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SILENTI
The Silenti reject human society completely, and are, quite literally, the living dead. Either due to trauma, sociopathic psychological conditions they possessed while human, or through a desire to embrace this peculiar aesthetic, they adopt many of the stereotypes and trappings of the vampire-as-undead. Some act as monstrous killers, akin to the murderous ways of Interfectors, while others are more peaceable, but no less strange. Most of these vampires choose to live in crypts, haunting graveyards like proverbial ghouls. Many vampire death cults have sprung from the philosophies and writings of Silenti, including the House of Azrael, whose members venerate death itself as the supreme deity and oblivion as heaven.
Grave beauty: Spanish moss, lilac, wisteria, myrrh, and olibanum.Very, very floral with a metallic undertone (from the florals) and a touch of sourness that myrrh does to me sometimes.Sourness fades as the scent dries, but SO MUCH METAL. No throw after a few inches, though this fluctuates as time goes on--the moss THROWS
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Tobacco ground in the bottom, not like the other Lab tobacco notes, woods...strangely, don't get frankincense. There is a something reminiscent of slightly acrid smoke and some spices, but I don't mind it. Really like this, but sadly it leans a little too far into the masculine side of things for me to wear it often, if ever. Also, throw is just three or so inches on me.
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CICUTA
The Cicuta, also called the Rictus, are least likely to be accepted by human society, and are, sadly, also the least likely to be accepted by other vampires in general. Some vampires have a peculiar adverse reaction to the transference of the vampiric pathogen whereby their physical appearance is drastically altered: They lose their hair, their features become elongated, their eyes protrude, and a permanent and irreversible inflammation of their joints causes stiff movement and a clawlike rigidity in the hands and feet. Cicuta minds function as any other vampire’s, but their appearance is so startlingly different that they find it almost impossible to find any acceptance whatsoever among humans or vampires. Usually these afflicted vampires choose to live in isolation, either on secluded estates or literally underground. Occasionally, small groups of Cicutas can be found cohabitating, finding comfort and companionship with those that share their condition. The Cicuta were parodied somewhat in F. W. Murnau’s 1922 film Nosferatu.
Dry, dusty rose petals, candle smoke, frankincense, and saffron.Is it possible to have a non-mettalic, metal undertone? It's as if the rose were a flat rose-pop in the can + baby powder and...that strange thing that BPAL's candle does on me. Stays very, very close to the skin. After a few minutes, the baby powder leaves (thank goodness!) but then it's almost just like Rose Cross, with less metal and a bit of the frankincense pop. Lovely, but not bottle-lovely, since the throw is so weak (though it appears to be developing as the minutes go by). 20 minutes later, it's a lovely and mellow version of Rose Cross.
ETA: Er, putting my review in context, BPAL's frankincense is not my friend, and the rose note tends to have a metallic tang that ranges from barely noticeable to eating iron. -
Pretty decent throw (about a foot, though it's light) Soft and gingery leather that's walked through some vanilla smoke. So far very masculine. Yeesh, this one will just not dry. After it finally dries, mostly soft leather...strong throw that's at least two feet. Unfortunately, it's a pretty straight leather on me despite the lovely beginning. Will give this a few days and re-test, 'cause that just doesn't make sense, given all the other notes and the fact that none of the other notes really did anything.
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I would love to experience the SC x PM child, but unfortunately, I get:
Almost no throw--started off relatively nice with vanilla, then turned into the inside of a balloon or talc-covered gloves, and now...lavender gone bitter and vetiver. A big morpher or me, but not at all my thing. Still morphing after 20 minutes (NOW I start getting some of the sexy scent out of this), but wrist is beginning to itch >_>
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Cologne? Really? Orange blossom (no metal!!) that's somewhat sweet-shampoo-y (last time there was madarin, this happend :/). Shampoo slowly fades as the scent dries, and now a faint touch of...I'm not sure. There's a note that brings the scent from the bouncy-girly-shampoo it started off. I can't pinpoint, but sadly I cannot love it either, since at 20 minutes the scent still sits right on the skin. Not getting masculinity from this scent at ALL.
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Bourbon vanilla and tobacoo, but they're a little cloying; strong throw, but only at a few inches. Begins to waft after 15 or so
I should like this...I want to like it, but it's so heavy and there's an herbal note deep down that makes my stomach twist. Between the time that the cloying subsides a bit (10 minutes) to the moment the root (?) gets to me (20 minutes for me), it's lovely. This is definitely a unisex blend, though it leans more towards the masculine side of things.
