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Very sweet and fruity floral. Definitely Persephone's sister.

After trying this months ago and being "Meh." about it (I did the SAME thing with Snake Oil), she haunted me until I gave her another go. Now, of course, I am back to tell you how much I love her. ...a little soft, a little feminine. It is clean and sweet and is just a little breath of perfume, but it really hangs on through the day. What is that dried out...wood? violets? It is almost like a breath of Ouija, but sweeter, creamier, richer. The musk and vanilla do great things with my skin. I have been wearing this when I want something more understated, like going to work, wearing a crochet shawl and a flowing skirt with my nicest pair of sandals. One of DH's favorites... I often get complements from strangers and friends: from children, co-workers, and guyes in the bars. I have gone through a 10 ml, a 5 ml, and 2 imps. I am about to buy another bottle and never want to be without her.

Sweet and sour roses.

Rosalind and Zephyr for me...

Red sandalwood is a little raw for me. Rose attar always smells like a violation of delicate roses. This scent is thick, red and disturbing. I generally do not feel sexy in roses~save it for spellwork.

Go easy with this one ladies! Just a drop 'il do ya! At first this is really heavy on the jasmine and ylang ylang. It is very thick. On the drydown it lightens up a bit, and the light, translucent moonflower emerges. It is still a heavy floral. Not as fruity as I imagined, but the sweetness is there, more when it is dry.

Maybe Aeval, Eve, and Golden Priapus would be worth a try.

I was very afraid of the peach, bergamot and oakmoss, I have to say...they have never worked for me before. Fae, however, is not just a sum of her parts. She is enchanting, light, a bit silly, with a hint of mischief. I think of her as Zephyr's sister. I will save her for Spring... Edit: Couldn't wait for Spring. It is a warm day here, about 65 in January, and I put Fae on for a bit of a lift. She did SO deliver. I feel so fresh and sexy. DH commented on the depth of the fragrance throughout the day. While it starts out bright and fruity, almost sharp with the peach and white musk, it sweetens out quite creamy, with the faintest hint of earthiness. She went from "hmmm...I like it" to top 10. Glorious, glorious white musk!!! ETA: 2014 Fae remains my favorite white musk in the GC; it dries out to a creamy clean skin scent. I have grown to adore her complexity, from the tittering peach opening to the low hum of the solemn oakmoss. She is the Mitsouko of BPAL. I have many happy memories with this scent and do not want to be without her.

Chimera did a similar powdering thing on me that Snake Oil does...I don't know what it is...honey? I love it now, but you may want to be wary. I love amber, too, and was on a BPAL amber brigade for a while until I discovered that I don't really ADORE BPAL's BLEND of amber in and of itself. ALL ambers are blends, some contain amber resin, some do not. They often contain labdanum, patchouli, and sandalwood. You can do more research about amber on Eden Botanical's site. I have some labdanum absolute, and to my nose, it is what AMBER smells like. You may want to do a "labdanum" search on the BPAL site. It may be closer to what you are looking for...

In ancient India it was believed that a specific combination of flower petals, when strewn across a couple’s bed, would amplify desire and sexual pleasure. This blend is a blend of the same floral essences, refined into a gloriously sinful perfume blend. Frangipani, with rose, tuberose, and jasmine. In the bottle this smells like glue? nailpolish remover? I blame the jasmine...

The orchid is piercing in this blend. I LOVE white rose (fresh, crisp and regal) and labdanum (for its creamy warmth), but they are so overshadowed by the orchid my heart weaps...

My first thought of this scent was that she is Snow White's springtime sister. The florals are fresh, understated, and not at all cloying; the berries add a bit of sweetness. The green note is clean and clear, but still remains feminine and very light. Sweet and innocent.

I have been searching for the scent of the big, soft, crisp moonflower blooms. I grow them in my garden, and enjoy them every summer evening. They have been captured here, the elusive ladies...together with the rose (of which variety I do not know) they create an accord that is similar to the white rose. This scent is light, fresh, and fleeting. It is the sister of my beloved Ouija. Moon Rose is a simple, clean, pale beauty.

Very heavy rose scent, warmed with the resins. The rose stays very strong throughout the drydown. The labdanum warms its heart, but is not as prominant as I would have liked. DH complemented me on it, and he is not generally a rose fan, so I may not be catching the true nature of Hymn's throw.

This is a more complex, yet lighter blend than Chimera. The honey note here comes out a bit greener, and the amber is not as deep as the copal in Chimera, but sweeter. The Lion is less candy-like than Chimera, but is a little "soapy", which I did not expect. I expected a bigger spice punch. This is less spicy and sweet than Bengal. I would say that this the freshly bathed brother of Chimera and Bengal! Definately an Aslan type lion, and not the old grumpy lion from Alice's Lookingglass. Love it!

This is a classic type of perfume. The tea rose is definitely the star here. This is somewhat in the same category as Ouija, but darker and a bit more sophisticated...like a red velvet version...at the opera.

The pencil shaving-like woods, violet and vertivert are overriding the delicate amber blend that I love so much.

The slightly green honey note that first hits you in O dries down to a sweet fruity floral. The orange and rose combination is definitely flirt, and dries to a powdery finish. The sandalwood is the perfect base to hold this all together. This reminds me very much of O and Alice together. Love it. I see myself wearing this on soft, romantic afternoons, in bed with my lover.

An inital shot of booze with sweet honey...not as green as O or Jezebel. Drying down there is the soft floral of tuberose...with geranium (whom I wish was not there...but mellows out considerably once dry). The musk and red patchouli with the sweetness of the honey are creating a tonka like accord~earthy, sweet, and very sexy. The myrrh gives the blend a unified tang. I am not getting much throw, but you'll just have to get a little closer... Lovely, dark, and brooding...this is a very special scent that must be given time and maturity to appreciate. I would liken it to Snake Oil in that respect, and also in it's depth and complexity...like Snake Oil's brooding sister. It is glorious. I must have more. Edited to add: I revisited Satiata after falling in love (and then being abandoned!) by Smut. It is my new "wear to bed" scent. The drydown is pure sex.

Got this one for DH because he is a leather fan. Too much aquatic here for his taste. It is VERY fresh...a good scent to wear on the beach...while still being sexy and masculine.

I did not expect to LOVE this when I bought it for my little sister who adores lilies. This is fresh, true lily...not cloying...white with a golden yellow center. I do not liken it to actually tiger lilies, which are quite bitter. This is honey sweet and lovely. I am tempted to keep it for myself. It is going on my big bottle list, for sure. I must have some for the longing of spring....

The orris is a mysterious shadow over the piercing grapefruit and sweet plum. Quite interesting. It makes it the darker, sultry sister of Aizen Myoo. I thought the drydown was a bit anise-like. It is fresh without being soapy, green, aquatic or sunny. Quite delightful as a sexy summer scent.

Wonderfully blended and very wearable. I find that resinous scents can sometimes be too "churchy" or dry. Not so here. It is golden, warm, and not at all sharp. There is a bit of sweetness from the tonka, but definitely not foody. In a class of its own. I will be giving it to my father who loves frankincense and myrrh. I think he will covet it.

This is GORGEOUS!!!!! I usually like scents on the thick side, but I will be wearing this OFTEN. Snow White is replacing O as my comfort scent right now. The floral is so soft, crisp and creamy at the same time. Like the freshest lily with vanilla cream...an enchanted faerie offering. Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. Clean and sweet. I LOVE it.

I second the Blood Kiss. Vampy, heavy, slightly soporfic, and sexy as hell!