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in the bottle: it's spicy, slightly floral, and earthy at the same time wet: pink musk, ginger, and leather. smells slightly soapy? dry, layered with bath oil: it's nice mildly spicy musky blend. the tea note is fairly prominent, the others sort of blend into the background. overall: I think I like the bath oil more, but this is nice.

in the bottle: wow tea! but there is definitely ginger and jasmine in there too. on skin after showering: it's very subtle and fades fast. it's not overtly floral and I don't get any of the rose. again, I used this as an in shower moisturizer. for some reason in while I was applying this in the shower there was a definite leather note to it. in fact, my bathroom still has a slight leather smell and I got out of the shower almost 3 hours ago. I like this one, I'm glad I have it, but I don't think I'll need more than one set of this Warrior Queen.

in the bottle: orange citrus almost floral wet: very very mandarin dry, layered with Jingu Bath Oil: mmm, this really is yummy. the mandarin is still there, but it has calmed down some. There's a little spicyness that is probably the white orchid? The cherry blossoms are there too. The red sandalwood is doing an amazing job with keeping them all from running rampant on my skin. I'm not getting any lilac at all, but that's okay with me. overall: I think the perfume would be okay on it's own, but I'll probably just always layer it with the bath oil. It's a fantastically pretty and delicious combination.

in the bottle: sugary sweet plums and cherry blossoms after shower: almost all the sweetness has gone away, it's just a very gentle, sweet, feminine cherry blossom scent with a hint of the plum wine. I used this as an in shower moisturizer this time, and it has just enough throw when used all over to make it pleasant and noticeable, but it's not overpowering. I love this one!

in the bottle: strawberry, cream, marshmallows, clean sugar on skin: this smells really delicious. it's like a good vanilla ice cream topped with fresh strawberries, rainbow candy sprinkles, and whipped cream. I wish I could eat this. I get a lot of compliments from my coworkers when I wear this blend. I'm going to cherish and hoard my Velvet Unicorn!

in the decant: very green and herbal smelling, with a hint of incense or spice. after applied to skin: still very green, sagey, the wasabi is starting to come out. the coriander is definitely there. there's also a sharpness to it that I can't identify. 15 minutes later: the sage is starting to over power just about everything else.

in the decant: super super sweet sticky cherry candy and booze on skin: much the same. It's sticky sweet candy and sticky sweet booze. there's some licorice among the cherry now, but it's not changing a whole lot. I'm not getting any cinnamon at all. I think this is my least favourite of all the velvets. If it was less sticky smelling I would probably like it more.

In the Bottle: Jasmine and Gardenia and probably another floral note I can't name Wet/Dry: This is a thick heavy floral blend. I think there might be some lemongrass in here also, it's got a slight citrus scent. It's not sweet. There's also a certain amount of greennes, like leaves or stems, tempering the intense floralness. okay, after 30 minutes the Jasmine and Gardenia overpower the green note and citrusy lemongrass. wow has this got a lot of throw, and I'm not testing on pulse points.

In the bottle: it smells very green and maybe a little metallic. Wet and Dry: The notes are really hard to pick out in this blend. It's not a heavy metallic scent. It smells sort of green and almost herbal? I'd swear there's clary sage and probably a mint here. There is some sharpness to it, but it's not overpowering. This actually smells like an aromatherapy blend I used get (I can't remember where from, it was like 10 years ago) ONLY THIS SMELLS SO MUCH BETTER! no really, this smells so fantastic. I wish this was a linen spray. I mean, it's great as perfume, but this is the sort of scent I'd want my whole apartment to smell like in the spring/summer.

my extremely weird skin chemistry strikes again. in the bottle: very citrus. I definitely smell the grapefruit and orange wet: wintergreen and dead fish. dry: wintergreen and dead fish. once I put this on I don't get any the lovely citrus I was hoping for. I love the lab's grapefruit note, and it's nowhere to be found. There's no floral scent, there's no resins, there's no musk. the description and notes sounded so wonderful, I'm very disappointed this doesn't even come close to working for me.

