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The Last Unicorn or an old LE - White Chocolate and Sugared Violets

No 93 Engine, Gnome and Cairo all have a citrussy vibe but with staying power. Whitechapel might be worth a try too, I get no lilac at all. I'd also recommend The Antikythera Mechanism and Hafling. For LEs if you can find them, Black Temple Burlesque Troupe and Mother Shub's Gingerbread Temples are both awesome

VILF is the one that comes to mind for me, but of course you'd have to hunt for it - Vampire smut: patchouli-infused honey, red musk, red sandalwood, red ginger, pink pepper, Peru balsam, dark Eastern florals, Himalayan cedar, smoky vanilla, bitter clove, and leather.

On me I get orris more than anything else, none of the bergamot I was hoping for and not even a smidge of patchouli. The thing it reminds me of I can't actually check as I no longer have the imp, and that is GOP - so it may be more of a mental reminder than an olofactory one ... expensive cologne that doesn't particularly impress me.

When wet mine reminded me strongly of spice cookies and I would have loved it to stay that way, but once it dried I get a metallic edge that has me thinking of blood, so I suspect Sylvia nipped out for a quick snack. There is carnation spice and a walking through a pine forest in winter sort of vibe which is rather lovely. I'm betting this will age really well.

Strongly minty when wet - and I could have sworn that there was lime in it. It dries down to a milder mint with a citrussy edge but now I can pick up the currant and cassis too ... the best thing I can think of is one of those long cool summer fruit punch drinks crammed full of fresh mint leaves. I like it a lot but will hoard it for summer

This is so comforting, the overall feel from it is one of security. It all plays so nicely together - I think I get a little of the honey musk and a little of the lavender but mostly its just creamy snuggly goodness. I definitely need a bottle, maybe several.

Yes, Casanova - ! Or otherwise something like Menacing Ionospheric Research Instrument, or Aelophile or Phoenix Steamworks.

Did you know the Trading Post does atmosphere sprays? Their thread is here

Wet and in the bottle it is a pure blast of mint on me. On first drydown I get almost vanilla mintiness with a faint zing of lime. Within an hour all of that has gone leaving only a trace of incensey hay if I sniff right up close.

Wet and on first dry down I hate it - vetiver dominates, with a bit of myrrh and its hard to get anything else. After about an hour though there is a gorgeous transformation and I can't stop sniffing my arm - mellow coconut, bergamot and a slightly powdery amber all blend beautifully, with a quite gentle resinous green peeking underneath. Now I need to work out if I can stand the first hour in order to get to the beauty afterwards.

I feel like I have a different bottle to everyone else - I get no strawberries, no currants and certainly no lemon. When wet all I get is a pleasant laundry detergent sort of smell, slightly herbal. Once it's dry I can barely smell it at all - I get a tiny bit of pine, a tiny bit of green tea and a little mint but it has no throw on me and vanishes really quickly

