent, and I am very glad to have tried this. I would love a partial bottle for when I need a comfort scent.

Oh wow! The Winter Solstice Lunar Eclipse label is right up my alley! Thanks stellans!

I was most delighted to see The Waltz of The Snowflakes. As a child, a snowflake was my role in my ballet class' production of The Nutcracker. Practice, practice, practice, and then, on the night of the performance, everything on stage was transformed into a magical winter wonderland...snow falling, silver and white reflecting the spotlights. I think it's one reason I love winter; the memory of that magical night has lasted me over fifty years.

 

In the decant, I smell butter...not a good omen for me, as buttery scents do not play well on my skin. As this light-colored oil lies on my skin, all I get is a soft mint, with a whisper of pine, and the buttery aroma dissipates. As it dries, it becomes all pine. And then, something wonderful happens.

 

This turns into a softer vanilla with a bit of mint, that gives me the impression of innocence. The mint and pine go to the background; it's as if they are an afterthought. I can see the comparisons to Snow White as this point (I never tried Snowblind) and something reminds me Tiki Princess as well, though that sharpness is lacking in this scent. The vanilla in this is something I can wear and never overtakes the scent (most vanilla makes me ill and I have to wash it off immediately).

 

It does take me back to days of innocence; a light, feminine scent, exuberant and hopeful. Not a scent I would normally wear, but this will be falling into heavy rotation, particularly on days when I need a reminder of the playfulness of youth.

I have been eagerly stalking Ms White's arrival, as I was very excited to see this available this Yule season. And of course, I am not disappointed.

Snow White Bath Oil has the same rich, luxurious texture as Snake Oil Bath Oil. Such an innocent scent, pure and not yet corrupted by the realities of life.

My favorite way to use bath oils is as an after-shower moisturizer, and Snow White leaves my skin soft; no need for additional skin lotion or cream. And ten hours later, I can still smell it on my skin, gently wafting.

It's very cold in Florida today; the high was 54 and it's going to freeze tonight, making it feel like the holiday season. Snow White Bath oil is the perfect accompaniment, giving a slight chill to my personal atmosphere.

Very thankful for its release, and can't wait to experiment with layering. Thanks for a wonderful Yule gift! And yes, I do plan on stocking up, as Snow White is perfect for any season.

I know I have tried this before, as this smells familiar. But I don't remember liking Fae so much.

 

The imp I am testing is very old (the flying phoenix on its label), and I can't stop smelling this. I get no peach, heliotrope, bergamot or oakmoss. Just white musk, but very airy and ethereal. A summery scent, like skin warmed by the sun.

 

This will provide me with warmth in the throes of cold, wintry days. Uplifting and a reminder of sunlight days to come. Androgynous and bottle worthy.

Heya! I own 2 bottles of Pink Phoenix and I just saw a third for sale. However they posted a picture of the bottle and the label looks nothing at all like the ones I own. Is that normal? I'm kinda confused as to whether it's been re-decanted or whatever, since my old bottles are also the cobalt ones and this one is amber.

 

Is the third a Vintage label and amber bottle?

 

original Pink Phoenix

 

Pink Phoenix was available at the Trunk Show on November 29, 2009

 

Trunk Show list

 

That is probably the difference in the bottles. My Google-fu is fail for pictures of the Vintage

Wet, I get the saltiness from Calico Jack, but that's where the similarity ends. I feel as if I am standing on the edge of a lake, cattails swaying in the breeze and little fishes are swimming in the shallows (see them there?) A brackish water, this one. Silt flowing through your toes as you wade to shore.

 

As this dries, more of balsam peeks out (to my nose this always smells like weeds, when the green stains your hands). Lots of weeds and green things growing. When totally dried, there is a whisper of soft sandalwood, giving this a resiny feel without being harsh.

 

I am pleased to have the opportunity to try this; it's very evocative of its description, as it keeps calling me back.

I just bought a bottle of Hearth 2004. When it arrived it was in a cobalt bottle with a picture of a log blazing in a fireplace. It smells quite sweet and nutty, no cherry pipe tobacco at all. I've got the 2005 version haven't I?

 

It sounds like it; here's the description of 05: Thoroughly revisited. This year's Hearth is warmer, sweeter, and more traditionally comforting. This is the scent of candied chestnuts, buttered, covered in brown sugar and honey, alongside the scent of cedar smoke and soft pine.

