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Buck Moon In the imp: a soft, faint, green and herbal scent with a warm sweetness behind it. Wet on skin: this is nice. Green herbs, grass, crushed leaves, fresh night air and a warm background of musk. Dry on skin: mmm!!! Now I can see why this is so loved-it's quite beautiful! The musk in here is sublime-it reminds me of Morocco's soft sweet musk or of skin-scent musk, and there's maybe also a white musk note that is clear and sparkling. There's a fresh scent of herbs and grasses and a scent like the air in the forest on warm summer nights with the crisp light of the moon shining. It's lovely. After a while: I can now make out the lunar oils-it's that clear, crystalline scent that I found in Blue Moon…or maybe that could be a white musk? Whatever it is, it brings images of moonlight, silvery and cool, into my head. The musk and forest scents now blend together as one. There's something about this scent that reminds me of summer nights when I've been away on holiday. The air has the scent of herbs and pine trees, and it's warm, yet fresher than the daytime, and the stars are so bright, the sky so clear, you can see the milky way…and here it has that smooth, velvety musk, the scent of warm skin, which gets even nicer as it dries down even more. Verdict: this is a blend of a green fresh fragrance of crushed leaves and herbs, with warm night air, and a wonderful soft musk, which is sweet and sensual, a real skin scent. There's a scent here that really does remind me of those warm summer nights, it's so accurate…and the musk isn't animalistic in the slightest-it's like that gorgeous musk in Morocco which I adore. Soft and velvety, with the sultry warmth of a summer night. I am glad that I have an imp of it, and I'm regretting not getting a bottle.

Fire Eater In the imp: dried flower petals. It's an odd floral-it smells like dried flowers but with fresh nectar and pollen as well-quite hard to describe really. Wet on skin: hmm, this is quite an unusual scent. I'm thinking fresh blossoms mixed with dried faded petals with something green and sharp? Very strange… Dry on skin: this isn't too bad actually. It's definitely a floral scent, but I can't pin down what flower or flowers are in here. It reminds me slightly of flowers from a florists-maybe carnation, sweet pea or freesia? Or perhaps stargazer lily? The more I sniff, the more I think this could be lily. It's like a pink-red bouquet of rich flowers-it no longer smells dry and sharp, it smells more fresh, even quite dewy now. It's got a definite warmth, but no discernible spice. I'm also wondering if there may be dragon's blood here as there's a clear red scent to this. After a while: there's a clearer, sweeter, richer floral scent coming through now. Like someone stuck a bunch of fragrant blooms under my nose. Thing is, I still don't know what floral this is! It's so intriguing, it's like I've smelt it before but I can't remember what it is. However, I have a hunch that it is a lily of some sort. I can even smell the pollen, the nectar, and the stamens of the flowers here. The more I sniff this, I can recognise another smell in here-candles!!! There's something here that reminds me of candle wax/smoke. Or something flammable but not overly chemical and off putting, sort of like paraffin or candle wax. It fits with the name and theme. It's warm, waxy, like a gentle flame from a candle. It even feels warm on the skin. Verdict: this is one of the most unusual floral blends I've ever smelt. It's hard to put my finger on exactly what this smells like, but somehow just 'flowers' cannot even begin to describe what this smells like. It's a pink-red scent, at once both fresh and even moist, but also warm, like a softly glowing fire-but with no blatant spices. It reminds me of a sort of lily, maybe with dragon's blood, but I could be wrong. All I know is that it's a fascinating and different flowery scent to the usual. But as time passes, I start to make out a scent of candles or paraffin, that really does evoke fire, flammable and flickering. I really like it, but it's so baffling that I'm unsure if I want a bottle, but I'm keeping the imp of it, as I think this is another scent that will grow on me.

