tinyvulture
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Think Antique Lace + woodsy resins. Powdery vanilla and sandalwood, and also a slightly medicinal, disinfectant note...the benzoin? As it dries, I also get a "clean linens" note, and a gentle breath of rose thanks to the rockrose. It's a fluffy, light scent, very mild. It may be a bit too delicate and restrained for me to need a bottle, but I like it.
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Buttery, rich baked goods. At first, smells so much like pineapple upside-down cake. Welsh cakes apparently contain currants, but I'm not getting that. I'm not picking up any lavender either, but Celryanna said lavender tea in her review, and I can see that. A nice foodie blend, actually similar to Stygian Nougat, but I think I prefer Stygian Nougat because its lavender note is more pronounced. Oh, and I don't notice any beer at any point, if you're worried about that.
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Stargazer lily! I recognize it from my beloved Juliet. But this isn't sweet like Juliet. It's more of a soapy floral. There are other floral notes, but I'm not familiar enough with stephanotis or delphinium to pick them out. I don't notice any bergamot or rose. It's OK but I'm not in love.
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Mostly jasmine, and other florals I can't pinpoint. A little breath of dry sandalwood. No moss. Very gentle and delicate, like a soft mist. Pass, not my style.
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My favorite Yule and one of my favorite BPALs ever. Should be a TAL with its sheer ability to put a smile on my face. Strawberry jelly donut, dusted with powdered sugar. Amazingly realistic. Tooth-achingly sweet. You can really smell all of the components -- the fresh-baked yeast donut, the blood-red filling, the white dusting of sugar. Amazing, and such a happy, fun scent.
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Saaaage! I've never come across a perfume that's mostly sage on me, so this is cool. The clean sage entertwines with the woodsy cedar. It reminds me of New Mexico for some reason. It's totally a unisex blend. There's a little bit of figgy sweetness, and greenness of ti leaf, but not much. Mostly sage and cedar.
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Coconut and peach! With hints of champaca, amber, and vanilla. No vetiver. Wow, I love it! Warm and sweet, sexy, earth goddess. Not how I envision the Lamia, but as a perfume it's right up my alley! Although the notes are different, it reminds me quite a bit of Urd. Strong champaca = hippie head shop!
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Samoa Girl Scout cookies! Coconut and caramel, so good! It's like a booze-free Red Lantern. Then there's the creamy, understated nuttiness of the macadamia note. This may be my new #1 BPAL. Love it.
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Apple cider and buttercream in equal proportions. There's a touch of whisky, but it's definitely a foodie rather than a boozy scent overall. It dries down to sweet white vanilla cake with buttercream frosting and just a hint of apple. Lovely, a must for foodie folks!
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Frankincense and myrrh, kind of reminds me of Pentitence but not as sweet, more herbal thanks to the bay leaf. It's interesting, but my preference is for sweet incense blends. It doesn't have much throw on me, either.
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Tart berries...cranberries?...smutty red musk...greenery. Brings to mind sunlit autumn woods, before the leaves have dropped from the trees. Strong at first, but fades quickly.
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I've never smelled actual fog machine juice... I get ozone + lemon. It's airy and pretty, reminds me slightly of Shanghai. Makes me think of fluorescent yellow, of lightning. Would wear again!
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Warm, cheerful florals. Mostly jasmine and lily, evenly balanced. I'm surprised jasmine isn't stealing the show. I'm not really finding the rose and carnation. The tangerine is sweet and sparkly but not too overwhelmingly citrusy, just right. This is a little too "floral bouquet" for my taste.
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Marche Funèbre en Memoire de Maxamilieni
tinyvulture replied to MiasmaResonance's topic in Limited Editions
Straight out of the bottle, this reminds me of a nurse's office! Antiseptic solution and rubbing alcohol. Oof! Fortunately, that quickly morphs into leather and woods. There's still something sweet and medicinal (the styrax or benzoin?). I usually love benzoin, but I don't care for it here mixed with leather. It's too sharp and astringent. The honey and amber are nowhere to be found. Dries down to straight up leather, pretty strong. I'll try it on my husband. -
A mix of soft yellow leaves and dry, crinkled brown ones, all in a crackly pile just waiting to be jumped in! Some leaves on the bottom of the pile are wet, so there's a dark foreboding aquatic-mildew aspect. There's a sharpness, too, like cold fall air. It's a little cologne-like, similar to October, or Falling Leaves Moon. I'm excited to layer this with other scents!
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Holy smoky BBQ! The cold forest note in the background is a nice contrast with the heat of acrid, thick, murky smoke and charred logs. Totally smells like when you walk outdoors on a cold night and you can smell all your neighbors' fireplaces. I'm not sure I'll wear this on its own because I'll smell like BBQ potato chips, but I think it will be fun to experiment with layering with other scents. It should go well with something sweet and vanilla.
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To me, this smells like a tiny health food store. They all smell alike, don't they? A cozy jumble of herbs. There's powdery lavender, sweet honey, and an unidentified herbal note...thistles maybe? I'm not getting any ginger or peppermint. It's really pretty and calming. I like how the honey adds a gloss of sweetness over all the various herbs.
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Smooth, creamy beeswax (think Ichabod Crane) with the bright, fruity pop of blackberries. No milk or wind notes that I can tell. I wouldn't have guessed snow, either, but after peeking at the scent description, yes, there's a faint slushy note. But mainly wax and berries. I always enjoy berry blends so this is nice.
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I love that there are so many BPAL lavender blends, yet they're all quite different. This one's a combination of lavender and floral plum blossom, with a slight sting from the rice wine. No ginger, though. After a few minutes, the floral note is quite strong and doesn't really agree with me. I'll try it at bedtime, but may end up swapping due to the floral.
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Dirty, hippie patchouli! If #OCCUPYWALLSTREET was too strong for you, well, this is just slightly less strong. It's definitely as strong as Urd, another bold in-your-face patch blend that I adore. Dark, woodsy, earthy. After a few minutes, just a hint of warm, syrupy honey creeps in. I haven't tried Banshee Beat for comparison, nor have I tried Tricksy bath oil. I'll just say, I love this madly. Such good stuff.
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Solid French lavender note hits me first. Herbal, stringent. And...that's it. No Earl Grey/bergamot to be found. This is pretty much SN Lavender for me. That's not a bad thing, come bedtime. This will make a fine addition to my collection of lavender-based sleepytime aids.
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I've "hoped" (hehhh) for a decant of Hope for years, since I love Faith and sugared florals in general. She's so beautiful. A perfect fresh tea rose, sweet and vibrant. Now I hope she comes back when the Carnival returns, cause I definitely need a bottle.
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I knew I'd fall hard for this one! Bonfire smoke, incense, and autumn leaves are all favorite notes of mine. The red musk, as usual, tries to amp like crazy, but the incense and leaves are standing their ground. Think Samhain + red musk, or Samhain + Snake Oil. There's something "cold" about it, like the nighttime air, that twines together with the warm, pulsing red musk. It's really gorgeous.
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At first sniff - VETIVER! Vetiver underscored by sweet resins - frankincense and myrrh. I have no idea if I'm smelling "grape flower." The wine's not showing up, either. A sweet, resinous blend for vetiver lovers, not a standout for me.