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This starts off strong on the cypress, backed by the smooth Spanish moss. Over time, the Spanish moss increases in strength and becomes the dominant note on me (my skin chemistry generally likes to amp moss). This is a lovely foresty duet that would be great to wear on its own or to add some foresty goodness to some other scents. I wish the cypress had remained as strong on me as it was in the beginning, because it is amazing -- but the scent still smells great even when the moss takes over. I may end up needing more of this one.

I am not familiar with coral bean at all, but I have tried the BPTP Phlox SN bath oil, so I am familiar with phlox, although I'm not sure if this is the same variety. In the decant, I smell a sweetness and a bit of dustiness, but it doesn't smell like dust, if that makes sense? On me, it quickly becomes a screeching powder bomb. It doesn't smell like I fell in a vat of baby powder like with orris, but it is powderiness on a whole other level that I haven't experienced in quite some time. And it is STRONG. I guess coral bean and I are not friends?

The honeysuckle and lemon combo in this reminds me strongly of those two notes in Blueberry Picking, so if you're dying to try that or are looking for a replacement and happen to have another blueberry-forward scent to layer this with, you might be able to produce a similar result! This is all beautiful honeysuckle, brightened and kept in check by the lemon bee balm, which complements it perfectly and does not smell sharp or like lemon cleaner at all. The scent stays like this for several hours, but eventually the honeysuckle overtakes the lemon bee balm and it becomes a very heady honeysuckle scent. But for most of the wear, when the lemon bee balm is cozying up to the honeysuckle, it is summery honeysuckle perfection. I'm going to have to deathmatch this with the Lab's Wild Honeysuckle SN in order to decide whether or not I need both, but this is really lovely.

First, I'm greeted with the Lab's dead leaves, which doesn't tend to work for me, but this was an obligatory 'I bought the shirt, so I must try the scent' decant. It is accompanied by a burst of bright nectarine, and then some juicy peach joins these notes. Then it becomes juicy peach backed by some somewhat cologne-y dead leaves. But eventually, the cologne-y leaves take over on me. Boooo. If you can wear dead leaves and enjoy peach, this might be up your alley. It would be a nice transitional scent between summer and fall.

In the bottle, I smell clove, mugwort, and the indigo labdanum, which has an sweet opium sort of vibe. I get the clove and indigo labdanum when first applied, backed by the herbal mugwort. Then the cola-like labdanum takes over for a while. During this phase, the scent reminds me of The Death Grapple from Lupercalia 2020, although there are times when the opium and clove make me think of Devil and Circe. The Lab's sweet opium is the indigo part of the labdanum and it becomes more prominent with wear, so by the end of the day, it is mostly opium-coated labdanum backed by a softer clove and some subdued, velvety black rose petals, musk, and some light patchouli. The notes are difficult to pick out by this point beneath the resinous opium haze, but they all swirl together to create a dreamy goth scent. I love the clove in this, but I wish the labdanum wouldn't have been as strong so that I could get more of the mugwort and the lavender (I didn't really get much lavender from this). But it has only gotten to rest for a day, so that could change with more time to settle/age! I'm going to hold onto my bottle to see how often I reach for it/if those notes come out more with age.

At first, this smells like minty simethicone tablets and plaster, then it morphs and smells like strong paint, like you've just painted some walls... and then it morphs again and settles into a strong, glassy, perfume-y floral scent that's cloying. I'm not getting any frankincense at all. This one is definitely a scent experience. The plaster and paint in this make it one of those 'how does Beth do it?' scents. It's not something I'd wear, but it's worth a try if you like to try scents with uncommon notes!

I get lots of fizziness from The Intangibles. It's like soda with a squirt of lime, only it isn't sweet enough to be soda. There's also a bit of a mineral-like quality to it after it has been on the skin for a while. So I think my experience was similar to that of roseus! Nothing chaotic or unsettling on me, but maybe my skin chemistry just revels in chaos.

This smells like a light, watery metallic cologne on me. I usually amp the Lab's metallic notes until they're so screechy and sharp that they can be headache-inducing, but this also has a watery quality to it, like it has been diluted. The memory of metal or cologne? I don't get soap like I do with most of the Lab's aquatics. This is a nice, clean, unisex/masculine scent, and I like it more than I was expecting to, so I'll be hanging on to the decant!

At first, the black pine pitch reigns, but it is later joined by what I think might be a dash of eucalyptus (but perhaps it was juniper as some of the other reviewers mentioned) and a hint of incense-y dragon's blood (as opposed to the spicy floral type) and perhaps a bit of musk representing the shadows. Over time, the bonfire smoke emerges along with some ash, and it smells like a pine-infused smoky bonfire (but the smoke in this isn't vetiver, BBQ, or one of those acrid smoke notes!) incense scent. I'm not sure how often I'd reach for this, but I'm going to hang onto my decant for a while to find out. I really like the pine in the beginning and it is rare for one of the Lab's smoke notes to work out on me.

