galahad
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In The Bottle
Smoky musk and tonka
On Application
As above but airier
Dry Down
Quite musky and incensey. Kind of goes to a musky and spicy leatherish scent. I like it.
Rating (0-5)
4
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In The Bottle
Clove and musk. Lovely
On Application
Effervescent dark musk and clove.
Dry Down
Surprisingly cool and airy. This is glorious and surprisingly 'masculine'
Rating (0-5)
4.5
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In The Bottle
Patchouli and frankincense
On Application
Sweetly resinous and powdery.
Dry Down
Fades somewhat quickly but is a gorgeous woody patchouli blend. Incensey. Nice
Rating (0-5)
4
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In The Bottle
Chocolatey vetiver with faint florals
On Application
Wow. Chrysanthemum leaps out and combined with vetiver has a lovely dusty and dry scent
Dry Down
Develops a slight burnt plastic note a few minutes into the drydown. And then the rose amps up to spoil this.
Rating (0-5)
2
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Paris
in Wanderlust
In The Bottle
Slightly spicy lavender
On Application
Sour lavender
Dry Down
Basically just sour lavender all of the time.
Rating (0-5)
1
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In The Bottle
Rich, berryish and slightly grapey
On Application
Sour and sweaty grape
Dry Down
I can smell jasmine in this. Becomes quite dusty quite quickly on drydown. This never loses the sweaty sock smell. Not good on me.
Rating (0-5)
2
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In The Bottle
Salty aquatic
On Application
Very salty aquatic
Dry Down
Sweetens and becomes softer on dry down. Becomes creamier as it dries. Pleasant but not for me.
Rating (0-5)
3
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Boo
in Halloweenie
In The Bottle
Sour, buttery cream
On Application
Sugary cream
Dry Down
Very definitely spun sugar and cream. The cotton note eventually comes out to cut through the soft sweetness. Simple but so nicely conceived.
Rating (0-5)
4.5
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In The Bottle
Sweet sandalwood. No sign of leather
On Application
New vinyl
Dry Down
Interesting. Kind of smells like brown paper and vanilla with a plasticky undertone. I quite like it but not sure if I will love it.
Rating (0-5)
3.5
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In The Bottle
Whoa, leather.
On Application
Gorgeous, rich leather
Dry Down
Starts as new leather and then seems like more aged leather as it dries down. The moss and the balsam give the scent a wildness, like leather that is grass-stained. And then it's back to the new leather smell but spicier, almost like it has some plum in it. I like.
Rating (0-5)
4
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In The Bottle
Sweet amber, tobacco and leather
On Application
Rich and sweet amber with tobacco. No leather
Dry Down
This reminds me of a more musk-centric Brom Bones. I love it. The leather doesn't really feature until later in the dry down and there is a slight sweatiness to it. Will age beautifully.
Rating (0-5)
5
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In The Bottle
Defintely white musky and floral. Sharp with a green edge
On Application
Softer than expected, initially. Smooth but thin. I definitely pick out the gardenia.
Dry Down
Strongly floral still with greenness which settles into a musky floral. I can pick out the tea and gardenia clearly and the metallic edge comes into play later in the game. This smells like a more traditional perfume. Nice
Rating (0-5)
4
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In The Bottle
Light musky tobacco
On Application
Lightly piney (almost minty) and resinous and musk
Dry Down
Really amps up in strength as it warms on the skin. Wow, this really is a morpher. It goes through an uncomfortable stage where it almost smells like pineapple but then the vanilla smooths things out into a lovely creamy resiny scent.
Rating (0-5)
4.5
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In The Bottle
Musky, spicy plum. Potent.
On Application
Quite sharply perfumey but starts to mellow quite quickly as the vanilla emerges.
Dry Down
I absolutely love this. Musky patchouli with the slight fruity edge of plum. It dries down to quite a dusty, dry scent. The overall effect is of musky incense mixed with a woman's perfume.
Rating (0-5)
5
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In The Bottle
Sweet beeswax and honey
On Application
The sweetness fades to be replaced by some smokiness.
Dry Down
Surpisingly light. I love the scents with beeswax in them and this is no exception. A bottle is on the cards.
Rating (0-5)
4.5
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In The Bottle
Snake oil and coconut
On Application
Snake oil, plum and coconut
Dry Down
As it dries down the spices and musk emerge through the snake oil. Just beautiful. Surprisingly soft but with good throw. Lasts for ages. I was going to get 2 or 3 bottles of this since it seemed to be so popular but eneded up only getting one. Darn.
Rating (0-5)
4.5
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In The Bottle
Salty water and fir. Strong!
On Application
Oddly, slightly fruity with salt water
Dry Down
I wasn't intending to try this but I was frimped and I love it. Very, very salty with smooth florals and almost fruity. The aquatic quality lasts well but the overall scent doesn't last on my skin.
Rating (0-5)
3
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In The Bottle
Faint, sharp and perfumey
On Application
Not alot there. As above
Dry Down
Initially seems very faint but as it warms up becomes very strong but still softish. Overall has a very cologney/perfumey quality. I can't really pick any floral notes from this but I can detect the sandalwood and moss. I like it and would wear it when I wanted a more traditional smelling scent.
Rating (0-5)
4
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In The Bottle
Green tea and lemon
On Application
Fresh and lemony
Dry Down
I have been hoping to get a frimp of this for ages in an order as it seems very popular but I tend to stay away from lemon. Finally I get to try it. This reminds me so much of my beloved Shanghai but with a slightly fresher and sharper edge (presumably from the lemon). This is beautiful and summery and I adore it as much as Shanghai. Lasts for ages on my skin as well. Will have to get a bottle.
Rating (0-5)
4.5
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In The Bottle
The mulling spices, a vague fruitiness
On Application
Quite sharply floral. I can really pick the bergamot and the chrysanthemum.
Dry Down
The sugar eventually takes the sharpness away from the blend leaving a smooth slightly spicy scent. Quite lovely once it settles.
Rating (0-5)
4
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In The Bottle
Mostly melon
On Application
The florals quickly join the melon but don't overpower
Dry Down
Starts as a musky honeydew melon, then the narcissus adds a smoky spiciness. This turns a little bitter as it dires down and doesn't last very long on my skin.
Rating (0-5)
3.5
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In The Bottle
Sweetish ans slightly spicy. Definitely smell crystalised ginger
On Application
Really quite perfumey and I still smell the giner....yay!
Dry Down
Really fresh and clean. Starts off powerfully but fades quickly. I love it
Rating (0-5)
4
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In The Bottle
Tart apple
On Application
Apple with a hint of smokiness
Dry Down
This is a glorious autumn spiced apple scent. The apple is strong and predominant throughout the dry down, slightly smokey. Occasionally, I get what seems to be the occasional whiff of soft caramel underneath. Love it
Rating (0-5)
5
Where is this scent?
in BPAL FAQs
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It is indeed a llimited edition. I am trying to find the review thread for you but in the meantime:Sensual, sibilant, sexual and hypnotic: Arabian musk and exotic spices slinking through Egyptian amber, enticing vanilla, and a serpentine blend of black plum, labdanum, ambrette, benzoin and black coconut.Snake Charmer Review Thread