CreamyJade

This is for the 2008 Ressurected scent.

In the bottle: Delicious! Very spicy, very snake oil-ish.

Wet on skin: Still spicy, dark coconut, resins, some incense.

Dry on skin: It has toned down, I smell dark red fruits and incense.

Finals Thoughts: Woah, sexy! I can smell the similarity to Snake Oil, but I think it's definately less bold and overwhelming than SO. I really love it and think I'll hoard one more bottle before it's gone..

In the bottle: Lush, dark florals.

Wet on skin: Heavy, perfume feeling.

Dry on skin: Sweet & heavy flowers. I wish I could identify the single notes, but my nose isn't good enough ;~;

Final thoughts: Lovely dramatic mix! It somehow reminds me of Faiza the Black Mamba, but sweeter. Not for my everyday wear, but still very nice.

In the bottle: Delicious cocoa! The scent somehow reminds me of a chocolate cake mix

Wet on skin: This oil is dark! The two scents that I can detect are still the cocoa and the particular smell of Snake Oil.

Dry on skin: Still the same as the wet stage. I don't get any rice milk or teak...but it's still delicious!

Final thoughts: Snake Oil stuffed itself with dark chocolate! I'm usually not a foody scent kind of person, but this one is really nummy. It must be because I love Snake Oil Boomslang is a nice alternative to Snake Oil, and I think I'll get another bottle to see how it ages.

In the bottle: Something in there reminds me of Midnight on the Midway, but less flowery. It's delicious, and incensy.

Wet on skin: Sweetness, frankincense, something herbal behind.

Dry on skin: Ahh, there's my beloved Snake Oil! It plays well with the other notes.

Final thoughts: Wow! This is definite love! I've tried many of the snakes, and this one rates on top, along with King Cobra. I'll need another bottle before the Carnival leaves! <3

In the bottle: Sweet booze, fruits.

Wet on skin: Dried apricots and fruits, orange.

Dry on skin: Sweetness of the berries, patchouli.

Final thoughts: Beautiful fruity scent with dark undertones! I'm not one for fruity scents usually but this one strikes a favorable chord Yay Fortunato!

This is for the 2007 version.

In the bottle: Rum! Sugar! Egg nog smells like egg nog

Wet on skin: Umm, not sure about this. The heavy cream is...heavy.

Dry on skin: It's milder now. It's sweet, vanilla-ish, and the rum is still present. I don't detect any nutmeg, but maybe that's just me.

Final thoughts: I'm happy I got my hands on a bottle! It's a delicious fragrance, not for everyday wear, but fall is coming rapidly and the weather is cooling down...I think I'll be using it quite a bit soon enough!

In the bottle: Sharp, cold & crisp scent, tart green apples.

Wet on skin: Still apples, but toned down, with something fresh hiding behind.

Dry on skin: Less apples, very pretty scent, though I don't distinguish the ozone or the mint others seem to have.. It's got more of a 'perfume' feel after the original 'woah apples' scent leaves.

Final thoughts: Lovely! I don't usually go for fruity scents, something that this blend is, but not overly. I bought the set mainly for the book, as I wasn't expecting to like the scent, so I'm very pleased!

Edit to add: I got book 400/1000: I loved the story, the artwork is so beautiful...I'm so glad I got this set!

In the bottle: Sweet pear and dark florals.

Wet on skin: Oh lush! The pear is still very present. It's still a very sweet smell on my skin.

Dry on skin: The sweetness dries down, I can smell the musk. It becomes something darker and creamier when the pear leaves. Lovely!

Final thoughts: I never was one for florals (though I love Midnight on the Midway), but this scent is marvelous! I wish I could recognize the flower notes better to find out exactly what I love about this scent. It's definately worth a second bottle!

In the imp: Very woodsy, the teak probably.

Wet on skin: Sweetness comes out of the woods.

Dry on skin: Sweet blend of vanilla & teak, not overwhelming at all. So nice!

Final thoughts: I really like this one. It's not too sweet, not too overwhelming, but still very present on my skin. I'll need a bottle when my imp is finished!

In the bottle: Red musk! And patchouli.

Wet on skin: Still red musk, patchouli and the bergamot (but it's faint).

Dry on skin: The lotus root, patchouli, flowers.

Final thoughts: I had originally bought this bottle because I'm crazy about red musk and bergamot, but the bergamot is very volatile in the mix and doesn't stick on me at all Marianne ends up smelling like flowers on me, which I don't dig that much. I'll let my bottle age and see..

In the bottle: Very light, sweet-smelling, I smell a bit of pine.

Wet on skin: Still pine, along with sweet musk and vanilla.

Dry on skin: Smoky vanilla, musk, the sweetness dried down a bit.

Final thoughts: Oh my, this is delicious! Even though I find that it's a fairly light oil, the fragrance is just amazing! I'll need another bottle before the Carnival leaves..

In the imp: Lemons!~

Wet on skin: Very much lemons still, flowers now.

Dry on skin: The lemons have calmed down and more florals came up. I can't distinguish them for now, but it's lovely

Final thoughts: I dig lemons muchly and really enjoyed the way this one morphed on my skin.