The orange is the main player throughout wear on me, although it goes from a pomander type of orange (as it is backed by the peppermint and clove) to a more powdery type (like the Tang that Soupy Twist got when she tried it). Peppermint and clove are typically powerhouses, but both are very soft here, and I only get a smidge of rosemary towards the end of the day (I was beginning to think it wouldn't show up at all). I guess I lucked out in this not smelling medicinal on me at all! I like this enough to keep the decant around as a nice pick-me-up and to try layering with Sweet Clove LN for more orange and clove goodness.

At first, I got powdery sandalwood and lavender with a bit of plum, but over time, I noticed a quality to the scent that reminded me of French Vanilla SN and Love's Philosophy... which is to say that I think there's some vanilla and/or saffron at play here, probably in the sandalwood incense, and it's dominating on me. Not what I expected (I thought this would be heavy on the plum), but not bad since I enjoy the root beer-y saffron vanilla of French Vanilla SN and Love's Philosophy. I'm curious if anyone else will have a similar experience, or if I will be the lone saffron/vanilla reviewer.

This one started off as mostly earthy fig and tea on me with a bit of plum, but it ended up becoming mostly about the plum as time went on with just a bit of earthy fig and tea. Oddly enough, the spice notes do not stand out on me. Definitely one for fans of fig and plum.

I get creamy (but not sweet) coffee from this swirled with a melange of spices. I have sensitive skin, but this isn't as spice-heavy as I thought it would be, and the scent didn't burn my skin. It is NOT a cinnabomb for those worried about the cinnamon; the black pepper note is actually the spice that is the strongest on me, but this is pretty well-blended. This could be really nice during the cold months. I'll be hanging onto my imp to see if I reach for this scent on a rare chilly day.

I get the Lab's white tea/ti leaf note right out of the gate, and it dominates for a really long time, with touches of the angelica root and/or the motherwort (two notes I'm not able to identify, but something is lending an herbal quality to the scent that isn't the chamomile). After a while, the brown musk emerges ends up taking over, although the white tea note is still going strong behind it. By the end of the day, the chamomile cozies up to the brown musk, which just adds to its fuzzy feel. So it ends up being a chamomile-infused brown musk and white tea scent on me. The presence of the white tea note in here was unexpected. I am glad it didn't end up being just that note on me, and I like where the scent ended up. I don't think I need a bottle, but I think I'll hold onto my imp for now.

This one is a strawberry party. I get the cool eucalyptus and some musk (sans vanilla) with it at first, and then the white amber joins in and helps the musk tip this into more of a perfume territory than a candy-like one. The strawberry is super sweet at first, but the pink bergamot helps it seem like a not quite ripe strawberry that's more pink than red by the end of the day. The eucalyptus is not nearly as strong as it was initially, but it does continue to add a coolness to this bright scent. Alas, the vanilla seems to be missing on my skin, but perhaps it would show up with age. I don't think I'd reach for this one, but it has got me curious to try more scents with pink bergamot.

The pine and blackcurrant notes in this reign for the longest time on me, although eventually the blackcurrant calms down and lets the forest become less fruity. Once that happens, I'm able smell some of the stone and moss, and it settles into a really lovely coniferous scent. I'm sad that I amped the blackcurrant bud for so long, but I really like how this smells by the end of the day, so I'm going to set my imp aside and hope that I get less currant from this after it has had some time to age.

I blind bottled this because I had been curious about it for so long, but it is usually out of stock. I thought it would be in the same family as 51 and could be a another perfume in that scent family that I could gift to my mom, and it is indeed. Pollution starts off strong on the green musk and smells sweet and perfume-y, with a tinge of a dry desert-like note. It becomes drier and more high-pitched over time as the davana and white amber increase in prominence, and some ozone tags along with them, making this smell waaay more perfume-y than it did initially. I enjoyed the wet stage of this scent, but this eventually wound up being too sharp and dry for me. If you're looking for a scent similar to 51, however, definitely give this one a try!

At first, I get lime-tinged vape smoke and latex. But it doesn't smell like it is burning on my skin. The vape smoke dominates on me throughout wear, and I still get the lime from it, but later on in the day, it also takes on a grey feel, like it might have a touch of ambergris or musk to it. Reading zee_zee's review above, I do think it may contain some tuberose -- because this has the same type of perfume-y quality I get from Ava. I know I wouldn't reach for this, but it is not as scary as it sounds. Better than actual vape smoke and not nearly as burn-y as I had anticipated. I'd recommend this to those that enjoy some of the Lab's more mainstream-leaning scents, because that's the type of scent this ultimately ends up settling into by the end of the day.

At first, I get something slightly bitter and herbal, tar, and chlorine, and a plastic-y scent. The chlorine grows stronger as it sits on my skin and has a somewhat citrusy, effervescent, mineralic scent to it. I, uh, actually think it is pleasant so far? It gets somewhat sharp and chemically a few hours in, but then smooths over. Towards the end of the day, I start getting more of the rubber along with the chlorine, but the chlorine is the main player on me. It's almost citrus soda-like, but not as sweet or fizzy. And backed by some rubber. It has the same feel as some of the periodic table protos to it. I guess I lucked out by this one not being horrific on me! I'm currently undecided on whether or not I'd wear it, but I do think it is pretty neat!

