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Freshly applied this hits the same buttons in my brain as Asleep in the Deep from the Fire Down Below collection, which also contains fruit/benzoin/labdanum. Elf Mutiny smells less ominous, and dare I say cuter, but I would not cross these raspberry cheeked seafarers! There's a pleasant touch of carnation spice and tobacco grit.

I had an unpleasant time testing this, ended up washing it off. It started out quite nice and I was enjoying the lilac, but then it went all sharp and headachey which I'm attributing to lilac/ambergris doing weird things on my skin.

This is such a delicious golden honeycomb scent, whew. The lemon starts out quite tart and realistic, but it calms down nicely, and I can also smell the sugar distinctly. But the way this wears on me is exactly what I was hoping for - the lemon and sugar accentuate the honeycomb, which is the featured note. Sweet sunshine in a bottle.

Testing an imp of unknown age. I know it's not a fresh one anyway. It goes on cloyingly sweet vanilla honey cherry, and as it dries I also get the clove, wine, and other notes. The musk and/or poppy started to go powdery on me but the vetiver balanced it out nicely. I find this a bit too sweet/heady to wear but I appreciate how the scent conveys the idea of a vampiric kiss.

Yum. Freshly applied this leads with strong pine and transitions into funky beeswax, and then sweet frankincense sweeps in. Dry, the pine is not as potent but still prominent. Sweet, funky, pine.

Ask me why Constellation (Egyptian Amber with Sugar spiked Clove) was a big nothingburger on me and this one is making me swoon - I don't know the answer! I think this might be more of what I was expecting from Constellation, because it certainly doesn't smell peppery. I love what Bluestblood said about the pepper adding definition to the scent, that makes a lot of sense somehow. On me the amber is the dominant note, and I agree with Little Bird that it has more of a perfume quality to it than a resin quality, but it doesn't read as overly perfumey to me either. I have to get in pretty close to single out the clove, like it's all snuggled under the warm amber blanket. I did not think I was an amber person but I'm pretty sure I'm gonna need a bottle of this.

This goes on smelling a bit like chocolatey tobacco to me, thanks to smoky amber. Clove and pepper not present in the bottle pop right out on my skin, adding spice without being spicy. Dark and unsweet, softened by wafts of vanilla/amber. Still reads cozy choco-tobacco-y to me when dry. Sensual, unisex. Lower moderate throw and decent staying power.

Purchased my bottle from the lab on Etsy, the silver marker on the black label is hard to make out: looks like CCCCIV, but that's not a thing? In the bottle and freshly applied, this smells weirdly clean! My first thought is that this is a cheeky mashup of O and Dirty - O on clean sheets! I fished out my decant of Dirty, which I think is pretty recent, and it seems like my theory is a possibility. Once it dries down the aged vanilla amber takes over, the cleanness settles into the background, and it's quite lovely. This scent stays close to the skin for me. I don't tend to like overtly clean scents, but I do appreciate a clean component in the mix, like Cotton Phoenix, and this seems to be in a similar genre.

As advertised, this is a sweet sparkly celebration of a scent. For the curious: sweeter than Champagne and Absinthe and less absinthe.

I always feel like a time traveler popping in to review something aged over 10 years. This one is AMAZING. If you have one of these hidden away in a drawer somewhere go sniff it! Still very much a rich chocolate cherry in the bottle, but I didn't smell the bottle first - I just popped a drop of it onto my wrist, and when the scent hit my brain I could have SWORN it was a Snake Oil variant! Perhaps they have some exotic musks in common, and the sweetness of the chocolate cherry steps in where the vanilla would be. The aloeswood/oud brings a deliciously slinky darkness and depth. I don't usually go for a cherry, but this is my kind of cherry, and I'm tremendously pleased to have this.

This is much nicer than the copy would lead you to believe. I mean I can't presume to know what you believe, so I suppose it is nicer than I thought it would be - quite comforting! Bright lemon and herbal lavender are prominent on initial application, but dissipate quickly. Once dry, the lavender behaves more like lavender fougere and the frankincense warms around it, with some sage lingering over the top. It's gorgeous and softly sweet?! Gonna give this one a full SOTD treatment soon.

Bright, clean, and dare I say chilly? This has an invitingly minty feel to it. Not overly anise-y to my nose, nor bittered by bergamot: nicely balanced and fresh. Low throw.

Oh Pink Mood! I love anise and I think you have to like it at least a bit to enjoy it here. I like this because it's such a delicate anise experience. Without refreshing my memory of the scent notes I get vanilla-anise-soft floral and it's just dreamy. I could not tell you which florals, just that they are demure and deferential to the vanilla-anise. It doesn't smell pink to me, but it feels pink, if that makes sense. Stays soft and close, lingers in a lovely way.

