theredkilt

2012 decant: This is such a gentle and beautiful scent. I get mainly bamboo rinds and that's it. I can see myself wearing it in late August till end of September.

Haha all of those scents have sex or desire right in the description. Dorian and Kumiho both have delicate tea notes, and several of those have lighter musk notes. Have you tried Smut or Lust? If so how did those work on you? I've tried Smut and all i get is patchouli stinkfest, sorry I've tried Lust, but i couldn't discern much, but i loved Lust Bonbon instead

Mine are currently: Dorian Oberon Kumiho Pumpkin V 2007 Sed Non Satiata Outsiders: Haunted and Chimera

Rake, scoundrel, demon in a frock coat. Devilishly seductive, ultimately tragic; a villain undone and redeemed by love. Based on an 18th century gentlemen’s cologne: ambergris, white musk, white sandalwood, Spanish Moss, orange blossom, three mints, jasmine, rose geranium and a spike of rosemary. THIS is the first BPAL scent that captures the true cologne essence, but i can't bear it due to its old-fashioned vibe. It's got this sharp sour accord and it irks the bejesus out of me

The blackest ritual incense is the only this left on my skin and is truly scary. It's dense and smothering. I'm very impressed with the final result, yet i'm afraid to put it on my skin again

Aquatic and a bit sharp. Reminds me of a softer version of Wilde or Vicomte de Valmont.

Heady blooming jasmine with a hint of greenery. I wish it was a tad sweeter. Ultimately, i don't i will be able to pull this one off

My skin amps the rose and all i get is smoky red rose. Bummer.

Wilde sums up basically everything i hate about mainstream perfumery. It develops the "generic" accord you can find in so many designer fragrances that imitates ozone. For that reason, i will not wear Wilde at all, because of the association it triggers.

smells like spilled cologne over a biker's jacket reeking of tobacco smoke and booze

This is a bummer! I was looking forward to the refreshing cucumber and white tea, but got instead bitter lettuce.

I get bright citrus notes mingled with the tea. No jasmine on the horizon, thank God!

I get lemony gingerbread! It smells almost like Shub. LOL

Citrusy rice cakes. Wasn't really expecting that

This is a quiet scent. It reminds me vaguely of a dilluted and less potent version of Carnal. The fig milk and ylang ylang are the stars of this potion. If you were looking for a tamer version of Carnal, look no further.

This stuff is strong. I'm not picking up any particular notes, as everything is blended seemelssly. I don't get black tea from this blend and it's no Earl Grey either (imho). It leans more towards insence (patchouli + tea combo) and there's no sweetness.

This oil blend reminds me of Japanaese Kyoto vanilla incense wafting through the room. It's very evocative and the coffee gives it depth and complexity. I am very impressed

A burst of fresh green mint greets me, but then it started smelling like a savoury dish. I've waited an hour for the mandarin came out to play, but it's not juicy or fragrant one. The mint renders him a unripened vibe, like a green mandarin. It's not my cup of tea; i expected totally something different.

I've been dying to test this blend. Sadly i get O and nothing else. Honey trumps all over Snake Oil.

I get a blast of cocoa and red musk, but i can't help but notice that the resemblence to The Third Charm is uncanny. It's basically Third Charm with added cocoa.

I was so looking forward to trying this blend and had so many expectations, but sadly on my skin it turned into bathroom air freshner/ cleanser. i'm utterly devastated

K U M I H O

This is not a foody scent! If you are expecting a cackey chocolatey coconutty smell - FOGETABOUTIT ! This oil, imho, is ANDROGENOUS. I can see confident, extrovert and badass people ONLY wearing it! It smells like a slice of angel food cake sprinkled with cocoa-cassia powder and drenched in gasoline. WOW!

I can finally discern the elements in this scent: red musk (gives off a shampoo vibe) and ripe table grapes. I like it a lot, but my imp will suffice

On my skin the white tea leaf is the main key player and nothing else. A dead ringer for Kumiho. I couldn't be more happier