It looks like I never reviewed this, so I thought I'd remedy that while waiting for this year's Lilith update. So back in 2016, I was studying abroad in Germany, and I waited until the Yules dropped and ordered some Liliths and Yules together and had them shipped to my aunt and uncle's place, where they waited unsniffed until summer 2017. While I sadly did not order multiples of Good Morning, London in that order (REGRET), my 2016 self thought it wise to order two bottles of Outlaw, and for that, I am glad. Outlaw features root beer-splashed syrupy brown leather (quite possibly my favorite leather note from the Lab). The vanilla cream isn't distinct on me, but I think it probably adds some creamy sweetness to the root beer. It is a root beer and leather party, and I am here for it. One of the Lab's best root beer scents, for sure.

Did you get an aged imp? Perfume samples tend to age differently than bottles, and there are also batch variations, so it is possible that the imp had more cherry but the bottle happened to be stronger on the woods. On me, The Red Queen starts off as heavily cherry but ends up being pretty strong on the woods. I don't think the Lab has a cherry slushie perfume. There are several past cherry LEs, but nothing that's specifically cherry slushie to my knowledge. Some people got cherry slushie from Chattering Teeth, though.

I am not familiar with the scent of ash or elm, but I definitely get a ton of chewy oak when this is first applied, along with some pine. Those two notes remain the stars of the show throughout wear, although the other tree notes do get stronger over time. Unisex to masculine, but I agree with bellumed that it doesn't smell like a cologne. I didn't get any smoke or dirt. I'll be hanging onto my decant to see if I reach for it... I'm thinking it would go great with Rocky Mountain Goats Hair Gloss.

The first note that leaps out to me in this is the asphodel. At first, I'm reminded of The Silver Stream from the Coraline line, but then the asphodel quickly takes on a honeysuckle vibe and I just smell honeysuckle for hours on end, with touches of ozone and frankincense (but mostly... honeysuckle). It reminded me of the honeysuckle that I used to pick in my grandmother's backyard, although there was one point that it veered into a super heady phase before calming back down. But then! By the end of the day, I get some creamy orange with it, before it becomes all about that creamy orange. It made me think of the orange in the Florida Water note in Meditation Buddy. I'm thinking the orange must be from the ambrosia? Anyway, it was an unexpected, but pleasant surprise! This is not a storm scent (at least on me) and is much sweeter (and floral!) than I expected. But I like it! I think I'll hang onto my decant and see if I reach for it during the warmer months.

