TheFrenchWaffle

Firstly, I do apologize if this needs to be moved elsewhere (I searched and nothing came up). After encountering Belle Vinu long ago in my first venture into all that is BPAL I discovered that I (and my skin) loves rosewood. I have since desired to find other rosewood scents. I tried Old Scratch in hopes that the rosewood would play up nicely with lavender but it only turned into baby powder on me. And so I pose my search to you all, what other rosewood prominent BPAL scents are out there/ what would you recommend? Thank you!

My two cents, Pepper-Wild English roses, French gardenia, vanilla, honey, golden ginger, blood orange, pine resin, pink pepper, crushed berries, tuberose, bergamot, and geranium. I really love this one because it is floral, but it also packs a punch with the pepper and ginger.

My skin loves rose. However I have noticed that I either get a lovely full-bodied rose, bubblegum, or a strong pickle scent. I am not quite in the know on the various types of roses used in perfumes, but am getting to know the differences as I try scents. Turns to pickles on me: Maiden, Blood Rose, Moscow, Whip (more like floor cleaner), Wicked, Pink Snowballs (plastic pickles), Rapture, Ouija (or was that just rosewood?) Bubblegum/candy: Titania, Harlot, Namaste, Ode on Melancholy Full-bodied/layers: Belle Vinu (favorite bpal ever), Seance, London, Knave of Hearts, Jezebel (another favorite)

I absolutely adored Öndurdis and am kicking myself for not buying a bottle. I had heard so much about Skadi that I had to try this one out. In the bottle: BERRIES! big red berries, cranberries? But mixed with an evergreen scent. Smells like a candle or potpourri, in a good way. Wet: Still a very berry sort of scent (I'm not a huge berry perfume fan). Then a big rush of something that can only be described as "cold". I get the pine/evergreen, but this is something more. This is what I loved about Öndurdis. Dry: the berry has retreated to the background, allowing for the colder notes to dominate. Final thoughts: I am going to be honest, I really prefer Öndurdis. While Skadi is a beautiful scent, it gives me the impression of melting snows and slushy berries, which is very lovely I might add, but, Öndurdis is the smell of waking up first thing in the morning to a fresh snowfall. I will be holding on to Skadi, but will be looking forward to the lab hopefully bringing Öndurdis back for a future yule.

Desdemona see-sawed between "white" and "pink" for me and eventually went more towards the pink side, I think it was the sweet pea might have something to do with that ("sweet pea, carnation and water lily")

TKO is a good sweet (almost marshmallow-y) lavender from the Panacea line, the trading post also has a bath oil in it. I would second Paris as a gift, for me it worked well in a burner rather than my skin.

Jezebel for perfumes, Cathouse (trading post) for room/linen spray.

Shub-Niggurath, described in some reviews as "evil gingersnaps" I get a deep molasses ginger cookie scent this one has a lot of throw. Miskatonic University is also among my top ten foody scents and worth at least an imp.

I have found my perfect lavender scent....and it's an LE. Years ago while studying in Rome I bought this handmade lavender perfume spray from a convent/monastery. It was perfect. lovely herbal lavender with a hint of lemon zest and something ever so slightly woodsy. For some reason it just clicked for me, comforting and ever so slightly nostalgic. Perfect. And I never found anything to match it. Until now. Wet: A very herbal, woodsy lavender. Almost a faint hint of fennel or anise. I guess I would classify this as unisex if I had to. Drying: I'm not sure of what oudh smells like, but perhaps that is what is giving this more strength. The benzoin adds some depth, but lavender remains the Queen here. Dry: The lavender continues to reign supreme. This is the lavender I want my life to smell like. Herbal, yet deep and slightly woodsy. Truly an amazing blend. Final verdict:Thank you to the swapper/seller who slipped this in as a frimp, I never would have thought to order this (not knowing what oudh was). I have ordered two bottles now, and I never buy backup bottles before I finish with one.

I do apologize if this exists elsewhere, feel free to re-direct it where it should be. There have been posts about job interviews, but what about auditions? As a theater student I naturally audition for the various shows around. I was just wondering if anyone else wears a scent for auditions and how do you decide. So far I have been reaching for Bastet or Aunt Caroline's Joy Mojo because a.) they smell nice (in a light and not over-powering way) and b.) they ground me somewhat. How and what do you choose/decide?

I am so jealous of your season, what a fantastic spread! When I was auditioning I went light on scents (just in case anyone was sensitive/allergic) For As You Like it, I would definitely go with something floral like Helena (for female roles) or woodsy like Dee or Black Forest (male roles). Hedda Gabler is perhaps one of my favorite dramas of all time. For auditioning for Hedda I would go for something more complex/multi-layered like Tamora or La Belle Dame Sans Merci (for females, more specifically Hedda herself) or for the male characters something like Wilde or Dorian. Grey Gardens is an interesting show with very interesting characters, just for the pun of it I would suggest The Madwoman (previous seasonal) or, more seriously, something more fitting for the setting of the show: The Hamptons.