Can melty things be shipped to you, or will they be in puddles by the time you open the package? oh yes, melting shouldn't be a problem anymore. Who likes pirates? I Pirates! My favourite pirate is Blackbeard. What are your feelings about Dia De Los Muertos? I don't know as much about it as I would like, but from what I do know it's an awesome holiday and it's up there in my favourites. What do you think about the Nightmare Before Christmas? It's one of my favourite movies. I watch it regularly. Skeleton Jack is wonderful! If candy is sent, would you prefer small amounts to a Halloween sized bag? depends on what kind of candy it is. I love mini peanut butter cups, a bag of those would be okay. halloween peeps (I love the ghosts!) in large quantities would be alright. but for really good candy like truffles or caramels or bars of Scharffen Berger (just an example) dark chocolate, a little goes a long way for me. Do you like floral bath soaps, shower gels, etc? I like florals in general. but I cannot use shower gels or body washes, they all give me a rash. How do y'all feel about honey and maple? And different flavored honey, not just the standard kind? I don't like maple, and I really prefer plain honey. How do you feel about trinkets? depends on the trinket. if it's a subject matter I like or if it's really unique or handmade or one of a kind... those are all good things. What is your favorite thing to do on a cool fall day? drink coffee or tea, find some sunshine, go for a walk, read a good book... Do you like Mystery Science Theater 3000? Have you tried out (and if not, would you be interested in doing so) its weird little brother, RiffTrax? I used to enjoy the original MST3K... but that was a long time ago and haven't had any interest in it since then What makes everyone stand out from the Switch Witch herd? nothing that I'm aware of If you are into the original Nintendo system, what 3 games would you want that you don't have? no video games for me What is your favorite category of the GC? Limited Edition, otherwise probably Bewitching Brews... but I don't really have a favourite GC category What will you like from Singapore? Candies? Food? Asian crafts/toys? yeah, all those sound good. What is everyone's "luck" item? I don't have a luck item. I have awful luck. I could probably use a good luck charm of a sort. Do you like art deco/nouveau - style prints? they're alright What is one thing that, if you received it in the middle of all the hubbub, would make you smile and take your mind off of all you have to do for a bit? anything to do with Supernatural would do that easily How do you feel about Hello Kitty? lukewarm, at best Legwarmers? Armwarmers? they're not really my sort of thing Stance on Joss Whedon and his enterprises? the first 2 or 3 seasons of Buffy were good, then I started to dislike all the "end of the world/armageddon" crap that seemed to infuse everything... I never even tried to watch Angel. Firefly was made of awesome! I love Firefly (see previous question about resurrected tv shows) Has anyone tried ice wine before? Do/did they enjoy it? I've never even heard of ice wine before this, so I've never tried it What other perfume companies (besides bpal) have you been curious about? none. I have enough problems with my BPAL obsession. I've gotten sample of various others before but haven't liked any of them and just pass them on to others. Does anyone here do anything with grave rubbings? nope Would you enjoy art based on original Graveyard photography? sure What's in your Netflix or Blockbuster queue, do you want any new Netflix/Blockbuster friends, if so how do we find you on there? there's lots of things in my Netflix queue... but my membership is currently on hold due to lack of money and the fact that I work 2nd shift. Do you play a musical instrument? nope What do you think of Irrelevant Disturbing and Surreal Crawdad Dream? Love it? Hate it? Kicking yourself for not getting a bottle? I wasn't able to order it when it was live, even though I wanted to (it sounds lovely!)... I was supposed to be getting a bottle from a friend who did order and didn't like it, but she's not sent it to me yet

