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In Bottle: Very soft leather... faint papery smell. I get the impression of ether in a way. It's hard to describe... like chilly dust and smoke? Probably one of the hardest scents for me to nail down individual notes, but it's very ephemeral and light. Wet on Skin: Very light on the skin. Soft, airy paper with slight hint of leather. Dry Down: Partically fades away on me the moment it dries. Low throw. Only left with faint scent of soft leather. After only 5 minutes of drying and I can barely even tell it's there anymore. Overall Thoughts: This is a very interesting scent, and my first time trying out a BPAL "leather" scent. I think it's a very gender neutral scent. Oddly wispy, but it fades away so quickly on me that I'm not sure if I really want to keep it. Also not sure if I like the leather notes on me, as soft as it is... just not sure if this is a "me" scent. But I could see it being an easy favorite for others.

I am very much a winter child and have wanted to find the right winter scent for me for a while, but nothing I get ever works for me: I'm one of the people who can't wear "Snow White" because it turns to the Play-Doh sorta scent on me and I recently purchased "Chionophobia" but that one ended up being all oakmoss on me - not white, snowy-ness at all So I am on the hunt for the right winter scent from me and could really use some help... I like white scents - anything crisp and fresh. Ozone, sharp evergreen and mint are all good. Not crazy about anything too foody smelling - not a fan of vanilla scents at all. Not looking for any of the spicy Winter scents either (nothing with nutmeg or cinnamon, for example). So I'm trying to find one that captures the essence of snow/winter/ice that works for me. Any suggestions?

A friend of mine recommended Skadi to me as well, actually. Might have to track it down. Ooooh is Talvikuu part of this years Yules? I must have missed that one. Sounds like Nuclear Winter and Go To Sleep, Darlings might very much be up my alley too. These all sound great, thanks all. It's been hard finding the right wintery-snow scents. I hope one of these works out for me

Oooh thanks for the recommendations everyone, I will look into these. Much appreciated! annemathematics - I have been eyeing "Go to sleep, darlings" since many reviewers mentioned it's like Snow White without the Play-Doh effect. Decisions, decisions

In The Bottle: Wow! Overpowering punch to the nose. Reminds me of the strong perfumes my grandmother wore. Wet: Meh... turns all to oakmoss on me. Very earthy. Smells more like a damp tomb than snow to me. Dry: The oakmoss scent isn't as overwhelming, but that is still all I am really getting. Not getting any of those artemisia or muguet notes at all. Overall Impression:: Very disappointed. I was really hoping this one would have more of the snow and ice in it but all I get is moss and earth. And for me, it isn't a pretty earthy scent on me. This one just doesn't seem to work with my chemistry. Just like Snow White. I'll be in a corner crying forever until I can find a nice snowy, wintery scent that work on me for a change.

Bottle: A strong blast of white florals hit me. Almost overwhelming. There was also a scent in the background that somehow reminded me of lace. Wet: The heaviness immediately faded in a lovely, light and subtle clean floral fragrance. It's sweet without being cloying. There is a very clean, almost soapy scent to it. Very light and delicate. Dry: Dry it smells much the same as well, but a tad more subtle. A bit of a powdery smell comes through as well. Overall Impression: I am in love! It is so wispy and light. Very ethereal and haunting. Feminine, soft, and subtle florals. A ghostly kiss for sure. So glad I picked this one up - it ranks as one of my top favorites.

Hello, I wanted to know if I could get any reccomendations for scents with a very crisp, clean, natural scent. Almost like Irish Spring soap. Notes that reflect mint, water, and freshly cleaned cotton. I really loved "The Unicorn" scent, and I thought it came close to that clean & natural smell, but it isn't around anymore, so I was wondering if anyone could offer any suggestions on ones that might be worth trying out. Thanks!

I'm in the same boat :/ I was also saving up for a bottle of The Unicorn. So sad. I really loved the scent. So can anyone offer any reccomendations for what might be a good substitute?

IMP: Strong honey, tea rose and carnation notes. Very sweet smelling. Remind me alot of Alice. WET: While wet, the honey, tea rose and carnation notes are still very strong on me, but not as strong as the initial whiff in the imp. It starts to settle down a bit. DRY: Now the morph begins. Honey, tea rose and carnation are still the most prominent notes, but they are not too cloying. It's alot like Alice, but softer and a bit more floral. There is a powedery floral to it like a honeyed tea rose. I think I can detect a bit of the mandarin and ylang ylang back there somewhere. It's sweet, but not too sweet. Floral, but complex. OVERALL IMPRESSION: I LOVE this scent. I am a huge fan of Alice, but I think Klara wins out here. Alice has more of a cloying sweeted milk smell... a tad too sweet and foody at times... like a cupcake. And as much as I love Alice, sometimes that can be a tad too sweet for me. But Klara... oh my dear Klara... you are a perfect alternative as something I can wear on any occasion without worrying about it being too sweet. There's sweetness there, yes, but the soft, powdery nature of it makes it light enough to enjoy at any time. Ultra feminine and dainty. As already mentioned, highly recommended if you already love Alice.