Last updated: 5th November ETSY wishlist(don't look at favourite stores, some of them are there specifically to remind me of presents for other people) Amazon wishlist Are there any GC scents that you love, but for whatever reason, you keep putting off buying bottles of? Cheshire Cat and Mage Do you want to be an early accepter or would you prefer your reveal later in the swap, say maybe closer to the deadline? I'm easy Is there anything you would like from the Blooddrop Halloween update? no thanks Do you prefer to receive whole coffee beans or ground? Also, if you like flavoured blends, what sort of flavours? (caramels, nuts, chocolate, etc.) either is fine and I love all sorts of flavoured ones too How do you feel about robots? meh unless its Asimov, but I have all those books Are you interested in anything from the Haus of Gloi yule update on November 3rd? Which products and which scents? Any of the lip balms or Honey Tree/Insalata Nocturna bubbling scrubs If I made fairy, dragon or butterfly wing earrings, would you wear them? If so, which would you prefer? If they aren't studs, I'd like fairy wings or dragon wings How do you feel about nail polish? If you like it, are there any brands or colors in which you are interested? Love it, especially purples, greens and blues What about makeup? What brands do you prefer and which products would you most enjoy receiving? I really only use eyeliner and I particularly like the kind that you dont need to sharpen, the self propelling type Name three BPAL scents you have tried, but are dying to get more of.The Stormhold, Gorgs Garden, Cheshire Cat Jewellery? pierced ears - dangly or hoops but no studs please. Necklaces need to be 22-24 in really. Bracelets need to stand up to me constantly banging my wrist against doors, chairs, walls etc - I'm a klutz Spicy things? Medium or mild is best for me, but I love spice Baked goods? I like them, but I don't think you can mail international Spoonfudge? I'm going to pass because the last lot I got, I could not under any circumstances stop eating it once I'd started. Witchee, would you like a set of Cards Against Humanity? Oh yes Are there any craft project/s you are working on now that you need supplies for? Or rather, is there a craft project you've been wanting to do but need stuff to start? Manga drawing pens or steampunky bits Is there anything you'd really like to have/try from Trader Joe's, or any other popular-but-not-available-everywhere store? I don't know what they have - if it's food, maybe some sort of savory snack? Would you rather have something fun or practical? Practical - but it only just wins Table Games I like them but the only one I want is Cards Against Humanity as I have no printer to make my own What do you think of hair sticks? Would you like a set? Yes, but only if they come with instructions! If you were my witchee, would you be interested in anything from my store or something similar? (Nut-made by LisaNut on etsy.)The scarves are lovely but I already have too many Say your witch works at a used bookstore. what kinds of things might you like from there? cool old pulp fiction paperbacks? tarot cards? (we have those.) a dr who pen? books about haunted cemeteries in seattle? you may have all of these things:) An old medical/pharmacy book would be loved Witchee, the Haunt Halloween update goes live tomorrow! When it does, please post right away and let me know your dreams and wishes! I like lots of the regular lip balms, Strawberry Lime and Vanilla Pear especially, I like sugar polish too. Halloween scents: Tell The Bees or Claw & Cobblestone (but not for perfume because cinnamon). Regular scents: Pan or Raspberry Honey or Witch-Wife all sound glorious I've got some canned goods put up -- mostly jams/jellies, some apple butter, some applesauce. Want some? If so, what kind(s)? I love pickles and chutneys How feel you about lip balms, glosses, and lipsticks? Any particular favourite scents/flavours? Any favourite makers/sellers? My favourite right now is Blisteze Raspberry Lemonade, in general I like the ones that come in sticks and are flavoured, citrussy or spiced Halloween Candy, Decorations, and Costume supplies - What kind are your idea of FUN and which ones would you thoroughly dislike? Candy if its not hard on the teeth, but decorations and costume are probably wasted. WHAT traditions to you partake in for Halloween? Knowing what you do our how you decorate or how you celebrate? It's not that big a thing over here, I guess my tradition is to join in Switch Witch! Are you a fan of anything that you would like a tshirt of? If so, what size would you wear? This is difficult because there are some awesome shirts out there, but so many fandom tees are just naff. I'd love a good Sandman one, my old ones fell apart. I wish I'd got the DR Who/Led Zep Dont Blink tee that was on RIPT a few weeks ago. I also adore BPTP tissue tees, the halloween kitty is awesome. Cthulu & steampunky thngs are also good. L or XL in BPTP tissue tees, XL in normal crew tees and I don't tend to do girlie tees. Do you love, hate, or are indifferent to.....pumpkin flavored things? There really aren't many pumpkin flavoured things over here so I'm not sure. I eat pumpkin/squash a lot but mostly in curries! Dear future Witchee, did you get anything from the Beaver Moon or Weenie updates that I need to know about, so I don't accidentally repeat anything? For once I'm safe from the Lab update. I'm coveting the BPTP mug and pen and especially the Halloween kitty tissue tee. If I scrape up the money for the tee, I'll remove it from my BPTP wishlist. Do you want anything from Starbucks or Teavana? Tea, tea makers, rock sugar, tea tins, coffee, via, via refreshers, mugs, tazo tea...? Loads of the teavana stuff sounds amazing Hey, Witchee, it's getting cold. Socks, scarves, hats or arm warmers? Socks and arm warmers please! Stuff I really don't need more of: Mugs: I have a gazillion Dr Who? been watching it since 1967 ... How much do you like lipbalm? Flavored or unflavored? What are your favorite brands and flavors? I like sticks not tubs and I much prefer flavoured. I tend to use Chapstick because its easy to get! Do you like and wear lipgloss? If yes, what colours? Nope For those of you whose wishlists contain only BPALs, are there any other perfume companies