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In Bottle: Herbal floral. On Skin: The herbs give a sweet minty note. The blossoms and white flowers give a beautiful bright floral note. Oddly, this reminds me of the Glade Plugin scent “Butterfly Garden”. Very pretty and springlike but a bit too floral for my tastes. And this is feminine without a doubt, I can’t even begin to imagine this on a man.

In Bottle: Coffee and fig. On Skin: The coffee is strongest and I like the vanilla and tonka bean… but what are florals doing with coffee? This scent just doesn’t seem to meld correctly, it smells a bit funky and off to me. No offense to Beth, it just doesn’t work for me personally. But I do love the idea… After about 10 minutes the coffee fades and the vanilla and florals smell pretty together… but the slight lingering note of coffee makes me decide this one is off to the swaps.

In Bottle: Rose and lily. On Skin: This scent reminds me of a light perfume my mom used to wear when I was a kid. I don’t remember the name, but I remember the soft florals and powdery background. This is pretty but far too floral and tart for me. The sandalwood, amber and myrrh give nice depth and substance, but the florals still overpower them. I don’t smell the moss or Mandarin yet, they must be blended very well. Anyone fond of strong florals and woody scents, give this one a try.

Bottle: Frankincense On Skin: The spikenard gives off a very sharp woody pine scent, the hyssop is a bit more sweet and the galangal gives off a nice ginger tone. The frankincense had died down a bit and now I can smell the olive. This is a very interesting and complex scent. I think I would prefer this on a man. It is very fresh and exotic. I like that it isn’t too pungent and has a sweet side.

In Bottle: Orange and ginger. On Skin: On my skin the patchouli comes out strong. The orange is sweet and I like it, but patchouli is one of my least favorite scents and I can’t get past it. The ginger is spicy and exotic. I like the combination though and part of me wants to keep this scent but then the patchouli shines through and I can’t decide. I think I will keep it and try again.

In Bottle: Lemon and tea. On Skin: Obviously, the tea is strong in this scent. I also smell lemon strongly. The leather is less obvious and seductively in the background. I really like this scent and would love to smell it on my husband but he isn’t humoring my BPAL obsession anymore…

In Bottle: Floral and musk. On Skin: Very light… I was expecting a stronger, darker scent. Very pretty… the rose and ylang ylang give it an extreme feminine edge while the myrrh and musk give it a spicy depth. The rose note lasts the longest… I wish it had better staying power, it seems to fade completely after 5 minutes.

In Bottle: Rum, berries and smoke. On Skin: This is a delicious beautiful scent. It is very sensual… the leather and tobacco give it a dark, edgy smoky note. The chardonnay has a juicy berry feel and the rum flavors it even more. Of course the tonka’s sweetness ties it all together. I love this!!! This reminds me of lust… so deep felt and throbbing. Gorgeous…

In Bottle: Dragon’s blood, amber and something tart. On Skin: I think it’s the rose geranium that is the tart note. The Dragon’s Blood and Black amber are strongest for sure, and the mandarin is faint. I’m not sure what melati is, and the currant hasn’t shown itself yet. I love amber scents and this is similar to Blood Amber but lighter, tarter and fainter. A very pretty scent which I instantly like.

In Bottle: YUM! Sweet and orange almondy. On Skin: The almond is strongest followed by the orange peel. This is DELICIOUS! The nutmeg and clove give a tasty sweet spice and the rose and neroli even it out with tartness and depth. The sandalwood is light but does give a slight wood note. This is quite extravagant and I think something you’d wear to special events because it does feel “special”. I love it!

In Bottle: Floral and wood. On Skin: I instantly smell the lily and wisteria. Very sweet and fluttery florals. The rose gives a tart and pungent note, while the sandalwood and frankincense give nice depth. I’m not too fond of florals, but I really wouldn’t mind someone wearing this around me or using it as a room scent. Very feminine and springlike.

In Bottle: Patchouli and wood. On Skin: This is much too smoky/incensey/woody for me. The lemon gives a nice distraction with it’s crisp sour yet sweet note. This isn’t my taste but a pretty scent for someone who enjoys these notes. I don’t really think the name fits though, since the lemon gives such a bright yellow feel…

In Bottle: Ozone and grass. On Skin: This smells very fresh! I get an ozone note and the grass stands out. The tea leaf and mosses give it an even more green feel… yes this is a very green scent… with a bit of a blue aquatic note. I love the sweetness of the fig. This isn’t how I’d expect an Apothecary to smell though… Silk Road makes me think of that more. This scent reminds me of summer break by the sea… but on a grassy hill, not the beach.

