Hmmm, not sure about this one. It started it VERY rose, then took on an incensey rose smelml, then got a bit powdery.
Strangely enough though, I can't stop sniffing my wrist. it seems there is something right there on the edge that I can't quite get to.
Will keep the imp, but will have to wear it a couple more times to make up my mind about a bottle.
ETA: After wearing it for a while, I really like this. It really is a nice blend of incense and rose. It reminds me of something I can't quite put my finger on, but it makes me feel a bit wistful. Quite possibly bottle worthy.
At first it was way too foody, almost making me queasy. Luckily, that didn't last long. As it began to dry, the spices and and to a lesser extent the tobacco came out. Something sweet also, but not foody. Perhaps the black coconut?
I'm happy I was able to pick up a bottle of this.
Ow, that is really really strong at first. And it's a very perfumey scent. Not liking it so much wet.
As it's drying down, ew, it's not changing much. I'm not getting any of the grapefruit. It just smells like some bad perfume I tried years ago. Maybe it would work better with hubby's chemistry becuase it's just not working with mine.
Yum! Yum! Yum!
I love this scent. It's not as grape on me as I expected after reading some of the reviews, which I am happy to say. On me it's a grape incense smell with a floral hint. I can't stop sniffing my wrists because there is something behind it all that I can't quite put my finger on.
I am definately happy that I picked up a bottle of this.
Oh wow. wow wow wow wow wow wow wow
I doubt I would've tried this, but luckily I got a frimp from a super sweet someone. At first it is warm with a light insense feel to it, but then it starts to sweeten and the spice comes up. It's smokey and spicy and sweet and sexy all in one. I love that it has a touch of sweetness without being foody. And thankfully, my wonky skin chemstry keeps this beautiful and it doesn't go all wrong on me. I can't wait to try it in my locket and I will most defnitely be getting multiple bottles of this one!
I love love love this.
I never thought I would like apple scents until I discovered bpal's apple. But not all their apples. Certain ones (Ladon, I'm looking at you) end up smelling like apple scented hair shampoo (?). But I fell in love with Snow Glass Apples and I loved Coral Snake.
This I might actually like more. (did I say that???)
It smells like a true, fresh apple. More of the peel than the fruit, but nice and tart with just the right amount of sweetness. But lurking behind the apple is something dark with an evil bite. I'm so happy this doesn't go funky on my skin.
In my locket it is definitely more apple, but the darkness is still there and it's a interesting mix of freshness, playfulness, and sensual evil.
I have a feeling all my other bottles will be very lonely for a while. This will certainly be more than a dirty fling.
OMG, I have no words. This is the perfect spicy blend for me. I have always looooved clove and cinnamon. On me this has an almost clove cig. scent, but without so much of the tobacco. It has a touch of sweetness w/out being foody. I am absolutely in love!
It does tend to stay fairly close to skin, so I think I'll wear it on my skin and in my locket. It's also great to layer with when you have a scent that needs some extra spice.
I have a feeling this will be my regular autumn scent.
mmmm....lemon verbena with just a hint of jasmine and neroli.
As it dried the green tea come out, but not overpowering. A very nice summer scent. I will definately be keeping the imp, but probably not a bottle.
ETA: As it dried down further, it reminds me of maybe bathroom cleaning products? Or something, not quite sure. But I don't like it.
After reading the desciption I was really excited to try this one. I love both of these scents.
In the imp it was very sweet fruit smelling, not much of the rose.
Wet on the skin it was a very tart fruit scent, still not much of the rose coming out.
As it begins to dry down the rose is beginning to show, but it's not overpowering, nor too sweet. Starts to balance out. A very nice fruity rose. Even if your not a big fan of rose scents, try this one out. It's very pretty.
ETA: hmmm....after a few hours it's starting to smell....not sure. It's hard to put my finger on it. No longer roses or fruit. Almost a little....stale? Old? Not sure.