Do you expect/rely on other people to plans birthday outings and activities? Absolutely not. I've learned that the key to not being disappointed on my birthday is to have very low expectations. I don't go out on my birthday. Even this past one when one of my coworkers (who has the same birthday) was going out and a large group of work people were supposed to be going, I didn't go. Every time I try to go out on my birthday it ends up with me in a bar drinking by myself. The only thing I expect on my birthday is a phone call from my mother. What’s your ringtone? I've got 5 custom ringtones on my iPhone right now. They're all in use for various things. New Slang is my general ringtone and the others are specific to various people. Gone For Good Muscle Museum New Slang Supermassive Black Hole The District Sleeps Alone What's your favorite animal? I like cats. Big ones. Like tigers and panthers. I also like polar bears and penguins. I like them a lot. Birds are really good too. Especially the big ones and the brightly coloured ones. I'm also rather fond of bats. What one (or two, if you really must) BPAL bottles are you most longing for? I would really love another bottle of Hellhound. More time appropriate, I would love a bottle of Aunt Caroline's Joy Mojo and a bottle of Hell's Belle. I know they're general catalogue and I could order them at any time, and that's probably why I just don't. Most of my BPAL budget goes to Current LE's and Lunacies that I want when they're up, and old LE's/Lunacies that I want and/or love when they're available on the forum. But those are probably my 2 favourite GC blends and I usually only have a very small amount of them at any given time. If you could have dinner/drinks/coffee with any 3 living people that are not your family/friends already, who would they be? Bill Maher, Tom Robbins, and Jensen Ackles (because he's sooo hot!) I'm sure Bill would keep the conversation alive, Tom was really great when I met him at a reading/book signing several years ago and I would love to talk with him again, and Jensen Ackles will be there for the purdy (not that I wouldn't enjoy talking to him, too... but Bill tends to dominate with talking). If you could bring back any TV show from cancellation what would it be? I can only pick one? Seriously? I'd have to flip a coin to choose between Veronica Mars and Firefly (and that would have to be a pre-Serenity Firefly because otherwise I probably won't watch). *sigh* I really miss Gilmore/Mars Tuesdays. I wonder if my witchee would like a blanket type thing. Would you? I love fleece throws! but they have to be plain edged, no fringe of any sort, my cat will eat them. Literally. What's your favorite "I know it's bad for me but I can't help myself" treat? kettle cooked potato chips, ohsogood! Very important question: Are you planning on buying anything off your BPAL and/or other wishlists during the round? If there is something on my wishlist that I'm able to swap for or purchase at reasonable cost, I probably won't pass it up. Most of my wishlist is likely to be outside the realm of my Witch (although I did just add a selection of GC Imps I want to try) I don't expect any bottles or rares and anything on my wishlist I'm likely to like and am not likely to be upset by having more of it. I am actually going to compile a larger list of BPAL I've tested or sniffed that I know I don't like, so pretty much anything that isn't on that list (and isn't vanilla or lavender) I mind being able to test and if I've already tested it and it isn't on that list it means I don't hate it. I really hope that made sense. It's been a long hard day and I've not been sleeping well. Do you wear a watch? If so, what kind/style? No. I used to wear Disney watches (nice one's with leather bands, not the kiddie style big plastic ones) but I haven't worn a watch in years. I always have my iPhone with me, and I use that for time knowing. How do you feel about having a donation made in your name to something?If you like that idea, what types of organizations/groups would you want the donation to go to? Yes, that sounds awesome! Animal rescue or fine arts organizations would be preferred, but any non-profit that does good work is okay with me. What is your favorite art movement and/or style? ie impressionist, surrealist, art nouveau, etc. I really love impressionist paintings, and also post impressionism, and most expressionist art, well, most art in general. Except Cezanne, I don't like his work at all. Do you have a case for your mp3 player/digital camera? If you would want one, what size is your digital device? I have an iPhone 3G, and it does need a case. I also have a Canon SD630 Digital Elph that does not currently have a case and is showing signs of wear from being left in my purse in an uncushioned manner. For tea drinkers, do you bag it or prefer loose? I like them both. Some teas are just more convenient bagged... peppermint, sweet dreams, chai, etc. but I do like my regular black, green, and white teas loose. My tea pot can be used for either, and it is used for both on a daily basis. Does the weather change where you are, as in, does it get cold in the winter? Anyone need homegrown scarves, hats, mittens, etc? Yes, it sure does. Last year, for instance, we got 100 inches of snow dumped on us. The set I used last year (hat, gloves, and scarf) is still in pretty good shape so I could use them again this year... but if my Witch was so inclined as to replace them... a bright colour that would contrast with my black coat would be lovely Who are your forum buddies? People you know well enough online or IRL to help your Witch pick out stuff for you? Moryssa and fireweaver are friends of mine IRL, and both could answer questions. In fact, fireweaver would be eager to ask me for answers to your questions for you. She's devilish sneaky. Just to throw a silly question out there...Munsters or Addams Family, y'all? I liked them both. Addams' Family slightly more. What think you about receiving tea accessories and/or miscellany (like mugs, cups, saucers, strainers/filters, honey, natural sweeteners [like stevia])? I really don't need any filters or strainers. I love the Quotable Mugs, I've got three and they're fantastic! I dropped one on my floor and it didn't break! I do like Stevia, I have a bottle of the liquid, but I don't like to sweeten my tea and it's not strong enough for coffee, the powder has lactose listed in the ingredients and I can't ever figure out why so I never use it. I do love honey and use it in my coffee, though I do prefer local honey. How do you feel about copies of music or dvd's that your witch might have that you might enjoy? Not just mixes, but whole copies? I'm good with that Tarts? Yes/no? sure I'm wondering if my witchee would like to try these types of things (like the caramel with sea salts or chocolates with chilis/bacon/salt etc.)? yes please! I really like chocolate with chili and salty caramels are sooo good! My questionnaire is chock-a-block with ideas for Witching me on the cheap, and without sending "stuff for stuff's sake". And I just came up with another one--make me a Pandora, Finetune, or Last.fm station you think I might like! What manner of affordable Witchery might you covet? Anything that's likely to be something I'd enjoy Does your cell phone have a place to attach charms? nope