In Bottle: Spices and incense. On Skin: Spicy! Cinnamon or clove maybe? Wow! That burns the nose a bit… so I’m thinking it may be pepper. A pretty floral halps even it out. I also smell and incense or resin that gives a smoky depth. There is a sour tart note, lemon maybe? I think I also smell tea. I like this scent… it makes me think of cooking and a spice cabinet, but it is not something I’d wear. Maybe a fragrance for a kitchen?

In Bottle: Myrrh, myrrh and more myrrh. On Skin: Interesting… it has a bit of a powdery scent. The myrrh is VERY strong and the vetiver makes itself well known as well. This is not a subtle scent, it is in your face myrrh. It’s a bit too heavy for me but pretty nonetheless.

In Bottle: Milk and ginger. On Skin: The ginger is strongest. There is also a floral note… in the ambrosia? The milk makes it creamy and a little sour… but the honey is light and eventually sweetens it. A very unique “milk and honey” scent… not like anything else I’ve seen in commercial stores where milk and honey are hot right now. I like it, but wish it was a bit stronger with more staying power, my skin drank it up.

In Bottle: Jasmine. On Skin: Pretty simple and to the point. Floral. I’m thinking it’s jasmine and maybe another floral. I wish I had single notes of all the florals to be able to identify them easier in mixed blends… but this smells like either jasmine or honeysuckle… very sweet and cloying.

On Bottle: Apricot and rose. On Skin: Pretty! I love apricot scents… even mixed with rose. This is so delicious! Fruity and floral with some sweet spicy musk thrown in to balance it out. Ripe pomegranate, juicy plum and the beautiful glamerous orchid and lily making it quite feminine. A gorgeous mix… I love it!

In Bottle: Spicy and warm herbs. On Skin: Dragon’s blood is strong in this. Clove or maybe cinnamon… something sweet and spicy. There is a light floral… maybe jasmine? Interesting… it doesn’t make me feel any braver but it’s a nice scent. A little spicy for me, but I’d like to smell it on someone else. ADDED Feb. 6: In Bottle: Dragon’s Blood On Skin: Dragon’s Blood jumps out right away, no mistaking that scent. There is also a soft spice, cinnamon maybe but at least it’s not making my nose burn. It’s comforting and warm but reminds me of several of Beth’s other Dragon’s Blood blends… it doesn’t seem as original to me. I would love to see if it works though, if I had read this description this morning I would have had my husband wear it to his job interview ealrier today…

In Bottle: Sharp and pungent juniper. On Skin: The juniper and cypress stand out. Now the violet comes to the front followed by the sweet Lily of the Valley. The violet makes it powdery. The myrrh warms it up and gives it nice depth. Again, florals aren't my thing to wear... I'd like this as a room spray.

In Bottle: Floral and wood. On Skin: Sweet lily and jasmine with sandalwood. Pretty and feminine, very delicate as it’s description states. The lemon is faint and the musks give it a more spicy depth. I think this would be quite floral for a man but I’d love to smell it on my husband.

In Bottle: Jasmine and myrrh. On Skin: I was excited about this scent since I love evil queens. It is very regal. But sadly the jasmine is too strong for me… wait… it’s fading and the warmth of the myrrh is showing through. I don’t think this scent is evil or wicked… I’d expect something more musky and smoky, but it is a beautiful scent.

In Bottle: Violet. On Skin: Light floral, either violet or lavender. Also a light aquatic ozone note hiding in the background. Also something citrus, maybe lemon? Very feminine and relaxing. The aquatic notes turn a bit soapy as all aquatic and ozone scent do on me…

In Bottle: Leaves and water. On Skin: This has to be the most interesting scent I’ve smelled so far. WOW! It smells very Octobery! The smell of freshly fallen leaves that have landed on the wet ground from rain or melted snow… Woody trees and cold air. I do wish there was a bit of smoke in the scent since I’m used to people buring leaves or lighting their fireplaces here in October in Colorado. It’s not a scent I would wear, but I want to hold onto it and make a room scent or a sachet for when I need the feeling of fall.

In Bottle: Patchouli and moss. On Skin: Very smoky and dark. The juniper berry gives it a crisp pine scent and the myrrh warms it up. I like the oakmoss, but I dislike patchouli and it overwhelms this scent for me. This one is going to the swaps.