8/8/21 Would you be interested in a cross stitched Halloween ornament? That would be awesome! I have a Halloween tree (I'll take a photo when I put it up this year!). I love bats, cats, corvids, woodland creatures, pumpkins, and ghosts! But no spiders, please! 8/11/21 Are there any collage artists in the mix? I would LOVE to curate one of spooky autumn goodness if my person were to be interested! I am not really a very crafty person -- decorated altoid tins are about the extent of my craftiness -- but I always love artisjok's collaged bubble mailers and wouldn't mind giving it a try if I could use it for that sort of swap purpose. Have you seen the Dragon con list? & would any of them appeal to you? I've already got a fairy for the 3 scents that interest me. Which Harry Potter house are you? Ravenclaw, but I echo Em-'s sentiments on this one. At the moment, I cannot bring myself to wear any of my Harry Potter clothes or display any of my Potter things. I don't even want non-licensed stuff. I just don't want to have anything to do with anything Harry Potter-related right now because JKR's transphobia infuriates me. 8/12/21 Do you like any art from these two sellers? They are local artists and I will probably pick up some stuff for myself soon! https://www.etsy.com/shop/CaitlinMcCarthyArt https://www.etsy.com/shop/BatinYourBelfry The pumpkin sticker from the second shop is cute! I make beautiful and very lightweight yarn-and-ribbon hairfalls - would you like a set in the colors and length of your choice? If yes, name up to four colors and length in inches! Remember- this can be part of your Halloween costume! I don't really do much with my hair, but I'd be down to try them out! Would you appreciate a skein of handspun yarn? If yes, what weight? What colors? How do you feel about beads? Any allergies to typical fibers? No, thank you! Do you like stickers? Patches? Buttons? Yes to all! Do you spend time in the outdoors? Not really. I go for walks in the park once the sun has set, and that's about it. Do you enjoy cooking and/or baking? Yes, but baking (from scratch! no pre-made baking mixes, please!) more than cooking, even though I tend to do more of the latter. It's about to the perfect time of year for baking, though! The Paintbox Soapworks Weenie collection went live today! Would you like anything? I love Fairytale and am also interested in Guy Fawkes, Hiraeth, Once For Yes, Twice For No in mini scrubs or wax. The Pickety Witch is taking pre-orders for their new Halloween pins (estimated ship date: early September). Have any caught your eye? I'm going to order the goat holding the candy and the pumpkin teapot with the ghost. I already have one similar to the cat one (but cuter). Zeep's Spooky Collection drops some time next week. Here's the scent list. Would you like any wax melts, candles, whipped soaps, sugar whips (whipped soap/scrub hybrid), body butter sugar scrubs (moisturizing scrub), meringues (lotion), bath bombs, or bath rocks from Zeep? I will be placing by biggest Zeep order ever, as there's tons I'm interested in and several things I'm ordering as gifts. So Zeep is best avoided in my case, because I won't be showing any restraint! Does anyone here like vintage halloween? Vintage Halloween is awesome! It seems like a lot of shops’ Halloween lines have items related to the same standard fandoms, such as The Nightmare Before Christmas, Hocus Pocus, Disney’s Haunted Mansion, Beetlejuice, Addams Family, etc. Do any of those (or other ones) particularly resonate with you? I love The Nightmare Before Christmas, Hocus Pocus, It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, the Addams Family, and The Munsters. I like Beetlejuice, but probably wouldn't want any Beetlejuice-related things. I have mini ornaments of Jack and Zero, Sally, Lock, Shock, and Barrel on my Halloween tree, as well as a huge bulb-like Jack Skellington ornament. I would love an individual Zero ornament! I also have a pumpkin Nightmare Before Christmas tree topper. I'm going to go buy this some time within the next few days as I have a Hallmark store close by, but their other Halloween ornaments this year are disappointing. I think the only other Peanuts Halloween ornament I have features Snoopy wearing a pumpkin costume. My boyfriend and I always try to switch up with movies and shows we watch every year, but The Great Pumpkin is a Halloween tradition for me. How do you feel about atmospheric/novelty scents and novelty food items? Things like "new car candle" or "eyeball jawbreaker" or whatever. No, thank you! If you like tea, how do you want it delivered? Loose? Bags? Tiny little messenger pigeons (subject to availability)? I prefer loose leaf tea, but I still will drink bagged tea when it gets sent my way. Pigeon delivery, pls. Would you prefer to receive ONE HUGE (more expensive) GIFT and 12 inexpensive ones, a few more expensive, or all about the same price? I would like whoever is putting together my package to do what is easiest on them, but I know I like to try to make a more varied package myself -- a few more expensive things interspersed with several less expensive ones. What are your fandoms, if any? I have many fandoms! I'm a Whovian, although I haven't been happy with the last several seasons of Doctor Who due to the writing (even pre-Chibnall). iZombie and Orphan Black are done, but I loved those shows. I love The Great British Baking Show. I'm a big fan of Studio Ghibli, and some of my favorites are My Neighbor Totoro, Whisper of the Heart, Grave of the Fireflies (10/10 but would not see again because it is the most depressing movie ever -- we went in knowing nothing beforehand during Fathom Events' Ghibli Fest one year, and everyone in the theater was sobbing afterwards), and Howl's Moving Castle. I've been super into anime over the past year, and some of my favorites include xxxHolic (I'm now reading the manga), Fruits Basket (2019), Fairy Tail (it's a comfort shonen that may not have the best writing, but I love many of the characters -- I'm reading the sequel manga, Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest), YuYu Hakusho, Azumanga Daioh... I could go on! I recently watched Shojo Revolutionary Girl Utena, and I still can't get over how amazing the music from that anime is! I'm currently watching and enjoying Bleach and Ruroni Kenshin. Do you collect things like tarot decks? If so do you have a wish list or a list of ones you already have? Would you like a silk tarot bag? I have The Nightmare Before Christmas tarot deck and The Shadowspaces tarot deck. I'm content with the decks I have for now, but I wouldn't say no to a silk tarot bag! Do you like rocks/crystals? What colors / kinds? Would you like them with holes drilled (either as a pendant - you'd need to stick a bale in, or a bead?) No, thank you! I don't dislike them, but wearable would be preferred, and I just received a really lovely amethyst bracelet from the amazing HerbGirl and do not wear jewelry often enough to warrant another item like this. My