A while later hubby said it smelled liike mothballs. ewwwww...
I think I will still give it one more chance down the road, but unfortunately, I'm not holding out much hope. I thought for sure this would be "me".
To be honest, my hopes weren't very high for this one. I've been finding that many florals do not like me.
Thankfully, I was wrong! I love ths one! It's such a beautiful, soft, refreshing floral. I wish it was stronger though, but it's kinda nice to just catch the scent now and then. It's almost flirty.
I'm also thinking that this might layer nicely with some othr scents that need to be softened.
I have to get a bottle.
I LOVE this one!
Started out a very sharp, strong (but nice) aquatic but as it dried down it began to morph into something a bit sweeter and fresher. A bit soapy but very lovely. I can see this being worn by either a male or female. I'm going to have to have hubby try it.
This is a definate keeper and I might just have to get a bottle!
Can't wait to see how it wears when the weather gets hot and sticky.
In the bottle: Very sweet coconut
Wet: I catch a hint of floral and aquatic coming out. Very nice. Reminds me of the beach.
Drydown: oddly, it smells wonderful on my one wrist but on the other it smells a bit...plastic? I think I'll have to wash it off the one and try again.
Other than my one weird wrist, I really really like this. Assuming the odd scent doesn't reappear, I will be getting a bottle of this. What a perfect summer scent!
ETA: Tried it again and it made me a bit sick. It had this weird toasted plastic smell. I really wanted this to work, but sadly, no.
Do you have Etsy/Amazon wishlists linked somewhere?
All of my wishlists are here: http://amzn.com/w/3F0132MYIB7XS
Do you have a Tumblr/Pinterest you'd share with everyone (these can be really informative as to style?)
http://pinterest.com/msfortuneteller/
favorite candles, companies and/or candle scents?
I really like cinnamon and pomander ball type scents for the winter.
favorite kinds of tea (flavors, companies)
I like just about any type of tea except berry flavored teas generally. I especially like mint, chocolate, and chai flavored teas. I love teavana, but my favorite tea place is a local one called Discover Tea.
any of the Villainess autumn or winter soaps appeal? Another soap company you'd like more?
I don't really need soaps, but anything moisturizing that I can use in the shower would be good. I like Villainess, but especially Cocoa Pink.
Any of the bpal Halloween scents you wished you'd gotten? Any Yule scents you're hoping to see come back?
Looking forward to Lick It coming back (I have every year so far).
Sweets?
I love dark chocolate and candy canes. Also, Pixi Stix which I can't seem to find anymore.
Paintbox Soaps?I've never tried anything from Paintbox Soaps (I don't think?), but these sugar scrubs sound nice: The Queen is Dead, Heima (oh, the mints ), This Charming Man, and Blackbird. I would also love to try any of those in the sample 2oz size of the hand cream.
I just discovered a new (to me) candle company, Witch City Wicks. Does anything you see there tempt you?
The Holy Ground candle tin sounds good.
What about desires (limited edition or not) from Black Phoenix Trading Post?
Any of the elemental massage oils, but especially Ignis. I've been wanting to try that for a looong time.
Ereader?
I have a kindle, but I have a ton of books on it atm (like 200+).
How do you feel about other perfume etailers? Any you love, hate, are dying to try? How about perfume with alcohol in – do you love all perfumes, do you dislike commercial brands but not mind the inclusion of alcohol if it's a boutiquey or fancy company with unique scents, or are you strictly oils?
I am a perfume ho so I like to spread the love. I'm also ok with alcohol as long as it doesn't smell like generic perfume. For instance, I really love the Jennifer Aniston perfume (don't laugh). I also like the Demeter perfumes (have some on my wishlist).
Other than fragrance oils/perfumes what is your number one (or a tie between 2-3) favorite type of toiletry or scenty item?
I love the Glissade from Cocoa Pink (would love some in the Green Apple scent). Also, scented body oils.
