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Lilith In the bottle: Very sweet, almost buttery in places. Wet, on skin: Sweet but sharp, like an offertory of some sort. Very dusky, in that perfume-shop vein that I don't love. Some kind of fruit with a thick layer of dust covering its skin. 1.5 Hours on skin: Sweet and dusky, a little soapy. Turns into that default Fragrance on me. Drydown: Faint and Default now. Conclusion: I love the name and wish I'd liked the scent more.

Virgo (another Lab bonus -- thank you!) In the bottle: Definitely earthy. On some whiffs this almost smells like body; maybe that's the musk and patchouli. Wet, on skin: I don't think I've ever worn a scent this earthy and woodsy. It passes beyond the realm of perfume-scent and into the scents of nature, which is a high compliment to the folks at the Lab. At first, the bog element of this scent is strong. But it sinks into my skin quickly; I'm excited to see how this one changes. 1.5 Hours on skin: The scent has widened somehow, turning a much lighter green than the rich brown scent that it started out as. This phase of the scent is more like the leaves of the tree, where the wet scent was the dirt-covered roots. Drydown: Faint now. The light green scent has faded into a very gentle summer breeze. Conclusion: Another surprise for me! A bit strong at first, but I like that it's different from what I usually wear.

Yerevan In the bottle: Very sweet and tangy. Halfway into my nose it smells like a crayon, then when it's all the way in, it tingles a little bit like Robitussin. Wet, on skin: The sweetness is tempered by a dry overcoat; I can't smell either note separately. Smells like a long skirt pulled from the back of my closet on an unseasonably cool day in late spring. A baby-powder tone emerges slowly. The aura is strong; it fills the area around me quickly. 1.5 Hours on skin: The sweetness emerges as time passes. It's a complex scent, though, not just pure sweetness. It's lovely. Drydown: Very soft and lovely. A little sweet, but wonderful. Conclusion: Definitely one I'd use in the change of seasons - especially from spring into summer.

Kabuki (bonus from the Lab -- thanks, y'all!) In the bottle: Very sweet! The cherries are strong, which gives me little hope for this scent on my skin. It smells like candy, like the dust on gummy Life Savers. Wet, on skin: Straight-up cherry lollipop! There's a sharpness underneath the candy sweetness, but mostly, it's red lollipop. 1.5 Hours on skin: I'm surprised! This scent has softened and warmed up in unexpected ways. The musk balances the cherry's fruitiness. Drydown: Very subtle drydown. The musk is what lingers on my wrist, happily. In the end, it smells like a typically perfume-y scent. Conclusion: I'm surprised to say that I'd definitely use up this imp!

Blood Amber In the bottle: Kind of like an old woman's perfume. Like a demented Estee Lauder "Beautiful". Wet, on skin: Resin mixed with something sweet. Heady -- if I inhale too deeply my head spins a little. A slight touch of cloves or pepper somewhere underneath. Sweet but dusky, like a sundress on sale in a thrift shop. 1.5 Hours on skin: Much sweeter now, the resin is very subtly present. Dusky and velveteen. This might do well in the winter. Drydown: Soft drydown, sweet resin. Conclusion: Good for winter, but I wouldn't buy the full bottle.

Hymn This one was a lab bonus. Thanks y'all! In Bottle: Sweet, light, and slightly bitter. The lily scent is strong, but lovely. Wet, On Skin: Almost smells like sunscreen, but it stays on the perfume side of the line. Dusty rose mixed firmly with lily. Smells like an old jewelry box with a fragrance that lived inside for years. 1.5 Hours on Skin: Gentle lily now. The scent wafts up into my upper nose. Drydown: Very faint scent -- I like this part of the scent the best. Conclusion: Okay, but I wouldn't buy the bottle. Note to self - if wearing out for an occasion, apply it several hours before leaving, as the scent reaches its best point on me then.

Jolly Roger In Bottle: Salty! Fresh scent with a little sweetness underneath. Wet, On Skin: The dryness emerges first, then turns a little dusty. Definitely gives the sense of a seaside breeze. 1.5 Hours on Skin: It's settled down well. It's very light, but that's good, because at first, I was getting a little nauseous from the strength. Drydown: Delicate scent now, with barely any of the Bay Rum left. It does, as other forumites said, blend well with sweat! Conclusion: I like it well enough to keep the imp, but not enough to buy a bottle.

Vice In Bottle: Sharp waxy chocolate, at first. Maybe that's the fruit flavors coming out funny. I also smell a hint of a chocolate orange here. Wet, On Skin: Chocolatey but cleaner-ish, too. The cherry is powerful, reminding me of hotel soap for some reason. The chocolate is so subtle that I can't really discern it from the other scents. 1.5 Hours on Skin: Smells like a Strawberry Shortcake doll (again). The chocolate never really emerged as a dominant scent on me; it's mostly citrus. Again - my skin blasts citrus scent like a bad car radio. Drydown: Still plastic mixed with citrus. Conclusion: Alas, it went the way of all citrus scents with me -- plastic and soapy.