mom has an etsy store - she makes bags. Do you love anything from it? We can also do box bags, draw string bags, dice bags, etc. and if you want a different type of material or a different fabric pattern, I'm open to links to specific things. (yes, we have harry potter things. We bought most of it before JKR showed herself to be a twat since we buy lots of bolts at the same time - yes, we have a whole room stuffed full of fabric.) THE YIP YIP MARTIANS. OMGGGGG 😭 *adds to Etsy wishlist* A dice bag would be useful. I like the NBC and black kitty pumpkin designs. Let's say you want something knitted. What are you most interested in? (hat, fingerless mitts, scarf, shawl, cowl, infinity scarf, shawlette, gnome, doily, coffee mug cozy, talisman bag, dice bag, soap sack, washcloth (I have a pattern with the leviathan cross for bpal), amigurumi / toy, bracelet, cuff, necklace, other?) (Can you link to a photo of what you envision or a pattern on ravelry? Or put it on pinterest or something if you have that.) Fingerliss mitts, arm warmers, and amigurumi in a character from one of my fandoms would be lovely. * What colors would you prefer said knitted object in? If it is fingerless mitts or armwarmers, either something purple, black, grey, green, or Halloween-y or in BPAL colors! * Stripes, gradient, semi solid, variegated? No preference! * What type of yarn would you prefer? ("wool", BFL, merino, merino/silk, merino/silk/cashmere, merino/cashmere, just silk, just cashmere, tencel (non-animal, plant based), other? I also have non-dyed organic wool (mill spun) from our own sheep - finnsheep and shetland. The finnsheep is dark brown (sun bleached black sheep from Sarge and our two black ewes we can't tell apart so they're ewe 1 and ewe 2) or a lighter silvery beige (from freckles) and the shetland is white. (we just call her shetland. They're mom's sheep, she should have named them, lol.) Most of my stripy yarn is either merino or merino cashmere.) No preference! You can check out some of my finished projects on Ravelry if you like (click on the project for more photos) (I'll have to make a list of which items are available because I knit a lot of things and then just put them in a cabinet and gift or sell them.) Are you interested in receiving any of the following homemade / home dried / home canned goodies? (just erase the ones you don't want when you answer to make it easy?) (see list in this post under spoiler because long) Reveal hidden contents 8/16/21 How do you feel about oracle decks? No, thank you! Would you like witchy/ritual oils/sundries? Any limitations (e.g. deities you won't work with)? Aside from any TAL decants on my wishlist, no thank you! Is there anything you would like to try from the UK specifically? (e.g. Lush exclusives) Cadbury Crunchie or Double Decker bars. Oh, and are you into astrology? Not really, I'm more into astrology memes. This one was my favorite that I've come across. I'm a Taurus sun, Taurus moon, Leo rising. What size shoe do you wear (inc wide/narrow, etc)? It varies. I'd say 5.5, but it depends on the width of the shoe... sometimes I have to size up even if the shoe is too big for me because 5 or 5.5 is not wide enough. I dread going shoe shopping and would not like to receive shoes, but socks, even if they are technically too big for my shoe size, are appreciated. My grandmother was Okinawan, and I inherited small feet and a shuffle walk from her. Do you like/would you want to receive comic books? Any favorite genres or characters? Not comic books, but manga! I have a few manga on my Amazon wishlist. I like more character-driven stuff. Would you like a palm stone, or anything else, from Haute Macabre? No, thank you! What's your favorite flower(s)? I really like yellow flowers like daffodils. What's you favorite woodland creature? It's too hard to say! I love owls, foxes, squirrels, hedehogs, raccoons, rabbits, tweeting birds... DO NOT MAKE ME CHOOSE. If it is cute, I will love it. Do you prefer receiving a big box with all of your goodies, or is it okay if one or two things are shipped directly to you separately (with notice!!) for customs/shipping cost purposes (i.e. if there's something customs might not allow in from the States that can be shipped from within your country)? Shipping directly from a vendor to me is fine, but you may want to ask someone to poke me to check the mail. I do not check it every day. Would you like a fabric face mask? If so, do you prefer a dome shape or a pleated shape? Face masks are appreciated! I prefer a pleated shape. I have a small nose, so the other shape doesn't have a good fit and falls off easily unless there is a wire in the nose part to make it fit better. (Note: I already have all of the face mask and glove sets from Voltaire's webshop and one from his society6 store.) I have a literal stockpile of skincare products. Can I interest you in cleanser, sheet masks, moisturizer, sample things etc etc.? Or a general pampering package? What is your skin type? I'd be potentially interested in some moisturizer samples, provided they are from cruelty-free companies. I have combination skin but it leans more towards dry than oily because I do not sweat on my face. Anything from here? ChocolateStorybook on Etsy No, thank you! I like smelling like cotton candy more than I like eating it. I have been enjoying the incense from here hand-dipped incense sticks | Hexennacht and here Hand-dipped incense sticks | Mr. Hex (mr-hex.com) Any thing interesting from either site? No, thank you! I am more into candles and wax melts. However, I am curious about the new Hexennacht scent Dreamweaver as a perfume oil. I am sure it would work for me with those notes, but I won't be placing any Hexennacht orders for the foreseeable future, unless the atmo options change, because I don't want to just place an order for one thing. 8/16/21 Would you like some delicious coffee? If so, do you prefer whole bean or ground? If ground, what grind? Also, light or dark roast? Flavor preferences? No, thank you! I like coffee, but it hates me. 8/17/21 I may be going to the Renaissance Fair this weekend (if not this weekend then soon and multiple times), any Ren Faire goodies you may like? Ah, I miss going to those! I can't think of anything in particular, but if you see something you think I'd like, I am sure I will! I always go to my town's local Farmer's Market and they have booths selling things like candles, Gourmet Pickles, Flavored Oils and Vinegars, dog treats (like bones and animal feet), honey, and bath products. Would you like any of these things? Honey. 