you like or would like to try out? I have a couple of other names on my list, but I dont want to get addicted to yet another overseas company! Your feelings on Adagio teas: If you've never had anything from them, would you be open to trying them? If you HAVE had them and like them, name some favorites blends. And if you had them and dislike them, can you name a few *other* tea companies you're into? I like interesting chai teas but haven't had anything from Adagio What about coffee? Love loads of coffees, use beans or occasionally ground, hate decaf and refuse to try the stuff that's been pooped out by rodents Who is your favourite female of all time? Historical, literary, ANYTHING, and why? Annie Besant from real life, for her social activism & birth control work. Or in fiction, Arya Stark from Game of Thrones or Jinian Footseer & Fringe Dorwalk from some of Sheri Tepper's books, each in different ways for doing the right thing. If you were a Disney princess you would be?: I would NEVER be a Disney princess. I'd be Cruella De Ville Would you like a seashell from Florida? Yes What craft project do you currently have on your docket or that you want to start? And that craft goodies would be welcome? I'm busy (in a lazy way!) making steampunked up sets of mini drawers and learning to draw manga style. Distressing type paints, steampunky bits and manga marker pens always welcome Do you read literature/culture blogs or websites of any kind? I'm thinking about anything that would help a putative witch to get a sense of what your current tastes in books, movies, games, genres, approaches to culture and literature and so forth are I don't reliably read any blogs How do you feel about traditional picnics (namely the intimate table for two variety)? Old-fashioned basket or something more utilitarian (cooler/insulated bag)? I love them - old fashioned basket In fact I did a recent Etsy Treasury list about this! If you were put in a room with 100 random other people the same age and sex as you, from your country, in what way do you think you would be different from the average? I'm polyamorous, I'm probably geekier, probably kinkier, probably far less girly. Arrogantly, I think it's likely I'm cleverer too. Haus of Gloi did a Reverie update! Do any of them interest you? (Or anything else up currently?) I haven't looked - trying not to get addicted to more international stores than I already am Witchee, do you cook? Do you do all the cooking? Is it a chore or a pleasure? I cook, I do all the cooking, and it can be either Which reading level do you prefer to read in YA or Adult? Or even both? I can read either, but adult for preference If you could have one rare bpal which one would you choose? I'd love a sniffie of MB Underpants to see what the fuss is about. I hoard Midway, if 2 bottles can be considered a hoard (Feel free not to answer, I know it's not a standard one!) Are you kinky? Oh yes Do you enjoy scented candles? Certain sizes that you like? What kind of scents or brands? I have some BPTP candles which I love. I'd only like unusual scents, I hate Yankee Candle type stuff. I like proper big candles rather than little ones Thoughts about South Africa? Have you been here, would you like to go? Would you like to receive anything South African? I have South African in-laws so I don't really need anything. Please NEVER send me biltong or mealy-meal! Do you like Sockdreams? If so, what styles would you prefer? (You can also link your wishlist.) I've never had anything from there, but love short socks Do you need hair accessories? If so, what kind or color? I've often wanted to try hairsticks but have no idea how. I use hair ties for the end of my plait. What is your favorite shade of blue? Moroccan blue, egyptian blue, cobalt, teal, lapis and those ones that are really purple! Do you have any kitchen gadgets (a SodaStream, a Kuerig/Tassimo) that you want mix things for? not for me, thanks If you were to start learning something new (intellectual or craft or hobby), what would it be? I'm busy learning manga drawing What about candy? Do you have a sweet tooth? I have a sweet tooth but try not to overdo it. Do you have an e-reader? What kind? Would you like to get ebooks? I dont have one If your witch is an extremely crafty sort, and she were to send all kinds of homemade foody goodies and handmade crafty stuff - what are items you would NOT LOVE to receive. Please dont hedge on this one...some of us are serious crafters and will be making most of what we send! I like: socks, armwarmers/fingerless gloves, sweeties, arty decorated boxes, fancy frames for my pictures (to fit pics 4 x 6 in & 7 x 10 ins are what I need right now). I don't have room for many knicknacks and don't need scarves or cuddly toys. Anything else, feel free to ask! Witchee dear, do you like video games? Are there any you want to play? Do you have a large library? I like them but don't really have time. Do you have something you do, without fail, as a personal daily habit/ritual? (Examples: pen-and-paper journal keeping, tea/coffee drinking, morning yoga, nightly bedtime reading. I'm kind of thinking on things that would be dear to you and might need small supplies or could use certain extras. ) I can't think of anything other than morning real coffee Do you wear nailpolish? What colors do you tend to go for? What are your favorite brands? Are you open to trying indie brands? I love purples, greens & blues but I think it cant be sent internationally any more Name three BPAL scents you have tried, but are dying to get more of. See my wishlist Do you still write real letters on nice stationary to people you like/love? only very very rarely Have you ever tried anything from Paintbox Soapworks? Which products or scents would you prefer? I've stuck a load on my Etsy wishlist Do you like/have space to garden? If so, what do you grow? I have a teeny garden - I grow courgettes, leeks, tomatoes, herbs, strawberries and blue flowers Do you like sample sized things? Think lipgloss, mascara, bodylotion, scrubs, mini candles, and so forth. I like trying samples, except of make-up Have you tried Fortune Cookie Soap? What products or scents would you like? I've not tried, again, trying not to expand my B & B international range! Do you use solid soaps at all? If so, what kind do or don't