Wanda In Bottle: The wine of Kali comes out strongly in the bottle, except laced with intense sweetness. Wet, On Skin: Very sweet! The wine is the undertone here, with the slightly dusty sweetness dominating. 1.5 Hours on Skin: The sweetness is softer now, much more tempered by the wine scent. Strangely, it smells like the fresh pages of new yearbook, cracked open at the end of my senior year of high school. Drydown: Very quiet scent now, and very lovely. The sweetness, I think, is what distinguishes this scent from Kali for me. Conclusion: I like it, especially as a lighter, more single-noted alternative to Kali.

Three Witches In Bottle: Exquisite! The cinnamon comes out to me in the bottle. Smells a little like my mom's Home Sweet Home candle. Wet, On Skin: This is delicious! The cloves sharpen sweetly on my skin, and I get a feeling of the white pepper deep inside my nose. At a distance, it smells like a gingerbread cookie. It's warm without being too hot -- there's a cool underside to it. 1.5 Hours on Skin: Cookie!! So yummy. My skin hasn't gotten irritated under the oils, either, which is exciting. Drydown: Lightly sweet, and very subtle. I've tried it a couple of times, and the drydown strength depends on the time of day and month. Conclusion: Love it, especially for fall and winter!

Hell's Belle In Bottle: Soapy, but a little sweet, too. Wet, On Skin: It almost smells like syrup at first, but then it quickly changes into a dusky sweet scent, like my grandmother's old bottle of perfume which has gone off a bit. It reminds me of Texas, but that may just be because I grew up there. 1.5 Hours on Skin: Mellowed out significantly -- the soapy scent has disappeared. Drydown: The scent has quieted down so much that I don't really recognize what it smells like now. It's still a little sharp in places, but it's turned soft. Conclusion: I like it, especially for spring or summer days outside, but wouldn't buy a bottle.

The Apothecary In Bottle: So delicious! It's light and airy, and after moving the bottle away from my nose, it reminds me a bit of those old store-bought fragrances I used to love in middle school -- except this fragrance is all grown up. Wet, On Skin: Oh! I love this! It's bright and cool, like fresh sheets on a comfortable bed in the summer. There's one note that sings the loudest, but I don't recognize it. It smells like an expensive scented candle in Takashimaya. I love this!! There's also a sweetness underneath that's not too heavy. 1.5 Hours on Skin: This is spectacular! It's still light, but the grassy undertones have emerged. Drydown: It's faded to a whisper of what it was, which is good, as I was almost getting a little nauseous an hour ago. That might also have been because I ate a late lunch. Conclusion: LOVE IT!

Hecate In Bottle: Extremely sweet, like a fresh doughnut covered in a fruity glaze. Also smells like a hard candy -- a lollipop or something. Wet, On Skin: Intense and sweet. I can't even pick out individual notes because it's so overpowering. Bitter undertone, like the powder on latex gloves or something synthetic like that. Spikes my nose. 1.5 Hours on Skin: Acrid, but the sweetness has settled down a lot. Smells like a stereotypical scent that I recognize -- maybe it's an occult shop, or a tarot reader's room. This is the default scent that I detect when I sniff an incense-ish fragrance. I have a hard time discerning the difference between this and any number of other scents like it. Drydown: Softer, but still vaguely-witchlike. I suppose it's totally appropriate for this fragrance, though! Conclusion: The stereotypical witchiness of it doesn't appeal to me.

Hollywood Babylon In Bottle: Strong scent. When I move it away from my nose, I can still smell it lingering. I really can't pick apart any of the notes. It's a warm scent, a little biting. The deep red color is amazing. Wet, On Skin: Dusky, dark, heavy. Also very sweet -- I can kind of sense the strawberry in here. The amber is very strong. Underneath the sweet darkness there's a little girl wearing her mother's store-bought perfume. 1.5 Hours on Skin: The sweet side of this scent has emerged over time. Still spicy and warm. Makes me feel like a glorious 45-year-old woman clad in a velvet ballgown. Drydown: Not much has changed. This one has good staying power. It's sophisticated; I could imagine wearing it out for a fancy night on the town, or for a business event where I wanted to feel powerful. Also - random note - when I tried to scrub this scent off to try another, I used green Palmolive dish soap. It didn't remove the scent, but 30 minutes later, the combination is very pleasant. Bizarre! Conclusion: Good for sophisticated, fancy events. I like the imp, but I don't think I'd buy a full bottle.

Blood Pearl In Bottle: Smells very soapy, with a hint of sweetness. Wet, On Skin: Gently twisted floral scent. The upper part of my nose tastes hand soap. I wonder what orris smells like. 1.5 Hours on Skin: It's turned quite soft and sweet. Definitely a dry scent. It smells like my grandmother, but a little hipper than she is. As I sniff my wrist, I suddenly get the image of a silver letter opener lying in a velvet box. It's turned surprisingly nice. The soap scent is almost gone. Drydown: Very soft, and now it definitely smells like my Grandma. Conclusion: Nice scent, but it smells too much like my grandmother to wear it now. Maybe in fifty years!