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Hunger First reaction sweet, then orange. I am loving this one, sweet, dark and sort of husky. My excuse for keep sniffing my arm is that I am trying to determine what I can smell... nothing to do with the smell being addictive. It has been on quite some time before I can smell the vanilla. I can feel a big bottle coming on.

Almond essence but sort of fruity as well while wet. Dries down to a clean, soft almond, yep Snowcake. Wonderful layered with Bliss as well. Chocolate almonds, yum.

Chimera Spiced candy when wet. This reminds me of German Christmas Markets, cinnamon spiced almonds all I need now is mulled wine. The cinnamon is noticeable but honeyed. As this dries it is getting darker and more resinous. This is really growing on me. On my skin the cinnamon is not too loud and is sweetened, presumably by the honeysuckle, and then given more depth with the myrrh. Very nice.

Yes definitely. Each of my parcels has been left on my doorstep. Fortunately my house doesn't face the road and is sheltered, so only someone coming to my door is likely to see the parcel. As someone else suggested, just state on the website your reasons for shipping this way. Yes, it's a pain when you miss the post, but at least you know the parcel is there to be collected / redelivered when it suits you. Is there a way that we can manage some of this on the forum by ourselves? For example noting that we have sent / received / queries regarding shipping quotations, payment and orders. This might lighten the load on the email accounts and reassure people the email hadn't gone missing. Would this be practical?? Edited for abysmal punctuation (might be slightly better )

Haunted started off by smelling like icing sugar, then after a while lemon zest with bicarb. Sadly it didn't improve with dry-down and smells quite artificial. As weird as it sounds I could faintly smell dry soot. This is really twisted on me and not pleasant, my skin-chemistry has turned it to lemon polish.

The smell of expensive, cocoa-dusted truffles mmmm. Not milky on me, just very dark, pure cocoa. I am amazed this manages to smell so adult, but it does. Years ago I went to visit a dear friend and she was baking. It wasn't until I left that I discovered she had baked me a chocolate cake. It was wonderful. This perfume reminds me of that cake, my friend and that memorable day. This also smells amazing layered with Dana O' Shee, chocolate almonds!!!

Glad you are feeling better Beth. Take it easy and don't stress your body too much, you need to allow yourself to recover. I think most of us still have a few fingernails to chew........ Now take good care of yourself. Pam.

poor you Olbas Oil is wonderful... Lush-wise Hot Java + Chai or World Piece + Freeze are good. BPAL... of those I have tried maybe Pain, it is very like Ice Hotel and quite head-clearing. Hope you feel better soon

From first application right through to dry-down this is lovely. When first applied I smell the plum, but jasmine is very closely inter-twined. As it starts to dry I am thinking of Spring flowers as the daffodil peeks through. This is one clever perfume, so complex. On me once dry the musk just makes itself known, very faint behind the other smells. I had to wear this three times before I could concentrate enough to write about it. I really like this very much and can't wait to order a big bottle.

Name: Pam URL: not applicable Photo: http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid1...38/f9ca0212.jpg But I might add / replace Sin of choice: Gluttony, Lust, is impatience a sin?? Virtue: Considerate, Caring, Loving, Resilient Astrological Info: Libra How you found out about BPAL: Via UK Lush Forum Any comments you'd like to add about the Lab or life in general: It is so nice to find a company that not only produces great goods but cares about customer service too. This is more like dealing with like-minded friends rather than business, here you are an individual and are treated as such. I love the oils and love the people. This is now a way of life.

Peach. On me not sweet and innocent, but dark, sultry and mysterious. This is barely changing from wet to dry, maybe just a touch sweeter. Still gorgeous though. Totally addictive.

Depraved I can't add much to the above description and reviews. When applied almond, apricot after a while amber and something smokey / musky in there too, nice. Dries down to a lovely, earthy, apricot. I really like this a lot.

Jasmine hit me as soon as I opened the sample but my nose thought it could smell rose too. As it is drying, and with great concentration, I can just catch the carnation, a slightly peppery effect. On second wearing the carnation is very noticeable As it dries this blends on me in such a way as to make separating the individual scents difficult if not impossible. Some time later I am once again getting a very faint curry odour. I have noted that my body-chemistry has done this with several other perfumes. I thought it was sandalwood + neroli/bergamot that was doing this on me, but I'm not sure if sandalwood is in this one. I want new skin-chemistry. This perfume was lovely until it dried completed and my skin messed it up.

First sniff when wet, tea and something sweet... nice. Slight dusty incensey feel to it, but warm and sweet as well. As it is drying I'm catching the ginger. This is extremely nice.This is making me think of a sweet shop in a church!! Getting a bit herby now, I think I can smell thyme and maybe a very gentle mint-like smell. Quite similar to Kumiho, but not as crisp. The Apothecary is quieter and slightly sweeter. I personally prefer Kumiho. The Apothecary is lovely, but I adore Kumiho.

Oh Beth, more hassle you don't need. Sorry you are still suffering shipping woes. Like the others above, I am more than happy to pay extra for postage / insurance or whatever makes life easier. Good Luck at the Doctor's. Take care, Pam.

Ouch. Hope it eases soon.

Good Luck Beth, I hope it goes well. Thinking of you. Pam.

Interesting, nice smell.. first thing that hits me is neroli and then I think mint and / or lavender. I then looked at my arm to see a violent skin reaction. Having swiped the imps ear wand across my forearm once for maybe 2 inches, I now have a raised red weal that is 4 inches by 2 inches. Needless to say I had to scrub it off in a hurry (thank goodness for aloe lotion). There is something in there I react very strongly too. Shame because it really did seem as though I would like the smell a lot. This is the first oil my skin has reacted this strongly to and (other than with some plants, usually leaves and stems) my skin is very even-tempered. I can only assume this contains a plant I react to. I don't react to lavender or mint and haven't had previous problems with their oils or neroli. Fascinating to see jj_j's comment about sensitive skin too. I didn't register cinnamon (but I only lasted about 30 seconds, if that) and don't normally react to cinnamon either.

Try Dana O' Shee + Bliss

Congratulations. On the up now. Everything is coming up roses.

Yay. Thank you Elizabeth.

oooooohhh nice Thank you

{{{ hugs }}} Please relax Elizabeth, we know it isn't your fault and our orders will reach us. I think we are all far more concerned about your health and well-being. Pam.

Jasmine hit me as soon as I opened the bottle. On applying the Jasmine is still strong, but now I am very aware that it is cut with lemon, enough to make my nose tingle but smells gloriously like sherbet lemons with Jasmine. I'm devastated, this dried to smell like cheap soap on my skin, it now smells horrible. I guess my body chemistry doesn't fit either.

Wishing you all Good Luck and sending loads of Positive Vibes. Have a great break. Pam.