Pirates or ninjas?
Pirates all the way!
Zombies – love, hate, obsessed, don't care, think they're coming for us any day now, other immediate/passionate thoughts?
Love zombies! Zombie movies, shows, yarn, you name it.
Bpal oils:
Mme Moriarty (I regret selling mine ) and Badgers (go ahead and laugh).
Disney Villain?
Not a big Disney person, but probably Malificent and the Shadow Man.
Ok, in addition to my question about the hand dyed things, particularly scarves (thanks for answering that btw, everyone who did....I wonder if it gives things away too much to say my swapper did not answer that question though?), I have another:
I love dyed stuff. Maybe deep purples & greys or black.
Are there any Yule type scents you like or don't like? Like do you generally avoid fir or evergreen scents? Or only like them in some things? Or in do you love candy cane scents? Etc.
Tree scents are fine for room scents, but generally not something I wear perfume wise, where candy cane scents I like in perfumes, lotions, etc but not as a room scents.
Tree, pine, wreath scents= room
Candy cane & sweeter type scents= body
Spicy scents= either
Smokey scents= body
Also, would you be interested in made just for you products like hand cream or salves, or.....? (I have just finished taking an herbalism class and am on a roll with making herbal things....)
Sure! Probably a hand cream/balm.
Favorite Yules?
Lick It's and Rose Red.
What would make you smile the most?
Tough question. I really love shiny stuff, so jewelry is always a hit (I have stuff on my wishlist, but it's pricier). Maybe a gift cert. to Elements Artifacts (even a small one that I can put towards something I want). I also love receiving yarn because as I knit w/it and then wear the item it's a wonderful reminder of the swap and the giver.
But really just anything that the giver thought screamed me I would love and cherish.
Do you have a Holy Grail BPAL? Something you long for but think you will never see?
Badgers (please stop laughing, seriously).
Would I like to share my Nightmare Before Christmas Swap loot with my Spouse/Kids/Pets?
Considering I have 3 kids, a husband, and 7 pets it's not necessary. Candy though will be happily shared among the humans.
Other drink stuff besides coffee and tea?:
Yes, cocoa and the husband & kids like cider.
\How do you feel about hand-crafted goodies?
Love them!
Want anything from holiday food companies?
No thank you.
Fandoms:
Doctor Who, Star Trek, I have recently become obsessed with Firefly, and do horror movies in general count as a fandom?
Wow, pure honeysuckle in the bottle. And STRONG!
Wet it was a very sweet, strong honeysuckle. Gave me a headache as well that went away as it dried. As it's drying down the jasmine comes out along with a touch of something. Maybe a bit of spice?
Hubby really likes this one on me. I wil wear this again, though a little more lightly on the wrists, but more on the back of the knees etc to help keep away the headache reaction.
Not sure if I will buy a bottle. Will have to try it a few more times.
I've had this for a long time now. (I believe I got it when it was first released) I never really tried it (I don't think) because not long after I got it I got pregnant and omg, the morning sickness kicked in.
So I kept going back recently, sniffing the bottle and thinking, ewww...this is going to be way too sweet, why did I keep it?
I am so glad I did!
Wet: A fizzy, sweet lime drink. Oh wow, this is yummy though I'm not sure I want to smell like this for long.
Drying down: mmmm.....it calms down. The lime goes into the background and out comes this sweet spicy slightly boozey cookie scent. I'm not a foodie person but this smells awesome.
Dried: It's a spiced sugar with just the barest hint of tobacco.
I love this and I'm sooooo happy I never got rid of the bottle. I have a feeling this will get worn a lot once the cooler weather rolls in.
ETA: As it dries down further a bit more of the tobacco comes out, but in a good way. It really balances out the sugar to keep it from becoming to sweet.
Mmmmm...very nice.
Wet on me it's a warm vanilla, nice because it's not too sweet.