you like? I use BPTP soap & Paintbox soaps Have you ever tried Cocoa Pink? If you are curious about it, what looks interesting to you? I shouldn't have looked! Scents: Agave Lime Stiletto jumps out at me, plus Disco lemonade, Lady Bug, Spank Me. Probably lotion or scrub, I'd try shampoo or conditioner but do not need to get addicted to international shampoo! Do you like Lush? If so, what is your favorite product that is currently available, also, what is a product that you love but has been discontinued? I bought from Lush since 1987 when they were Cosmetics To Go - my favourite product is the original Ginger which they no longer make - I have about an imps worth left. I walk past Lush every day though, so it's not that special! Do witches prefer the answers posted here, but a more cherry-picked number of questions answered, or a more exhaustive list posted in the blog, which means posting here much less? Blog Anyone a fan of Shiro Cosmetics? Any particular products? Eye shadow pigments in general? I only wear eyeliner Are there any companies, products, or items you boycott? McDonalds, B & B animal testers As I am in Japan, what sort of things would you like from there? beautiful chopsticks, little bowls, bento supplies (I already have the best bento box!) Since FB and the FB Gusp group (and the BPAL Sorority which is quiet) have become gathering places...what are some of your favorite Facebook pages you like? I hardly ever go on FB Is there a Quote that resonates with you, or that you particularly like a lot. Would this be something you would like artwork made of for your walls or a shirt/bag/scarf? My favourite quote is the one in my sig! Also, STARBUCKS, Yay or Nay? Anything you particularly like? I go there but I'm pretty meh about it Is there someone on the forums (within SW or not) who knows you really well and might be able to help with stalking? Quillifer If you happen to find out who yours is, how much would it bother you? It wouldn;t bother me, but I do like guessing! Do you use waxmelts or tarts? If so, which ones do you prefer? I don't use either Do you enjoy drinking hot chocolate, and would you like stuff to make it with, or to add to it? I like it, and would like things to add to it Have you ever tried Spoonfudge? Would you enjoy it if your Witch would send you some? Which of the flavors would you like? I've never tried it but I bet I'd like it, all of it What's your opinion on Moonalisa? Any favorites or products you'd like to try? I've never tried it Are there any BPALs that you loved the idea of, the imagery - whether artwork or description - but which didn't work out for you? (I'm asking because if they did, you might mention them elsewhere, but if not, the imagery might be helpful) War, what is your favourite object, that you own, ignoring sentimental reasons for attachment? So I guess something you find beautiful, or fun, or incredibly useful. A glass lizard, you can see him here How big is too big...for something to hang on your walls? If I'm painting you a pretty picture, are there maximum dimensions that you have/prefer? Probably not bigger than 18" x 24" - I love pictures so my walls are covered in them Gift cards/vouchers - yay or nay? If you like them - which stores would you like one for? I like them, things like for Sockdreams, BPTP, Paintbox Soapworks if they do them Is there anything from Australia you would like? eg: snacks (yes, you can ask for Tim Tams!), books, magazines, memorabilia? Still interested in trying TimTams Do you have any problems with swearing or particularly off-color humor? no problems with swearing, I can't appreciate racist jokes What style is your sense of humour? Sarcastic - think Bill Hicks, George Carlin, Monty Python, xkcd Opinions on table top games, from cards and board games, to dice and rpgs. What do you like? What don't you like? Favorites? Any classics you like? Do you collect any? I play RPGs but have been doing so for decades, we tend to write our own now. I like board games but have no one who will play them with me. What would you like from the most recent BPAL update? What are you planning on buying for yourself and what would you like to try? I've signed up for decants and (will) have bought a bottle of Sweet Pea and a bottle of Aurelia Is there a literary character you identify with? Even if it's not spot-on, just someone you found yourself having that "I identify with this" feeling? Jinian Footseer from the Sheri Tepper book of the same name What are the three books you most want to read right now, and which you don't already have? My Amazon wishlist is the only way I keep track too Would you like something from Empire Edibles? Yes, all the fudge except Marmite - but I asked this question Is there anything small you try to collect from everywhere you visit? Not really Witchee, I know that SW isn't about what you get... but could you name one thing you would be heartbroken not to get and one thing you would be a-ok if it didn't make it in your box? (i.e. do you REALLY want perfume oil of some sort, or would you be totally heartbroken if there was no Lush in your box, etc Nothing comes to mind Do you like tarot cards, pendulums and rune stones etc? If so, what type? Not for me What fandoms do you belong to? I dont see it as fandom, but I like Firefly, Battlestar Galactica, Babylon 5, most of Gaiman's stuff What cheers you up? Sex! Curry! Oh, ok ... seeing beautiful things, like Pre-Raphaelite pictures in the Tate or beautiful forests or walks along a deserted beach Who or where would you most want to haunt? Who would you least want to be haunted by? This just makes me go "huh?" What question do you hate to answer? Why have I put on so much weight? What is the best compliment you have/could receive? That someone spontaneously likes my art Would you like anything from an European country? Any particular food or goodies, magazines, books, whatever would be available to your witch in his/her country. Belgian chocolate, Vla from Holland, Spanish & Italian sausages & cheeses Do you like bags? If so, what type (rucksack, clutch, shopping bag) colour and would you like/need a new one? The only bag I need is a little cross body type one that would hold purse, keys & phone size. I have too many others What's your favourite comfort food(snack or candy etc) and/or