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    Trevor Bruttenholm

    TREVOR BRUTTENHOLM A classic men’s cologne mixed with the scent of old, yellowed books, a splash of bay rum, and summoning incense. well this is my 1st time doing the first review of a scent and i don't have the best nose but here goes... this scent doesn't have much throw and i had to give it quite a slather to get a good whiff but at first i get mostly a pleasant herbal cologne type scent with a shot o rum but as it dries it turns soft and smooth and is mostly rum and incense. it is a quite a pleasant close to the skin scent but not typically my thing although i did prefer the just applied herbal note more and might have kept the bottle had it stuck around longer. i rate it a 2.5/5 i am glad i got to try it but it will be off to the swaps pile
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    Is There a Lavender Dominant Atmosphere Spray?

    yep erebos is nice too and the lavendar is the dominant note... nice for sleepytime
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    Vrishka Rajaya V2

    i have to agree there is *NO* dandelion here but it is a really pretty honeyed... fig perhaps? with some unidentified florals and the slightest touch of something green... it is reminding me a bit of hony mone but not as floral. this is quite lovely!
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    Halloween: Las Vegas

    first off THANKS SO MUCH WITCH FOR THIS DECANT!!! U ARE AWESOME!!! secondly thanks beth for this amazing perfume your fairytale wedding day smells like heaven!!! with a little bit of hell mixed in ofcourse wow this is f$%#ing gorgeous! on me it smells like sweet smoky red wine and i think i can just catch a whiff of dorian in the background and the snake oil although i can't pick it out undoubtedly is whats lending the touch of deepness/darkness to the blend this stuff is sexy as hell and super wearable. i am gonna have to save up to make an order so i can get a bottle of this! i just hope it sticks around for a while so i have the time. i hope to be able to buy 2 actually one for instant gratification and one for aging cause something tells me a few more wedding anniversaries from now this one is gonna be even more magical if thats even possible oh and in the dry down it transitions to amazing smoky vanilla frosting!!!
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    SWITCH WITCH HELP!