I am head over heels for this scent. I'm a fan of vetiver, patchouli, and oud to start with, so do with that info what you will. My TL;DR on this is that it's basically Tea, But As A Perfume. Sniffing the bottle, there's a punch of sweet almond with strong black tea and lemon. On application, all the big scent notes pop out in unison: patchouli, tobacco, oud. They're tricky to pick out from each other, but somehow they all underscore the tea so that it isn't lost in the mix. I don't get anything indolic from this oud, but I can tell it's in there for sure. Similarly the patchouli doesn't belt out its patchouliness, but you know it's present. It's an incredibly rich, dark, chewy tea scent. When dry, almond is no longer clearly discernable on my skin but its sweetness remains to balance the bitter lemon. Vetiver is more apparent on my exposed skin, but when I wear this scent under my shirt it stays huddled in with the other notes. Overall it still smells like Tea Perfume and it's so gorgeous. I can't get over how these bolder scent notes bolster the tea so well, it's alchemy for sure! Note to fellow slatherers: I always put too much of this on because I love how it smells, and you really don't need much of it because it lasts and lasts.

Wow, the olive blossom and amber combo really sings out on me at first. Freshly applied, it goes olive oil, beeswax, OLIVE BLOSSOM AND AMBER!!!1! And they're not wrong to be so excited because they are lovely together: very fresh and clean without any citrus, fabric, or soap vibes. As it dries there is definitely a shift in the scent profile. Olive blossom amber settles down into the beeswax, and the fried sufganiyot begins to waft out around the periphery along with some pomegranate and fig. I usually amp fig, but it takes its time gaining strength here. The composition is cozy and comforting while retaining a gentle perfume quality. It's lovely and quite impressive, and would be a slam dunk for me without the pom, which creates a grainy/dirty effect more often than not and I don't know why my skin does that! Boo hiss.

This is quite yummy. I was not prepared for the gorgeous creamy pistachio of this when it is freshly applied. I do get the cherry a bit more as it dries, and more of a salted nut component. The vanilla part of the chocolate is really coming through for me - most good chocolate desserts have vanilla - but I'm not picking up on chocolate otherwise.

I am a fan of a good whiskey note so I was hoping this would be booze forward based on "soaking in 90 proof." It does smell like booze, but it's not a big booming boozy scent (alas). I do get a bit of cherry as well, but it's not really coming across as foodie in my opinion. If you think you would be into a politely boozy holiday scent, this might be a good one to try!

Just received this Monday, it's now Thursday. Fresh out of the mail and directly applied, it actually smelled eyeballs-rolling-back great for a few moments. Then it went weird. Applying again today, it remains quite weird. To quote someone else's experience of A Sorceress: "Never have I been so wrong about how something would smell on me." It's all mealy red apple sadness with a trace of plastic. Damn my skin chemistry! I may stow Bob the Snek for awhile or just let it bring joy to someone else.

Holy wow this is good! Sharp and sour when wet but bless me, when it is dry! Reminds me of a beverage from the local brewery called Dead Druid King based on a recipe reportedly found in a crypt that called for oak leaves in the beer. It's intimidating at first as well. The dry scent is gorgeously sweet and earthy. Time has been good to this bottle.

My experience of this blend is a delightful triptych of the notes in the order they are listed - on wet, I get a nice big fir needle embrace. As the fir needle settles down, peony blooms and announces itself - I'm a big scent note too! Drying down, the musk becomes apparent and wraps its arms around the peony and fir notes. I was not sure what to expect from this, but it's very straightforward and cozy. Indigo musk with fir has a great blue-evergreen vibe. The musk with peony feels sensual, and reminds me of Black Goat/Pink Flower even though that one didn't have musk listed, it had a very nice musky vibe, and this is that same peony note. Anywho if you are a fan of these notes, I would give this one a shot. I think it could work for anyone (at least to me it doesn't read as overtly masc or femme). Lower/moderate throw.

