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HerbGirl

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  1. HerbGirl

    What Scent Is This?

    YAY! You have a Chaos Theory bottle from 2008! Here's the link to the review thread: http://www.bpal.org/topic/47311-chaos-theory-iv-edge-of-chaos/page__p__1183237__hl__%2Bedge+%2Bof+%2Bchaos__fromsearch__1#entry1183237 I hope that helps. I actually have a bottle from that Chaos Theory, unfortunately the numbers have worn off a bit over the years...it smells like nummy Chocolate and dark berries!
  2. I know it has chocolate in it, BUT - if you can track down a bottle of Milk Chocolate Matcha Green Tea Ganache I think you would love it.
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    CCNow Questions & Problems

    Wow! All of that seems new to me. When I have ordered in the past, I fill up my "cart" through CC Now and after I enter my addy and contact info at the bottom of the screen it gave me the option to use paypal or enter a credit card number. This time, the paypal option wasn't there. This IS a new thing, because when I ordered Weeping Branches Moon and RPG's the paypal option was there. I just thought it was a bit strange. I ended up placing my order with a credit card, I just prefer paypal as a general rule.
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    CCNow Questions & Problems

    I'm getting ready to place an order (like, now) and for the first time since I have been ordering from BPAL, I am only given the option to use a CC - no option to use paypal. That's not good...I don't mind using a CC, but I would rather use PP - has anyone else encountered this? Any info would be greatly appreciated.
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    Good

    Something in here goes to almost powder on me, but I can still smell the acacia and vanilla (which are nice). I can tell there is musk here, but I'm not familiar enough with "shimmering celestial musk" to pick it out of the blend. I don't smell honey or sugar cane. Honey doesn't usually work on my skin so I guess that's a plus. Sugar cane is a favorite, and I am hoping it will come out with some age. Good reminds me of another perfume oil, but I can't remember which one. "Good" stuff.
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    Paladin

    Paladin is my 3rd favorite of the RPG's so far. I forgot to write down what this blend smelled like before it dried down, but dry it is amazing: White Musk and Leather are most prominent to my nose with just a touch of Frankincense sweetened a bit by the Bourbon Vanilla. Glorious! 4/5
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    saffron

    Bumping this thread to add Celeste - mmmmm - and seconding Oblivion. Love Saffron!
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    Detestable Putrescence

    Melty vanilla ice cream! Wow. This is most definitely a melty vanilla ice cream! It's perfect. Vanilla lovers do not hesitate to try this...it is so yummy!
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    Who are the authorized resellers?

    Not sure if we can get them in Seattle at Knows either...
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    Minamoto No Yorimitsu Cuts at the Earth Spider

    I am also a teak lover, and this oil doesn't disappoint. This is The Decrepit House's younger tomboy sister - slightly feminine but in your face in the best way. The teakwood is marvelous with the tobacco flower and patchouli. I don't get any vanilla from this. I seriously think this is one of the 2 best BPAL oils I have ever smelled - and it will be a multiple bottle purchase. If you like teak and tobacco flower, this is a must try. I can only imagine how amazingly this will age...
  11. This is a beautiful, ethereal perfume. Blue musk lovers really should try this one! It is also the thickest oil I have ever put on my skin - very thick!
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    Olisbos

    I love this blend, but it's so freakin' strong! I can smell the olive oil and leather like crazy with a hint of some kind of wood underneath, although I can't discern which type of wood. Very nice...BIG throw, long wear, good stuff.
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    Ninon

    I love Ninon. She is such an amazingly well blended perfume. The Smoky honey musk, tobacco leaf, hay and orris root are most prominent at first, and then after about 5 minutes the lavender and vanilla join in. I never get rose (which is great). If I had to compare this to another blend, I would say it reminds me a bit of Under the Harvest Moon (which is one of my absolute favorites) with the addition of tobacco leaf. Another hit, to be sure, and a multiple bottle purchase. 5+/5 Years later edit: This smells very similar to SL's Chergui.
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    Tea

    This is lovely! I smell lots of tea and lemon verbena, sweetened with honeycomb. There is a moment of funky-ness between the wet and dry stages, but so worth both of them. I'm assuming this is the anise (which I'm not a fan of) and I am thankful anise doesn't overpower this blend. Again, lovely - 4.5/5
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    Anthesteria

    Grape, wine and honey. This dries down to such a beautiful waft of grape and honey on me! I really didn't expect to love this, I just knew that I liked it enough to get a bottle. Well, I love it enough to need a backup. Wet, I almost get a touch of Oregano, but it's very pleasant in a non cooking sort of way. Dry, this smells like a not so sweet Alexander the Grape Otter Pop. Genius! 5/5
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    fizzy, sorta carbonated, sparkling blends?

    Seconding 2010 Yule Kingdom of Sweets. FIZZY! Mother Ginger was fizzy to me too...yum.
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    Anyone familier with Wode by Boudicca?

    Oh yes...I will say that it IS fun. But...very 'spensive. Still working on the comparisons...ugh. So many imps, so little time!
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    Anyone familier with Wode by Boudicca?

    Wow! I love Wode. I will give it a good sniffing and then do some BPAL comparisons...now I'm curious!
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    March Hare

    I love March Hare: it's the only blend with clove (so far) that has worked for me. The apricot is juicy and tart and not too sweet, and the clove plays very nicely. It's a shame it had to be discontinued - will use my imp very carefully! 4/5
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    Sybaris

    Fresh, I love this. It's all Violet and Tonka...which is YUM. Aged, however, it's a different story and the clove takes over and ruins it for me as clove will usually do (March Hare being the only exception so far). I will have to go imp by imp for this one and use each one up fairly quickly! Fresh: 5/5 Aged: 1/5
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    Aremata-Popoa

    Yummy Blackberry jam - a bit of booze, but not much which is wonderful for me. Dry there is a bit of black tea which is also delightful. Good stuff...I will be glad to get a bottle! 4/5
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    Roses, Pearls, and Diamonds

    Let me say that I'm not a fan of Rose in general. This is beautiful. It sparkles much in the same way that Rose Red sparkles. This isn't the same rose, but it is very pretty. Just a touch of coconut, a bit of orris...just lovely. 4/5 for a non-rose lover.
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    Dragon's Blood

    Finally get a chance to try Dragon's Blood today...LOVE it. As many a reviewer has said, I have smelled many "Dragon's Blood" perfumes, but this one is amazing. I'm surprised how light it is - perfect. Yay for finally finding a perfect Dragon's Blood scent. 5/5
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    Peach Moon

    Wet: Peach tea with some strong florals (Jasmine) 15 minutes later - wood and chrysanthemum start to show up Drydown is a lovely faintly peach tea with wood and musk. I like this one quite a bit...it's nice, soft and light. 3/5
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    Sugar Moon 2008

    I can't believe I haven't reviewed this yet. Sugar Moon '08 is in my top 10. Wet: super duper uber sweet maple sugar (think Maple Sugar Candy) Later: Honestly, this one doesn't morph on me, which is super because I love it. The only difference I find between wet and dry is the throw: this calms down quite nicely. At some point I can detect the Mahogany (which I LOVE), but that's it. I LOVE this. 5++/5 I honestly hope that the 2011 Sugar Moon isn't flowery...
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