Geek In the imp: dark, slightly sweet, pine and wood scented, with a spicy tingle. Wet on skin: oooh, nice! This is a sweet, woody-resin-spice scent. Dry on skin: this is really nice! I can smell the grass (omg it really smells grassy!), the patchouli and leather (which is really nice in here!), the cedar and pine, the moss, there's a little spiciness to the scent that's no doubt from the cinnamon. I'm not familiar with opoponax but that might be what's causing the resinous sweetness in the background. I really like this scent-it's quite masculine, but in a sexy way, it has a similar feel to King of Clubs even though it smells different. After a while: there's a sweetness which reminds me of pine resin and possibly the opoponax and cinnamon, but on top of it all is a scent of greenness, from grass, moss, cedar and pine needles. It's a very genuine grass scent. The cinnamon isn't very noticeable, but it does lend a certain warmth and spicy dryness to the scent. The leather in here works wonderfully with the rest of the notes. After an hour, the grass and pine note smells quite burnt-it really is dry grass now. It's dry and quite harsh now, but doesn't lose that leather-patchouli scent with sweet pine and resins. Verdict: another pleasant surprise from CN. I was a bit worried about the leather in this scent, but it actually works very nicely in this blend. There's a dark and sweet resinous background, a fantastic green grass, moss, cedar and pine note, with a spicy cinnamon twist and a sexy leather scent-and what a great combination this is. This is quite masculine without being totally manly. After a while it develops a slightly burnt, harsh note, but this isn't too bad and seems to fit the theme and the overall scent. I don't need a bottle of it, but I'm definitely keeping the imp, and I think it will be really sexy on a guy!!!

Tulzscha In the imp: cool, sweet mint and cucumber. Wet on skin: oooh, fresh, tingly, cool mint, with cucumber. Dry on skin: this is a nose-tingling, cold, fresh, sweet mint with cool, watery cucumber and maybe the slightest hint of pepper. It feels lovely and cool on the skin too, as well as on the nose! After a while: hey, this is cool as a cucumber! The mint is still there, although more subdued, but the cucumber scent strengthens. I can't believe it still feels cold against my skin, even though it's now really dry. It stays cool for about an hour, before that sensation fades and still leaves a cucumber scent and something slightly reminiscent of the minty-moss scent of Cathode. Verdict: a cold rush of mint, mint and more mint with cucumber. It's sweet mint, reminiscent of mint sweets like Polo and various chewing gums, with the wet freshness of cucumber, and the barest hint of pepper. This is a very nice smell for summer, like today-it's really, really hot and this scent is perfect for this kind of weather as it really cools the skin as well as the nose! I quite like it, and though I do prefer Undertow and Cathode as my minty-fresh scents, I think I'll keep the decant I have of it.

Blood Amber In the imp: dragon's blood, sweetened by amber. Wet on skin: yup, still dragon's blood and amber… Dry on skin: mmm…this is quite nice! The clear, red, fluid scent of dragon's blood coupled with the rich sweetness of amber. It's a simple, yet unusual combination that makes for an interesting scent. After a while: after a while when the dragon's blood and amber seem to alternate as to which note is more prominent, the scent seems more balanced, and the qualities of both scents are apparent in the overall fragrance. After an hour or two, there's something musky that comes out! maybe a red musk? Perhaps that's the dragon's blood, but there is something musk like here-bordering on the almost animalistic, but not quite there. Verdict: this is a very simple combination-just two scents, dragon's blood and amber. But they make for a very interesting, unconventional perfume. the dragon's blood and amber mix to form a resinous, clear scent which is both red and golden, sweet and fluid, both notes change and alternate. It's a nice scent, not an outright favourite, but I do like it.

I got a reply from Sara, and yes, they do accept e-checks even for LEs and Lunacies. However they process those orders only when the check clears. Just thought I'd let everyone know.

Jezebel has an orange blossom note along with rose and honey... Also, the Lovers and Santa Eularia Des Riu have strong orange blossom notes, though they are mixed with lots of other notes...

TUM!!!! This is honeyed grape juice, sweet and lightly spiced. It's purple-red to me.

The musk in Othello is Arabian, not Egyptian. Sometimes Arabian musk can be 'perfumey' on me, but in Snake Charmer, it is divine...almost like red musk. I've tried a few non BPAL Egyptian musks (DSH and Ava Luxe) they are very light and soft on me, almost like white musk-not really sweet, but fresh and clean. Nile Musk by Dragonfly Blue is wonderfully sweet and incensy though. I would LOVE to try Egyptian Goddess though... Someone mentioned Morocco (which I love) as having Egyptian musk, but that may be speculative.