survey answers: Are there any currently available BPAL scents that you would love a bottle of? > I would be most pleased to receive a decant or bottle of any of these: L’Heure Verte, Inez, The Illustrated Woman, 'Tis Strange, The Witch/Strega, Haitian Tobacco/Bay Leaves/Patchouli(sorry I am the worst, I have terrible impulse control, I think I'm buying this one), more stuff on my wishlist too. Is there anything you're eyeing from Paintbox Soapworks' winter update? > yes! Joulupukki, Golden Orb or Schwarzwald sorbetto scrub samples would be awesome Would you like anything from Cellar Door (they do soaps and candles)? > no thanks Anything of interest from Luvmilk? (Milky Monday, their version of Black Friday, is on 11/7!) > no thanks Crocheted Granny shawl. Yes or No? Preferred colors? (this one is pressing, I would need to start soon) > yes x100. any multicolored or grey? BPal wax melts? I have TKO and Red Velvet Cake, Would bundle up a few for you to try of one, or both if you like. > a TKO wax melt would be amazing Are you interested in boozy homemade fruitcake? > OMG YES. Rum cakes are a holiday favorite, and fruitcake sounds good too.  How about booze itself, specifically, moonshine whiskey infused with spices and fruits? > whiskey is my poison of choice, so perhaps a small sample Brown sugar shortbread? "Plain" buttery or flavored? Favorites include lavender and chocolate orange, but I could definitely do a holiday spice or peppermint batch or two. > yes to all!! if you can do them with dairy free butter (country crock makes good dairy free sticks that are easy to work with) Interested in anything from Odins Daughter? > no thanks I make infused vodkas! The one I am most proud of right now is a spiced hibiscus liqueur. I make this as a jelly, too. > trying to drink less lately, but a small portion of specially infused vodka would be neat to try. could also do the jelly.  If I can find the recipe, I want to make my grandmas Orange Slice Cake. > I would love a mini cake but it might not be worth it to sub out the buttermilk  I do molasses gingerbread cookies, as well as hot cocoa cookies, florentines and butterballs. Any of those sound good? OR homemade chocolate fudge? I can do peppermint, coffee or orange additions, with or without nuts. > yes please to cookies and fudges of all kinds if they can be dairy free My favorite incense store is Good Earth Mercantile, any interest for an incense from them? > yes indeed, I put some different scent options in my etsy wishlist Are you a cotton candy fan? Would anything from Chocolate Storybook interest you? > ohhh boy. the campfire classics or brunch set, or anything out of those sets would be amazing. also banana split, pickle, peppermint mocha Body Scrubs from CarolinaOrganicsSC are AHHHHMAZING! Any interest? > you delightful troublemakers already got me into PBSW while I was trying to limit my consumerist tendencies! please no more! House of MetalWorks has super cute and dainty gold-filled stacking rings in my price range! If this interests you, include ring size! > not into stacking rings at present Sweatshirt sizing > in original survey: M if unisex, L if womens BAKED GOODS > Yesss baked goods! I'm kindof annoying to bake for bc I can't have anything that originates from a cow udder, but there are dairy free butter substitutes that are easy to work with. I love rum cake, pumpkin bread, gingerbread, ginger snaps, lavender anything, orange spice anything, chocolate mint anything. I'm not super into fudge, but it would still be a treat to try some for the holidays. Really if you have a recipe that you love, I would love to try it. PBQ > this was my Q, I like crunchy pb and the cookies are good either way. I am thinking of making flavored sugar. What are flavors you would NOT enjoy out the following > I would not not enjoy any of those, they all sound great! Would you like anything from Witch Baby Soap? (Make sure to check the Throwback Thursday section of the website; they bring back a few things every Thursday!) > no thank you witch baby Pickety witch has the yule offerings up, including Yule Cat pins (black or white) and ornaments. Which do you love most? > I am not super into this style of pin, and have nowhere to hang ornaments, so while I appreciate these gorgeous gorgeous girls, I'm not interested at present. COFFEE > yes hello I like to coffee. lately I really like instant espresso (shush) but when I do real coffee I like a lighter roast. Haus of Gloi's Yule is up, fancy anything? > nein danke Teeturtle has some adorable designs and their t-shirts often go on sale. Any designs that appeal? > nyet Is anyone else here an Erin Morgenstern fan?? > this is cool but not my thing Anything from the Lunacy You are eyeballing? > I am going to snatch up some stuff for myself, but if you wanted to get me Three Pairs of Shoes it would almost be like getting me something to wear for Yule Cat protection, oh ho! What kind of cat representations do you like? Realistic? Modern/abstract? Cartoony? > well this is an unexpectedly difficult question. I like realistic and modern/abstract. and I'm sure each of those has a range of interpretations, but in my head I am stuck on the fact that there are so very many cartoon styles! generally speaking I don't think I'm into cartoony cats, but I'm sure there are some that are great? I feel quite conflicted. also I have not narrowed anything down with my response, lol. yw! Cellar Door Bath Supply just sent out their black friday promo - wondering what looks good, if anything, to my Yule kitten > no thank you purr purr Did I ask what your favorite nut is? > I like most nuts, but I suppose I like pecans the best and walnuts the least.