🍯 Do you have a preference for numbered packages for each night of the swap vs randomly selecting from unlabeled goodies? No preference! Do whatever you'd like to do! If you didn't say much about your reading preferences in your survey but would be interested in receiving books, can you elaborate a bit? I enjoy fiction, sci-fi, manga, and cookbooks, but I'm mostly just into manga right now and haven't been able to finish other books I've started. I am currently reading xxxHolic (I received the complete set for my birthday back in May) and Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest (the chapters release bi-weekly, but I do not own the volumes on my Amazon wishlist and would like to own physical copies of them). After watching Fruits Basket (2019), Fruits Basket (2001), and the 2019 version again, I'd really love to start reading the manga, but the first volume of the collector's edition is out of stock on Amazon. I think Barnes and Noble has it, but it is more expensive than some of the other books on my wishlist. Favorite authors: Lewis Carroll, A. A. Milne, and Douglas Adams. Are you interested in cocktails, be it recipes, infusion kits, tools, supplies, specialty bitters? No, thank you! Is there something that you definitely prefer to not receive in any category (anything to avoid if you hadn't/forgotten to mention)? I do not have any more room in my cupboards for mugs, so please do not send any. 😭 Are there patterns/prints (more guidance than general Halloween/Autumn) you like for things or are you open to whatever I may find that speaks to me? I like Beetlejuice-like stripes. Any significant other or other special person? Like if I wanted to send you specialty cocoa for a date night, would that be OK? I am making up the cocoa part, but you get my drift. That would be fine! My boyfriend and I will be celebrating five years together this weekend. I would love to request folks to to put their wish list in this thread and link in their signature. I would love to decant from my oils if I have any my person is looking for! My wishlist is up to date and in my signature! If you happened to list some favorite fandoms earlier, would you also name your favorite character(s) from those fandoms? Doctor Who: The Tenth Doctor (David Tennant) is my favorite Doctor, but I also love the Fourth Doctor (Tom Baker), the Third Doctor (John Pertwee), and the Seventh Doctor (Sylvester McCoy). iZombie: Ravi Orphan Black: Helena Fairy Tail: Erza, Natsu, and Frosch. Honorable mention to Gray. xxxHolic: Everyone, but especially Mokona Modoki and the Pipe Fox. Fruits Basket: DON'T MAKE ME CHOOSE. Kyo, Hanajima, Haru, and Momiji are up there, though. YuYu Hakusho: Kurama/Yoko Kurama and Hiei Ghibli: Totoro, soot sprites, cute animals/mascots Azumanga Daioh: Sakaki 8/19/21 Do you have an Amazon link? Can you post it?? Here it is! if you are a knitter/crocheter, are you over on Ravelry? If so, what’s your user name there?? I am not a knitter/crocheter! 8/20/21 I make homemade fire ciders, would that be of interest? Non-alcoholic and they are quite fiery. No, thank you! My body can't handle super acidic/spicy things. Are you interested in getting other BPAL items besides perfume, like hair gloss, bath oils or T-shirts? I would be, buuuut I have a lot of all of those things, so it would probably be difficult to get me something that I don't already have in these categories. So partner, would you be interested in a Frankenbag done in Halloween prints? I would be down for this! Y'all with furbabies... Are there any food allergies/sensitivities or quirks to know about? My cat is a very picky eater and has to have his treats and food changed up every month because he gets tired of eating the same things. He does not like salmon or shrimp treats and seems to do well with Orijen and Purebites. One quirk he has is that, after his brother passed away, he became a social eater and likes to be petted while he is eating. He will wake me up in the middle of the night to do this. how do you feel about (ethically sourced) butterfly / moth art (in a jar or shadowbox) No, thank you! I may have preemptively picked out 2 Halloween-themed mugs with cute matching spoons, before I knew who my match was going to be! So I leave it to you: Bat, or Cat? I love both cats and bats, but I seriously have no more room in my cupboard for any more mugs. 8/22/21 If you mentioned aversions to any common Halloween decor items (skeletons, witches, spiders, etc.), how encompassing is that? Specifically, is a "kid friendly" drawing of that same item on a piece of decor (like, a book cover or wrapping paper) still a preferred pass? If it's something like a kid-friendly spider on a window cling, I'll allow it, but for the most part, I veto every Halloween thing I see online or at the store with a spider on it. Would you be interested in receiving a never-used eyeshadow palette from Nororiously Morbid (gothy colors) and/or a never-used eyeshadow palette from Pretty Vulgar (romantic neutrals)? No, thank you! I rarely wear make-up (I didn't even wear it to the Voltaire show because I couldn't find my main make-up bag since I haven't worn any since February 2020 ), so while I would be okay with a standalone shadow, a palette would not get much use by me and would be better suited for another person. 8/23/21 I live in Japan. Are you interested in anything specifically Japanese I could get for you here (doesn't necessarily have to be Halloween themed)? For example, are you a fan of the anime Demon Slayer and want merch? Are you interested in trying some fun kit-kat flavors? Do you need a new set of pretty chopsticks? I would love merch from any of my favorite anime, I'm always down for Japanese snacks -- I know I listed a ton either on my questionnaire or in my answers, but in addition to trying to try as many Pocky, Pejoy, and Pretz flavors as possible, I also really love Okinawan matcha Chinsuko. I always enjoy trying the different Kit Kat flavors. Some of the Kit Kat flavors I already have or have tried are: Cherry Blossom, Cherry Blossom Sake, Hojicha, Matcha, Yuzu Matcha, Strawberry Tiramisu, Red Bean Bun, and the White Chocolate ones. We have a lot of chopsticks, but I wouldn't say no to another cute pair. In the meantime- there is an excellent chance teeturtle will have a sale in time for this swap: anything (particularly tshirts or socks) that appeal? Sizes? I like the Spellbound socks, Boba Fox socks, Spooky Kitty socks, and Don't Make Me Hex You socks. Also, the Haus of Gloi Fall Part 1 drops soon, anything here you like? Not from Fall Part 1 (I still have a ton of Ghost Puffs pumpkin butter), but I would be down for an unscented pumpkin butter. 8/24/21 Could you use a journal or sketchbook? No, thank you! Do you need BPAL storage? Imps? Bottles? I'm always down for BPAL bottle storage and recently picked up a faux book box at Homegoods to store bottles in (I posted it in the Every Day is Halloween thread). Do you wear socks? What kind? No show, ankle, knee high, over the knee? Fibers? I love all socks! Knee-high are my favorite, but I also appreciate ankle socks, crew socks, thigh-highs, fuzzy socks, slipper socks... no preference on fibers. Do you have a favorite candy(ies) [or prepacked individual snacks] that you wouldn't mind filling up your box as packing material? Or teas/coffee blends you'd enjoy? If you prefer none of this, that's fine too! I love candy, but any of the candy I would enjoy for this purpose would either be cost-prohibitive (comes in small packages, like cola and ramune Hi-Chews) or would melt (fun-size candy bars). I'm going down the Shore for a few days! Any treats you'd like from a cute beach town- salt water taffy? Fudge? Wrist fans? Tie-dye beach dress...? I wouldn't say no to salt water taffy. How do you feel about fancy marshmallows? They're delicious! 