Things I like, love, and want to try from places other than BPAL... Villainess tried and love: Ennui (soap and whipped) Pryromania (soap and smooch) Trauma (soap,smooch, and whipped) Quick or Dead (soap, smooch, and whipped) Datura Slick! Grundy Mud Friction (soap) Ginger Snapped (soap, smooch, and whipped) Embargo (soap) would like to try: Embargo (smooch and whipped) Jai Mahal (soap, smooch, and whipped) Scintillating (soap, smooch, and whipped) Pearl Diver Mud Scintillating Mud Lush things I have tried and love: ultimate shine solid shampoo soak and float solid shampoo veganese conditioner retread conditioner alkmaar soap mud flats soap would like to try: rehab shampoo ice blue shampoo the blonde solid shampoo jumping juniper shampoo bar h'suan wen hua hair treatment marilyn hair treatment hair moisturizer lip service lip balm demon in the dark soap figs and leaves soap miranda soap harvey bath bomb etsy favourites of MoonstoneMama

oh! I love the art for Hellhound!!!

How do people feel about receiving baked goods/kits to make said goods? Or other cooking items? Would you enjoy oil or vinegar flavored with herbs grown at home? Strange and exotic spices with recipes to try? Cookies made with carnation petals? I'd say no to this, mostly because I'm paranoid about getting sick. What are your pet's names, and what are they named for? My cat's name is Merlin. And he's named for The Wizard. I wanted to name him Harvey (after the white rabbit in that movie (Harvey) with James Stewart), but then once I got him it was obvious he's not a Harvey. Who here is a complete, over the top, Alice In Wonderland fanatic? Fanatic? Not so much. I did really love the books, and I loved the Disney movie, and I'm really (really!) looking forward to the Tim Burton movie version. Are you a Trekkie? If so, which series do you prefer? Do you have a favorite character? I hate the word "trekkie." However, I did really enjoy TNG. I hated Voyager at first, but then it really grew on me (it was the only thing on I could watch when I would get home at midnight after working my temp job at Firstar Bank in Milwaukee) and became my favourite of all the Star Trek series. I tried to watch Enterprise when it was on, but it was just so laughably bad that I had to stop even though Connor Trinneer is seriously hot. Do you have phobias? spiders, heights How do you like your mix CDs? Random? Stuff you know you'll like? I like most kinds of music, so random is fine with me. Would you rather get food or jewellery? If by "food" you mean "dark chocolate" then my answer is "both" Do you like children's toys, such as jacks, those little things you tilt around to get the ball in the right hold (wtf are those called?), the aforementioned caplet dinosaurs, cap guns, etc?: not so much English candy/tea/marmite or other stuff that you love and can't easily get outside of England? not really, I'm not all that familiar with English candy. I do hate turkish delight. Fanfic as a gift* - yay or nay? Your fandom? Slash preferences?*well, a virtual gift obviously. You know what I mean. It depends. I'm a total Supernatural fangirl. If it doesn't involve Wincest or one/both of the boys dying, I'd probably enjoy it. Harry Potter/Supernatural crossovers that don't involve either of those things would be okay too. Any beaders here? Need beading supplies? Delicas, Delicas, Delicas. Seriously. Any and all Delicas will be loved! I never have enough. I always end up having to buy more of the colours that I already have and I never have enough colour choices. Do you like making up your SW packages around a theme, or prefer to mix it all up? I've never done this before, so I guess it will be determined by what my witchee likes and what I can find/make/buy for them. Band-aids: do you like the fun and funky ones? I like funky band-aids I'm accident prone and frequently end up cutting myself, so I figure if I have to wear a band-aid it might as well be interesting. What's the scariest thing that's ever happened to you? car accident. and, after that, almost car accidents. there have been a couple of near misses since the accident I was in that have induced panic attacks. What is everyone's favorite Halloween song?! probably "This Is Halloween" off The Nightmare Before Christmas soundtrack How many of mah fellow witchies play video games? Platform? Do you like used games? no video games for me. What kind of music (genres, please) do you like? 80's pop, prog rock, classic rock, alternative, classical (particularly piano and strings), opera, old musicals... pretty much everything that's not country (except old country), rap, or hip hop. Have any of you ever received a book from a Witchy and loved it so much you ended up buying a copy for a later Witchee? n/a What kinds of eye shadows do we all like? mostly I wear the L'Oreal HIP shadows Do you like lip balm? If so, do you like tinted, glossy, sparkly, pearly or just plain