    here is a little inspiration if you need/want it http://pinterest.com/angelatarantula/ Can you sum yourself (whether it be personality, life's goals, ethics, whatever) in 10 words or less? can anyone some themselves up in 10 words? perhaps only those who really know themselves and exactly what they want out of life as for me. i dunno but in a perfect word i would say i want to: roam this world with a true love and be happy! How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind? hahaha! booze is always good! i dunno something exotic from somewhere exotic that tastes good What are your views on fudge and brownies? (Also, if you live in a warm place, where the fudge might melt, that'd be helpful to know. Or, if you're diabetic and fudge is death, that'd be useful to know, too.) no thanks on a special diet Also, what about mochi? Love it, hate it, baffled by it? uh wha is that? just looked it up and it's food so i will have to pass Anything from the update ya'll are liking? BPTP UPDATE like most everyone else i am devestated that i missed out on CRYPT KING and besides that there wasn't anything else i wanted from the bptp update. however the bpal update looks effin amazing and i am most excited to try HALLOWEEN LAS VEGAS it sounds so divine. i wanted to try most of the things from the bpal update so i signed up for a sniffie circle and that way i will know what bottles i have to buy. Does anyone like kimchi? only had one kind out of a jar and it was gross. so i don't think i will end up trying any more. Would you be interested in a sample box(from somewhere like Birchbox or loosebutton)? i think it is a cool idea but i only use all natural and/or organic b&b products. so i have to say no. You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy? uh one of everything... lol i am feelin greedy. seriously though probably one of everything from the most recent bpal update since i <3 halloweenies (oh plus sprinkle cake) *EXCEPT* for ones with red/strong rose, and/or dirt/loam. i would also buy: XIUHTECUHTLI, molly grue, plus captain cully, prince lir, half elf, rogue, good, liz, from bptp a bronze skelly plaque, all the stockings except for the orange ones, dance of death and theda clutches, clockwork, salome, and sga lockets, xl lovers babydoll, harvest festival atmos, mahogany hall atmos, erebos atmos, exotic bazaar atmos, pete lala's cafe atmos, xl demon of vanity long sleeve, xl dia de los muertos babydoll, xl ressurrection babydoll, baron samedi hoodie, xl triple dagger tank and finally i suppose a candied pumpkin perfume oil. Paintbox Soapworks - anything you're interested in, in general or from the latest update? no Do you guys have any sports that you follow obsessively? How about favorite teams and/or athletes no How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like? no Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee? neither Fabulous witches and witchees, perhaps you all could note of you've received MeiLin's goodies? Or if you want? no thanks How do you feel about stuffed animals/plushies/general soft, cuddly things? If you like them, what kind of animals would you be interested in? have some already that no longer get the love they deserve so no thanks how interested would you be on somewhat personalized bottle cap labels? Like these that I did? no thanks September 13th How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir? no thanks How did you dress up for your last party or compulsory-formal-dress occasion? idk can't remember Do you enjoy puzzles/riddles? (Cryptograms, Sudoku, Crossword, Jigsaw, etc) no Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of? already have one September 12th Would you like to receive e-books? And if so, in what format? no thanks reading can be frustrating (have comprehension issues) and i still haven't even gotten through the harry potter series yet. If you have kids, would you be interested in getting things for them? And if so, what are they interested and what sizes are the wearing now? no kids Would you be interested in a felted handbag? Do any of these styles appeal to you? http://tinyurl.com/3o2epzl (there's at least one guy-friendly style, too!) no thanks the materials aren't my thing Are there are patterns, motifs, etc that you especially like? i dunno i like the bohemian style and i like steampunk/industrial style too especially for jewelry and plan to start making my own. If you're a tea drinker, is there any specific tea you would like to receive, not just the kind/flavor but also the type/packing--i.e., tea bags, loose tea, compressed, etc? i already have a drawer full of tea that needs to be drunk so i stopped buying it September 11th I am fond of the thrift. Do you mind lightly used goods? Please be specific! For instance, I'm a little squicked by used clothing, but I don't mind any other used goods (i.e. books, glassware, games, DVDs, whatever.) i love second hand items of all kinds especially old/vintage/antique i love things that have a history. Do you have an Etsy shop? Do you know of any Etsy shops that are Switch Witch friendly? no but i hope to open one of my own someday Would a gift or a postcard from Disneyland make you squee with delight or puke into your mail box? lol i wouldn't puke into my mailbox but i wouldn't squee with delight either. what are your favorite types of Halloween candy? can't have any Do you prefer soap or shower gel? Please give examples of your favorite scents or brands. soaps but only if it is 100% natural and