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I don't think I've ever been disappointed with the Lab ... not even over the price hike. This though upsets me because I had my heart set on the original scent and had I known they changed it I would not have bought this. It's not horrible or anything like that it's just not what I fell in love with.

 

Yeah, I pulled a couple of decants from my original bottle and gifted them out, because I knew I had a backup coming. :\

 

I've been toying with emailing the lab over it, but I haven't done it. Technically I didn't buy it from the lab, but I dunno there is obviously something off with the second batch. Would it do any good, do you think?

It might, maybe they don't know it's different. They are the only one's with the answers. If you do you are welcome to direct them to my post because there are two of us that notice a HUGE difference. I bought my bottle from a forum member over on Swappers and she may be a member here as well but I would buy another bottle from DD IF it was like the original batch. I am one sad lil puppy.

Black Death HELP!

 

I had bought a bottle from DD for a Mod here on BPAL in a swap and when it arrived I opened it and smelled it and it was love. I posted a ISO on swappersonline (and BPAL) and swapped for a decant. The bottle and decant both smelled the same. :love:

 

So I found a bottle for sale and bought it the other day. It arrived today and when I opened it up it was like whoooa ... APPLE! I mean it smells nothing like the original bottle that came to me nor the decant. Maybe way in the distance if I inhale really deep but the top note here smells like apple. :banghead: Think of the apple in Agape.

 

Has anyone heard if there are batch variations? I'm soooo sad! I want the Black Death I tried before and thank god I still have the BD decant to compare it to. I almost frimped it out the other day knowing I had a bottle coming but at the last min. I kept it.

 

ETA: The seller bought it from DD along with Black Heart and Black Lace and she was selling all of them so I'm the second owner and it's full to the shoulder and she only opened to sniff it twice. I believe her. Could the lab have filled it with the wrong scent by accident?

 

 

Yeah, the batch difference between the first and the second stocking of Black Death are HUGE. The second one is so much fruitier. It was different enough that I thought perhaps I got the wrong scent as well.

Damn! Well at least that mystery is solved. and now I'm going off to throw a fit! lol.

Thanks.

ETA:

Oh hell I didn't even see your post that was right above mine and posted in Feb.

I don't think I've ever been disappointed with the Lab ... not even over the price hike. This though upsets me because I had my heart set on the original scent and had I known they changed it I would not have bought this. It's not horrible or anything like that it's just not what I fell in love with.

Black Death HELP!

I had bought a bottle from DD for a Mod here on BPAL in a swap and when it arrived I opened it and smelled it and it was love. I posted a ISO on swappersonline (and BPAL) and swapped for a decant. The bottle and decant both smelled the same. :love:

So I found a bottle for sale and bought it the other day. It arrived today and when I opened it up it was like whoooa ... APPLE! I mean it smells nothing like the original bottle that came to me nor the decant. Maybe way in the distance if I inhale really deep but the top note here smells like apple. :banghead: Think of the apple in Agape.

Has anyone heard if there are batch variations? I'm soooo sad! I want the Black Death I tried before and thank god I still have the BD decant to compare it to. I almost frimped it out the other day knowing I had a bottle coming but at the last min. I kept it.

ETA: The seller bought it from DD along with Black Heart and Black Lace and she was selling all of them so I'm the second owner and it's full to the shoulder and she only opened to sniff it twice. I believe her. Could the lab have filled it with the wrong scent by accident?

Quick question!! Does anyone know/have an example of what the 10ml GC bottles/labels look like? I just received one from a purchase and I am not sure if it is quite right.... Also, the oil in the 10 ml bottle looks clear while the oil in my newer 5ml bottle is quite dark. Both bottles are the amber type, so it is easy to compare. I always thought that all the 10ml bottles were cobalt.

 

Thanks!

All of my 10ml's are in Cobalt bottles. They should have the same GC label as the original version. There is a pic here somewhere ... I'll find it for you.

Here you go.

The 10ml's came down in Aug 06 so your bottle would be aged 3+ years

It's odd about the color but there could have been a component change. Like along time ago Oblivion was green in color (which I loved) and now it's clear yellow or something like that.

What did you buy?

Oooh I love this!! It's like Goblin with vanilla and sugar. Got to get a bottle for sure!

Thanks Cheshirecat for the frimp. <img src="http://www.bpal.org/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/icon_biggrin.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="icon_biggrin.gif" />

ETA: This also reminds me of Arcana's Morphine but Banshee is a bit sweeter.

ETA2: I received a bottle of this and I'm so happy. This stuff is FANTASTIC!!

I love chocolate and aquatics BUT this is not working for me at all. How very sad!

Thanks to Cheshirecat for sending me a frimp to try.

When I first got this decant I did not like it. Thank goodness I kept it around to age a bit. I love it!! It smells like chocolate, marshmallow & coconut (not like the box of chocolate one either from last years Luper). Not near as sweet as that one. Very soft and close to the skin scent.

Need to find a bottle.

ETA: This is like Demeter Croquembouche but BPAL's is like half strength. I'd still buy a bottle of Puppet.

ETA #2: 10/5/2011 ... I'm shocked, I have never had this reaction to any BPAL! I re-tested this last night because I was just about to buy a bottle and this seriously made me sick to my stomach. The longer it was on the more I wanted to hurl. I had to wash it off. It must be the glue note. The decant I have will be frimped out and hopefully it will find a better more loving home.