Main Q&A here, all the followup Q&A in the entries. Would you prefer a fall-themed package or a Halloween-themed package? yes/both/either Do you celebrate any fall holidays? Please feel free to place as much info/context as you wish: I love Fall so I try to keep it in my heart all year, like Ebeneezer with Christmas. but holiday-wise I mostly just do Halloween. Are there certain things for Halloween -- or your general love of fall -- that you would particularly appreciate receiving? fall leaves inspired things, pumpkin and jackolantern things, witchy/vampire/ghost things, skull and skeleton things (but not day of the dead things) If you celebrate Halloween, are you dressing up? yes! *What as? not entirely sure, but I got a morticia dress and a black wig last year so I might just do that again *Would you like costume additions or accessories? yes, certainly. I tried to put together an appropriately tattered cape/shawl garment but I think it could be improved upon. Are you part of any Halloween-y fandoms, and if so, what are they? (ie. The Nightmare Before Christmas) I'm not super fandom-y but I like most Halloweeny stuff. Allergies, dietary, and lifestyle restrictions: lactose intolerant Do you have any allergies, intolerances, or lifestyle restrictions/requirements? I have angry skin so I don't prefer to receive soaps, lotions or haircare products (BPAL/BPTP hair glosses are ok) Do you (or anyone who might come in contact or view of the contents of these glorious packages) have any kind of phobia, trigger, or squick-out which is likely to arise in fall or Halloween-themed goodies (please address concerns over spiders, ghosts, severed hands, etc., here)? I don't care for live spiders, but I already have a lot of those in the house. I also don't particularly care for gory gross out type stuff. Is there anything (that you know of) which it is illegal to mail to you, or that might cause Customs to become upset and hang on to your package? https://www.usps.com/ship/shipping-restrictions.htm Favorite Flavors: chocolate! Least Favorite Flavors: there's not much I won't eat. but I do avoid lactose (butter/milk/cream/cheese) Do you like coffee and/or tea? yes to both. Favorite snacks and treats: did I mention that I love chocolate? (but it has to be milk free and a lot of commercial dark chocolate still has milk in it. and no caramels. I miss those.) anyway I'm a sugarhog, so most non chocolate/non caramel candy is great, or vegan baked goods, if they'll keep in the mail Favorite scents(both specific notes and perfume blends): I am so bad at favorites! ten BPAL favs that come to mind but might not be top ten: knave of hearts, weed and whiskey, lavender and patchouli, rabbit moon 21, thirteen LVB, the seesaw, snake eyes gleaming in spring's first twilight, great vampire bat, doleful pipe organ, beeswax/lavender/acacia honey liked and loved notes: beeswax, cacao, lavender, patchouli, clove, copal, champaca, incense, smoke, cardamom, anise, licorice root, red/black rose, peony, magnolia, narcissus, orchid, tobacco, bergamot, most sandalwood, rosewood, leather, oud, ginger, gingerbread, cedar, oak, amber, pastry, berries, plum, banana, white peach, fig, pumpkin, hay, vanilla sometimes good, sometimes bad: amber, ambergris, pink/white rose, honey (burnt or smoked honey is good), balsam, vetiver (maybe bourbon vetiver is no good?), jasmine, coffee, red musk, peach Least Favorite Scents: more often bad than good: dead leaves, black musk, most white florals, saffron, red apple, white sandalwood (occasionally one of these will work in the right blend, but not if they are prominent) I am sure they are very good but I would prefer not to receive other perfumes besides BPAL, I only have room for one obsession for now. Do you wear nail polish? yes Would you like makeup? no thanks *If you would like makeup, what sorts would you prefer? *Any favorite makeup brands, colors? *Any hated/not-preferred makeup brands, colors, or products (example: thanks to your sample box of choice, you hope never to see another black eyeliner as long as you live)? Favorite bath and body products? no thanks Would you rather not receive any clothing? (If so, skip the applicable questions below or note exceptions… ie. you’re happy to receive socks but not shoes.) shirts/dresses/accessories are ok Personal clothing style: part ms. frizzle, part slouchy sweatpants Favorite Colors: I like to go colorful and I also wear a lot of black. I'm into golden/mustard yellow lately Least Favorite Colors: I don't really wear pastels Would you enjoy receiving wearables (shirts, socks, shoes, arm/legwarmers, hats,etc.)? sure! except no shoes or socks. and I have a massive head, so only adjustable or stretchy hats. *Sizing on wearables: US womens' large clothes, on the petite side Do you like jewelry? yes *If so, what sort? necklaces and earrings *What sizes and/or lengths do you prefer? longer necklaces for the most part, earrings can be posts or dangles Home style: eclectic/colorful Would you appreciate any seasonal decorations or art for your home? sure *Are there any restrictions (no naked people, no breakables, that kind of thing)? nope What's your fall/Halloween style? (ie. vintage Halloween, cute Halloween, all about horror, etc.) vintage/folksy/creepy/spooky. I like Bill Crisafi What are some of your hobbies? baking, brewing mead, gardening with native plants, being a cat lady, folding origami birds Would you like any supplies for your hobbies? sure Are there any crafts or hobbies you would like to try out, but haven't yet? I keep meaning to try embroidery again, haven't done it since childhood Are there any Halloween-y games (tabletop or video game) you have been wanting? I am not a video game person. but other games/puzzles are ok Would you like to receive books? sure *what kind of books/format? any How about magazines? no thanks PDFs and craft patterns? sure Are there any other members of your household (significant other, furbabies, small, adorable humanoids, any other awesome person you consider part of your world) who might appreciate a little bit of fall-themed gifting? there are two inside cats and a few feral cat friends, and everyone likes treats and catnip Are you okay with