As it dries it there's a slight spice to it and I catch a hint of something I can't quite put my finger on.
All in all, I really like this one. Might have to put it on my bottle list.
It the bottle it was very perfumey. Wet it was very promising, but as it dried, it did take on the rose perfume scent as oppsed to a true rose.
Not bad, but not one I would buy a bottle of. I might try this one once more to decide whether or not I will be keeping the imp.
In the bottle: Yummy yummy appletinis, which happens to be my favorite drink right now.
Wet: sweet (not tart) apples and aquatic flowers.
As it dries the apple scent fades and it is mainly the beautiful aquatic flowers with a very very faint hint of mint perhaps. The lime doesn't really come out, which is actually ok even though I was hoping for it. This ended up perfect the way it is. It reminds me of something of when I was younger. Something I can't quite remember. It evokes a mix of excitement, longing, and a bit of sadness and regret.
I absolutely LOVE this and I am so glad I took a chance to get a bottle. It's not something I normally would've tried but decided to take a chance. I am soooo glad it did.
So after reading all the hype I finally broke down and tracked down an aged decant.
I can't tell if I like it or not. At times I think....not so much, at other times it's interesting. It actually seems a bit more masculine to me, but not manly. I really think I would love this if it wasn't for the red musk as all the other notes are lovely (even the pomegranate, which I more often than not don't like). Also, I seem to like this more from a distance than up close. I have it in my locket right now since I wasn't sure how I feel about it on my skin, and I keep catching a wonderful sceent now and then. But when I sniff it up close....eh.
So the verdict is...I still have no idea. I'll keep trying it and might end up with a bottle, but won't need more than that, esp. since I have Snake Charmer.
In the bottle and wet it smelled like very strong, very sweet irish coffee. As it dried something...sharp and acrid came out. Maybe the wood? I also caught a hint of the old books, but not good. There was also the smell of vanilla extract. Again, not good.
I had to go wash it off after a little while because it was giving me a headache and made me a bit sick.
Definately in the swap pile.
Wow, I'm starting to think that having a cold is messing w/my chemistry far more than I thought. I asked hubby if it was my nose, though he is picking up the same scents.
That said, I LOVE this scent. So far it is not fruity or sweet at all, but more tropical musky on me. I can't stop sniffing my wrists trying to figure out the exact scent.
I will definately try this scent again. Maybe a bottle if it stays this way.
ETA: I tried it in a locket today and OMG, what a difference! It does smell like a tropical island. Fruity, but true fruity, not the fake oversweet fruit. More like fruit still on the trees, green and lush with hints of flowers on a watery breeze. I really love and I will definately be getting a bottle!
Wet, it's a very hot, humid, tropical floral scent with something very earthy mixed in. As it dries down, my skin really begins to amp the amber. It becomes less tropical and takes on a more perfumey scent and ah yes, there is the powder making an appearance. My wonkychemistry strikes again.
I think this would be lovely in my locket, so I'll try that before deciding whether or not I need a bottle. It's doubtful because I can really see reaching for my Caliban or Manila before this when I need something hot and summery, but we'll see.
Wet, a sweet aquatic with a hint of florals Not sharp like Tempest, this reminds me more of growing up in Fla. when we would get sun showers and the sweetness of the flowers would emerge. The air is fresh and moist and everything is damp and clean and all you want is to close your eyes and feel the light rain on your face.
I was actually expected something a bit darker or sharper, but I'm happy with how it turned out. I can't wait to try it on myself as I think it would be better suited on me and the Tempest I tried is more for dh.
I never would've tried this if I hadn't gotten it as a surprise imp. I am soooo happy I did!
Wet, it was very pepperminty with a hint of creamy sugar (a bit cotton candy).
As it dries, the mint rapidly takes a back seat to the sugar, which smells like a yummy, not too sweet vanilla.
I really, really like this. I'm going to hurry up and buy a bottle before it's too late!
