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Very very gourmand and very very pink. If I bought something like this in a department store it would give me a headache, but BPAL manages to keep it sugary without stepping into chemical-ick territory. It reminds me of drinking milk flavored with strawberry powder in the 70s. Super fun scent for those frivolous days.

This is very orris and softly vanilla on me, with just the faintest trace of musk. It reads to me as a soft, refined perfume from my grandmother's generation. It blooms more vanilla with body heat but retains the dusting-powder vibe. It's an instant favorite for me!

Initial impression: lime-flavored Lifesavers candy mingled with a bit of Jolly Ranchers and mints. Very sugary and strong. 

Wet on skin: I get the apple more clearly. I think it's the green aspect I was reading as lime. The candy aspect has calmed down.

Four hours later: still going strong, now with a slightly tannic edge, but still bright and tart.

It's nothing like the liqueur. It's very strong on application! A big hit of fresh grass, with soft moss grounding it, but still very loud. A little goes a long way. I feel like this would be a good aromatic fragrance for the warmer months. When the strong top notes eventually die down, I really love the subtler mossy blend.

My old girlfriend was partial to apricot-infused black tea with honey, and we'd drink it in a cafe on a street with secondhand bookstores and antique stores on sunny autumn days -- so basically this is bottled nostalgia for me.

There's kind of a spicy tone to it at first, which I attribute to trying to recreate the scent of sun. There might be a little citrusy frankincense in there. I'm not getting heliotrope or amber, which I think Beth often uses in "sun" blends. I think the wildflower honey that is giving some of the spice, like some of the flowers might have a spicy perfume like carnation.

The tea is dry but not astringent, quietly grounding the sweet apricot and honey. It's more cozy warmth than outright gourmand. It stays close to the skin and retains the unique apricot feel as it dries and fades.

I got this as part of a set and wasn't sure I'd like it because of the aldehydes. That bright, almost ozone scent is the first thing I smell, but it's not harsh or overly chemical the way that note sometimes reads. It is indeed fizzy and inviting, with a kind of musky caramel underlying it. I do get what people have been saying about the bubbly smell. Fun! As it dries down, it gets really sexy, more amber. It has a pretty strong throw for the first couple of hours, then quiets down a lot. It feels like something I'd wear for a festive evening out, and I imagine it's one I'll be reapplying for full effect.

If you can find it, Insupportable Misery sounds right up your alley. Lilac, lavender, gunpowder tea and saffron.

I could have sworn there was Egyptian musk here. I think the combo of motel scents makes my olfactory brain imply a skin scent. The marshmallow fluff is the second element to grab me, and the one that lingers longest. The dryness/incense/sweetness reminds me of BPAL's Morocco minus the spices. There's also an aura of greasiness here -- more oily than coconutty -- and if I sniff close to my wrist I can definitely detect the cigarette burn! A clean, light scent that would be easy to wear in a lot of different settings, but with a little edge.

Starts out sharply Pine-Sol, and soon mellows to a beautifully layered forest atmosphere, sweet with balsam, airy with cedar and a hint of stone, damp with moss, deep and earthy with vetiver. It's a lively, comforting scent, and I'm very glad I got past that first impression and get to nuzzle in its soft drydown. Medium throw, short longevity.

Juicy and mouthwatering, like cutting a ripe grapefruit. It reminds me very strongly of Pacifica Ruby Guava until the fig shows up, an earthy fig I have smelled in other BPAL blends. I don't get the vanilla cream per se but I imagine it's the base holding it all together. 

This is surprisingly enduring. It starts out a little synthetic-smelling -- I think that's actually how my nose is interpreting the rather green-chilly rose note -- but soon settles down to a soft, sugary vanilla marshmallow-like scent. As it warms on my skin, the rose blends with the vanilla and feels more pink than green. 24 hours later, it's a gorgeous soft sweetness lingering on my wrists.

Debauchery is my favorite in this category: civet, red Egyptian musk and opium.