Buck moon has Egyptian musk???????? *kicks self for not buying it* I adore Egyptian musk too. I love Dragonfly Blue's Nile Musk, it's a gorgeous incensey musk scent. It's wonderful. Oh, and if you're looking for a catalogue Egyptian musk scent other than Debauchery...try Bastet and Salome. I Bastet.

Here's another question. Does the Lab accept Paypal e-checks, even for LEs that will be taken down before the e-check is cleared? I wanted to buy some Beatrice or another Snake Charmer bottle, but haven't got enough paypal funds, so if I send an e-check, will the LE order still be accepted?

Jailbait In the imp: bubblegum! Pure, sweet, pink bubblegum. Yum yum! Wet on skin: now the cherry and orange lollipops come out! I smell like a kid again! A kid in a sweet shop! Dry on skin: now it's pure cherry candy. Dark sweet cherry candy with hints of the bubblegum and orange flitting through every now and then. It's quite a harsh cherry scent too, reminds me of cherry Tunes or Strepsils…like cold sweets or throat pastilles, it has a slight bitter medicinal scent I'm not keen on. I wish it kept the bubblegum scent it had in the imp! After a while: the harsh, medicinal cherry scent seems to fade slightly-it's more like cherryade now. There's also a sweet and sticky orange scent, like orange candy. There's a sweetness underneath this that seems too rich and deep to originate from just candy. This could be the 'womanly perfume'… After about 45 minutes…hmm, this is quite interesting. the scent underneath the cherry and orange lolly scent reminds me of some perfume I smelt before, but it comes after the initial shock of the sweet sticky candy…it's a scent I swear I've smelt before, somewhere else, a soft, deep, sweet scent, maybe a musk or vanilla or amber type scent? It's like old-fashioned perfume…and that's no bad thing. I prefer this phase of the scent to the cherry one! It seems almost metaphorical how a sweet, childish scent gives way to a sensual, grown up, very adult perfume. It seems to allude to innocence lost. Verdict: at first it was pure bubblegum, when it hit my skin, the other lollipop scents came out, but when it dried it reminded me too much of cherry Strepsils or some other medicinal cherry scent. But as time passes, the orange candy and something deep, rich and sophisticated, slightly nostalgic, underneath the sweet candy overload-the 'breath of womanly perfume'-comes out. It's an interesting and very different scent experience, full of fun, sweet candy goodness with a sexier, more grown up undertone. It seems to be a scented metaphor for the joyful playfulness and innocence of youth being stripped away…it's almost disturbing, yet fascinating how such a vivid picture is captured in scent. I'm not sure if I want to keep it. I don't like the cherry pahse of the scent, but I do like the more mature perfume scent that comes in the drydown. Because of the harsh cherry phase, it's not a favourite, but a different experience of perfume to the usual, and another scent that makes me realise how Beth is so brilliant and so imaginative with scent.

Pannychis In the imp: fruity sweet jasmine! Possibly currant adding the fruity scent. Very nice. Wet on skin: still a juicy moist jasmine scent, possibly with some lily and some currants too. it's a waxy white flower scent, but with a touch of something sweet and fruity. Dry on skin: mmm, not bad. This is a soft, white, clean floral with something juicy and rich, like blackcurrants or dark berries. Maybe some sandalwood too, but it's all about the jasmine here. It's slightly powdery, slightly soapy, but that's no bad thing-in here it does smell interesting, like moonlit flowers, there's something nocturnal about this scent. It's a very clean scent, quite fresh and dewy, the currant gives it an interesting, tangy and dark twist. But I do get a feel of freshly washed sheets hung out to dry in the moonlight from this too. After a while: the jasmine and currant get richer, fuller and deeper. It's quite a nice combination-the soft, clean, white florals and sandalwood against a background of sweet blackcurrant. Like the moon or the stars against the backdrop of the night sky, these two dimensions of scent contrast each other nicely. Amongst these, I think the other notes like frankincense and cardamom make fleeting appearances, but still remain barely there. It smells more rounded, yet even more ethereal, as time passes. Verdict: this is an unusual and unique take on a 'nocturnal floral' scent. Thanks to the currant, there's a nice dark juiciness to the scent. But all the while, it has this nice, yet ethereal, scent of white fragrant flowers dappled with dew in the moonlight. It has a slightly powdery and clean aspect, but still with that fruity undertone to make it interesting. It's a lovely scent-but I'm not sure if it's a favourite, as I prefer Nuit and Peitho as my jasmine scents, but I'm keeping the imp for now.