having some individual items shipped to your directly? (ie. to make shipping less expensive for an international swap or to make sure something is received from a shop before the swap deadline) sure Are you comfortable receiving good/like new condition used items? yes How about handmade items? absolutely What are a few inexpensive things that you always appreciate receiving? teas, stickers, washi/masking tape, interesting postcards/magnets, incense cones/sticks/loose blends, unscented candles, candle holders, candy, unique notepads/notecards/pens/markers Is there anything you’d rather not receive? no scented candles/wax melts, no day of the dead, no jk rowling, no soap/lotion/haircare, no OCYL perfume, no shoes/socks, kindly please and thankyou. Please place your wishlists and moodboards here (or link them in your sig., to give your swapper great ideas of what you like): bpal wishlist in signature Is there anything else you would like to say to your swapper? have a corntastic day! _____________________________________________________ Cellar Door just posted their Halloween goodies - I love their scents, soaps and candles - which of these might you fancy? I am normally a PITA about scented candles and bath, but since I can look at the ingredients ahead of time, I would try a Lavender Pumpkin bar soap If you'd like handmade knit items, are you good with soft wools or do you prefer acrylic only? I love wool! I live in wool socks all year. I know my Q&A says no socks, but I didn't expect anyone to make or buy wool socks for me. other wool goodies would also be fun. Are there any items you'd love for fall/halloweenie? (Ie mittens, hat, fingerless mitts, cowl, legwarmers) legwarmers would be a hoot. open to trying fun hats but I have a massive head. Anyone fancying the new Paintbox Soapworks or Witch Baby Soap Halloween launches? no thank you Would you be interested in an adult Halloween coloring book? I recently backed on kickstarter for one by a local gothic art market near me and it's due in during the swap period. sure! What are some OCYL brands you've been wanting to dabble in? none at this time, I usually re-gift the OCYL I get in swaps I am working on making bath bombs. Would you be willing to try my creations? How about wax tarts? What type of scents do you favor? I would try a homemade bath bomb. lavender or citrus sounds good. What kinds of home smell good things do you like? (I.e. incense, candles, wax melts, felt scent balls, essential oils, linen spray) incense is my jam - loose blends, cones, sticks, whatever. if I get more loose incense I could use some of those starter charcoal dudes, I think those can be shipped. open to trying new stuff, and I love frankincense&myrrh, sandalwood, nag champa, tobacco, copal, rose, strawberry (lol). I also do beeswax candles and unscented candles, and add my own oils if I feel like it. Would you like anything from the bath and bodyworks Halloween line? no thank you Do you have any interest in spooky squishmallows? no thank you Would you enjoy spooky stationary? yes! Are there certain herbs, crystals, etc that you do not want to receive? not interested in receiving herbs, especially, but crystals/minerals/rocks are great as long as you haven't cursed them or anything. When you have a distinct preference for one holiday over another, What are some cross over items that actually work for both? I love Fall and Halloween, and don't do much in the way of other Fall holidays, so this one doesn't really apply to me One question (that is actually several questions) -- Local honey? Infused/flavored honey? Local infused/flavored honey with Southwest notes (jalapeno, other pepper, mesquite, acacia)? yes! I will take any interesting honey, that sounds lovely Does anything from JiJi Knight spark your interest? these are awesome but not my style Any spooky/weenie DVDs you're missing and would like in your collection? NMBC? the Crow? An old Hammer film? Dark Shadows? The Omen? Sleepy Hallow?...? no thanks Dang (or good!), another serious question -- Shampoo and/or conditioner bars and if so, for what type of hair (dry, fine, oily, curly, normal)? no thanks The Ectogasm Halloween Collection is live. Does anything interest you? https://www.ectogasm.net/collections/halloween HM carries some of these and they are hella cute. I do like the skull washi and the ghosty wrapping paper On a scale from Paprika Is a Heatwave to Let Me Eat a Peck of Pickled Ghost Chiles, how spicy is too spicy, and how spicy is just right? Team I Get My Cholula At Costco: I like spicy but I am not hardcore. I do cholula and jalapenos often/pretty comfortably, and I can do hotter hot sauce in smaller doses. I make lightweight hairfalls- would you be interested in some? Either to incorporate into a costume or just for your own year-round use? If so, name your colors and preferred length, and if you have any fiber allergies you want me to take note of! Oh neat! I just tried wearing a wig for the first time last Halloween and I enjoyed it. I think a brightly colored (purple, yellow, green?!) hairfall might be fun! I have chin length wavy hair and no concerns with fiber allergies. If I were to make you a set of arm warmers/ fingerless mitts, what color(s) & style would you like? Options- Long or short/Solid - one fabric/Stripes- bands of colors sewn together- like fun black & red, black & purple etc. I currently have some nice cashmeres. I think I would like long stripey ones! maybe not black and red, but black and something. Homemade canned and baked and concocted goodies? Any aversions? If I could make you some of my fudge, what would you prefer? yes to canned/baked, except I'm lactose intolerant, so no butter/milk/cheese/cream. not sure if you do dairy free fudge, but I would try it! Are you open to trying different indie perfume houses if I find a scent that I think you'd enjoy? I am desperately trying to avoid new consumer traps, I'm already in trouble with this group 😅 I love making stickers!! If I could design you some stickers, what would you love to have? It could be halloween themed or not! My art style is a bit simplistic, cartoony, and cutesy, I usually draw fairies but last year I did a swap on reddit and made someone a bunch