katee Report post Posted January 3, 2010 I think I'm just going to have to order a bunch of stuff and play around. I won't order for a day or two, cause I have a few other things that I want to try (that have no particular connection to the GV) as well (and I left my list at work). Soooooo, I'm open to any and all suggestions. Share this post Link to post
emilynicole Report post Posted January 4, 2010 I don't get much vanilla from Giant Vulva at all, so am not sure that Regan would work very well as a layering component; on me, they're completely different scent families. However, on me, the beeswax is a significant component of GV, so if you try layering, you might want to track down Lights of Men's Lives (one of the newer Marchens), which is heavy on the beeswax. I get a lot of beeswax from GV as well and I just skin-tested Light of Men's Lives over the weekend and immediately thought of GV. I would recommend checking it out! Share this post Link to post
katee Report post Posted January 8, 2010 Everyone was so helpful, I thought I'd report back.... First - I've actually snagged 2 more full bottles of Giant Vulva and one of Glowing Vulva But, I also had grabbed a bunch of imps to try some of the suggestions here. Not just to replace GV, but because I'm always interested in finding something new.... The layering of Regan and Le Petit Mort didn't really work. They are both gorgeous, however. Regan smells sooooo good wet, but for some reason it just disappears on me. Le Petit Mort - oh god this is yummy and secksy... Adding a full bottle to my constantly growing list. Les Bijoux - also a very secksy scent! I normally don't really like floral notes, but this stuff loves me. And, I'm beginning to realize that skin musk makes me (and my SO) swoon. Another full bottle addition! The other fragrance I ADORED was Vasilissa. God this is just delicious and sensuous. I spent half the day smelling myself. EOS is nice, but not remarkable. I'd gladly wear it if I had no limit on what to order, but atm, I have other priorities. And, I'm still loving O. I just can't decide if I should place an order now, or wait so I can add stuff from the Lupercalia release (cause I KNOW there will be stuff there I want). Ahhhh decisions, decisions.... Thank you for all your help Share this post Link to post
childoftime Report post Posted January 11, 2010 So I tried out The Chapel, and wow--it is almost a dead ringer for to Chilling Cellar. On me, it's basically the same scent with a little more wine. I'm loving it! Share this post Link to post
chinkee21 Report post Posted January 21, 2010 I have fallen head over heels for Humbug and know what a pain in the butt it is to track down a bottle, so I ask anyone of you ladies, have you come across a perfume that smells similar to it? There's just something about Vanilla Licorice that is driving me nuts!! Any help would be appreciated! Share this post Link to post
Kimbalena Report post Posted January 29, 2010 I got to sniff Playing with a Loaded Gun at the Atlanta Will Call back in December, but I was too late to get it in the Inquisition. Are there any GC scents that are really really ginger-y like that? I loved the smoky-ness of it too. Share this post Link to post
fireweaver Report post Posted February 4, 2010 Now Winter Night's Enlarge is pretty similar to Trick #1 once the caramel settles down. Share this post Link to post
Redillon Report post Posted February 4, 2010 (edited) Ever since I got a hold of some Knick Knack, I know I NEED to get some more OR the scent equivalent. Can anyone suggest a GC or limited edition that is spicy-orange and clovey. No smoke, no leather, tobacco and no dark musk in the mix. Dark Musk turns straight to powder on me. THe other 2 are always "iffy." Knick knack has a very churchy incencey smell on me which I really love. Can anyone help a sista out??? Puppet Mistress Edited February 4, 2010 by PuppetMistress Share this post Link to post
fiddledragon Report post Posted February 4, 2010 Ever since I got a hold of some Knick Knack, I know I NEED to get some more OR the scent equivalent. Can anyone suggest a GC or limited edition that is spicy-orange and clovey. No smoke, no leather, tobacco and no dark musk in the mix. Dark Musk turns straight to powder on me. THe other 2 are always "iffy." Knick knack has a very churchy incencey smell on me which I really love. Can anyone help a sista out??? Puppet Mistress March Hare is very spiced-orange on me, and Al-Shairan is spiced peach in a very similar way. Share this post Link to post