Sol In the imp: spicy sweet fruit! This reminds me of the Tarot oil, The Sun, but spicier. Wet on skin: mmm! Something spicy, possibly cinnamon, and an orange-sherbet scent. Dry on skin: this is nice! It's a bright spicy orange candy scent with something resinous and bright-maybe frankincense? Possibly something herbal here as well, there's a note that reminds me of dried grains turned golden by the sun. And maybe heliotrope too. It's fizzing with solar energy, a cheery, warm scent. It reminds me of many of the other solar oils, like the Sun, Ra etc. After a while: I'm sure there's something herbal or grassy, but it's not a 'green' scent at all…it's like scorched grass, dried in the sun, like hay, or like the desert. I get a feel of intense sunlight here-this is a strong scent, it's got a little hint of something spicy here, and that golden scent of something quite fruity and orange, with heliotrope and something resinous and bright-maybe frankincense and/or pine. Something about this scent hints at the sun's more fiery aspect, it's relentless heat, the desert and heat-waves, dry hot summers when the heat gets a bit too much to handle. Verdict: this is another lovely solar oil. Bright, shiny and golden-orange in scent, this is another scent that encapsulates the sun. It reminds me of the tarot oil, but much stronger, maybe a bit hotter as well. It's slightly fruity, possibly with some resins, spices, heliotrope and something that reminds me of golden hay or sun-scorched grass, or desert herbs. It's a warm, gorgeous scent, with a similar feel to the other sun-themed oils-it's a feel of golden, hot light, the sun at the height of noon in summer-it has a feeling of heat that can be intense as well as welcoming. It's a fascinating scent and perfectly made to recreate the sun's aspects in scent.

Carnivale In the imp: sweet berries and carnation. Has a slightly cherry-candy like scent. Wet on skin: mmm, sweet spicy cherry berries! I can smell the heliotrope in this, and a bit of the carnation. Dry on skin: this is quite nice! A pink-red fruity candy scent, with sweet amber, berries and fruity florals, a bit of musk too. It's a fun scent! For some reason, really reminds me of cherries and pomegranates, which is strange. It's got a dark twist to it, a bit of spice from the carnation, a tangy scent from the berries, a strong heliotrope note. It's got a playful, effervescent feel to it, but with a darker undertone. After a while: black sour cherries. This is what this smells like. It's possibly from a combination of heliotrope (which does sometimes smell like cherries), berries and maybe the musk. It's a bittersweet, darkened scent, but with a tingling effervescence underneath. Verdict: this is quite an intriguing fragrance. It's got a sweet, playful, candy-like feel to it, and yet it also has a dark aspect, manifesting as a scent of bittersweet black cherries on my skin. It's a pink-crimson scent, fruity, juicy, sweet, a tiny bit of floral, but with a bit of tartness and with the slightest hint of musk. A very unique and unusual perfume, fascinating yet fun to wear. Not sure if I'd get a bottle but I'm keeping my imp of it.