In the imp: A spicier, drier version of Snake Oil.

Wet on skin: It's sweeter than in the bottle, "incensy", I can notice the vanilla in the Snake Oil.

Dry on skin: It's really delicious on my skin, as it morphed the same way that Snake Oil usually does, vanilla notes, spices..

Final thoughts: I really like both frankincense and Snake Oil, so this one's a keeper!

ETA: I had to come back to praise this one (and to correct a spelling mistake), who has a place in my top 5 of favorites! King Cobra is already in hoarding process in my perfume box and I have bottles who have been aging since last summer. It is that good of an oil and my favorite snake of the Pit! Aged, I find it drier & smokier and it clings closer to the skin than a fresh version.

In the imp: Sweet, sweet musk, how I love you..

Wet on skin: I still smell a lot of the musk, the patchouli, it's sweet, not overly fruity. I love it!!

Dry on skin: The smell toned down after a while and the vanilla made an appearance. It lasted a while on me also, which is always appreciated.

Final thoughts: I sniffed it, tried it on and there was only love! :3 I kept smelling my arm all day, so I ordered a bottle of this a few hours after receiving my decant!! <3

In the imp: Citrus, fresh, a bit green.

Wet on skin: I can smell the citrus and the bergamot. It's kinda soapy though ;~;

Dry on skin: I can smell the florals more now, but it's getting too soapish for my tastes.

Final thoughts: I'm a bit disapointed since it turned to soap quite rapidly on my skin. I'll use it as a room scent though.

In the imp: Pineapples! Fruits! Yay!

Wet on skin: Mmm, pineapples! Overwhelming juicy and sweet!

Dry on skin: The fruits calm down and the sugar cane and spices come out,

Final thoughts: So nice! I tend to lean towards the vanilla, musky, but this is such a nice scent, great for summer!

In the imp: Hmm, I tend to go with bubble gum and I'm not sure I like it.

Wet on skin: The wine comes out, smells a bit floral also.

Dry on skin: The clove overcomes the wine and the floral, it's spicy and sweet.

Final thoughts: Nice scent, though I don't think it's for me.

In the imp: Bitter grapefruit, lemons, all citrus.

Wet on skin: Still citrus, but I smell the tea also.

Dry on skin: Very nice, very light, it doesn't last long though.

Final thoughts: I like it a lot! It's loads of citrus, very fresh. A nice scent for the summer!

In the imp: Juicy apricots!

Wet on skin: Still apricots, spicy.

Dry on skin: Same scent that's in the imps, but it doesn't last long on my skin however.

Final thoughts: I wouldn't wear this as a regular scent, but as a room scent it's exquisite!

In the bottle: Overwhelming berries and neroli. I'm not sure I like it.

Wet on skin: The blend gets smokier, sweeter and heavier when applied. The berries become fainter.

Dry on skin: Vanilla and spicy sweetness.

Final thoughts: This oil is so different on my skin than in the bottle. It settles down and all I can smell is the vanilla and it's quite delicious! I don't smell any of the cardamom though, which was the original reason I chose this oil.

In the bottle: Green, floral, wet. I can't pick up any exact notes, but I like it.

Wet on skin: I can smell the bergamot, ginger, and citrus.

Dry on skin: Sweeter and spicier than in the bottle, I like the lasting vanilla notes.

Final thoughts: It's very different on my skin than in the bottle, and quite pleasant and sensual.

In the bottle: Snake oil, leather.

Wet on skin: Leather still, but very sweet, and a bit herbal. It's cowgirlish!

Dry on skin: The sandalwood comes out more, I can also smell vanilla and tonka. Hawt!

Final thoughts: Wow! Improved snake oil, with a hot cowboy twist. My favorite BPAL scent so far, so I'll definately order more bottles of this delicious snake before the Carnival goes away! <3

In the imp: Sandalwood and rosewood, plus a fresh undertone.

Wet on skin: Sweet, but the bergamot is disturbing.

Dry on skin: It gets better with time, as the musk comes out.

Final thoughts: I really dig bergamot usually, but it adds a strange dimension to this scent. Fortunately, it doesn't last long and the scent that lingers is really pretty!

In the imp: Black cherries, but spiced up.

Wet on skin: The patchouli and cardamom come out, the sweetness of the cherries lingers.

Dry on skin: Cherries and patchouli still, the spices mellows.

Final thoughts: After thinking "It's impossible that this blend is wrong for me" many times, I decided to purchase an aged bottle, since I had given away my decant. I finally was pleased with the results I had on that second try! To me, it smells similar to Alone on my skin, without the dark dirt note, but with cherries & red fruits instead. It's fun to layer!

My first review!

In the imp: Ooo, myrrh and frankincense!

Wet on skin: Sweeter than in the bottle.

Dry on skin: The resin smell gets stronger, though it mellows with time.

Final thoughts: I got this as a freebie through a transaction with someone on the board and I'm quite happy since I wouldn't necessarely have bought it by myself. Not for everyday wear, but I like it!