PumpkinGuts
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"So juicy sweeeet", as Gollum would say. Luckily, the violet trumps the jasmine on my skin. There are definitely sweet and spicy plums here (I can't identify any other fruits), and a subtle whiff of incense. I view this as a sister scent to the discontinued Blood Countess. It's pretty, but more floral than I'm comfortable wearing. Needs moar incense.
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Hmm, smells a lot like Butterscotch Balls & Black Beetles, only a tad lighter and without the dirt. Strong, buttery anise. No musk. Nothing like I expected.
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Patchouli and cedar, neither of which I am a fan. Kind of sour. I wanted to like this because of the cool name, but it's not for me.
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It is the yummiest vanilla lemon custard dusted with cocoa powder. Before my skin ruins it, that is. Floral soap. Why, skin, whyyyy?! I am heartbroken. Will keep decant for huffing purposes.
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Pink marshmallows with a short-lived greenness from the dandelion and sap. I would have liked the dandelion to be more pronounced. A cousin to Velvet Unicorn, but lighter and fresher. It also goes a little plasticky on my skin (VU doesn't). But hey, it lives up to its name!
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Cherry and lemon Starburst chews and musky cotton candy. This is strong stuff, and similar to LUSH's Candy Fluff.
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Dark Chocolate with Merlot-Infused Black Cherries and Star Anise
PumpkinGuts replied to VioletChaos's topic in Lupercalia
Slightly boozy cherry cordials. Mmm, yup, that's a dark chocolate, all right. The cherry is neither cough-syrupy nor overbearing. I don't really notice any anise. I'm not sure it's a love, but I definitely like this scent. -
Soft, creamy porridge with the barest hint of cherry. I was hoping the cherry would be more prominent. It's like a blander, milkier Großvater Tanz.
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As far as roses go, this one is deep red and velvety. Very realistic, sensual, mature without being "old lady floral". If you're into rose, you need this.
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I decided to try Snow White this year because it's been raved about for so long. Let me tell ya, I wasn't expecting to love this one, but I do. It smells nothing like the description, no florals or snow to be found. Excellent, those don't usually agree with me. What I do smell is delicious, creamy softness. I remember reading the description of Mr. Croup, which lists "crushed porcelain" as a note. This is what I imagined that to smell like -- crushed porcelain, with vanilla buttercream frosting. I understand the comparison to Snowcake, too. There is something marzipanny about it, without it being almondy. It just has that same sort of creaminess. LOVE.
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The Governess is perhaps the nicest violet BPAL I've smelt! Violet and green tea is an unexpected combination that actually works quite well. The violet is sweet, similar to a violet- flavored gelato I once tried. With the creamy vanilla, it strikes me as more gourmand than floral. Since it smells so much like a perfume I already own, Arcana's Tess, I can't justify a bottle purchase. This would be great to slather during the springtime, particularly around Easter.
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I expected there to be catnip or some sort of mint, but my nose isn't detecting any. On me, it smells sweet, musky (black musk? ETA: no, it's red musk), and woody with some sort of herb I'm unfamiliar with. It goes straight to powder. I expect it shares notes with Snake Oil and Black Temple Burlesque Troupe, which do the same. My cat sniffed my wrist, then licked it. She has never licked me before. Interesting...
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This is something I would rather eat than wear as a perfume, even as a foodie-lover. I do smell bread pudding, but it's buried by loads of cinnamon and maple, particularly the former. I only ever notice a faint booziness when the spice calms down a bit. It stays a predominantly cinnamon scent to the end.
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Oh, this is the perfect vanilla mint! I always feared the Lick It series would be way too strong and mentholated, but took the chance this year based on its new name. And soft peppermint it is! Lickably delicious, and doesn't overpower the sugared vanilla. I do believe I need a bottle...
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This is too dark for me. *cough* Heavily peppered chocolate, tobacco, dark musk, and something lemony. The chocolate doesn't stick around very long, and I'm not enough a fan of tobacco to enjoy it without any kind of balancing sweetness. It goes the road of baby powdery BO on the drydown, as I also experienced with Snake Oil. Relieved I didn't spring for a bottle on LJ before its re-release!
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Welp, I'm certainly not smelling the dates and figs I was hoping for. Just pencil shavings and dirty patchouli stank. It's a shame; if the fig note was stronger, it might be kinda nice.
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So, so good. First I smell a true banana, nothing like the banana runts or taffy that I usually get. The banana is short-lived and dries down to a predominantly incensey perfume, with a little of the candle wax. The lily is present, but tame. It's a tropical, sexy incense! I'll wear the hell outta this in the summertime.
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I Fell in Love with a Floating Brain
PumpkinGuts replied to RaeiNarcissus's topic in Retail Exclusive Oils
Spongy grey and pink cake, with sweet strawberry cream, giddy carnation, and electrical pulses of white grapefruit. Strawberry, cake, and plastic. Too sweet for me, and I usually love foodie smells. -
Strawberries and cream with a generous dollop of honey. I agree with the reviewers who said it's a bit tangy. Call me crazy, but I think of this as a more tart, strawberry version of Lady Una.
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Candy Corn Coated Candy Apple
PumpkinGuts replied to mineralgirl's topic in Black Phoenix Trading Post
Wet on skin: Sour green apple candy. This might be too sweet for me! I never get any cinnamon, which tends to amp like crazy on me. Drydown: Oh, wow. This smells like real candy sprinkles. It needs to sit on the skin for a while, but it's well worth it. -
Sugar-Slathered Candied Apple
PumpkinGuts replied to UberClaire's topic in Black Phoenix Trading Post
Red apple and LOTS of caramel. In fact, all I can smell on the drydown is sugary caramel. It's yummy, but I wish the apple lasted longer! This is richer and less sweet than Candy Corn Coated Caramel Apple. -
At first, it's all white tea and violet leaf, crisp and ladylike. Then my skin does something terrible with it and morphs it into something unrecognizable -- something I can only describe as soapy florals and rank body odor (is that you, crypt dust?). Not for me.
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Atlas is overwhelmingly sweet, dusty oak on me. OAK(!!!) and a vanilla latte with marshmallows. It smells like Oak Moon went on a coffee date with Brood XIX. This is a fuzzy, brown moth.
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The mango is more noticeable than the pumpkin, and the allspice dominates (as usual). I can smell just a hint of coconut sugar. I was hoping for more that and the creamy milk. It's yummy, just spicier than I was hoping.
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2012: Ooh, I love this. Once it gets past its initial stage of sweet, white florals, I can smell incense smoke and sweetbread. It's warm, dry, and a little dusty. Something about it reminds me of Halloween: Las Vegas, one of my favorite scents. I'm so relieved I didn't get stinky funeral flowers out of this, like some other reviewers had. I think I need a bottle...