8/25/21 We've asked about candy, but let's talk specifically about gummies. Do you like crazy shapes, sweet/sour? I'm not a big fan of gummies. Anything from these Etsy shops? Kodiak Sea Charms, Halloween Hill Studio, Grave Markings No, thank you (although I technically should want the Black No. 1 pin as Type O fan, it's not really calling to me. What about the Mutter Museum's gift shop? No, thank you! 8/27/21 I grow mugwort and it's harvest season. Would you like dried leaves for bathing or tea? Or a bound bundle for smoke cleansing? (Its said to be excellent for divination or lucid dreaming, but do not use if pregnant.) its also a digestive bitter and tastes great on chicken. I enjoy mugwort in perfume, like in BPAL's Hypnotize Me, but I haven't experienced it in another way! I would be down to try mugwort tea or maybe a sachet of mugwort. I grow loads of other herbs and I'm drying them now. Any favorites you might like? Mint, basil, oregano, chives, lemon balm or others? Mint, basil, oregano, or chives all sound wonderful! I grew a huge load of onions and garlic. Any interest? No, thank you! Feathers? I have geese, ducks, peafowl, chickens and quail. So I collect their shed feathers and share them with people I like. No, thank you! I love birds, but I don't think I need any feathers. I grew a boatload of Green Shiso this year and plan to make a shiso pesto with it. Would you like some? (Nut wise it has pistachios) I've never tried it, but shiso pesto sounds delicious! I also plan to experiment with infusing it in vodka. I'm planning a plain shiso infusion and a shiso citrus infusion. If they turn out would you like some? No, thank you! 8/28/21 Would you be interested in this hand sanitizer dispenser/keychain that doubles as a light (its eyes light up when you press between its eyes!)? I already own one of these, but I bought an extra at the Voltaire show just in case my match would like one. If not, I will either PIF it or include it in another swap. If you're into tabletop games, what games do you already own, and/or what type are you interested in? I think I went into detail about this in my questionnaire. *checks* I did, but I forgot to mention I own Gloom and several Gloom variants as well! If you're worried about whether or not I already own something, have Twi message me! 8/29/21 DO YOU LIKE TRUE CRIME STORIES? No, that's not my thing. DO YOU LIKE SEASONAL MAGAZINES ON BAKING AND DECORATING? No, thank you! I'm not really a magazine person. The only exception I make is when one of the obscure German bands/musical artists I listen to releases an exclusive song on a CD included in issues of the German music magazine Sonic Seducer. 8/30/21 Would you be interested in some very size-inclusive tights? There are Halloween patterns, but also most colours under the sun, and are very comfy. Sure! What about indie chilli sauces/chutneys/jams? What type of chilli/spice level? Mango or mint chutney! Medium spice is the highest I go. In case anyone else shares a love for adorable tiny plushies, any interest in v soft and cute vegetable/fruit plushies? There are also small animals. I'd be down for small animals, as long as they aren't too big as I already own several stuffed animals. The Polish Pickup/Indie Pickup is live for wishlisting, and will ship in time for this swap (this year). Anything strike your fancy? (It's not just nail polish...there's jewelry and bath scrubs and wax tarts and all manner of things. It's fun!) https://polishpickup.com/ The pumpkin and cardamom soap sounds nice, but I'd be worried about it being too spice-heavy for my sensitive skin. 8/31/21 Anything here sound good to you? https://gryffonridge.com/ Asafoetida Powder could be useful. I've been wanting to buy it to make the dal tadka from an Indian Instant Pot cookbook that I have. Hayden Evens Art has released some new Halloween and Disney-themed prints and stickers. Do any spark your interest? No, thank you! So would you hate or be into more miscreant Halloween vibe decor - like wholesome figurines repainted, creepy dolls, goats with horns, (fake) animal skeletons, things in jars? Is anything too dark, morbid, or recoil worthy? I'm not into horror or gore. Of those things, I like goats, buuuuuut I really dislike creepy dolls. do you use any sorts of semipermanent dyes or do anything fun/wild to your hair? are there any hair products you like? I have been meaning to dye my hair red, but I already have the dye for that. I would appreciate a deep conditioning hair treatment, though! what about skincare? i am pretty into k beauty and am curious if others are interested in any aspects of this. Not really, although I wouldn't say no to a face mask or something moisturizing. 9/2/21 Regarding tea, what type of tea do you prefer? Black tea, green tea, herbal tea? Any type of tea you really don’t enjoy? White, green, and herbal teas. I don't like smoky teas, anything like licorice (anise, licorice root, fennel), or teas that are heavy on the rooibos or hibiscus. Cellar Door Bath Supply Co.'s Halloween & Fall collection is out (https://cellardoorbathsupply.com/collections/halloween-fall-collection) anything you might be interested in? Lavender Pumpkin soap or candle, Once Bitten soap or candle 9/4/21 are you interested in eco-friendly menstrual products? There are some beautiful gothic print reuseable pads I'm looking at specifically. No, thank you. I'm on continuous birth control because I'm anemic and can't afford to be having periods right now. (Although my body seems to be trying to have one anyways ) 9/6/21 Bath and Body Works? I know this is a bit of a love em or hate em company, but I really love their foaming hand soaps and scented hand sanitizers and my kids like their body wash, so I'll be placing an order with the next good sale. Anything that catches your eye? I'm normally indies only, I could use pocketbac hand sanitizer for my Globlin hand sanitizer dispenser, and I keep hearing good things about the Pumpkin Carving candle and have never had a three-wick candle and would like to give one a try. 9/14/21 I'm making homemade applesauce this weekend with apples I picked last weekend. I'm going to try my hand at canning for the first time (got my mom, the experienced canner, on speed dial lol) If I succeed would you like a jar? Yes, I'd be interested in one! 9/22/21 How do you feel about sniffies? (Empty bottles or imps you can sniff but not enough to apply) If they're wishlist items, I'd be happy to have them, but otherwise, I don't have the space for them! (I just gave away a bunch of OCYL bottles, partials, and decants because I had run out of space in my swap box.)

