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The first thing that came to mind for me was Morocco. The list of notes doesn't even mention vanilla, but I get exactly the vibe you're describing. "The intoxicating perfume of exotic incenses wafting on warm desert breezes. Arabian spices wind through a blend of warm musk, carnation, red sandalwood and cassia." The incenses are smoky and the warm desert breezes are dry, I guess. I think the warm musk with the spices are what read as vanilla.

In the bottle the camphor and lavender dominate, giving a medicinal impression. Wet on my skin, the mango emerges, juicy and a bit spicy. Dry, this is one of the most beautiful blends ever. It's like a tropical fruit blossom wafting on cool evening air. So evocative and alluring. I love it!

This reminds me strongly of the wonderful unreleased 2007 BPAL Fruitcake, with rum in place of the brandy. Candied fruits and marzipan with a sweet boozy undercurrent. Yummy!

Merry Carousel, I'm thinking Cheshire Cat for you.

Mama-Ji is a nice one. The Arabian Dance and Spanked/Spanked Revisited are also heavy on the cardamom.

I'd say take a look at Juliet, Viola, Ophelia and Cordelia and see which of these appeals most.

I'm in love with BPAL's mango note. Where is it strongest / most prominent?

@rawpotential, your self-description made me think of Spider for some reason. See what you think: http://www.bpal.org/topic/30857-spider/

Madrid has a strong red wine element.

Squirting Cucumber!

How do regional Will Calls get started? Is there some way we could go about getting one in the Midwest?

Vampire Bride has given me chills more than once.

I received a decant of this rare TAL, and I love the scent so much that I'm looking for a non-ritual equivalent. To me the predominant note is a true mango, not too sweet but very aromatic. Reviews have described notes as: Mango Tropical rose Ocean Bitter fruit juices Musky Creamy tropical florals Fermented Incense Candle-wax Anything in the BPAL catalog that comes close?

Moon Rose is rose and moonflower.

Dwarf has a nice stone note - reminds me of the Rocky Mountains.

Sounds delicious and apt! I'm doing a singer-songwriter tonight too, and think I'll wear Leather Phoenix. And zmulls, a good friend of mine plays with Michael Ronstadt periodically -- small world!

Sea of Glass, Lady Lilith and Agape for me.

Definitely try Titania, with its lovely iced pear note.

It reminds me strongly of Monsterbait: Underpants. Pretty much stays foodie like that on my skin, too. I don't get as much copal or beeswax as I'd hoped -- perhaps they blend in with all the sweet vanilla. I like it, but don't love it.

I heartily second the Hollywood Babylon recommendation.

Opulent and fresh at the same time. The Hungary Water is spot-on, and the floral notes are so delicate and romantic. I love it, and only wish it laster longer on my skin.

Has no one mentioned Gore Shock?

Smut '06 with a chaser of Hymn to Pan and Catalyst.

I recommend trying the honeys from Rappaccini's garden, particularly Horse Chestnut Honey.

I'm wearing Midnight Mass and will probably go with Thousands of Lights later.