drink? Southern Indian crab curry, fresh baguette with Philadelphia cheese, Seattle Birthday Cake chocolate, Lindor chocolate, good quiche Would you be interested in someone writing out for you a favourite recipe, or finding or devising one which they think you'd like? If so, please provide your favourite ingredients, info on how you like to cook/store and use food, and any intolerances - unless all of these are in your questionnaire, or you don't like the idea. (I'm not saying I'd definitely do this, unless someone is keen, and it wouldn't be the only gift). I guess for other witches this might include something like a knitting pattern - not my thing but would you like that? Or indeed would you like a picture created for you (if so what kind) or a story written? yes If you knew you were going to live comfortably for say 800 years, what profession, calling or project might you pursue with some of your extra years, which you imagine you may not do in the life that you have? I'd retrain as an artist, especially high end computer graphics, or train as a doctor Is there any thing - an object, a donation on your behalf, some research done for you, whatever - that your witch could do about this that you would like? And if you can't think of a present, would you rather she/he (I!) didn't either and confined themselves to things you are already involved in? Can't think of anything What colors/style is your kitchen decor? And do you entertain in your home? I entertain a load of badly behaved RPG geeks, does that count? And my kitchen is green & cream & fake oak Are your ears pierced? yes Do you like stuffies/stuffed animals/art doll type thingies? If so, any particular type you'd love to get? The only sort I like is diseases/medical! Like this - I have brain cells and rubella! Switch Witch is, of course, all about you.....but if your Witch was so inclined, are there wee little ones in your home that will get jealous and are just too young to understand why you won't share the love, who maybe need a touch of Witchee love all their own, to distract them while you hide all your lovelies?!? Everything will belong to my cats anyway - that's just the way it is! Do you have any symbols or totems that are meaningful to you? The infinity shape, the figure 8 one ... I know it has a proper name but I just woke up When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? walking is good if the weather is nice, or talking to one of my partners, otherwise a lovely BPAL bath or a nice cup of tea Would you like if your witch sent a regional pop/soda? If so, what type (Root beer, creme soda, cola, citrus-flavored, chocolate-flavored, etc...)? I don't think it would ship - but otherwise, happy to try something without too many horrid additives, as long as it is not root beer Ninjas or Pirates? Ninjas disguised as pirates Werewolves or vampires? meh Zombie or Cthulhu? Cthulhu Do you want to receive one big package or a bunch of small ones? Digital stuff all at the end when the box should arrive or as we go? Some small ones preferred, so that I can squee often, but I'm easy really Do you welcome knitted items? If so, what would you like most? (amigurumi, washcloth, socks, shawl, shawlette, scarf, wrist warmers, hat, etc.) Do you have any favorite fibers? How about any fiber allergies? Favorite color for knitted items? I don't really like acrylic, I like socks, wrist warmers/mittens and my favourite colours are of course purple, green and blue What are the three BPALs you would most like to receive - one GC, one not-hard to find LE, and one HTF LE from your dreams? The Stormhold, Chrysanthemum Moon, Temple Viper (not sure which of those LEs is hardest to find!) If you knit/crochet, what sizes of needles do you need? I don't knit What styles of artwork do you like? Pre-Raphaelites are my true love, but I also like some other prints - examples on my Etsy wishlist If you cook, would you be interested in-hand made spice mixes/rubs? yes, just nothing with celery salt in it Would you like mexican vanilla or silver rings/necklaces? Yes, absolutely The Conjure Oils update (http://conjureoils.com/emporium.htm) looks absolutely fabulous...I didn't know she made soaps and candles and whanot. Is there anything from the Oddment Emporium you would like? lotion in Heliophobe, Potters Field Picnic or Fire Dragon Parasol What is your favorite color? Purple What is your favorite season? Autumn I think ... but sometimes Spring If you could live anywhere in the world and money was no object, where would it be? More than one place - I'd like somewhere in Malvern, England, a seaside place in Northumberland, a place in LA solely so I could go to Will Calls , a place in New Zealand, South Island, and maybe somewhere in NYC or in Finland Name three things that you could use, but might not necessarily think to get for yourself? A box for safely storing 3 or 4 BPAL bottles while travelling, a facial or pedicure, spice rubs for fish Would any witchee be interested in this comic? or any of her three comics? yes but I'd want the first one first! Do you have any long trips coming up? If so, could you use things to occupy yourself? No long trips I'm going to Jungle Jim's next week (it's basically a massive international food gasm in Ohio, look it up); would anything interest you? I'm sure there would be things I'd like - just no idea what! Does anything from the TP Etsy update interest you? I already bought all the things - but I had a good excuse, I needed something for my own witchee I just found out Oreo is launching ones with watermelon flavor in the USA only. Is it something you would enjoy? yes, at least one! What are the three BPALs you would most like to receive - one GC, one not-hard to find LE, and one HTF LE from your dreams? The Stormhold, Chrysanthemum Moon, Temple Viper (I'd normally put Midway but I got gifted a bottle in my last swap so asking twice in a row is excessive) If you don't consider yourself in a "fandom" (and I get that ... I don't really go overboard on my liking of any TV show/Movie/etc), are there any TV shows or Movies that you really like and/or watch regularly or any actors/actresses you wouldn't leave standing in the rain (unless you like looking at them sopping wet, in which case ... well, nevermind)? Wouldn't kick Michael Fassbender out of bed. I also have a thing for Morena Baccarin but she's got Hollywood skinny lately and that's sad So, dear witchee, would you like some Tw*twaffle soap or scent or lotion? Oh yes! Has anyone asked about tattoos? Do you love them? Hate them? Have any? Want any? I have 5 large ones and I love them because they are really well done and art in their own right. I live near the Brown and Haley outlet - makers of Almond Roca and Mountain Bars - would you want anything from the outlet? For nut-haters, they have nutless Roca For the no-sugar folks they have sugar-free as well. Not for me thanks I also have an Oberto jerky outlet local to me - any wants there? No, definitely not! How do you feel about home-canned goods?