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I have to say, not many scents make me melt, even from precious BPAL. One of the few that managed was the LE bath oil, Ice Prince.
And my dears, Snow Moon 2005 smells pretty darn close to Ice Prince (though it could be my skin amping that delicious pine note. Upon opening the bottle, you get that same sweet (berries?), rather flat-cola smell that isn't all that delicious. When applied though, the 'flat coke' morphs into a this sweet pine/eucalyptus sort of scent...it reminds me of a massage oil my mother used, just add a slightly sweet note.
The throw is quite impressive, and the smell stays true at almost any distance. HOWEVER, I did notice that if I pull my wrist any closer than where it rests on the desk, I begin to get that metallic note that rose always brings out in me (and not the sexy one like Mechanical Phoenix). This tendency seems to die a bit as the oil sits.
Wearlength hasn't properly been tested yet, so no comment quite yet. Its strength seems to hold out longer than Ice Prince's; though Ice Prince lasts nearly all day, it's one of those scents that vanish, then suddenly you get a whiff of. Snow Moon is there strong for at least two hours (whereupon I washed my hands to make dinner).
Rating: 4/5
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Cloying dustiness...red musk and roses are up to no good again. It really smells (and feels like) I dried a bouquet of roses, powered them, and then snorted the whole lot.
Unfortunately, amber never came to save the day; it simply warmed my skin slightly. *sigh*
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This was my first time reading the description, and I'm amazed at what is in it!
When I first put it on, my first reaction was "omg, this is like Ostara!" (my first BPAL love, and my only wearable one at the moment). This makes no sense to me because Ostara reads:
"Our springtime celebratory perfume is crafted with orris root, bergamot, frankincense, daffodil, orange pulp, attar of rose, jonquil, strawberry leaf, benzoin, violet leaf, copal, honey cakes, sweet cream, and the blossoms of springtime."
Verdandi comes off sweeter (in a fruity way) on me with a backdrop of wine...I could see apple in it if this was a strong cider, but other than that...Perhaps that wine-like smell is from the amber + herbs, though there is certainly no herb-ilke smell as I'd imagine it.
5 out of 5
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Bottle: Light kick; I get almost a bourbon smell with a hint of metal if I get too close.
On my skin: Oh my goodness, this is a frustrating scent. On my skin, there's not much throw; with my fan on, I get occasional, light wisps of a rose-wood smell like rosaries, drifting up to my nose--which I adore. But it's so light and teasing...if I lean closer to smell it, Rose Cross suddenly goes BLOODYMETAL on me and makes me cringe. You know how the school water fountains taste first thing in the morning? And they reek of rust and metal? Well, that's what it smells like.
The description says 'frankincense', but since I've never smelt it (knowingly), I'm not sure. It definitely recalls memories of Notre Dame though. I'm not sure if I would wear this out very often...more like if I were trying to write a scene for a story that had to do with angels or church.
I have a 45% filled bottle (bought from LJ for $2.50 ^o^), and I think that will be plenty for a long, long time. Doesn't hold a candle to my Dragon's Reverie.
Misericordia
in Vampires Don't Sleep Alone
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The Misericordia, or Tristis, are vampires that are consumed with a longing to regain their lost humanity, some to the point of being driven mad by the desire to be human once more. The shock of their transition into vampirism and the rejection they faced from friends and loved ones was devastating, and it compromises their ability to find solace and comfort. Unlike the Transeo, Misericordia cannot merge into human society, but are relegated by their own grief to the position of outsiders. Their inherent melancholy and morose temperaments make it difficult for them to cultivate relationships with either humans or vampires. Most vampires treat the Misericordia with a fair amount of derision, and they are sometimes hunted by Interfectors who see the perspective of the Misericordia as an affront to their way of thinking.
Eons of grief and unending hunger: magnolia, black currant, castoreum accord, lavender, labdanum, amber, rose otto, and opoponax.
First is LAVENDER, then the currant and only a faint hint of the sweet powder that amber turns into when it hints my skin. This powder disappears pretty quickly and I'm left mostly with currant. Misericordia is quite strong...I didn't even dab a full drop on my wrist, and I can smell it from my hips (my hand hanging relaxed). It's not a PUNCH at that distance, but it's definitely noticeable at typing distance. Magnolia begins to develop at 15, 20 minutes. A tad too sweet for my taste.