of halloween dog stickers lol. (Sidenote: They probably won't be waterproof, but they're glossy vinyl!) black cats, pumpkins, skeletons, witches! I've got a bunch of small round labels perfect for bpal 5ml label lid art! Name your top 5-10 scents that you'd love to have lid art made for! Just as a fun little extra in your package if desired (Could also work for other companies with lids just like the BPAL bottles) these are super cute but I think I will stick with my handwritten labels I'm going to Disneyworld in late September! I'll be going to all four parks and attending both the Not-So-Scary Halloween Bash and Epcot's Food and Wine Festival. Is there ANYTHING from Disney that you would like? Is there something you collect that perhaps you'd enjoy a Disney version of (tea, socks, enamel pins, plushies etc etc etc)??? I love stitch, but I don't really need stitch things. and I don't need coffee mugs. but omg I would love a stitch coffee mug. I'm a bad kid I have to retract this. No mugs! Would you like any decor from Say Target, Homewood, or William and Sonoma? I like getting a new wreath every once in awhile for the front door, something that works for multiple seasons, but could be Fall for this swap. seems like it would be a pricey thing to send tho. I am going to Dragon Con for the first time! Which of these BPALs do you want? https://us4.campaign-archive.com/?u=50266fc02a3b75767125e0ed2&id=9bf4d797e8 I am planning to buy the ones I want if possible, but if I miss the online purchase window, I will update here in the hopes you are my match! But, I am going to Dragon Con this weekend. Is there anything you would like? Lab wise or just general geekery I don't know what's gonna be there overall, but if there is any cool BPAL swag at the table that wouldn't normally come in an online order that would be awesome. I got a lanyard last year when I bought dragon con scents online and I love it lol. Would you be interested in a bag like we sell in our etsy shop? https://twinklentwilight.etsy.com these bags are great! I love shiny bats and Big Black Kitteh. also omg the yip yips?! If you are a yarnie, are you interested in a ceramic yarn bowl? I have an extra Harry Potter (I know, I know) one from Lennymud that I bought before the whole JKR debacle and it didn't profit her in any form anyway. I believe it's Gryffindor themed. If you are a yarnie, I'd love to gift some yarn from my stash so give me an idea of colors / weight / material / yardage you'd like. not a yarnie Are you interested in trying some of our "thunder butter"? It's like tiger balm or icy hot, but with herbs, beeswax, cayenne or ghost pepper, menthol, wintergreen. cbd version or no? CBD THUNDER BUTTER YES! I do get some skin reaction to clove/ginger/cinnamon from BPAL perfumes, so not sure what happens with ghost pepper, but. Willing to try! I need to inventory our canned goods but do you like things like peach jam, cardamom plum jam, peach butter, plum butter, pickles, applesauce with nothing added, applesauce with red hots, dried apples or pears, bread and butter pickles, dill pickles, blackberry jam, huckleberry jam, candied jalapenos? yessss except dill pickles are the one true pickle. unless it's spicy pickles. I suppose I mean "no thank you" to bread and butter pickles. Any interest in things from our garden like dried mint, catnip, lavender, rose petals, dill weed or dill seeds, sage, rue, mugwort, rosemary? catnip, lavender, rose petals, dill bits, rosemary How about alcoholic things like rose petal liqueur, lavender vanilla bean liqueur, various flavors of mead (chocolate orange, strawberry mango, whatever my son is making)? I really hope you got me lol. I would love to get any of these. Pumpkin bread or zucchini bread? How about blueberry zucchini bread with a lemon glaze? yes if it can be dairy free! I make specialty simple syrups. You can use them in teas or cocktails (and desserts). How do you feel about a Hibiscus simple syrup? I use 2 ounce bottles for these so its just a fun amount. yes indeed! Format for tea? e.g. teabag vs loose I like both Do you like spooky themed tights? If so, what are your measurements? no thanks Pls post your book wishlist! I don't keep a wishlist of books because I am a monster, but I would like a copy of bell hooks all about love. I also like fiction books about witches, and nonfiction about witches might be cool too. Would you like to receive a 2D collage art piece? What overall vibe would you be into? (spooky, autumnal, whimsical, eerie, lovely, occult, bizarre, smutty etc.?) yes! I love a collage. all of these options sound great, let the muse move you. Maybe not occult I guess? Do you like rocks/gemstone jewelry? Prefer polished/smooth rocks or raw/rough? Any favorite stones, rocks, colors that you'd like? I do, but I don't wear enough that I have a clear preference. super unhelpful of me, I know! maybe smoky/unusual quartz? fluorite of various colors? unfancy rubies? Any interest in the August releases that got announced today? this is a lovely offer but I am gonna go ahead and purchase for myself! I would be more interested in receiving older scents, or HM/BM retail scents maybe? Luvmilks seasonal goodies are out! What scents and formats appeal to you, my little pumpkin? https://www.luvmilk.com/mm2022.html I don't totally understand this website? maybe werewolf boyfriend bath salt? Would you like a Pyrex 4-cup Nightmare Before Christmas bowl with lid? (Can also get Starwars and various Disney ones.) lol these are great, but no thanks August Tea's fall sale starts tomorrow, 20% off everything on the site with code FALL20. Is there anything you would like to try, my Pumpkin? https://august.la/ ooo, any of these: PSYCHOCANDY ROASTED PUMPKIN CARAMEL ROOIBOS SILENT NIGHT CHOCOLATE NUTMEG ROOIBOS HEARTBREAKER ROSE PISTACHIO MINT ROOIBOS CULT OF DEMETER COCOA ANISE BARLEY TEA !!! I've recently taken up embroidery, would you like a small (I embroider on 4" hoops) embroidered piece? What sort of design would you like? black cat and/or pumpkin Do you wear nail polish, and if so, would you like some? What colors or finishes? yes. I'll try most anything, but I don't think blues and greens look good on me. I'm going to the farmer's