House of Mirrors In the imp: tangy, salty, lemony marine ozone. Similar to Sea of Glass, but more citrusy. Wet on skin: still a fresh, tangy ozone scent. Reminds me of a perfume I've smelt before…and smells like a sea breeze. Dry on skin: fresh and sharp ozone. Hints of citrus and sea air, it's salty and zingy. I'm not getting any amber here-just that cool aquatic citrus scent. It's very nice though, it's a clear, watery scent. it reminds me of a perfume I smelt somewhere, and it does remind me of Sea of Glass- the 'glassy' reference is appropriate for a scent that evokes mirrors. After a while: it's very consistent on me, a salty marine ozone scent. there's a hint of something resinous, this may be the amber, but it's still all 'glass' on me. Verdict: this is a fresh, clean, bright, salty and tangy aquatic ozone fragrance. A clear and slightly metallic scent hints at the silvery reflection of the mirror with the scent of waves on the sea like the rippled surface of the mirror. It's like sea air, the ocean surface glistening in the sun, warm and yet cool. However, there's only one drawback- it's all ozone on me, very similar to Sea of Glass, which is loooovely, but I was hoping for an interesting amber dimension to this scent. I don't get very much amber at all. So whilst I do like this scent, I don't think I'll get a bottle but I'm keeping the imp.

Bearded Lady In the imp: a soft floral scent. I think it's rose and lily. Wet on skin: mmm, a lovely, sweet soft, fresh floral scent. Rose, crisp lily, and honeysuckle. Dry on skin: oh, this is lovely. The rose in here is quite tart-or is that the lily? There's one floral scent in here that lends an interesting tangy aspect to this scent. There's a soft jasmine-honeysuckle background to this scent as well. It's a gorgeous bouquet of fresh, dewy flowers-this is what the smells like. Very flowery, but not old fashioned, this is a fresh, crisp scent. After a while: is that honey I smell here? I smell something here that reminds me of honey. Maybe it's honeysuckle? Or the tangy rose? I can't really smell the vanilla here, and the tart floral is taking over the blend. It's not bad, but I'm still hoping it softens and sweetens out a bit. After about 30-40 minutes, it changes to a lily-rose scent. Very nice, and oh so feminine. it's also not as tart and tangy as before, the floral scent is more defined, more clear cut. After about an hour, dried rose petals and a bit of violet, lily and jasmine. This scent is one of those that goes through stages, it changes and morphs over time. I'm surprised that I'm not getting strong vanilla from this though, it's a barely there note in this blend. After an hour and a half, it becomes a violet-lily-honeysuckle scent, with a tiny, tiny hint of vanilla coming out. After a few hours, the scent becomes a soft, sweet, ambery floral. Verdict: this is a fresh, crisp floral, quite tangy, but with a smooth background. Moist, tart rose petals and lilies with a soft backing of jasmine. It's not a one-dimensional floral scent, it has many facets. It's an interesting scent, like a big bouquet of flowers. It has a similar floral vibe to Ace of Hearts, but is quite different. It also morphs and changes through different stages of floral. It's a lovely floral scent, though I'm not sure if I'd get a bottle yet. But I'm definitely keeping the imp.

Rakshasa In the imp: woody patchouli with a hint of rose. Wet on skin: mmm, sandalwood! And patchouli, blended nicely together, with just a bit of rose. Dry on skin: the sandalwood is really strong in this, quite 'green' smelling in fact, with the patchouli darkening it a bit. This is a lovely, exotic woody scent. The rose is in the background-it makes the blend interesting by adding just a hint of something floral. After a while: I dunno, but there's something about this scent that's smelling a bit off, a bit strange, for me? It's weird because I normally adore sandalwood and rose, and I like patchouli, but this smells a bit astringent, a bit sickly, on me? Maybe it's hormonal? I dunno, but I really wanted to like this scent. However, this icky stage doesn't last, and it dries down to a nice soft sandalwood scent. Verdict: at first this was a lovely sandalwood-patchouli scent, with a bit of rose, but then it went all weird on me. There was something about it I wasn't keen on, despite the fact that I get on with the notes in this blend. But this doesn't last, and it dries down to pretty much just sandalwood, which is nice, but I would have preferred the other notes to remain. Maybe I should try this blend again at another time in my monthly cycle? Sometimes I hate my skin chemistry-which usually stays stable but tends to surprise me by turning unexpected scents off at unexpected times…I really wanted to like this scent, and maybe I might give it another try another time, but for now, I think it'll be swapped off.

