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    Autumn Lace

    On my skin and to my nose, Autumn Lace, though more subtle, is similar to Intergalactic. Though both are very sugary on me, a difference is that Autumn Lace has more of a leafy undertone while Intergalactic has a more fruity-floral undertone. Since comparisons were made to Black Lace, I got out my bottle (13th anniversary release), and on my skin I amp more incense and tobacco than sugar. Overall, Autumn Lace is lovely sugary scent. The only downside is that it doesn't seems to last very long on me. It is sweet and light and I'm glad that I took a chance and ordered it.
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    Haitian Vetiver

    Over the summer, I went to a craft fair and a woman was selling vetiver plants (I guess technically grass) and teas. I became interested, especially after learning that vetiver helps with problem symptoms around menopause and menstruation, and that it also helps with memory. I didn't buy her female tea at the time and regretted it. So when I saw Haitian Vetiver listed as a single note, I wanted try it out for its medicinal properties, and after smelling the actual plant, I knew that I didn't find the scent offensive. It is a dark oil and when first applied, it smells really smoky. After drydown on my skin, it ends up being a grassy, almost lemony scent. What I love, is that it has sillage (unusual because perfume oils tend to stay close to my skin), so if I move my hand anywhere near the center of my face, I can smell it. It also has staying power of hours. This won't be for everyone, but it works for me.
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    Glowing Vulva at Ryogoku Bridge

    Cream accord, amber, teak, and lotus blossom. On me, Glowing Vulva at Ryogoku Bridge starts out as a creamy wood and after about 20 minutes the amber arrives to join the mix. I wear this as a comfort scent so I tend to wear it on my hands. Because of the throw, I can enjoy it from a distance or bring it up close when I need to. Wonderful!
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    Pink Moon 2012

    On my skin, Pink Moon 2012 starts out as chocolate with floral undertones. Then it dries down to a just ripened strawberry with a hint of spice (maybe carnation?). Pink Moon 2007 was a little too spicy for me and Pink Moon 2005 is one of my sentimental favorites. So while the 2005 version is still tops to me, Pink Moon 2012 is a close 2nd.
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    The Arabian Dance

    When wet, The Arabian Dance smells like wet leather and is astringent. On drydown, it smells like the inside of an old leather purse (not in a stinky way, but in an "it is what it is" way). That may not make sense, but that's what my skin is revealing to me. I'm not getting any tobacco or hazelnut. I'm just amping leather with this blend.
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    Mead Moon

    When I first applied Mead Moon, I thought it smelled so much like Honey Moon that I had to do a comparison. They are similar, yet different. To me, Mead Moon has a lighter quality to it whereas Honey Moon is fuller, heavier with a floral bouquet. With Mead Moon, I smell honey and herbs. I was afraid that Mead Moon was going to be spicy since it contains several spices and I tend to amp (clove and cinnamon), but it is not spicy at all on me. I only wish that Mead Moon had more staying power. It tends to disappear in about an hour on my skin. Overall, I really like Mead Moon and those who love Honey Moon will probably like Mead Moon as well.
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    Frederic

    I love chypres - they are dear to my heart and I wear them frequently. I bought Frederic because of the word "chypre" in the description. When I opened the bottle, I didn't sniff it, I just applied it and was shocked when the patchouli smacked me across the face! I was sad because all I could smell was patchouli, then I remembered that chypres morph on me and that I needed to wait for dry down. I was not disappointed. I'm not good with notes, but Frederic has a woodsy quality blended with subtle florals. Frederic does not smell masculine to me. It smells womanly - strong, complex and powerful. Fredrick is fantastic!
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    Hanami

    When first applied, I too feel this smells kind of like soap/shampoo/body wash with cherry blossom being the dominant note. When dry, the florals blend together and the wisteria comes through. Hanaki is pretty strong and has throw. I think of spring when I smell this, so I will probably wear it until the heat of summer arrives.
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    Arachnina, The Spider Girl (2006)

    A swirling, hypnotic perfume of black currant, poppy, red and black musk, lilies, nicotiana, and patchouli. I bought this because of all the reviews describing Arachnina as "perfumey". Well, it does not smell like perfume on me! This is a smoky patchouli scent on my skin. I wish that I could smell more of the black currant but cannot smell it at all. I like that it is very strong and has great throw because there are times I want people to smell me before they see me and I will wear this on those days.
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    Thirteen (13): October 2006