lip balm? mostly plain, natural peppermint flavour is good. really shiny or coloured balms/glosses just look out of place on me What are some of the SW gifts/finds from past rounds (or you can just name a gift in general that you found for someone if this is your first round!) that you are the most proud of in terms of your sleuthing skills? n/a And, secondly, what is something you've been searching for but just can't find? good imp storage. I like my imps to be upright with the labels not rolled. I had made myself an imp box, but it didn't turn out quite right and I had problems with the varnish sticking to itself and melting near slightly leaky imps. Also, a box the appropriate size for all my 1ml roller vials. Something flat and shallow where they'll all fit on the bottom so I can see all the labels and easily pick out what I want to wear. Do you knit/crochet? Do you need any supplies? I've been trying to learn beaded crochet, but I'm just not that good at crocheting anymore. I'm the worlds worst knitter, I don't think any amount of practice will actually make me any better at it. Who here has an etsy shop? I have an etsy shop, but there's nothing in it right now. What are your two favorite etsy shops? I love the 2 custom tins I bought from badinfluence, they're the only thing I've ever bought on etsy. Are you active on any other boards/forums? If so please specify where and your username there. nope. I can only really handle one forum at a time, bpal.org is currently it. What would you tell yourself 6 months in the past about 2008 so far? what I would tell myself is sooo not appropriate for this forum If you had one minute of fame, what would you do/say in the spotlight? honestly? I would say, "omg! leave me the f**k alone!" Robots versus zombies: who wins? no one would win. robots have no brains for the zombies to eat, but zombies are already dead. so the zombies would just be constantly replenishing themselves while the robots kept destroying them. it would be a never ending stalemate. Where are a few of your favorite places? The Memorial Union Terrace (reading on the pier), the Capitol lawn (again reading), James Madison Park (do I need to say reading again?), our family cabin in northern Wisconsin (Gordon, on Bass Lake), I loved Key West when I was there, just about any tropical beach... Out of curiosity, all the fall babies who are celebrating their birthdays during the round - who are you, and when is your bday? nope, my birthday is in July What is one (only one) object that you collect, that totally goes against your personality or beliefs? n/a Are you a soap addict? Anything you like to avoid in soaps (goat's milk, lye, dyes, etc...) or any particular scents you like or brands you want to try? I have really sensitive skin, most soaps dry it out. Every body wash or shower gel I've ever used has given me a rash. Soaps that I don't have problems with: Villainess, Lush, Dr. Bronner's (bar soap, but NOT the almond scented) Do you like kilts and would you wear one? no and no What's your favorite book? The Chronicles of Narnia, followed closely by Invisible Cities by Italo Calvino What size socks do you wear? How about hat size? normal adult women sized socks, I don't wear hats except to keep my head/ears warm in the winter Do you read comics? Which ones do you love and which can't you stand? no comics for me Symbols that are meaningful to me? stars, 7 pointed stars, the cancer/leo tattoo I have, solar or lunar symbols in general By nature are you a morning lark or a night owl? night owl What's your favorite type of music to hear live, rather than recorded? all music I prefer live. the only music I love but never listen to recordings of is Opera, I've tried, but I just can't do it, it feels wrong. What is your favorite autumnal-seasonal drink? hot apple cider Crossword puzzles? Other pencil puzzles? when I have time I do the daily crossword puzzle at work, I've gotten better at them, but I still kind of suck. I love the Sudoku puzzles, I nearly always can finish them, and I always do them in pen. Favorite artist? Picasso, Monet, Carot... I love impressionist paintings, also most abstract art Favorite poet? Yeats Halloween. Do you like it kooky or creepy? both just no spiders Reserved or Raunchy? depends on the audience and/or location Earth, Wind, Fire or Water? Fire and Water Tea or Coffee in the morning? both Fruity snacks or chocolate? dark chocolate Would you accept art? yes! Antiques or Brand New? both What keywords do you use when searching for items for yourself on Etsy? I've never searched for anything on etsy Are there any of y'all who are allergic/sensitive to having natural fibers on your skin? mohair and angora make me sneeze, otherwise, no What was your favorite ghost/scary/campfire story growing up? I didn't really have one, I scared easily Bugs? Do you like 'em or not? not i haz no imp storage. do you? no imp storage I like