Ave Maria Gratia Plena In the imp: a slightly soapy floral, with a bit of wood and something tangy-the lemon, probably. Wet on skin: soft lily and jasmine. This is really quite nice. There's also a little bit of lemon and wood there. Dry on skin: mmm, this is really quite lovely! Soft white flowers of lily and jasmine with a lemony tang and a little hint of something dry and wooden underneath. I'm also getting a slight herbal vibe from the sage. It's a well-balanced blend, and very ethereal. After a while: this then becomes a gentle musky floral. I think the white musk is coming up now, adding a soft and powdery touch to the lily and jasmine. This is a clean, white fragrance. It reminds me very slightly of Peitho, but not as sweet. Verdict: this is a very pleasant and nicely blended scent of soft, sweet, white florals, a woody base, a bit of lemon and a soft white musk. It's a gentle, ethereal scent, it seems to fit the description of it being an 'angelic' scent. It's surprisingly lovely. Not sure if it's an outright favourite, but I really like it for now.

I adore that smell!!!! I get that smell in Temple: Daoist, which is TAL so it's a bit hard to get. Apparently Gypsy Queen has candle smoke as a note, but I haven't smelt it yet so I'm not sure.

Lionheart Courtesy of the TAL circular swap. In the imp: mmm…this reminds me of a perfume I've smelt somewhere. It's a sweet, soft, slightly powdery floral scent. Wet on skin: rose! now I can smell rose coming through…there's also a soft floral scent, and something sweet. Dry on skin: this is such a lovely scent. It's a golden rose scent, with another floral I can't quite place. There's also a musk scent in here, I think. This is a wonderful fragrance, it feels warm and welcoming, it makes me think of the sunrise-a pink-gold soft radiance. After a while: the rose strengthens and warms up nicely, like with other rose scents, it blooms on the skin. I think the other floral note may be heliotrope, come to think of it. I don't get lavender and honey mentioned in other reviews, but I get really strong rose from this-but that's a good thing, I love rose anyway! Verdict: this was a pleasant surprise. This oil has a gorgeous fragrance, of rose and maybe some soft warm musk, and some heliotrope, but predominantly golden, sweet rose. It's such a beautiful, glowing, warm and sunny fragrance. I may need to get more of this-not just because of the scent, but also the purpose-I am in need of courage, drive, and positive energy as I often get depressed and need a lift. This oil certainly seems uplifting to me! I love it.

Eleggua Courtesy of the TAL circular swap. In the imp: bright, clear mint. It reminds me of the mint in some of the tarot blends-maybe its pennyroyal? Wet on skin: sweet and minty. Reminds me of the Fool. Dry on skin: mint. Probably a blend of spearmint and pennyroyal-it's a sweet mint blended with a cooler, green mint. It really does remind me of the Fool. There's a sweet background to this-maybe a floral scent? It's a very pleasant, cool scent. After a while: coconut? I think I can detect coconut here as well! And a slight dusty, earthy smell, but this isn't too bad-it's mainly mint and coconut. Perfect for summer! Verdict: this is a very pleasant, playful mint scent. A sweet mint blended with a green mint, it's cool and bright. After a while, a coconut scent peeks out. It reminds me of the Fool and the Star tarot oils. This is such a lovely, summery scent, cheerful and sweet, but as I am unsure of it's purpose and I know nothing about Eleggua, I might not buy more-though I wouldn't mind getting an imp, but if this was a non TAL scent, I'd get more!

