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All I got from this was aftershave. I definitely wouldn't mind if my guy smelled like this, but it's not what I want to smell like.

Bazooka Joe, Runts, and a cherry lollipop.

When I first put this on, I get a strong smell of sunscreen. After that, it becomes a nice, jewel-toned fruity scent with a mischievous undertone. Not much throw, unfortunately.

For me, this has a strong "department store perfume" smell. It exudes wealth and class, but the main reason I got into BPAL was because I don't like department store perfumes! (I'm also neither wealthy nor classy. ) So this one's definitely not for me.

I thought this was going to be my One True Scent. What could be better than buttered popcorn and cherry soda? Unfortunately, when I put it on, all I get is a giant whiff of Play-Doh. I'll have to find a new home for my bottle.

edit - I tried it again today, and got equal parts cherry soda and Play-Doh. Maybe there's still hope!

A very generous friend gave me an imp of this (because it didn't work for her, or she had bought the bottle and needed the space, I can't remember which), and oh my. I'm not getting any coffee liqueur, but I do get a wonderful, thick, creamy egg nog. A little bit after putting it on, it seemed like the goat milk note was thinking about going sour, but then the whole thing thickened up and became a wonderful, delicately spiced cake frosting. I'm definitely going to have to get a bottle of this. Not much throw, but I'll be happy to walk around with my wrist duct-taped to my nose.

I just had a scent go so nasty on me that it actually made me throw up. And that was AFTER washing with soap and water. I scrubbed my wrists with orange peel and then dusted face powder over them. It really helped a lot.

I would never have gotten this for myself based on the description, but Champagne threw it in as a freebie! Thanks!

in the imp: Starburst candy! Aside from the fruitiness, there's a slight waxiness that reminds me of Starburst wrappers.

on: It warms up instantly on my skin, but still retaining the Starburst smell. After about 5 minutes, it suddenly blossoms. It's like looking at a cartoon illustration of a jungle, and suddenly finding yourself standing in the middle of the actual jungle. Not getting any kind of ocean feeling, but a tropical jungle filled with flowers and fruits. I like it quite a lot, but the throw is frustratingly light. As time goes on, the scent gradually becomes slightly darker and sweeter. Pretty much gone after a couple hours.

verdict: I doubt I'll buy a bottle of this, but I'll definitely use the imp.

in the imp: Hmm, this is probably going to be too musky for my taste, but there's some alluring undertones here.

on: Instant, overpowering, choking musk. Stinks to high heaven, even after showering and scrubbing at it. And that was how I learned to stay far away from anything with red musk in it.

Wet, this reminded me of the apple farms that we have in New Hampshire -- a giant old barn smelling of cinnamon and filled to the brim with country-themed Christmas goods. Nostalgic, but hardly sexy.

Dry, it smelled like an atomic fireball.