Casablanca Report post Posted July 22, 2016 (edited) An infusion of incalculable power and irresistible temptation. Truly an exercise in megalomania and self-gratification: frankincense and cinnamon, darkened by violet. Mm, this is nice at first. It smells exactly as listed, but at first the notes blend together better than I thought they would. Frank and cinnamon are strongest on me at first, with the violet leaning them, together, toward dark purple floral. After a few minutes, though, I start to feel a little burn from the cinnamon. Simultaneously, the violet steps out in front of the cinnafrank, dominates the blend, and turns it into an old lady. I hardly ever associate a perfume with old age, but somehow it happens here. After a while, I'm not sure I mind. This blend is different from anything I'd usually go for. I could wear it now and then. Edited July 22, 2016 by Casablanca Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doomsday_disco Report post Posted January 3, 2018 In the imp: Frankincense, cinnamon, and violet. Wet: I'm still getting the frankincense, cinnamon, and violet, in that order. Then, the cinnamon note overtakes the frankincense, and the violet gets stronger as well. Dry: Mostly violet spiced and a soft cinnamon note, with some light frankincense in the background. Verdict: Violet is usually problematic on me, but I guess the cinnamon has kept it in check in this scent. This one is a lot better than I thought it would be, but not one I could see myself wearing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cassiejaynebunk Report post Posted February 13, 2018 (edited) Frankensence and on some whiffs i can catch a tiny bit of the violet, but no cinnamon at all and i freaking love cinnamon. boooooooo. *edited to add* after a while, the voilet comes out more and it hates me yeeeesh. damn skin chemistry. Edited February 17, 2018 by cassiejaynebunk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucchesa Report post Posted May 25, 2018 So, I’m retesting Faustus just before swapping it away, and I am kind of regretting my decision. Faustus is really interesting. It’s mainly a lemony frankincense with just a whisper of cinnamon and violet. I remember the first time I tried it, the violet came out more strongly and ruined things, but today it is holding off and I quite like it. I may have to track down another imp. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bamels Report post Posted September 15, 2018 Frimp. In the bottle it smell like a car air freshner. I know there is no rose scent in there, but it really is quite rosy. Maybe the violet has turned funny on me?! It smells too artificial on me. I think i'll pass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
avilion Report post Posted July 18, 2019 Got a mostly-full frimp from ladyhyacinthe, who was doing a stash clear. It smelled lovely and spicy with just a hint of violet in the imp. She said that the violet was amping too much on her and it smelled matronly. I gave it a try, and I amped the violet juuuuust enough that it smelled just a bit old-fashioned feminine with the right amount of spice. When I wear this, I feel like I'm sneaking out of my finishing school at midnight for a clandestine rendezvous with my girlfriend in the woods. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hesper Report post Posted April 25, 2021 In the bottle, I'm getting...Pinesol. And then it goes to diner burger grease on my skin, mustard and hot beef and all. This is NOT what the imp I had of Faustus did all those years ago when I first discovered BPAL did. Could this be a poorly blended frimp...? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vaporeon Report post Posted May 1, 2021 I realize i really prefer non sweet violet. I love it here, powdery over resin. Similar to my love of fu said the raven with its earthy quality Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monocainsheresy Report post Posted September 15, 2021 Very sharp and powdery, mostly frankincense. A dusting of violet, and the slightest hint of cinnamon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lecter Report post Posted February 19, 2023 First whiff is a kick of violet and the violet remains a prominent note. I don’t get the cinnamon but I can smell the gentle frankincense, but it’s just a whisper in the bottle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AbbyNormal Report post Posted June 10, 2023 I don’t get anything even remotely masculine with this, it’s very strong violet with a whisper of frankincense. No cinnamon to be found anywhere. It was very overpowering both in the imp and wet, but once dried it settled down into something I don’t desperately need to scrub off. It was close there for a bit but I think I can keep this on now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites