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Rane.

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    Haunted

    Received as an imp. Plan to buy a full bottle next purchase. It is so simple, yet elegant. Smells like powdery flat soda, in a good way. The musk has a sharpness to it that I love.
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    Queen Butterfly

    I have very little left of this, & it breaks my heart. I get orange blossom & sweet patchouli warmed by amber, in the bottle & on skin. I hope that this scent is recreated again one day, & wish I would have bought at least 2 bottles.
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    A Dark Lantern Atmosphere Spray

    For me it smells powdery, not like baby powder, but I'm guessing it is the musk & amber. Don't pick up much of anything else, but I'm still in love with this scent.
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    The Emerald Kaya Atmosphere Spray

    This is bringing back memories of the first time I visited the Purple People's stall at Turkey Trot. They sold handmade incense, burners, jewellery, & oil blends. So this is a really good memory taking me back at least 25 years ago! The champaca & hemp are a bang combo. Smells like heavy incense.
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    Mouse's Long and Sad Tale

    This scent is very warm on me. The vanilla amps up the amber. & I love the gentleness of the sweet pea, & how it seems to float out as the last note. It's a dopey blend that, like TKO, makes me sleepy or want to cuddle up with a blanket & a book. A Spring favorite, but I also see myself wearing it during the beginning of Winter too.
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    There Is No Bliss Like This

    A new go to favorite for me. In the bottle I smell the clove & cinnamon immediately. Reminds me of some tea bags my wife uses. After it dries the ylang ylang, carnation & patchouli come out more.
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    I Wish I Were Your Mirror

    This is such a peaceful scent. On top I get the lily water, myrrh, & gentle cardamom. Dryer I start to smell the sand & reed. It's kind of playful, & comforting. But mostly it is a myrrh scent on me, & I love it so much! Can't get enough of it.
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    The Catholic

    The ozone really compliments the incense notes. I do get that frankincense, but perhaps the ozone is giving it that warmth or spice I sometimes get a whiff of. Mmm that ozone note takes me to another dimension.
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    Laura

    In the bottle I smell strawberry & violets, some formaldehyde. On the skin the dirt smell really comes forward. After dry down I get the moth ball smell & violets. It is kind of unsettling to smell, like a freshly buried woman is now sitting in front of me. Spooky!
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    The Day Burned White

    I was on edge for this one. Scared it would be sickly, but it really smells like a hardware store in the best way. It smells like an old A/C blasting at grandma's house. It really does give me the impression of a big, empty white room that was painted sometime yesterday & sat in the heat drying. It is an acquired taste, not for all.
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    Foolish and Vacuous

    This one is strong on me. I don't know if rose is in this blend but I'm getting a head full of it. I love this. It leans towards male to me, but definitely unisex. Not too green, or floral. Just right.
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    Ehon Karanishiki

    First impressions for me are strawberry & Amber. They go so well together. Then I get morning glory enveloping them, followed by the other florals. The vanilla is very faint, but adds to the depth. This will be a Spring favorite for me.
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    Sed Non Satiata

    Such a sensual scent. Perfect for bedtime or after a shower. Smells sweet, warm, a little boozy. I get honey + cognac first with faint patchouli following, & the rest I really can't detect. This one I know will smell amazing after it ages a little more. I dream of this one all syrupy & rich. Reminds me of the warm, yummy smell of Mouse's Long & Sad Tale.
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    The Challenge of the Ascetic

    It's a unique one I will probably layer with. Smells like fragrant air, if that makes sense. Probably the Ti & Frankincense. Light, uplifting, kinda green. Very different from what I'm used to in a good way.
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    Niji

    This smell is something else. The Mandarin, Currant & Lavender take you up high, & doesn't come back down. haha The silk white musk envelops it all & gives it a richer depth. I really can't explain this one, it is so unique.
  16. A nice floral, with the faintest hit of spice from the black pepper. Sweet, delicate, reminds me of an expensive designer perfume. Loving the White Gardenia. She seems to carry the other notes.
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    Morning Glories Bath Oil

    This one is super green, with a little floral. I smell freshly cut grass & the amber adds some strength to it. Morning Glory is in there lightly, comes out at the end. Refreshing!
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    Cherry Blossoms in a Waterfall

    Agreed, it is sheer, not aquatic. Gentle, floral, feminine, all sorts of pink colors come to mind. Can't stop sniffing. My wife loves it!
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    The Madam

    This one has great throw, & smells like a spicy rose, yet it also has that light baby powder smell too. Floating up to my nose it smells like an exotic incense, I smell the rose sandalwood most. Reminds me a lot of Japanese incenses made/blended with sandalwood.
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    Old Buddhist Monk Penetrating a Rapturous Skeleton

    It has almost a licorice smell to it. But after fade it smells like warm man skin & bones! Ooo la la! A slight sweetness to the warmth of it.
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    Fae Forest Atmosphere Spray

    This is so lush, & floral, with light woods. After it settles in the room I get the impression of Fruity Pebbles. Sprayed some on the bed before putting my kid down. He fell asleep within minutes. That is rare. lol
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    Unspeakably Evil Temple Atmosphere Spray

    Sprayed some on a favorite blanket. First smells of opoponax & the delightful resins, & a bit of that lovely galangal root that smells just like this incense I like to buy. Frankincense, Myrrh, & Copal carrying everything gently. I feel like it might be the wormwood coming thru at the end of a sniff. If this is what evil smells like then count me in!
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    The Embodiment of Funeral Gloom

    I'm loving the dirt & agarwood smell. The lavender is like a final note being sung before disappearing. Has a bit of a spicey note along with the faint myrrh. As it dries the dirtiness mellows & I smell woods. Thanks, BPAL! 8-9-2021 I don't like this one at all, as much as I tried to make it work. Sorry, hun. The chilly lavender is first, but quickly dominated by the warmth of the black agarwood. If you like that scent, this is for you. I don't get much else out of this smell-wise. Will swap or sell.
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    Black Haus

    This is so cozy & sleepy. A nice, lush lavender with powerful green notes & faint woods. I can get the leather & oudh notes at the end of a good sniff. As it fades the ectoplasm & cologne comes forward, but the lavender is still on top. I plan to wear this at night or after bath time.
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    Sorcerer

    I bought this because it contains some of the same notes as LE Cock Stamen. I am not disappointed! Smells like a lavender version. The cacao lends some warmth, & the lavender has a touch of spice. Loving the dragon's blood & incense notes. Plan to make this a night time scent.
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