Ina Garten Davita

I admit I am curious as to what a scent customized by Beth for me would smell like, I have to agree with Tania on this one.

Think of all the imps of unsniffed scents $150 could buy!

First Impression: Oh, so strong and very sweet.

Second Impression: This is a sickly sweet, powdery floral. I like potent but this is too much.

Final Analysis: This didn't mellow at all, even after several hours.

First Impression: I can't pick out any of the individual notes, which surpises me because I love dragon blood, cinnamon and clove.

Second Impression: The cinnamon just isn't there, this does not smell good on me. It's almost a drab smell.

Final Analysis: I thought this would be a winner for me, but alas off to swap.

I suppose I meant, in answer to the roller ball question, that the particular oil didn't work in the roller ball.

I read in jj_j's swap post that apricot kernal oil didn't work.

http://www.bpal.org/index.php?showtopic=473

The Neutrogena sesame body oil come in a fragrance free and it's so light, I used to dilute my Egyptian Goddess in it and slather it all over after the shower. It worked ever so well. They sell it in huge bottles at Costo for a fairly reasonable price.

Good luck Tania and let us know how you get on!

First Impression: O creamy white floral goodness. It reminds me of the trinity of my floral faves, Endymion, Queen of Hearts and Hymn.

Second Impression: This one the creamiest of the bunch with a bit more depth, perhaps it's the resins. Smells lovely on my skin and hair, fairly faint though. It's much stronger in my scent locket hanging under my nose, MMMMMMMMMM.

Final Analysis: Another beautiful white floral, I would have a hard time choosing which one I like best.

First Impression: I smell it too, that lemon Pledge smell. Very sharp and biting.

Second Impression: It takes awhile for the jasmine to show herself, but when she does, she's a beauty. This mellows into a lovely scent.

Final Analysis: It's nice but not enough to reorder. Poor staying power on my skin.

First Impression: How sweet and white! It's that glorious lily of the valley note like in my beloved Queen of Hearts and Endymion.

Second Impression: The resins do make this one quite a bit more mysterious than her more innocent counterparts.

Final Analysis: I think I might like this even better than Queen and Endymion, it's got more oomph, more staying power and more throw without being overpowering at all. Another gorgeous beauty.

Get ready for greatness, Beth and company! All of your hard work, patience and talent is going to be worth it!

First Impression: Oh, so like my beloved Blood Lotus. The Dragon's Blood is right there at the ready.

Second Impression: Sweet, thick, juicy and ripe. The blend is done so well that none of the components are competing with one another. They are harmonious yet in a stong, almost fierce way.

Final Analysis: This is lovely on the skin, hair and worked well in my new scent locket. I didn't apply but a few dabs from my imp and I got some nice complements. It has good "throw". I like it as much as Blood Lotus, though they dry down differently. Blood Lotus is thicker and bloodier and the musks in this one make it a bit more sensual. Add another to the faves list!

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It's another potential obsession, my husband is going to take my pc away!

First Impression: When I first opened and had a sniff from the bottle, the earthiness turned me off. I put it away without trying on. There were others in the swap packet that HAD to be put on.

Second Impresson: I just applied this and the earthiness plays second fiddle to Beth's gorgeous Jasmine note. I just love it. The incense and patuchouli keep it from being too floral and sweet.

Final Analysis: This smells very nice on my skin, that's Beth's genius alchemy. The other flowers peek out as well as that smoky incense the longer it dries. I love this more than I thought I would. If it's long lasting, then it's on the re-order list.

Love Me! It's so gorgeous.

First Impression: Warm sandalwood, but with a lightness to it.

Second Impression: Oh this is gorgeous, soft and light. It's a bit somber, but a better word would be reflective, or as Sirensongsouth put it "meditative". I can tell that it's going to disappear fast...

Final Analysis: I am mourning the loss of the scent. It fades ever so quickly. It is fleeting, even in my hair. I really love it, it's very reflective and centering.

First Impression: Oh, white tea straight away, just like the white tea & something or other handwashing foam in Lisa's bathroom.

Second Impression: The lovely florals start to develop after the initial hit of tea starts to soften.

Final Analysis: I like this one, very fresh and clean.

First Impression: Very potent lavender drowing out all the other notes.

Second Impression: The lavender is still very agressive but the jasmine is making its presence known the longer it dries.

Final Analysis: Pleasant but after a little while only the whisper of jasmine remains on my skin. A very soft smell after the lavender does a disappearing act.

First Impression: Poignant floral.

Second Impression: Oh, this does not smell good on me. The longer it dries the more sharp and bitter it gets. It does not bloom in the lovely way that most of the others have.

Final Analysis: My chemistry did evil things while wearing this. Off to swap!

First Impression: Ahhhh watery roses and lotus.

Second Impression: Very innocent but with romantic promises like a beautiful white wedding.

Final Analysis: This is nice, pretty and soft. It hasn't captured my heart and imagination like some of Beth's other florals, but this one is lovely for spring days.

ETA: I've just worn this again and it's gone terribly sharp and biting on me. Oh well, perhaps in the swap pile.

First Impression: I don't smell sage at all. It smells baby soft.

Second Impression: This smells just like my baby nephew PJ in fresh baby pj's washed in All Baby Care Plus. I just adore it. I almost cried when I sniffed my wrist.

Final Analysis: A beatiful baby soft smell. It lasted pretty well. I can't wait to wear it again.

First Impression: Extremely sharp and soapy.

Second Impression: Wet and drying it's still very sharp green soapy smell. I smell none of the oranges much to my dismay. It's all neroli attacking my nostrils.

Final Analysis: Not as sharp on the dry down, but all I can smell is neroli. I'm disappointed. And for all that sharpness, this scent lasted only minutes on my skin.

You came to the right place. Beth does the most amazing things with Patchouli. You won't find any of that dirty hippy feet smell here.

May I suggest...

Greed

Anne Bonny

Voodoo

They all have an almost sweet feel about them, not foody, just gorgeous.

Initial Impression: Reminded me instantly of my dear friend Tracy.

Second Impression: This is a complex and sophisticate scent. It reminds me of a department store perfume only done better, done right. It smells juicy, red, spicy and flowery.

Final Analysis: I wanted to adore this one on me and although Old Venice is lovely, it is just not for me. It's getting placed in a handmade card with the description and a graphic from the BPAL website and given to Tracy this weekend.

She's going to love it.

I'm just the opposite, I love musks and they looove me. I fell in love with this one. It reminds me of an old-fashioned men's aftershave. It is very masculine but because it has a hint of sweetness about it, it's perfect for a girl too. I can see wearing this often. I must try and get some of this onto my husband. SWOON!

Yes, this is smooth, sweet, mellow and gorgeous. This would be perfect for adding additional depth to some of the "thinner" scents. It's soft and strong at the same time.

First Impression: Warm and woodsy, deep and rich.

Second Impression: I love this one. It has a sweetness about it which makes the patchouli not so earthy.

Final Analysis: Another winner. Smells beautiful on me, though it's a very rich scent it's not heavy at all. It was very warm today and it was just about right for the day. It's been about 5 hours since I've applied it. It's barely there on my sking but still very present in my hair.

This may sound silly, but this is what I imagine Orlando Bloom would smell like.