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The description for Cicuta is dead on. I'd like to add that this is the most beautiful and subtle rose I've ever encountered in bpal so far. It definitely translates as dried, dusty rose. And it's so lovely paired with the other notes! I adore this scent. It has such a gothic, romantic feel to it. Instant love

Love me is my newest love! As many previous reviewers have said, I get the following notes - a little Jasmine, Patchouli, Dragons Blood, maybe a small dribble of cinnamon, and a teensy bit of vanilla. On me, the patchouli is the most dominant. It doesn't smell like Snake Oil to me, but I get a similar feel, and I think that is why I am loving this so much. I am drawn to it. I feel more confident when I wear it. Something about this definitely reminds me of New Orleans. Its very familiar and not just in an incensey, smells like a voodoo shop I've visited kind of way. Though I wouldn't be surprised if many of these notes were similar to the ones used in Marie Laveau's love oil!

One of my favorites of the weenies I have tried from this year! Initially, this is all green apple. I did not think I would like this at all! Then, as it dries, it turns to a subtle red apple! But this scent is in no way overly fruity or sweet. Its balanced so well with the other notes. The clove does not take over like it does in so many other blends I've tried. It just adds warmth and depth. LOVE

This is one of my fave new fall scents! The initial stage - the classic dead leaf note that Beth does so well. So earthy and evocative of fall. As it dries it definitely morphs! I still get dead leaves, but they are now in the background. The myrrh and bourbon vanilla balance things out and make this oh so beautiful. It fades pretty quickly on my skin, but I love it nonetheless. Bottle worthy.

Snake Oil! Still nothing else I've tried compares to its gloriousness! Aged preferably. I love fresh snake oil too, but find the aged brings out more of the syrupy, vanilla sweetness!

I've been searching for some lavender/herbal relaxing blends. So far, Nocturnus and Lacus Oblivionis look like they are right up my alley! thanks for the recs on those. Sleepy Moon is also intriguing, but some of the reviews say it turns soapy (which I can't stand). Still thinking of giving it a try though, and its up on the Etsy page right now!

Spellbound... Such a beauty. There's something about this scent that captures me. When I first started collecting bpal, I did not care for Rose anything. But spellbound has changed that. It has become a sort of gateway to my newfound appreciation for Rose! The description is right on- roses, amber, and red musk. Yet it's so much more! Spellbound evokes a feeling. It's very comforting to me. I think it may have to do with a childhood memory. My dad bought me a leather (rose scented) rose from the Renaissance festival many years ago. To this day it is one of my fondest memories with my Dad. This is the scent of that rose

I did try fairy bites and my skin just turned into honey. I always amp honey though!

My sweet olive trees are blooming and omg, everytime the wind blows or I walk past them the scent is totally intoxicating. So sweet and unique I think I must try Sanctus and Belle Vinu. I'm quite surprised she didn't use more osmanthus (sweet olive) in any of her New Orleans themed blends, besides Halloween: New Orleans. It's so prevalent down here! I tried Halloween: Nola, but something goes very strange on me and I really dislike it. I get the sweet olive but whatever that strange note is totally ruins it for me. But many people seem to love that blend so wanted to throw that one out there. Now finding it is another story!

No fair! I don't think I'll ever get to see what Fairy Market is all about

Yep! When I first tried it I got all ivory soap. That was as soon as I took it out of the mailbox! After a few days, all the incense started coming out. I'm hoping it comes out even more as it ages. I definitely prefer the dry stage to the wet stage. Im not too familiar with blue musk - maybe that was the soapy scent mixed with some of the florals? idk!

Adding a rec for Midnight on the Midway! Once it dries it smells just like sweet nag champa incense

I would suggest The Last Unicorn and perhaps Eat Me!

2010 version. This is So beautiful. It is perfect, golden light in a bottle. Of all the bpals I own, I think this one falls into the most comforting category. It's incensey without being too strong. It's Ambery without being too powdery. It's perfectly sweet! I just love Jacob's Ladder beyond words. I look forward to trying different years and stocking up when Yule time rolls around!

Hell's Belle - all the way! I'm actually searching for more scents like Hell's Belle - so recs are appreciated! I haven't come across any other scents that are similar. I love the creaminess/spice. I adore magnolias and gardenias also. They remind me of home because they grow everywhere here in Louisiana!

Wow. This is nostalgic! So many familiar smells going on here... *Louisiana girl here* The notes hit me in waves. Its the oddest thing. First and foremost I detect the dirt/moss. I love earthy blends so this is not a bad thing! Then I get wafts of white southern florals (magnolia) which adds a little sweetness. I barely detect bpal's rum note (one of my favorite bpal notes), but I know its wavering underneath somewhere. Oh there it is! The boozy note barely lingers for a moment before it disappears again. And I continue to experience the notes unfolding in this way and its so interesting and beautiful! This is one of those bpals that takes me beyond perfume. It's an experience. I am instantly reminded of the reasons I love my home and culture. eta: I love to wear this to bed. Its very calming!

The Phantom Queen is oh so gorgeous and ethereal but I don't think we'll ever meet again But I just acquired a bottle of The Last Unicorn so I'd like to add that as a recommendation! It's a little ethereal and slightly earthy at the same time. It's very pretty.

Phoenix Steamworks started out promising, but turned into a honey single note. Not really sure how or why! not a fan

So turns out boozy scents in general work for me. I'm also loving rum and chardonnay notes! Perversion has become my absolute fave. Would love to try some others. I see a lot of rum scents that are in the aquatic category (usually not my type of scent) but I am up for trying anything. Love aquatic on my hubby though. Can't wait to test Jolly Roger on him! I am, however, keeping my eyes open for other rum type scents for myself! Jazz Funeral is def on my list, along with Grog. Recs welcome

2013 Version Black Butterfly Moon is gorgeous. Dark and luminous indeed! Like others have said, this reminds me of an expensive perfume. So sultry. Its not too sweet. Not too floral. Not too resiny. Just a perfect blend of all the notes mentioned. No note really sticks out to me. And this lily is divine. It doesn't go soapy at all! I'm so happy I took a chance with this one. I don't have any other bpal oils quite like this one! And my husband loves it too, which is a plus.

Do it! I totally dropped hints to my hubby back in April! It worked haha

I think you should definitely try Snake Oil! Not a candle type vanilla and it is also resiny! Especially since you liked Vixen... Of all the bpal scents I've tried, its still my favorite!

Siren won me over by surprise. I love the smell of jasmine, but typically I can't wear bpal jasmine. I know, so sad But Siren is an exception! I have been reaching for this little imp a lot lately, and I have figured out why. This scent is very uplifting to me. It's bright and beautiful and glows. It smells like jasmine in true form. But sweetened with apricot and vanilla. The white ginger gives it a spicy, sexy edge. Love it.

I think you would like As Above. I found it very similar to Haute Macabre. Also, Liz and Perversion (one of my personal favorites!)

From the notes listed, this seemed like it might be my perfect scent. And I love the bottle art! Sniffing out of the bottle, this also seemed sooo promising! But on its a different story. I can only attribute it to my skin chemistry. This pretty much turned into a honey single note on my skin. And my skin doesn't like honey. I think this scent would be so amazing on someone else though!