free of all alcohols and sodiums How do you like your chocolate? For example with nuts, mint, peanut butter, caramel? ok now i am drooling and sad Beads! Do you use them? Would you want some? What sorts of beads do you like? 6mm rondelle crytals in a variety of colors would be awesome!!! i just like pretty beads of all kinds in the 4 - 8mm range Anyone here like caramels? Sea salted caramels?!?! Would you like a hand dyed or hand painted scarf or wrap or other item? If so, what colors/designs/fabrics do you like? i like navy, deep burgundy, or gray as a scarf color and as for materials something cuddley that is knit. This was a question before, but does anyone here like stones? Just pretty polished stones for use in whatever purposes? hmmm... not sure what i would do with them. so probably not unless the are like cut crytals that i can wrap in wire for jewelry. And another question; anyone like anything in particular from Think Geek? not my thing Pinterest, do you have boards you want to share or are you following anyone with great boards you want to share? huh? September 10th What #1 actor, director, author and/or musician are you obsessed with? not obsessed with anyone are you interested in anything from the Villainness Bad Apples update? no If you have a pet, would he/she/they like to receive a treat or a toy as a gift? Does your pet have any dietary restrictions or other preferences w.r.t. said treat? i have a couple family pets but they live with my parents What are your top three "I want to try them but I think I'll never get to try them" (or, "I've tried them and I want moar moar moar, but I don't think I'll ever get any") scents/bath oils/sprays? crypt king, psx54, and i love violette market sugared incense cotton candy but i don't see myself buyng a bottle for myself. Is there a particular artist and piece that you would like a print of? If so, what is your max size that you could spare on your walls? idk? If you are in to beauty and makeup related stuff, what kind of stuff do you like? What is your skintone and hair color? Are there any beauty products you've wanted to try but just never purchase? idk... is there such a thing as organic mineral eyeshadows? Do you like coffee or tea? Would you be interested in trying some different types? Are there any CDs/Albums you've been wanting but haven't bought yet? What format do you prefer? (i.e. mp3, actual cd, record, etc) no when i wanna hear a song i just listen to it on my computer. Are you going away for any part of this round? nope Would you like to receive a mix-CD from your Witch? no thank you. If your witch were going somewhere on a vacation during the round, would you want a little souvenir? yeah sure especially if u are going to italy... or most other places in europe Do you enjoy any outdoor activities? Do you have a favorite form of "exercise"? i have always wanted to go geocaching but i don't have a gps. i generally like doing most outdoorsy things like swim, camp, go to the ocean though i rarely get to. i pretty much hibernate during the winter though cause i dislike the cold. my fav seasons are summer and fall. Any witchee's with a ravelry account have any favourited patterns that cost money that would be a welcome gift? i am guessing ravelry is a fabrics shop which i don't have interest in. Do you work/study at a desk and enjoy interesting or cute office supplies? no desk. Witchee, are you a fan of musicals? If so, which ones? i actually tend to dislike most musicals except for the ones from my childhood. September 9th Do you like to burn incense? If so, what are your favorite kinds...sticks? cones? resins? What are your favorite scents? i acctually have a bunch of incense and i stopped using it a while ago. - Harry Potter - a fan? If so, what house are you? yep i like harry potter and i wanna be a Gryffindor but I'm not such a fan that I have HP paraphernalia or anything. - If you were to receive a gift card, what places would you like to get one from? i love thrift stores and i don't think they have gift cards i also love ebay and etsy but they probably don't have gift cards either. Is there a particular myth/folktale/legend/fairytale/godstory that you're drawn to? i like alice in wonderland love the imaginitive fun magical aspects of it. If you RP, tabletop, forum, or otherwise... Do you have any original characters you'd like to see art of? If so, please give information! Even if it's a link to a web page or a profile or picture! i don't RP If you could see anything, what would it be? Can be a person, an event, a landmark or monument, an object, etc. And it doesn't have to be on this planet, or in this time period, or in this reality! italy! especially these areas: venice, the amalfi coast, tuscany, and sardinia When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? seeing my mom and the family pup jakeyboy What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters? never been a fan of comics Are you musical? Do you play an instrument, and if so, what? If not, what do you wish you could play or do? i enjoy singin although iam not particularly talented Does anyone garden? And if you do, what do you grow? If not, would a starter garden kit be something you'd be interested in? not a fan of dirt, worms, bugs, and i have a brown thumb so gardening and me would never work out Do you decorate for Halloween? Is your decorating taste elegant, kitschy and fun, or scary? don't decorate but the roomate and i do dress up and scare the kiddums Witchee, do