I went to post this yesterday but the malware warnings blocked me. One of my guilty pleasure shows... In general I think Bewitched would be a good fit for Storybrooke, Jezebel for Regina, Black Forest for the huntsman/Graham, Pepper (Gaiman line) for Emma (it has a feminine yet feisty feel), The Rose for Belle (it's more girly than Belle Vinu), Jailbait for Stroybrooke version of Red. That's all I have for now.

This may be a bit of a stretch, but have you tried Bastet? The myrrh in it really plays up nicely with the other notes (on my skin at least), creating a very nice blend.

That movie was part of my childhood. I think the most obvious choice would be Selkie. I would also add, for the overall feel of the environment of the film, The Deep Ones (Black algae, drooping seaweed, salty brine, and crushed coral), Cockaigne (milk and honey, sweet cakes and wine), Dana O'Shee (Offerings of milk, honey and sweet grains), and Glasgow (The rich scent of wild blackberry breezing over gentle rosy heather).

Bumping this because dead week and finals week are fast approaching. I am currently writing my last history research paper (hopefully not my very last paper, if grad schools work out...), and find that Bastet with a bit of Block Buster keeps me focused.

Seance (A mysterious, enigmatic blend of dry, mellow rosewood, crushed rose leaf and the slightest touch of warm hazel) has my vote. For some reason whenever I wear Seance I am reminded of The Importance of Being Earnest.

First off, congratulations on your success, Zmulls. Personally, It depends on the venue that I am in. For instance, at the local opera company people tend to wear scents with a moderate throw, so I don't feel too out of place if I wear something like Dorian or Belle Vinu (smells nice up close, but not uncomfortable for others). While at a smaller theater where people limit their scents, I will wear something light like Mr. Ibis. Of course character also plays (PUN!) a role (another PUN!) in my scent selection as well.

This is odd, since there are no fig notes noted in the scent description, but I get a very fig-like scent from Lilith (it reminds me vividly of eating figs).

Received as a frimp from a wonderful forumite. I tried so hard to like this scent. In the imp: very "green" smelling with something underneath that I can't quite put my finger on, the closest I can get to describing it is "pickles" Wet: Still very green and "Pickle-ish", I can kind of smell the florals creeping in (rose?) Drying: It's the rose and the "pickle-ish" smell that are battling it out, who will win this war? Dry: The "pickle" smell calms down, as does the rose. I now get more of the sandalwood. Unfortunately the "pickle" scent is still hanging in there more than I want. Final verdict: I always feel so bad when a frimp doesn't work on me, I feel like I have failed when something doesn't work. Unfortunately something, I'm not quite sure what, disagrees with me and turns to "pickles" on my skin. It would have been a nice scent if only it didn't have the "pickle-like" quality to it. It pains me to say it, but it's off to swaps for this one. sigh.

I finally got around to testing a few imps that I received in a swap (Pepper, and War). I fell in love with these two, are there any scents similar to either of these? Shub-Niggurath seems to almost match War, but I am having a hard time finding anything similar to Pepper.

I try not to go overboard on application with some of the lab's more potent blends (Voodoo and Snake Oil, I'm looking at you). On other days I tend to lean towards some of the lighter blends like Mr. Ibis and The Madwoman. I also to avoid wearing any blends with racy names (ex: O) to class in case a student or a professor asks me what I am wearing.

In the imp: a slight vanilla that can only be described as "chilly" with a rosy scent wafting through Wet: a chemical-like vanilla, not very strong though dry: the vanilla becomes more and more dry after a few minutes and a light yet dusty rose weaves it's way through final verdict: A nice scent, but it really isn't for me. Off to the swaps/sales for this one

The frankincense in Arcana sweetened the lemon up, making it a sugary lemony scent on my skin (however my skin tends to swallow up the herbal scents, so it might be different for you)

Please move this if this topic exists elsewhere. I recently went Christmas shopping for my housemates. I bought candles and fell in love with the scents (Tyler Candle Company). I was wondering if there are any BPAL scents that could possibly match these scents. Dolce Vita-Full-bodied Tea and bergamot create an enticing fragrance, while Saboc jasmine, orchid, freesia and patchouli combine to create the power to make anything seem possible High Maintenance- It is a floral, woody blend of patchouli and vanilla with a heavy musk undertone Limelight-It is a clean, fresh blend of pure mandarin oranges with a surprising touch of lime. A hint of rich vanilla bean oil gives this fragrance a very unique twist. Paparazzi-Dedicated to those who admire the glamorous & fabulous through lenses up close & from afar! Rich musk & leather very masculine conveying true envy! Thanks! (By the way this was all part of a theme-Fellini's film, La Dolce Vita)

Are you taking any medication (birth control,ect)? They can have an effect on your body's chemistry too.