Reduce - REUSE - recycle. Do others feel the same? oh yes. used things are not necessarily bad. What is your favorite crafting supply? sterling silver toggle clasps, I never have enough; Delicas, no matter how many colours I have there are always more that I need to buy for whatever project I'm about to start; coloured felt, it's so useful and versatile. Weigh in...Are you right or left-handed? right handed. totally and completely. Any period of time that you love? I've always love the ancients, particularly Greek and Egyptian. Also the period in which Jane Austen wrote. What's your favorite part about Fall? All of it! I love fall. I love Halloween. I love the smell of fall. I love the crispness in the air. I love the possibility that we could get a great thunderstorm or snowstorm at almost any given moment. I love apples! The farmers market in the fall is always more wonderful than in the spring. Halloween decorations... ghosts, bats, black cats, things that glow in the dark, strings of purple lights... Do you like office/school supplies? If so, what is your favorites? pens. I never have enough pens or sharpies. colorful, bold, sparkly... What's your favorite Halloween candy? peanut butter cups and halloween peeps Will you be participating NaNoWriMo? If so, is there anything you'd like to have for that? yes, I might live to regret trying again this year, but I'm going to anyways. coffee, chocolate (dark preferably), sweet dreams tea (to take the edge off from all the coffee and chocolate), lots of peppermint altoids gum, and the pure sugar of halloween peeps are always helpful too What is your favorite pumpkin goodness? I love carving pumpkins and eating the lightly seasoned baked pumpkin seeds. Tattoos! Do you have em? Do you want em? Whatcha got or getting? I have 5. a seven pointed star on the back of my neck. the symbols for Cancer and Leo intertwined (in blue and red, respectively) on my lower back. the word LOVE spelled out in scrabble tiles on my ankle. and mirror image tattoos on the insides of my wrists of 5 pointed stars with cut out crescent moons inside them. I do really want more. the next will either by on my calf or my left shoulder blade. the incredibly juvenile part of me wants a unicorn. the parts that are (slightly) more mature want something more meaningful or unique but have yet to come up with a better idea than a unicorn. What Halloween scent most looking forward to? I can't choose just one... A Blade Of Grass, Katrina Van Tassel, The Witching Time of Night are probably the top three (not including Hellhound... OMG, I'm absolutely wearing that when I watch the season premier of Supernatural (which won't be until after I download the torrent because I'll be at work when it's on)). There are several others that I'm not quite as interested in, but still would like to sniff Who here prefers stylus and ink to ballpoint? my handwriting is atrocious in almost every way, I like gel ink pens in colours beyond your usual black, blue, and red. What about stationery? not so much, atrocious handwriting is not so good on stationary. however, I love blank greeting cards and I have a large collection of "Thank You" cards and I also love post cards Do you decorate for Halloween? yes! but not a lot. Bats, cats, skeletons, monsters, vampires, witches, or other? I love bats and cats and witches and vampires... pretty much everything but spiders because I have a phobia of them. Do you dress up? not any more Do you like horror flicks? mostly, no. How do you scent yourself? perfume-wise, it's all BPAL. I love the products from Villainess, so I tend to use the Smooches and Whippeds under BPAL (if I have something that coordinates/compliments them) or just alone. Do you/how do you scent your world? I love PartyLite candles. My mom has sold PartyLite off and on several times over the past decade and she sends me candles. The last box was 16 pounds of tealights and votives and "aroma melts" I have a lot of candle holders. I have 2 PartyLite "aroma melt" warmers that I use for either tarts or scented oils. I used to have more incense around, but my allergies make it impractical. Now the only incense I have (or buy when I can find it) is a granular resin incense that's called Lotus Rose. It's fantastic, Spellbound smells remarkably close to it. BPAL is such a scent-ual experience. What are your other tactile, aural, or olefactory pleasures? There are few things I love more than super soft sheets. I love my flannel sheets in the winter, so soft and cozy. I also have a set of microfiber sheets that are amazingly soft and smooth. I also love the feel of woven suede. If you drink coffee (and make it yourself) do you use a French Press, regular filter basket coffee maker, Espresso Machine, Percolator? French Press and/or filter basket. It depends on which one has broken most recently. What movie soundtracks (or scores) do you love? I love the Nightmare Before Christmas Soundtrack! Also, the soundtrack to the 3rd Pirates of the Caribbean is fantastic. What kind of indulgences do you really really want, but can't seem to make yourself buy? Maybe out of character, or a part of yourself you're busy denying, like myself =) I don't usually have that problem, it's the other way around for me. I have a problem denying myself things that I want.