ami226 Report post Posted February 4, 2010 I would definitely second the recommendation for Al-Shairan (clove, peach and orange with cinnamon, patchouli and dark incense notes.) Or: Seraglio (Sweet almond and Mysor sandalwood enveloped by a heady veil of Bulgarian Rose, neroli, nutmeg, clove and orange peel.) --Might be a bit sweeter than what you are looking for.... Coral Snake (Snake Oil with blood orange, red apple, lemon peel, plumeria, and gardenia.) --Again, this one might not have the spice you are looking for... The Maltese Cross of Sanctus Germanus (Golden amber, blood orange, ambergris, lilac, frankincense, and agarwood.) Share this post Link to post
blackbirdpie Report post Posted February 5, 2010 Is there anything like Ded Moroz in the GC? Even a similarly deciduous forest, minus the snow, would be grand. I hardly dare to wear it because I love it so much. Share this post Link to post
Ina Garten Davita Report post Posted February 5, 2010 Cake Smash layered over Twilight Woods body cream gives a really good Underpants impression without that buttery note in Underpants that didn't work on my skin. Share this post Link to post
donnatron Report post Posted February 5, 2010 Three year old Voodoo is incredibly similar to Raven Moon on my chemistry. The vetiver and pine give it that same slightly searing edge I get from the chili and benzoin and then the patchouli/vanilla is just divine. Share this post Link to post
childoftime Report post Posted February 10, 2010 If you missed out on Left His Nurse While In A Crowd, get ahold of some Malignant Dreams of Cthulhu In Love. They're really similar, you're just swapping tentacles for tea. Share this post Link to post
cinseven Report post Posted February 17, 2010 lots of great suggestions in this topic! Gotta go read some of the others! Share this post Link to post
surf-tormented Report post Posted February 19, 2010 Ever since I got a hold of some Knick Knack, I know I NEED to get some more OR the scent equivalent. Can anyone suggest a GC or limited edition that is spicy-orange and clovey. No smoke, no leather, tobacco and no dark musk in the mix. Dark Musk turns straight to powder on me. THe other 2 are always "iffy." Knick knack has a very churchy incencey smell on me which I really love. Can anyone help a sista out??? Puppet Mistress MIAIPHONOS! Buy it now...why you still can! It's a very joyful spicy orange on me! Share this post Link to post
Redillon Report post Posted February 19, 2010 I was checking that one out! I will have to try it!! Share this post Link to post
jizatt Report post Posted February 24, 2010 I found Unveiled to be similar to Snow Angel. Snow Angel is brighter and has that sugar note over the top, but the dry down is that softer fruity tea. Share this post Link to post
lady_pandora Report post Posted February 26, 2010 If you miss Haunted Palace, you might want to snag Bijoux Y'han'thlei before it goes poof. They're really similar to my skin and nose. Share this post Link to post
mejuxtaposed Report post Posted March 4, 2010 JUST tried White Chocolate and Sugared Violets from the US Imp Swap box. Totally in love. Any recs on how to recreate this scent? Thanks! Share this post Link to post
fiddledragon Report post Posted March 7, 2010 Ronin + Bezoar is remarkably similar to U. It still needs that dash of spice that the leather gives U. Ronin + Bezoar + Chimera, maybe? Share this post Link to post
donnatron Report post Posted March 10, 2010 JUST tried White Chocolate and Sugared Violets from the US Imp Swap box. Totally in love. Any recs on how to recreate this scent? Thanks! Faith is really, really similar to the point where I swapped my WC&SV away because I couldn't justify hanging onto both. Share this post Link to post
naturalcyber Report post Posted March 10, 2010 Anyone know scents similar to Falling Leaf Moon? I've worn it for three days straight and I expect I will continue to wear it often once the honeymoon phase is over. Share this post Link to post
shalottian Report post Posted March 15, 2010 Candle Moon turns into this gorgeous soft, slightly cold blackberry muskiness on me. Does anyone know of a similar scent? Share this post Link to post
jizatt Report post Posted March 15, 2010 (edited) Anyone know scents similar to Falling Leaf Moon? I've worn it for three days straight and I expect I will continue to wear it often once the honeymoon phase is over. November is similar to the base of FLM. It smells like FLM without the apple cider to my nose Edited March 15, 2010 by CaudaPavonis Share this post Link to post