Wonderfully juicy in the vial and on initial application. It is mouthwateringly tart on the surface, but with enough bitter, earthy and powdery complexity to avoid reading as sweetarts. I get the tannins from the dark fruits, and a cloud of dry green tea that's part hay, part fancy soap. The soap/powder facet dies down quickly, and becomes more of a musky underpinning. I love the combination of these notes. It's a very fresh take on clean and fruity. A definite wrist-huffer that keeps getting better on the skin.

Pomegranate with a strength behind it, like a less-smoky vetiver or maybe an aged patchouli. I love the dry-down, which brings out a rich honey undertone.

"Incisive" really fits well! The fir needle is at the forefront, while the other notes meld in the background. I was worried when reviews described it as aquatic, but it's not cologne-like; the ambergris lends a muskiness that lingers. Bright yet complex.

I don't get the leather or musk, but I do get Antique Lace with extra gourmand vanilla. .

Smells just like the way that color makes me feel. It's a playful, bold, happy scent, sweet and very cherry. There's a tinge of marzipan, a twist of musk, and a comforting sweetness. I'm judicious with my bottle purchases but this definitely qualifies. It's so cheery!

Mouthwatering in the vial and wet on my skin. Cognac predominates, with the aromatic bergamot offering more citrus dimension. The oud is subtle and well-blended, lending a slight earthiness. This manages to be fresh and rich at the same time. I love the lab's cognac note, and it really shines in this setting. I could see this becoming a favorite.

1 hour ago, Rayleigh said:

Dalliance with an Amorous Bat Demon (Honeyed patchouli, sweet benzoin, smoky labdanum, and white sandalwood) from the 2020 Lupers was a nice, smooth, honeyed patchouli on me. I never tried Owl Moon from Blood Milk, but it sounds perfect for what you're looking for (Dark, rooty, sweet patchouli swirled with honey) and is available through Blood Milk's website.

Thanks! Those both sound promising. :-)

I'm on the lookout for honey-patchouli combos. 

This starts out with a sharp, pungent blast of green, ozone-like cologne -- if it's hay, it's new-mown and mixed with the fuel from the lawnmower. I was worried I would get a headache and have to wash it off, but it settled down pretty quickly. Dried down, it's Cafe Au Lait and a Wool Blanket but with a soft, saffron-like hay in place of the coffee. It turns out to be a lovely, subtle skin scent, warm without being heavy. I think this will be nice for summer and for layering.

I was really excited about this one, and it lives up to my dreams! It encapsulates the richness and liveliness of river mud and shady evergreens. I get the impression of a cool morning, dew beading on the grass. The cypress is a little sharp at first, and becomes sweetly aromatic as it warms up on my wrists. The drydown combo is to die for - rich and earthy, clean and uplifting, almost edible to this dirt-loving nose. It reminds me of my old BPAL favorite Ace of Pentacles and might even surpass it in my affections. Fans of Luperci, Graveyard Dirt and Zombi will probably love this.

This starts out quite sharp, like a dry, old-fashioned rose soap. White rose at that. As it warms on my skin, it takes on a softer, woody incense tone, while remaining powdery and rosy. This is a very pretty, uncomplicated scent I could see wearing to feel clean and polished on a hot day. I think this could layer well with deeper or sweeter scents as well.

Two months later, this has become an absolute favorite! It no longer reads soapy, but has a tangy, tart-fruit dimension I love.

Is anyone else getting pink bubblegum from this? It's definitely there for me! It also reminds me quite a bit of Aunt Caroline's Joy Mojo. And layers upon layers of sugar - whipped sugar, caramelized sugar, fermented sugar, fruit sugar. The banana is a great twist, especially before this scent dries down. As someone who amps cinnamon, I was worried about the spice, but it's pretty subtle this time -- I think the frankincense tames it quite a bit. This is a very fun gourmand; a kid could wear this.

The description is totally accurate. In the bottle and wet on skin, this is strong, rich soil. There's a suggestion of wetness, rain and stone, and a bit of the electric charge in the air after a storm. But mostly it's muddy, fertile spring soil. The mineral element gets strong on dry-down, and the whole thing fades fairly quickly.