you have any symbols or totems that have special meaning for you? no Is anyone fond of programs like Adopt a Tree/Highway/Library/Manatee/Acre of Rainforest/etc?: as much as the environment is important if i were to donate money it would be for life saving foundations September 8th From the Weenie Update....what are you most wanting to try? i was most looking forward to crypt king but that didn't work out for me next up is halloween las vegas Who's into nail polish? What colors/brands? i suck at painting nails so i don't bother although some neat little nail decals might be cool Is there a quote (or lyric or part of a poem) that really resonates with you or is your favorite? can't think of one... Dream candle? Scent, color, type (tealight, votive, pillar, jar, etc.), throw... candles make me nervous so i don't use them Do you like knitted goodies? If so, what would you like and what colors? a slouchy multi colored breathable tam would be cool! or a nice cuddly scarf. Would you be interested in homemade edibles that are NOT sweets? Any specifics? nothing to eat please What GC do you live in mortal terror of the lab discontinuing, but never get around to buying? XIUHTECUHTLI Yo, yarnies! Do you Ravelry? If so, who are you over thar? not a yarnie Social Media? not really... this is the only blog i have ever typed... i am so out of touch with "social media" i had to look up the term Do you have wishlists for non-BPAL e-tailers? And if so, could you provide a link or a list? my wishlist which is now updated in my siggy has bpal and non bpal although i haven't added many more things to the non bpals list yet Witchee, do you use a PC or a Mac? PC What is your favorite animal? idk i love all animals. What are you going to be for Halloween? haven't decided yet but it will involve a scary mask! If you could have a piece of oil painting jewelry (pendant, pair of earrings, or ring) with absolutely anything painted on it, what would it be? (If you prefer wall art instead, same question as above.) idk about anything painted on my jewelry... i love the steampunk/industrial look i also like pretty jeweled victorian/edwardian chandelier earrings no need for precious metals though i am a thrifty girl. How do you feel about nick-knacks? they take up space and collect dust What traditions (family, holiday, or otherwise) are important to you? fav holiday is halloween followed by christmas Do you like going to the movies? nope i rather dislike it infact...its expensive, too much wrapper rustling, cell phones, chair tappers, costs $4 for a water, talkers, can't pause the movie if i gotta pee, can't grab a snack (way over priced), it's very uncomfortable and the audio is always deafening. i could keep going but whats the point. What are your favorite restaurants? a vietnamese place called pho saigon Do you play any video games? none that i have found... don't like rpg's or games that have things that attack you. i want to be able to explore beautiful magical worlds freely with no fighting involved Do you like any anime? no Do you have an E-reader/iPad/something similar that you need a cover/case for? nope not even a cell phone! how much do you like jewelry? like, if you were to get a shit ton of it during the round, how excited would you be? i like some jewelry alot! (if it is in my tastes) How would you like to receive some of your Witch's favorite recipes, tailored to your likes/dietary restrictions? And specific wants? that would be almost impossible since i am on a very special diet Do you need any boxes to store your smellies in? What would you store in said hypothetical box--imps, bottles, supplies, all of the above? i would love a pretty bottle box or ammo boxes that fit imps Muppets: yea or nay? nay Do you have an affinity for Calvin and Hobbes, Peanuts, The Far Side, and other comic strips? If so, which is your favorite? no comics Favorite Mythological Creature?: mermaids and fairies plus creepy ones like: witches, ghosts, vampires, werewolfs and zombies! Do you like hair things barrettes, headbands, flowers i love full/long dangling feather hair clips and earrings Expanding on the hair question - does anyone like those flower clips for the hair that are big right now?? idk how big they would be if idk what this ? is referring to lol! What other items would you scream with delight upon receiving? watch movements, broken watches, watch parts (the bigger the better and including pocket watches too) a bunch of charms of mixed styles/metals (not the bead kinds that go on those bracelets though) and vintage/new chains in mixed metals/styles (not the dainty/real thin kind though) and just neat looking, old, even dirty bits of metal. oh and flat backed crystal rhinestones of various sizes and colors ... i would love all of these things because i am beginning to make steampunk/industrial jewelry. you should also know: i love whimisical, dark, magical, mystical, old/vintage, victorian, shabby chic, french country, visually stunning, and creepy things. i did say earlier that i don't like knick knacks but to be more specific i do like nice interesting things to look at in my home just not usually little figurines which is what i think of when someone says knick knacks i love halloween!! the creepy, cute, and the kitschy! even better if you are gonna get creepy stuff it would be best if most of it wasn't just halloween specific so it can be adored all year round!
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    The First of the Three Spirits