On me this starts off very green (from the balsams) but within 5 mins the vanilla kicks in and the leather is right behind it. The Balsams are still there but in the background. It's so warm and cozy and reminds me of something I have smelled before. 6 hours later it's still going and I am loving it.

I was so worried because it cost $25 +shipping (and I could have spent that money on my new love TKO) but I worried for nothing. phew!

Will be working on decanting tonight and tomorrow. Sorry decantees! They will likely not be there by V-Day

 

But I have pics! No womb fury. My randoms contain: Metal Tiger, Olisbos, Two Loves, Signior DA D!

 

Truffles

Miskatonic Valley-entine

 

Random Lupers (and a Tiger!)

Ode to Ares

 

Shungas 1 + Shungas 2

 

Whew!

 

Now to get decanting...

Thank you for posting these!!

The Iganok Jewelers label is gorgeous. I will post a phone pic if someone will help me figure out how.

Can't wait to see it! Someone please help Dark Alice.

ETA: Paging TwilightEyes I know you bought the whole set of Valentine's Day in the Miskatonic Valley Please post pictures when you get them.

I have to admit....I want naked menz on my Ode To Ares bottles, just like the Odes from last year w/naked ladies! Oh well, it's what's inside that counts most, right??

Naked menz ... oh yes please! lol. Now my husband might not like that but since he get's to look at all of the Naked women on Odes last year I'd say bring it on. What's good for the goose is good for the gander. Heck the label doesn't even have to have a face just make them firm and hunky! What say you Beth?

U from the Mutter Museum

 

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Cthulu in Love

 

I'll take pics of Banshee Beat and Sweet Life as soon as those bottles arrive. Is anyone jonesing for any other bottles while I have my camera out and photoshop open?

 

Also, if anyone knows how to do the code so that images actually display in the post, and could enlighten me, I'd be very grateful!

Thanks for the pic of U ... for me all I see is a huge ass smiley. lol. I can't wait to get my bottle from U.

This is turning into a sad situation. I think this should stop.

jayne I suggest you no longer read or post in this thread and just wait for an email from Beth and Co.

I this blend. At first it's a very strong Lavender and then sweeten's up to a Lavender/Marshmallow. As I sniff my wrist and inhale deeply I can smell something exotic. Something from the middle east, a spice. Is there saffron in this??

This stuff is pure bliss!!

And for the record, I understand perfumers can be very secretive about their formulas. I appreciate that. I'm not asking for names of companies or recipes for accords or anything like that. I just want a yes or no to the all-natural question. I don't imagine that information would be a huge revelation for scammers.

So... Can anyone tell me more about the general source of the oils?

Actually jayne you did ask the question as noted above in your post yesterday.

I looked at the Museum's web site and could never find it (they do have Shrunken Heads!) and since I didn't CALL them to get any perfume.... no, I didn't get any. *weep*

 

My original Black Lace label is a different color, darker blue. The new Black Lace label is the same design but more of a teal blue.

Yeah, I agree my label is a teal blue.

Banana Bread all the way and it smells like it just came out of the oven.

Someone please pass the butter cause I want to eat this!

question: is the new black lace label different to the old one? =)

My bottle looks just like the one in TwilightEyes Flicker and I think hers is the original.

oooooh ooooh where is GoldenRubee? She posted a review for U and we need a picture for it in this thread.

TwilightEyes did you snag a bottle from the Museum?

Excellent post Beth!

BPAL is for me and I have over 200 bottles to prove it.

Love the perfumes, love the company, love Beth, Puddin, Lilith, Brian and everyone else at the lab & love what the company stands for.

They work their butts off just so I (and so many others) can smell fabulous!!

I hate that I have to start watermarking stuff but I'm sick of people stealing my photos to use on their ebay auctions or whatnot. I'm going to have to play with the watermark size but it probably means more background and less label.

Actually I like your name on the

I bought a bottle of this right before it went down and at first I wasn't sure about it. It was strong and sharp. I put it up and forgot about it. This evening I decided to apply a little and WOW it's nice.

This reminds me of Smut! Not so much Mme. Moriarty but pure de ol' SMUT.

I need to find my camera! The Black Temple Burlesque Troupe label is SECKSY!

Oh yes please

Any pictures of the Yule labels yet?

I received Ded Moroz today but I don't have a camera with me.

It's a red, yellow and black label. It has Grandfather Frost standing on the right watching the devil take away a man and woman.

Ok this is not a perfume but I'd really like to find something that smells like B&BW's True Blue Morocco Cedarwood & Spice. I just love that scent!! I'm so ticked that they pulled this line.

Here's what B&BW has on their site ...

The sunswept land of Morocco and the pristine Mediterranean is renowned for its rich, exotic spices. This authentic spa treatment combines invigorating Moroccan spices with red cedar for a warming body scrub that gently smoothes skin as it exhilarates the senses.

Cumin seed extract, cardamom extract and shea butter condition and soothe while cedar wood extract invigorates, leaving skin polished and soft.

In this exotic fragrance, creamy sensations of sandalwood and cedarwood perfectly blend with warm milk, balsam vanilla, amber and musk.