I think doing that means the Lab gets charged fees twice, unfortunately. They get charged a PayPal fee and a CCNow fee. That's why they prefer people use the PayPal comments box method if they want to pay with PayPal. Of course, you'll still get your order if you pay with PayPal via CCNow; it's just better for the Lab (and helps keep prices down for everybody!) if you don't double up the fees. (Someone correct me if I've got the facts wrong - I'm an international customer, so I've only ever used PayPal solo.) No, you are correct and that is why the lab states this in their site: IF YOU ARE PAYING VIA PAYPAL, please do NOT use our online credit card processor. Place your order through PayPal using the payment address paypal [at] blackphoenixalchemylab [dot] com and fill your order info in the comments field. but the PayPal debit card in reference is not the same as what you're referring to with the "if you are paying via paypal" instructions from the lab. the PayPal debit card is a standard Mastercard that works the same as any other credit card or debit card. CCNow has no way of knowing that it is a PayPal debit card and that, ultimately, the funds are coming from a PayPal acct, and as a result cannot charge the lab extra fees because of it. with the PayPal debit card you check out in CCNow the same way you would if you were using any other credit card or debit card, NOT through the PayPal payment option.

I just put on Schwarzer Mond after showering with a Trauma Triple Play (soap, smooch, and whipped) and it's OMG I must order more Trauma to go with the Schwarzer Monds I'm going to order in 2 weeks!

in the decant: cool musky goodness wet: aquatic cool musk dry: still cool aquatic musk, but theres a streak of something else in there I can't quite place. it blends in very well. green/aquatic scents usually go to soap on me, but this is still very pleasant. I love the musk. I love the coolness this blend has. This is a wonderful summer scent.

this is crisp and piney with some berries and a lot of coldness. it becomes a lot sweeter after applying than in the bottle, the pine is still there and its sharp, but it's tempered by the cold and berries.

ooh... this is really remarkable! wet: lush wet flowers; rose, jasmine, honeysuckle, gardenia, and maybe magnolia? dry: wow, this is strong. it's still a warm blend of gorgeous flowers. the jasmine in this blend has no sharpness or soapiness to it. it smells strongly of gardenia on dry down.

this is really nice. it's sweet and citrusy and somehow floral at the same time. berries and citrus and flowers. I should like this, this shouldn't smell this good... but it does. it smells really, really good. I don't think this is something I could wear often, but it's sweet and fun and playful. I wouldn't mind getting some more of this.

email the lab, their customer service would be happy to help get this resolved for you.

in the bottle: Robitussin wet: still Robitussin, but slightly floral somehow 30 minutes later: powdery cough syrup yeah, this smells like cough syrup. just all the way through. I thought I would like this, the reviews sounded so lovely! but all I get is nauseating powdery cough syrup. don't think I'm going to keep this one.

I wore this to work today. I think I smell fantastic! I love this scent, I must get more! Coworker 1 said I smelled like cloves. Coworker 2 said I smelled like vanilla. an hour later: Coworker 3 said I smelled like breakfast. Like french toast and maple syrup.