- I don't think these can ship internationally Do you like BPTP clothing? Adore it What size do you wear of: Baby-doll T's - I only wear the tissue tees, I take a L but XL is doable too Regular T's - I don't wear these yoga pants - XL Also, what is your favorite lunacy (or non-lunacy) T-shirt that you don't already own? Or other clothes from BPTP? Dragon Moon tissue tee is my big fave. I only like the dark coloured shirts, I'm too mucky for whites & pastels What else do you love from the Trading Post site, and need to have? My wishlist for currently available BPTP stuff Is there a particular movie genre that you like (Fantasy? Drama? Romantic Comedy? Musicals? TV-Series, etc), and what format would you prefer: DVD, Blu-Ray, or something in the cloud (like Amazon, iTunes, Flixster, etc)? Only the DVDs on my wishlist - I have a stupidly large Sci-fi DVD collection -Following up on the Adagio question from earlier, what are you top five wishes, for teas and blends? Masala chai, spiced apple chai, thai chai, raspberry green, peach oolong -Do you have anything that you do ritually, every summer? Does piss and moan about the heat count? -What are your top five wishes from ThinkGeek? 1. Tentacle Hoodie 2. Blue Sun tee in XL 3. Serenity poster 4. Luminglass 5. Purple Cephalopod tee - this almost got the 'OH HOLY FUCK THAT'S AWESOME!!' award!!! -Seen anything lately that makes you go OH HOLY FUCK THAT'S AWESOME!! ? This - though I'd pick medical books or Lovecraft or Poe Do you like audiobooks? If so, do you have/would you like to try Audible? (I'm an addict, myself.) No, I like reading it myself. On paper. Chocolate: Love? Hate? Allergic? If love, what are your faves? Love - especially high quality milk chocolate with things like raspberry, strawberry,lemon, or pistachio cream in it, and Seattle Chocolates Birthday Cake Batter bars (or indeed their lemon bars) I know Canadian chips can be different than others, how does "dill pickle" or "ketchup" sound? They sound good If you were getting a custom Haus of Gloi blend, what four notes would you choose? Summer notes listed here and you can click through to the whole list from there. http://www.hausofglo...er-single-notes I tend to worry that I'd make an awful custom blend, but here goes: Vanilla bean, apricot, peach skin, kaffir lime leaf QUESTION! Do you like Kickstarter? Are there any projects up that you really like? I've joined in a couple but until I see one I don't know if I'm interested - the last 2 I did was money for medical research in Sweden and a project to build a full size working model of Babbage's Difference Engine QUESTION! If you have an Etsy wishlist, what are your top 5 favorite things on there? The price is unimportant, not because I'm rich, but because I'd like some inspiration. This and this and this and this and these. Oh and this - I just couldn't cut it down to 5! Festival this week -- includes an "encampment" and an art faire. any interest in trinkety things from the encampment or cards/prints from local artists Yes How do you feel about glitter? does loose glitter make your skin crawl or would you bathe in it? Tiny amounts are ok like in Lush's Fairy Jasmine bath bomb, but lots is awful. Do you want/need/like/collect journals? If so, do you prefer lined or unlined? An unlined one might be nice Does the idea of wearing a plant as jewelery give you the warm fuzzies or the heebie jeebies? I love the idea but they can't be sent internationally Gourmet popcorn, yes/no? What do you like: glazed, savory, candied? Nuts or not? Any flavors you wouldn't like (like Bacon CHeeseburger, Pizza, Watermelon, Root Beer Float, Hot Chili Dark Chocolate)? Or if any of those sounded interesting, how weird is weird enough? Yes, but not too weird - no root beer or wasabi, and probably without nuts Question: I make my own hair gloss, would you like some detangling and very shiny hair gloss made by me? This is a 'cone rich blend, not the least bit natural. Not for me If I wanted to include something for your fluffball, what would be good, and what should I stay away from? Catnip filled things would be good, but only if very clearly labelled for customs Would homemade treats be something you'd like for your dog/cat? No thank you If you get a long weekend this weekend... what are you doing with it? Staying in? Going out? Family? Friends? If you don't get a long weekend, are you OK with that, or a little sad? (If you are Canadian, apply this to last weekend). No long weekend ... strangely the UK doesn't celebrate being beaten by the US! Would you be interested in getting a kombucha starter and instructions on how to use it to easily make your own fermented, probiotic tea drink? No, makes me want to run in the opposite direction! Anything interesting from the new Paintbox Soapworks update for you? Avast & Candy Floss sound gorgeous What about recycled sari silk yarn, witches and witchees? I would like something made with it, but have no skill to do so myself! Sooo, the Blooddrop update (Aviary and Summer Simplicities). Anything you'd like from there? Not really DEAR FIBER AND YARN PEOPLE: I am going back to Paradise Fibers today. They have like almost every type of fiber roving and dye and stuff available. If you're a spinner and have any fiber wishes, what would you like? Dyed or natural? Do you need dye? colors? brand? Every package has to have something blue in it. Blue can also be used to describe more risque humor...how would you rate your general sense of humor? Are you strictly PG-13, R-rated, NC-17? My sense of humour can be dirty on occasion! Do you like puzzles? What kind? Jigsaw, word, etc?