I just got the 2010 version this weekend: IMP: It smells exactly how I would imagine a scent named Snow White to smell - crisp apple notes with a distinct chilly smell. It really does smell like an apple sitting in a bank of snow. Crisp, light and innocent. I had my husband smell it without telling him the name of it and he said it smelled of "Snowflakes and apples". WET: As soon as the oil touched my skin, it morphed into a rather odd and somewhat unpleasant scent at first. It became very musty and musky smelling. Almost dusty. The apple notes went a little sour and the crisp chilly snow disappeared. DRY: After letting it dry, the apple notes returned, though I'm still not getting that snowy scent that I liked in the IMP. It settled into more an earthy smell on me. Kinda like the Apothecary oil, but with a strong apple note leading the way. There's a slight vanilla musk note in the background that gives it a faint winter smell, though I'm not catching any of these night-blooming flowers in the description. OVERALL IMPRESSION: It's a bit earthier than I was hoping for, but that being said I do like earthy scents. The apple is strong and crisp enough to give it a light, fresh zest to it. Still happy that I got it.

I'm going to be playing in a Changeling: the Lost LARP soon and I'm playing a character heavily inspired by Odette from Swan Lake. So essentially the concept is a swan princess type character. I am looking for a very wispy, ethereal scent. I'd like to stay away from anything too heavily vanilla scented. Nothing too sweet either. Just something clear and soft. Any reccomendations?

IMP: Lemon-y with slight florals, white resin, maybe? WET: Very similar to in the imp. DRY: Soft lemon and citrus, not overpowering. Mingles with some background white, whispy florals. Light, delicate, but the citrus gives it a zing. Like a nice subtle citrus. OVERALL IMPRESSION: Very interesting. It doesn't morph much on me. The scent stays pretty consist from imp to drydown. I usually don't like lemon or citrus scents, either because they tend to smell too much like cleaning products or just too foody, but this one was nice and subtle enough to enjoy. The florals helped to cut that sharp lemon edge off, to just make it fresh and crisp without being overpowering. I like it. Not my favorite, but it's a nice, clean scent.

Got this as a frimp in my last order (Thank you! BPAL ^.^) IMP: Buttery vanilla and musk... maybe amber? WET: Vanilla, light musk, touch of amber with a hint of florals in the background. I detected an almost dusty, earthy notes. DRY: Soft buttery vanilla with hints of amber and light musk. OVERALL IMPRESSION: I am surprised how tame this scent is considering that I tend to find vanilla scents overpowering. It has a more soft, powdery quality though. It's one of the nicer vanilla scents I've come into contact with, however, I am still not a fan of vanilla. It's a nice scent, but it's not quite right for me. I prefer florals.

Got this as a frimp (Yay! Thank you so much! I've been wanting to try this scent <3). IMP: Oddly, I got the scent of apples for this one. Apples and floral blossoms. My immediate impression was the smell of an orchard or country farmstand. Sweet, but not overly so. There's more a fresh and natural sweetness. WET: The apple disappeared and the florals were present. I couldn't pick out the specfic floral notes, but they blended well together in a lovely fragrant melody. Smelling some aquatic greens in the background. DRY: Apple scent returned, but very lightly. Light greens, more on the aquatic side, vague apple scent, powdery florals. I think I can pick out the carnation now, but it's nice and subtle. OVERALL IMPRESSION: I love this scent. It's so fresh and dainty. Not overly sweet that you get in alot of sweet florals. It's just nice and soft. Very delicate and subdued.

I am a gamer geek and am planning to participate in a LARP in which I am playing an inventor. I love matching scents to my characters for an extra layer of immersion, so I wanted to know if anyone had any reccomendations on scents that might work for this character. I was looking for a very steampunk scent... something with a metalic and oily smell since she spends most of her time building airships and tinkering in her workshop. I ordered an imp of Phoenix Steamworks, which sounded like a good fit, but I was wondering if anyone had any other reccomendations that might work. Thanks!

I got married last Oct. 1st and I wore my favorite scent, Helena. It's such a beautiful and romantic scent.

I am thinking Ether for you. There seems to be something very emphemeral and poetic about you. You seem like you have a number of interests, yet not one particular or specific definition. I think that serious and elusive nature would very much match nicely to Ether. Ether has a quality of being both sophisticated and eclectic with a dash of mystery. For me: I am a dreamer through and through. I indulge in children's literature, ballet, role playing games, writing, photography, scrapbooking and gardening. I'm very feminine and romantic and my favorite color is pink. As you can probably tell, I never really grew out of my princess phase. All manner of whimiscal knick-knacks adorn my shelves which I have collected in my travels. Some of my favorite pasttimes are visiting tea houses, having picnics and wandering in parks and gardens. Spending my time daydreaming or exploring is a great joy to me. I feel most alive when I am either surrounded by nature or shopping in old vintage Victoriana shops. My imagination is the thing that drives me the most. There are times that I can be introverted, moody and aloof, but for the most part I am optimistic and possess a youthful spirit.