    i had to come here and scan the reviews because as soon as the buttery note faded (and thank goodness for that) this smelled just like the gc blend XIUHTECUHTLI without the smoke and sqwook noticed the resemblance too so i guess i'm not nuts lol
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    Raven Moon

    oh how this makes me want to i am completely in love with smoked vanilla and it isn't in many blends so when i saw this i knew i had to have it. so imagine my disappointment when it turned to pure powdery resins on my skin... powder is icky! i am gonna hang on to this to age. i pray that the powder disappears and the smoky vanilla takes over
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    Plague of Frogs

    i don't get anything dirty or slimy from this. infact quite the opposite! should be called bathed frogs cause it smells like a pleasant clean aquatic but as i am not a fan of clean aquatics it's off to the swaps pile but i would rate it 2.5/5
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    TP'd Trees

    OMG perhaps it is because i just acquired this aged partial of tp'd trees but i swear the dry down on me smells just like buck moon and blace laces (two of my favorites!) lovechild! it's so amazing!!! i am gonna apply some now so i can do a proper review. wet i smells a bit of some tropical fruit (a citrus tinge?) unfamiliar to me anyway that fades fast and theres a bunch of vanilla and cotton/linen slightly powdery but nothing like baby powder thank goodness. ok so now i am getting another fruity sweet scent again along with some woodiness wow what a morpher. anyway maybe it won't be a proper review but i wore it yesterday and in the dry stage it smells of buck moon and black lace and i am in love!
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    Fire Phoenix

    this is straight up lemon on me i am so confuzzled it's not even a listed component oh well no bottle for me... can't get em all i suppose
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    Chaos Theory III: Strange Attractors

    So i have had this ct for a long time now and i really must do a review of it as i adore it so much! Chaos theory iii - cclxxii: this scent is absolutely beautiful! It is a perfect blend of vanilla mint tea and the florals from snow white. It is my most cherished of bottles and i use it every night i either dab a little on my hand or the top of my bears head before bed i find it very comforting for sleep. Cappachino's head seems to have a faded yet seemingly permanent scent of it and i breath it in deep with a smile each night as it soothes me to sleep O chaos theory how i thee
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    Xiuhtecuhtli

    oh no something has gone terribly wrong! i got this in the mail today so i will have to let it sit a couple of days and hope that the outcome is what it was when i tried my imp of it... i ordered this bottle because i really really like the imp i had it was just amazing smoky sweet tropical fruity floral but when i tried my new bottle today i got all that loveliness as before with an additional background ingredient of whizz! thats right folks my hand smells like pretty pee which really isn't pretty at all! i hope this is just a fluke maybe xiuhtecuhtli couldn't hold her bladder on the long journey from cali in any case i hope it is not my chemistry gone wonky and if it is it better get unwonky real soon!
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    Tabella

    yay! i got my tabella today i was intially planning on letting it rest today and testing it tomorrow but alas my impatience got the better of me what a lovely scent! it doesn't remind me of any other scent so i have nothing to compare it to and the components blend so well on me that the end result has left me unable to pick out any single note but it does smell like a soft herbal blend with a bit of smokiness something floral and a tiny hint of citrus?. i really like this though and am so glad i was able to buy a bottle A KEEPER FOR SURE! edited to add: something in the drydown is reminding me of coconut. yum!
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    Rangoon Riptide

    when first applied it is impossibly fruity sweet mostly pineapple with a bit of tartness but calms down alot during drydown when i close my eyes i think of one of those tropical drinks they serve at the local sushi restaurant with a pineapple and cherry skewered onto mini green umbrella. yummo! me likey! my rating is 4/5
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    Leanan Sidhe

    not really digging this one didn't morph very much and basically ended up smelling like a soapy floral on me and i smell some rose in there and i don't like rose! my rating is 1/5
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    Knecht Ruprecht

    Boy am I ever loving my Knecht Ruprecht! On me this is such a lovely balsam like scent and I love balsam! A lil fruity and woody too. Just an amazing all around blend. By the way if anyone has got any recommendations for more balsam ruling blends please let me know I give this blend a 4.5/5
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    Zephyr

    on me this is just kind of a boring scent no morphing either. i wouldn't describe it as a girly scent though it is however very feminine just a bit more mature. like the the scent of a lady that passes you by in the grocery store who would go by completely unnoticed if it weren't for the barely audible "excuse me".
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    Angeronalia

    so this is my first posting ever so here goes... as this was the introductory imp (the few before didn't count cause they weren't really me) i thought it befitting that i review it first. to me this smelled sophisticated and confident in it's own mature beauty not the girly cute fragrances that i was so used to. it smelled like the woman i want to be but haven't quiet become yet that must sound wierd especially since i am almost 26 but thats how it makes me feel. i hope someone understands what i mean. all i know is i really like it but just don't know if i am ready to wear it. almost as if by wearing it i am declaring my willingness to let go of my immaturities.
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