I was going to review this, but then I read sunshinedaisybliss' epic. All I can say is this patchouli is to other patchoulis what sdb is to reviews. This is the Harrods of hippy shop smells, the perfect, wonderful, high-end patchouli of your dreams. Did I mention that I could smell it through a sealed bottle? I don't think I will wear it very often because I don;t know if I have the confidence to, but I am really really glad that I bought this.

Overall I can find about 3 distinct honey smells in here: wet is an overpoweringly sweet runny honey, when it first dries it is a rich, almost buttery set honey, and after a few hours it is a quite beeswaxy version. I get some florals when I first apply it, but not overwhelmingly so and happily no trace of jasmine. After an hour or so it is the thyme that sticks around, and maybe some of the ginger, but the honey dominates on me throughout. I love it! ETA: but apparently it is a partner repellant ... I'll have to stick to some of my other honey loves

It gives a spicy kick and for me, the idea of heat, toward the end, but somehow doesn't burn my skin like cinnamon would

You could also try Ogun - heavy and dark cigar tobacco, gin and juniper, melon, chili pepper and a touch of honey. On me it gets my award for oil that morphs the most - starts out all melon but then gets more and more complex.

This is a really silky lather with very gentle scrubby bits. The scent stays only faintly on the skin afterwards. As for the scent, a good waft of coffee backed up by the oak. I don't get the dusty books vibe from this, so rather than reminding me of the library at MU, it is more evocative of maybe the Miskatonic University men's locker room. Ah, sweet memories ...