    Since I'm terrible at deciphering notes, I'm not going to try with this one. I really like unusual scents like this one. I was expecting something foody but this is not foody at all to me. I mainly smell the cocoa and vanilla with a floral undertone. I don't really smell strong spice or fruit although this blend contains both. I will wear this often.
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    Snow-Flakes

    When first applied, I mostly smell mint. This concerns me because my skin chemistry and mint scents do not always get along. After about 15 minutes, the mint starts to fade and it smells very similar to Snow White with a slight hint of mint. It doesn't have much throw but I like it! Since it dries down to a scent very similar to Snow White, I will try layering them to see if I can increase the throw.
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    Singing Moon

    I did not purchase Singing Moon during the live update because I'm not attracted to aquatic scents. I purchased this from the forum after reading several reports that some who wear Singing Moon at bedtime have vivid dreams. I rarely remember my dreams so I wanted to give it a try. Sadly, Singing Moon is not my dream inducing scent. When first applied, I smell a sweet grassy floral blend. After it dries, it becomes a salty aquatic on my skin. Since I like the way it smells when first applied, I will wear it in a scent locket.
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    Sagittarius 2007

    I believe that I'm smelling the balm of Gilead since I'm not familiar with the dominant note. I know this sounds strange but Sagittarius smells similar to Zymol car wax. That isn't a negative, it is just how Sagittarius smells to me. Sagittarius evokes a color to me - I see a golden amber when I smell it. I will wear this on days when I feel mellow.
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    Hope

    Hope smells like sugared roses when wet. I smell the same type of rose that is in Rose Red (2005). After it dries, musk joins the rose and sugar. Although I usually love rose scents, this is not one of my favorites. The sharp rose and musk just do not blend well to me. This is a rose that I won't be wearing very often.
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    The Shivering Boy

    When wet and first applied, The Shivering Boy smells like Vick's VapoRub or a menthol cough drop. After dry, I smell pine and a slight undertone of menthol. I will wear it the next time I have a cold to see if it makes me feel better.
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    Noche Buena

    Noche Buena starts out a strong sage floral. After it dries, it becomes a soapy sage scent on my skin. I never get any of the tropical flowers or incense. I has great throw, but since my skin turns it into soapy sage, I'll probably just use it in a scent locket.
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    Magdalene

    This review is for an older Lab imp of Magdalene. Estimated age: 2 1/2 years old. I mostly smell white roses after drydown. The Lab's white rose is one of my favorite notes, so I'm kind of biased toward fragrances that have a strong white rose note. I prefer Ace of Hearts to this, but Magdalene isn't a bad white rose scent.
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    Namaste

    This has to be one of the first imps received from the Lab because for some reason, I tore at the label to check the oil level (hey we're all newbies sometime!). I found Namaste and another imp in this state. Estimated age: 2 1/2 years old. Namaste is a very mellow sugary lemon on my skin. I can smell an undertone of sandalwood, but do not smell jasmine at all. To me this is not a sharp, tangy scent, but more a scent of liquid sunshine.
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    Angeronalia

    Angeronalia is one of my favorite scents of the Yule 2007 offerings. This smells like a pure chypre scent on me. It evokes memories of a night of dancing, new wave music, vintage clothes, fuschia lips and nails. Dark, heavy scents were the order of the day. It was a time of indoor smoking and fragrance had to overcome cigarettes and cloves. I'm going to listen toThe B-52s now.
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    Ace of Hearts

    Ace of Hearts is one of my favorite BPAL scents. I smell white roses in a blend of other flowers. How the rose blends with others is somewhat magical. I do not amp rose, so this manages to stay cohesive from application to drydown. I like to wear this mainly in the spring, before the heat of summer arrives.
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    The Fox-Woman Kuzunoha Leaving Her Child

    Very strong jasmine, but not exactly the smell of the pikake flower. It took me a while to figure out why this smelled so familiar, but after a while I realized that it smells like my jasmine incense sticks. It's the woody smell that underlies the jasmine reminds me of incense.
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