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I am so pleased with this blind bottle purchase. Though I historically do not enjoy oakmoss, (and since it doesn't technically list it as a note), I do love this song, the artwork, and balsam. Something magical happens in this blend, conjuring soft velvet that holds the memory of frankincense blessings in a quiet church in December. Gold and green, indeed! I cannot wait to love the hell outta this come this winter!
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Blind bottle purchase 😬 I consider myself a fan of BPAL's champagne note (see: Pumpkin Spice Champagne 😍) and so I was willing to take a risk here with LE TITS NOW, despite its inclusion of lavender. Thankfully, the sparkling musk and chilly snow keep the blend from being too "herbal." I can see this pairing perfectly with a sunny, winter day. Did I need it? No. Do I regret buying it? Also no. Excited to regift this to myself in about half a year!
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Lab fresh frimp! Right away, one can tell that this is a sharp, masculine cologne. As it dries down, the sharpness softens to an aquatic sweet mint. It's fairly unisex at this point honestly, with so many florals to balance out the sandalwood and moss. This isn't really my personal vibe, but I would absolutely love this on my (more masculine) partner. I would keep on going back for more sniffs ^^ Luckily it sounds like they like the smell of it too, so hopefully my nose will encounter it again soon!
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From the lab fresh imp, this smells lovely - cool and sweet - and I'm eager to try it out. However, once it hits my skin, it starts to smell like... my grandparents' house? From like 15 years ago? And not in a great way? The sweetness turns into powder, and the mint turns into menthol. It's like a dusty musk, but the dust is just dead skin cells. Darn, I was looking forward to this one! Oh well, I can see how it would be a refreshing blend for others.
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Atmosphere Room Sprays Pomegranate & Black Pine Beard Oils Hair Glosses Embalming Fluid Lotions
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I second that - this is mainly about the pomegranate! I think I was wishing for something more along the lines of 2023's Pomegranate, Fir Needle, and Cypress oil as well. It's still a nice scent, just much more fruity than I was expecting. Since it's currently the hottest time of the year where I live, I will wait about half a year before actually using this atmo spray regularly in my home. We shall see if some more pine comes out then, or if the lackthereof is refreshing during the time of year when those scents are in abundance.
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~Lab fresh frimp~ I am also getting some fruitiness, like strawberries or cherries. It's like a musky, homemade cherry syrup that covers the smooth, metallic iron and eventual leather that I am also getting as it dries down. There's a bit of sharpness (shattered rhinestones, gotcha) that is balanced out by the earthier ale note. I'm glad the leather isn't stronger; it's a no-no ingredient for me 90% of the time. The more it dries down, the fancier this Goblin Fashion Designer gets! I have a friend that I think would enjoy this, if for no other reason than her many pink-clad D&D goblins.
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A lab fresh frimp of Imp! Sniffing the imp, I was reminded of litter boxes, while my friend exclaimed "cat pee!" The association thankfully subsides fairly soon after being applied to my skin. Artificial peach and apricot scents have made me nauseous since I was a wee one. Though the reaction is not as strong as it once was, the memory is recalled with this blend. I also don't generally enjoy amber in my oil blends as well unfortunately. I see that so many others are fans of this, but it is just not for me!
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I'll admit, I purchased this from the Lab's Etsy because of the artwork. And though moss is usually a turn-off for me, lilac is one of my favorite florals. I've had enough experience with BPAL's blood note to know I'm picky, but this one is "dried" so... what the hell, let's try it out! What an interesting blend of opposites. It is clean like rainfall and damp soil, and dirty in the sense that the best soil is worm poop. You step into a forgotten mausoleum, now filled with antiques. Things so old and ancient that they do not possess harmful bacteria anymore, since organic matter is but a memory. But instead of being dusty and dry, the air itself is filled with life and mystery. The differences in a bottle sniff, wet on your skin, and the dry down are all subtle. I keep on going back for more. I thought at first that I would pass this along, but I think I'll hold on to it for awhile and see if I'm drawn to it more. If you've ever wanted to smell like a cave river, this is your blend.
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Thank you labbies for the frimp! Sadly, rose scents are better in theory than on my skin. Lucy's Kiss reminds me a bit of Rose Cross. It's a dusty, mysterious rose. I am curious what the Victorian spices are. Unfortunately, the rose dominates, and I just can't make out the other notes. I am passing along this frimp to my friend, and I hope she likes it more than I.
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This is probably my least favorite OLLA blend. It's soft, white, and powdery, and reminds me a little bit of Traditional Sheet Ghost with its laundry-clean power. I was hoping for more champagne bubbliness (aka glitter) or more incense. Maybe white musk just isn't for me, and I should stick to the reds. I don't get any grape, unfortunately. It seems to fade rather quickly, and doesn't have a far throw. I've been letting this age, but I don't think it's helping (it's not hurting, at least?) This may be the only bottle from the lineup that I'll try to sell (maybe Diamond Star as well - these two are kind of similar, as someone else has noted). Oh well.
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This is one of the best blind bottle purchases I have ever made. Probably my favorite Yule (okay I've only tried like 9 so far but still). Northern Lights combines floral, citrus, musk, and aquatics in a mesmerizing way. Even though it has so much going on, it still feels "clean." It's frosty and pure and magical. It reads as unisex for me. Definitely a winter scent that I look forward to every year, and I will be oh so sad when I run out. Who knew that lime, spruce, ambergris, jasmine, and green apple would be such a great blend!? Edit: JUST KIDDING IT'S NOT ACTUALLY A YULE well coulda fooled me
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I'm surprised this isn't more popular, to be honest. I got this bottle fresh from the lab when it first aired, and I think the sweetness has toned down with the aging. It has a loooong lasting power, and good throw. I've used it in a scent locket, and it just staaaays. I will say that it sometimes turns a bit metallic on me during the dry down. Other than that, it stays how it is, and it knows what it is. Good stuff to get you in the festive autumn mood for sure.
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A comforting cold-weather blend. The dry fruitiness of pomegranate weaves seamlessly into the aromatic evergreens. Those with nostalgic associations for Christmas trees will enjoy. A natural, yet elegant, winter holiday scent. No sweetness detected. The bottle is a keeper.
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Vampire Milk has aged in a lovely way. The milk is less sour and creamier, and the clove has more sweetness to its spice. I didn't reach for this much when I first purchased it new, as it was just a little weird for me (what I was expecting, I cannot say). The carmelization has directed it towards gourmand, and it's something warm for cold winter days and nights. It's a keeper!