I tested this while deathmatching it with The Other Hot Chocolate and Muddy Puddles. Although I always thought of The Other Hot Chocolate as a creamy, frothy hot chocolate, but it is quite different from this scent, which I would also describe as a creamy, frothy hot chocolate. I'm not sure if my skin chemistry is just wonky lately or what, but I detected a cherry-like fruit during the wet stage of The Other Hot Chocolate, which I had never gotten before, while deathmatching it with these other hot cocoa scents. Not sure if it is a fluke or not, but I can say Chad is more like Muddy Puddles than The Other Hot Chocolate. By the end of the day, I get lots of cream from The Other Hot Chocolate and it's not as strong as Chad or Muddy Puddles. Both Chad and Muddy Puddles are like Swiss Miss hot cocoa, but Muddy Puddles is the kind with the little marshmallows, so it's sweeter than Chad. Somehow, Chad ends up smelling less like cocoa made with a powder and ends up being more like hot cocoa made with a bar of chocolate by the end of the day. It's also the strongest of the three (Muddy Puddles is second as far as throw goes, and The Other Hot Chocolate is last in that department). I don't feel the need to upgrade Chad because it is pretty similar to Muddy Puddles, buuuut if I didn't already have two bottles of hot chocolate scents, I would be debating it! I'll be hanging on to my decant, though.