I had the exact same impression as Delirium1009 did! It is such a deliciate rose floral with hints of aquatics. Light and feminine. There's definite rose notes, but not at all overpowering. Moon Rose really is the best name for this scent - it's so ethereal.

Vial: Sweet, can definitely smell a mix of the floral and fruit notes. Wet: The peach and heliotrope are prominent with the musk and oakmoss hanging out in the back. It’s very sweet. Strong mix of floral and fruit. Smells like an enchanted grove where faeries would sit and take their meals. Dry: The fruit and floral notes completely disappeared on me to my great disappointment. On me, this scent transforms into a very earthy smell - musk and oakmoss, and I think that must be the bergamot somewhere in there. As odd as it sounds, it smells like dirt on be. Smells like earth or the smell you get when you walk into a dusty room. Dusty dirt. Best way to describe how it sits on me. Overall impression: I’m sad about this one because I really wanted those floral and fruit notes to stay. If they had stayed and mixed with the earth notes, I think it would have been very lovely, and I imagine that is how it sits on most of the people who love this scent. While the result on me is not necessarily unpleasant, it’s a bit too earthy. I love woodsy notes, but without any hints of florals or fruit on me, it comes off a bit too masculine on me. Still very interesting though, even if it’s not what I was hoping for.

Imp: Light, fresh, clean florals. Wet: The florals faded away and was replaced by a more citrus smell, which had me a bit worried. Dry: As it dried, I was happy that the citrus notes dissolved and the florals returned. It's a very clean, faint scent. Like powdered dew. Soft, gentle, ethereal. Very lovely. Overall Impression: I love this scent on me. It's very light though, but stayed with me longer than I imagined it would, which made me happy. I am definately considering getting a full vial.

Imp: I don't know, it's weird but I detect a strong citrus smell with I think carnation lingering in the background. It's an interesting mix, but I am very wary. Wet: The citrus/lemon scent fights with the carnation and comes off as a rather unpleasant fragrance on me. Dry: Okay, it looks like the fight is finally over. Carnation won out. As others mentioned, it does remind me alot of Alice. It sits like a more subdued Alice, not as sickly sweet... more florals hiding in the background, but still with that powdery Carnation smell. Overall Impression: I have heard alot about this scent and was eager to get an imp to try out since from everything I have heard, it seemed like this would be the perfect fragrance for me. And indeed, it seems to be a mix of my two favorites so far - Helena and Alice - the sweet powder and carnation of Alice with more feminine floral notes that I love about Helena. However, it takes a long time for the lemon-citrus scent I first get to fully fade on me and transition into the carnation. I think this is great for those who find Alice just a bit too sweet smelling. It's a tad softer and more manageable, but still gives you the same impression. However, I think I will be stick with my Alice to avoid the unpleasant citrus notes that fight when first applied.

In the imp: This is a very earthy scent with a hint of aquatics and faint florals, which I am assuming are the linden blossoms. Very light and delicate. The earthen notes are more moss and damp foliage draped in morning dew, and not really that grassy earth. Wet: Very much the same as in the bottle, but the floral notes are starting to fade away. Moss notes more prominent. Dry: I can no longer detect any florals. It fades very quickly on me. It lays very light, like a thin layer of mist. A hint of that ethereal forest smell, but very elusive. Overall impression: I like it, but to be honest I am disappointed that the floral linden notes are not stronger on me and just leave as soon as they touch my skin. I am also sad with how quickly this fragrance fades. It is like a unicorn indeed. There for a brief, beautiful moment, and gone the next. There is something very enchanting about this scent with the way it hangs on these soft green notes. It's a interesting scent. Clean and gentle. Makes you feel like you are a dryad walking barefoot on a mossy bank next to a stream.

Catherine has a very French perfume smell too me. Strong, dark rose smell. It's a bit too overpowering for me, but my mom and my immediate reactions were "French perfume". But you have to like roses if you get this one.

Imp: Clean forals, strong rose Wet: Very strong rose Dry: Predominately rose, with light powdery smell. I can't really make out the other notes. There is something else there, perhaps jasmine. Soft rose powder is the best way for me to describe it. Very delicate and feminine. Verdict: I LOVE this scent. I'm a fan of florals, especially roses though. I have heavier, darker rose scents, but this one is so soft and innocent. This may be the signature scent I've been looking for.

I got this as a freebie imp with my order. Imp: I smelt a bizzare combo of jellybeans and a hint of ocean water. I don't know how I smelt hints of the sea in there but I swear I did. It lingered in the background. It was odd. My mom didn't smell the ocean notes at all. As soon as she smelled the imp she immediately announced "Cherry Lollipop". Wet: We tried this one on my mom, since I was trying out Alice. It continued to have that cherry candy smell on her. Dry: We didn't detect anytransformation. It pretty much stayed consistant as a cherry candy scent. I still stand by a cherry jellybean and my mom says cherry lollypop. By this point that odd ocean scent was completely gone though. Verdict: It's a interesting smell. We determined it ultimately smells like a candy shop. A bit too sweet for either of us, to wear, but not neccesarrily unpleasant. It's not my thing though.