Temple: Daoist Courtesy of the TAL circular swap. In the imp: not sure what to make of this…a clear, not sweet, resinous scent, maybe a bit of wood? Wet on skin: I think there's frankincense here? Something resinous and bright, that's for sure. And something woody, possibly sandalwood. Dry on skin: mmm, this is nice. This is a clear, bright, resin scent, with a smoky feel, and some woods. I'm not sure but I'm thinking frankincense, sandalwood, maybe some cedar, and even a bit of candle smoke? Yup, definitely candle smoke in here! It's smoky and resinous, clearing yet dark, and I get a feel of polished wood from this. It has an oriental feel, like a scent that would be wafted through an Asian temple, a meditative scent, contemplative, sacred. After a while: the candle smoke scent gets stronger, with the wood-resin scent remaining consistent. This is a dry, smoky incense fragrance. Verdict: another interesting and wonderfully evocative temple blend. When I wear this, my mind is transported to a distant mountain temple, somewhere in Tibet perhaps, where monks meditate peacefully whilst incense and candles burn in the quiet contemplative atmosphere. This is a meditative, calming scent, which is clear and resinous and also smoky. It has the aroma of burning incense, resins and fragrant woods burning gently, and a scent of candle smoke. This is a lovely scent, it makes me feel grounded and introspective, and I think this would make a wonderful room fragrance, especially for meditation.

Flame of Desire Courtesy of the TAL circular swap. In the imp: something floral, something that smells slightly ginger beer like…and something animalistic. I think that may be civet. It's a bit farmyard-ish, but not too off putting. Yet. Wet on skin: yup, it smells very animal indeed. But still not too 'ick-inducing'. There's a floral scent there-not sure what, and some red musk too. Dry on skin: now I think there's something more floral coming through. Not sure what though-it reminds me of something I've smelt in someone's garden, but I can't remember what! Maybe it's carnation? But then there's that musky-animal scent. This actually reminds me of Madini's Musk Gazelle, which was the most intense and animalistic musk I've tried-that was like a cross between red musk and civet. This is that same fragrance mixed with a floral scent, and surprisingly, it's not making me gag! It does remind me of Sin, slightly, and there may be some patchouli in this. Possibly the same cinnamon from Sin, as well. And maybe some incense, or something deep and dirty. But it's predominantly dark, animalistic musk and earthy sweetness. After a while: I wish I knew what the floral note in here is-it's bugging me, because it doesn't seem jasmine like to me. I know I've smelt it somewhere though. And yes, this still smells like red musk and civet to me. I think I'm getting a hint of spice, or patchouli, or smoke, but I'm sure there's something spicy in here as well. Aside from the dark musk, it's hard to pin down the notes in here. Verdict: I'm not sure what the purpose of this oil is, but I think it's related to love and/or sex. This is another unusual fragrance…and I think it could be my first proper brush with a civet scent. This definitely has an animal scent to it, but surprisingly, it's not too bad. It's predominantly an intense red musk and civet smell, but there's something else here too which I can't really put my finger on-it's floral, earthy and spicy. It reminds me somewhat of Sin, but with dark musk/civet added. This scent has a primal, raw, intense feel to it. Not an outright favourite, but then again, not something I hate either. Maybe civet and I are not worst enemies, as I had feared! I don't know if I'd want to get more of it-especially since I'm not entirely sure of it's purpose yet.

Aunt Caroline's Money Bag Courtesy of the TAL circular swap. In the imp: cinnamon orange. Very similar to Money Draw, but more orange than cinnamon. Wet on skin: sweet, candy-like orange and cinnamon, mmm, smells like Christmas! This is very yummy! Dry on skin: now the fruity note has strengthened a bit more. It's not a tart orange, it's very sweet, sugary, like sherbet powder, it even has a hint of something chocolatey. And the cinnamon adds a nice festive twist to it. Whilst Draw was all about dry spice which had a slight savoury or curry like aspect to it, Bag is fruitier and much sweeter. This scent makes me smile. After a while: the scent becomes drier and dustier, the cinnamon bark coming through more, without losing that sweet sherbet orange scent. Yum! Verdict: this is so delicious and festive smelling! It smells of sweet candied orange and cinnamon…it makes me think of Christmas and it feels very positive and effervescent. It bears a definite similarity to Draw, but is more fruity and sweet. It smells so yummy and zingy and makes me smile. As for it's effects…I'm not sure yet, but one thing is for sure, I would love some more of this, because of the smell, and maybe to help curb my sometimes obsessive spending! (Not sure it'll stop me buying BPAL though!!!!!!!)