 

04' s description: Sweet pipe tobacco, cherry wood, the warm, worn leather of an easy chair and a pleasant, subtle waft of fireplace smoke

I was looking for pics of the labels, but i can't find any, only Hearth V2 proto. And now I can't turn off the italics!

What a surprise, getting this so quickly! *squee*

This is fresh out of the mail, so no time to rest. I get coconut predominately, with a whisper of florals underneath. I don't get any Snow White references, but I don't get coconut out of Snow White anyway.

It reminds me more a cool, frozen coconutty drink, the glass icy and slippery. So refreshing! Coconut is not normally an ingredient I am a fan of, so I am delighted to have a blend that works. it takes me away to a tropical paradise, lazing in the sun, gentle breeze blowing with a cabana boy fetching my cocktails.


A must have for coconut fans, and this is a perfect scent for hot, humid, muggy summer days.

#203

 

Well, not sure about this one. vanilla is not my favorite note, but I got caught up in the Chaos!

 

I originally thought this was vanilla and lily, you know how they tend to go soapy? but now I am not so sure. Smells like a subtle berry,sprinkled with sugar and vanilla.

#23 (where's the Roman Numerals?)

 

Love the Chaos Star...another fantastic alicia_stardust original, woohoo!

 

Amber 23 reminds me of Calico Jack and Mary Read...not as "biting", with the wind whipping at your face, but more of a sultry, summer evening on the beach, waiting for sunset, with the smell of the ocean (specifically the Gulf before the oil spill) and the sun on your skin. Very gender neutral and warm.

 

Amber as a supporting player, with sea air, kelp or seaweed, perhaps a little salt water splashed on warm skin. Right up my alley as an aquatic fan!

So excited to try this!

 

In the bottle, it smells like...pancake syrup? Thick, super sweet...molasses? Brown sugar? Caramel?

 

The oil itself is a nice golden brown color, lighter in color than Panther Moon but the same tone. A thicker oil, and it takes a long time to dry.

 

Very resinous smell; deep, almost burnt. Definitely spices, but not your sugar and spice and everything nice, but more obscure, less utilized spices...very exotic. Yesterday, I got the impression of the desert, but very specifically the Sahara. Images of pyramids and their mysterious findings...a sarcophagus and all the items sent along to ensure a safe passage to the Underworld and life beyond.

 

Today I am envisioning a ship at sea with valuable textiles packaged in wooden boxes, sprinkled with spices to preserve and protect the contents ( I know historically patchouli was used for this purpose, but there is none in this scent). Myrrh keeps popping into my head; not sure why. A slight dryness, a deep resinous base. Peppery, biting at the nose. An ancient mystery, buried for thousands of years only recently discovered and shared with the world. Something in this has a dusty smell, giving me the impression of old. Sandalwood, orris perhaps. I went to my spice cabinet to search for what this reminds me of, and I cannot find what this scent reminds me of. Coriander is close, but still too sweet..

 

I am still not sure about Ma'at. Very exotic and ancient, it has stirred some memory in me that will keep me searching for answers, because I think the secret ingredient would be great in a rub for chicken or ribs, and perhaps in rice...maybe the ship from Africa met a storm in the Caribbean and all the ingredient were washed up on shore. It certainly has stirred my memory.

In the vial...Juicy Fruit gum, with a tad of cinnamon sprinkled on it. And somewhere, a whisper of patchouli.

 

Wet, it's all dragon's blood, with a waft of spearmint underneath And as it dries, cinnamon and dragon's blood.

This version is more to my liking than the released version, in which the lavender is harsh and there is too much vanilla. It keeps me awake and is very loud, the opposite of its intent.

 

This version, however, is soft and gentle. I prefer this to the released version, but will stick to a lavender sachet or oil for my restless nights.

OK, I am not a foodie at all, so here goes...

 

I could almost swear there is caramel in this, as in the imp I get ewww. But It appears I am wrong. Sugar and cinnamon, not strong as in get it off me now, but more like making cinnamon sugar for your toast, sprinkled on top of a lot of butter (real butter, not margarine). The smell of these baking in the oven, over a coffee cake's crumbled topping. Not scary at all , hiding under the bed, well, except for all those calories .

 

I still don't want to smell like food, but I am glad I tried this. Not anywhere near as fatal as I thought, lol. But I do want to go bake a coffe cake!