For things that you like initially but then can't stand after a couple of hours, you might want to consider getting a scent locket rather than actually wearing the scent directly on your skin. That will give you much more of the initial scent and it won't be affected by skin chemistry. The other thing I thought of was wondering if you're putting too much on - I thought this because although I love Snake Oil, if I put too much on or sniff it up close when it's fresh then I feel quite nauseous, whereas if I apply it very lightly I don't get that problem. Some scents I slather on, but not until they've had a decent testing.

Wet: rose with a strong kick of mint behind it. I swear I didn't drop any in my tea but this is so strong it seems like I'm drinking it. Initial drydown: Overwhelming rose of the dried red rose petal variety, like falling into a huge vat of rose petals. I thought it was giving me a headache but actually I think it's taken the headache I already had and just beaten it into submission. If I sniff close up it's a dusty, herbal sort of scent, but the rosey throw is so overpowering it was quite hard to make myself do that. Later: after a couple of hours the scent is much less intrusive, a herby, dusty rose that's actually quite pleasant. I'm wearing it at work so other effects might not be apparent, though I'm more relaxed than usual.

No guava suggestions from me, but a couple of fruity 'must tries' Titania - A nocturnal bounty of fae dew-kissed petals and pale fruits: white grape, white peach, iced pear, musk rose, sweet pea, moonflower and snapdragon. Twinkle Twinkle Little Bat - A sparkly, batty little scent: green tea, melon, mint, lime rind, and champagne grape with lemon balm, mullein, and toadflax.

Skin, why do you do this to me? I wanted to love this, I want to be a sleek, dark, clever, slinky cat. Sadly, while wearing this, I am a plasticky chewed-up squeaky dog toy. I get a lovely musk in the bottle, I get a lovely musk with a bit of cedar after a few hours, but in between I get this:

This really is a morpher In the bottle I get vintage musk, but this changes immediately on my skin to sweet pastry. The musk creeps out a little once it's dry, but for the next couple of hours this really reminds me of how my Grandma used to smell - biscuits and musk (she used to work in a cake shop). After that the pastry goes and I get a quite strong dark musk, which is not for me at all. There's quite a lot of throw on this, I much prefer the version that wafts rather than sniffing close up.

When wet I mostly get myrrh and little else. It dries down to a soft gentle resinous spice - quite powdery but very comforting. It most reminds me of a gentler version of Morocco or the smell of clothes in a hippy shop. Now I'm going to have to hunt down a bottle.

Another vote for Josie, but then also Machu Picchu: Sweet tropical fruits burst through deep, wet rainforest boughs, enormous steamy blossoms, over thin mountaintop breezes, mingled with the soft, rich golden scent of Peruvian amber.