market tomorrow, and there are lots of great vendors. Would you be interested in soap or chapstick or bath/body products? no thank you. I am fully committed to my current chapstick Would you be interested in a tumbler like these? If so, what theme would you like it to be? Glitter or no glitter? What color do you want the liquid to be or would you prefer the blood drip look? lol! these are funny but not my style How do you feel about ribbons? Is there anything in particular you are looking for if you'd want some? What about ribbon remnants? Colors/textures? my cats like to play with ribbons, or rather, they like it when I play ribbons with them. grosgrain tends to hold up best. Would you be interested in any skincare items? Anything you would not want? no thank you New question: Is anyone else interested in the latest Sphere & Sundry release? https://sphereandsundry.com/offerings/bpals-of-exalted-venus-ii/ Or other S&S offerings? I have exalted venus and venus aerial delight, but I would be open to trying other S+S/BPAL oils Do you have any interest in trying my infused moonshine whiskey? I've been thinking of experimenting with autumn spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, clove) and maybe a chocolate chai. yes, chocolate chai sounds great Any interest in spooky shape wax melts in your favorite candle scents? (What are your favorite candle scents?) no wax melts, thanks How about lotion bars? no thank you Bird and Blend tea just did their Autumn drop! Anything look good to you? https://www.birdandblendtea.us (Also, if you're not a pumpkin person, I invite you to check out the rest of their offerings, which are always exceptional!) gingernuts, banana bread chai, gingerbread chai, dozy girl Arcana Craves halloween drop! Anything catching your eye? https://arcanacraves.com/ no thanks I feel like with some of the witchy/seasonal stuff it might be helpful to know everyone's signs. If you're interested in that kind of thing, what's your sign? leo sun, aquarius moon, capricorn rising, virgo venus ...a whole mess Would you like anything from The Pickety Witch? (I'm going to the Vegas Oddities and Curiosities Expo next weekend, and she's vending there, so it may not matter if an item is in stock or not on the website!) https://www.thepicketywitch.com/ sounds like fun! I will pass tho so these nail polishes keep showing up on my instagram and they are kinda vampy--do you wear polish and do any of these float your boat? NOTE I have never worn Holo Taco stuff so cannot vouch for quality just the vibes are super witchy 🙂 https://www.holotaco.com/collections/dark-rainbow-collection I don't wear much sparkly polish but they look neat. I would be so mad if I got a taco that was hollow 🥁 I have another new question! Favorite bands/artists? Perhaps you'd be interested in a DIY patch to sew onto your jacket/pants/bag or maybe pins or a sticker or anything DIY-ish? I'm a tori amos person but I don't think I would use a patch. pins and stickers are cool tho oooh I am reviewing my switch witch help answers from 2017 and was reminded of Lush--there used to be a big Lushie/BPALista crossover at one point. Is that still the case? If so dearest pumpkin are you a Lushie? Is there anything from Lush you are coveting? Their halloweenie stuff is out here: https://www.lushusa.com/halloween/ omg the lucky black cats knot wrap is amazing! I like the bat mates one too Because clothing sizing is so notoriously random &&& my idea of cute may be entirely different from your cute... sock dreams? yea or nay? Anything in particular catch your eyes? I don't want novelty socks, altho I have sort of been eyeing the leo socks on the bpal site because I like tall socks/stockings (to the knee and over the knee) but they can be a gamble if they are too tight. I don't want to spend hours staring at this site right now but I guess if I got a gift card that would be cool? I am so boring I'm sorry lol I have been buying soap from https://rockytopsoap.com for at least a decade as they are unscented and less likely to affect which perfume I pull out.... I realize they are not colored and swirly and as pretty but they tend to be super hydrating and luxurious. Do you have any interest in these? coffee scrub soap looks good Nocturne Alchemy just dropped their Halloween 2022 limited collection! I am popping in here to see if anything would strike the fancy of my pumpkin? 😁 https://nocturnealchemy.com/collections/limited-collection/products/new-halloween-2022-limited-collection no thanks Here's a question... there's sooooooo many on here about tea but for my fellow coffee gals... do you prefer whole bean or ground?? if there's a choice how do you like your coffee ground?? I'm good with either Look at Cat Coven's site and tell me what you see that appeals - she is one of my favorite Halloweeny artists, and makes awesome things. I like supporting her work. https://www.catcoven.com/collections/new-arrivals I like the OFMD print Are you interested in any art supplies? If so, what kinds and colours? I don't use much in the way of art supplies imo, just like fun pens and washi tape What are your fave smells for incense, and do you have a preference for format (cones, stick, loose without needing charcoal, loose that needs charcoal)? incense is my jam - loose blends, cones, sticks, whatever. if I get more loose incense I could use some of those starter charcoal dudes, I think those can be shipped. open to trying new stuff, and I love frankincense&myrrh, sandalwood, nag champa, tobacco, copal, rose, strawberry (lol). Anything catch your eye from this super cool queer creepy-cute style UK artist? https://www.abprallen.co.uk/ wowww this stuff is rad. I like the "heteronormativity is a plague" sticker Pls say more about your book preferences if you haven't already! Esp. regarding fiction. ok so before when I said witchy books, I was thinking of these two that I enjoyed: The Witches of New York by Ami McKay and The Year of the Witching by Alexis Henderson. I generally like historical fiction, science fiction, fantasy type stuff. Absolutely bowled over by the Broken Earth books by N. K. Jemisin, and also enjoyed The Rise and Fall of D.O.D.O. by Neal Stephenson and Nicole Galland.

