You picked some pretty intense blends for a first-timer. Don't be dismayed. Even if you don't like the scent in the vial, try it on your skin. You'll be surprised how different a blend can smell from imp to skin. It's really the only way to test them. Also, don't despair if you don't like too many of your first picks. The same thing has happened to many of us. I liked my first imps well enough - but juuuusssst enough to try a couple more. And that was how I became a BPAL addict.

I'm glad that you found a new favorite in Jack. I don't think that I gave that one as much credit when I first tried it. I was too quick to swap it away without giving it a fair shake. I might have to revist this little pumpkiny goodness.

The trick to opening and closing imp is to go slowly. Don't pull the top straight up off the top. I made that mistake my first time out too. It was a disaster. I sorta do a slight tilt, twist to the side, then gently work it out of the top. All done slowly. It saves the precious from spillage.

Enjoy your new smellies!!

My friend/enabler had a Jack-imp... smelled of popcorn to me! LOL, I guess just as everyone's body chem is different, so is the sense of smell!

What do you think of the others?

The trick to opening and closing imp is to go slowly. Don't pull the top straight up off the top. I made that mistake my first time out too. It was a disaster. I sorta do a slight tilt, twist to the side, then gently work it out of the top. All done slowly. It saves the precious from spillage.

 

Enjoy your new smellies!!

Thanks for the help with opening and closing imps; I've carried your advice in my head every time I've played with one!

My friend/enabler had a Jack-imp... smelled of popcorn to me! LOL, I guess just as everyone's body chem is different, so is the sense of smell!

 

What do you think of the others?

Yeah- I can't wait to smell Jack on my friend Lisa's skin to see what it smells like on her. I find the whole body-chemistry thing fascinating.

As far as the others, if I ever start trading, White Rabbit and Blood Kiss are going in the swap pile. White Rabbit made me sneeze (heavens!) and Blood Kiss smelled all sour/soapy and powdery on me. Zombi was a strong, sweet dirt smell that faded to a rose scent after a couple of hours, and Grand Guignol was a pleasing sweet apricot, but Kumiho was the other stand out from the bunch. I mean, Jack's clearly number one, but Kumiho smelled like waking up happy. =)