I could not resist candlewax and cloves, and that's mainly what I'm getting from this scent. I don't mind a bossy clove, but this is not bossy, it's beautifully blended with pepper and cardamom. Plus I think the beeswax and black amber are doing some nice things together. Very wearable!

This one is tremendously lovely. I'm matching it against Witchecraft because I'm trying to tell myself I shouldn't FS both, but is that really true? Immediately I get the same broomcorn note as Vigil for the Harvest Suitors from the Darla Teagarden line sitting on top and sweetening things up ever so gently. The pine wood is identifiable to me, as are the frankincense, oakmoss, and ambrette, but this is indeed a very well blended scent. There's not a ton of throw, but it's just so gorgeous. I would apply liberally and enjoy smelling like a cozy / slightly arcane kitchen.

Got this as a frottle from the lab that says "Yuki-Onna Vintage" on the label, and it's a standard amber vial - not sure what that means with regard to the original formula vs the "resurrected" one. It's an absolutely lovely fresh jasmine blend, bright with bergamot and lemon verbena. Not a trace of anything indolic, it's like having tea in a sunny garden full of jasmine. In fact it reminds me a bit of the Jasmine Tea/Lemon Peel/Honeycomb trio from this year, although this one is sharper with fresh florals and the trio is a quieter tea blend.