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The lemongrass is so overpowering on me, I can't smell any of the other notes. I do like lemongrass but was looking for something a bit more complex. It has very strong throw and is very refreshing. I may keep my imp and use it on hot days when other perfumes would disappear, but this one isn't love at first sniff.

Wet: Cough drops. Dry: Cough drops dusted in baby powder. It does have good throw and lasting power.

This is the closest I've ever smelled to a true apricot scent. Fresh apricot that is, not candied or mixed with another sweet note like vanilla. The clove stays in the background but does complement the apricot very well. I actually would have preferred a little more clove, and perhaps some other spices and something sugary, but that's just me. For what it is and how it's described, this is an excellent blend, just not one that I'd wear often.

At first, green herbs and berries. Then it morphs into powdery green herbs and berries. My skin seems to turn a lot of BPAL scents into powder though, so don't let my review deter you from trying this lovely (in the imp, not on me) scent.

This starts out as a vaguely green and woodsy blend on me--no fig though. Then, it turns into powder! Why, oh why? I had high hopes for this one, but it's going on top of the swap pile.

I got no apple from this, just rose and lemon. Oh, and also a headache. It is a fresh, clean scent, and if you like roses, it's worth a try.

This is a very sweet and girly floral with a twist of fruitiness. The most prominent notes I can smell are the sweetpea and pear. Unfortunately, pear scents have a tendency to turn kind of funky on me, and this one is no exception. It smells lovely in the imp though, so if fruity florals are your thing, this one is a must-try.

This is a very light vanilla floral. I'd prefer a bit more vanilla and a little less floral, and definitely a lot more throw, so obviously this scent is just not for me.

A truly fae nectar! Dragon’s blood resin and honeyed vanilla. This is a very sweet and creamy scent. It borders on cloying, but doesn't quite cross the line. Something about it just smells a little "off" to me, but that could just be a wacky skin chemistry thing, I suppose. Oh well, I'll be passing it along.

To me, this smells like Dana O'shee with the addition of ginger and the subtraction of most of its throw and lasting power (not that DOS has a lot of either to begin with). It smells vaguely tea-like for some reason, also. It's really a lovely, fresh and comforting scent, and I can see why so many people like it, but my skin just eats it up so quickly that I'd probably go through a bottle in about a week, so no 5ml for me. ADDED Jan. 3: I get mostly ginger and milk from this, with just a hint of sweetness from the honey. It's very light, and I prefer my ginger scents with more of a punch. Still, it's a pleasant and comforting aroma, and I'll probably keep my imp around.

I get mostly honey out of this, with a hint of cream. It's very sweet and not that complex, and it doesn't last very long. But it's so comforting and lovely, that I think I might just get a 10ml and slather.

I couldn't have said it better myself! O smells sweet and innocent to me, while Snake Oil...well... At first, I wasn't sure about this, because when it was still wet it smelled very dusty and the vanilla was nowhere to be found. But then, it blossomed into a gorgeous, sweet, sexy, dark vanilla that kept my nose attached to my wrist for hours. I've heard this gets better as it ages; I've had my imp for about 8 months if that means anything to anyone. To sum up: I love Snake Oil!

I love O, but I personally don't get the "sex in a bottle" descriptions that so many of you seem to be giving. To me, it smells very sweet and innocent, perhaps because amber turns a bit powdery on me. It also doesn't have a ton of throw, but it does last well and would be a great scent for any number of occasions, as I don't think it would offend anyone. It actually reminds me of a slightly less complex version of Et Lux Fuit, with which it shares several notes. It's just as lovely though, and it isn't LE, so yay for that! So it wasn't quite what I expected, but I still adore it and will be snagging a 10ml before they go bye-bye.

Upon opening my imp, i smell....cucumber? Guess that must be the clover, but it really does smell just like a fresh cucumber. On the skin, the light, pretty, powdery musk comes out, but the cucumber disappears. On me, it settles down into a pretty generic white musk. I'm very glad to have tried it out, but not too sad that it's no longer available. I'll keep the imp around, just so I can tell people I'm wearing Enraged Bunny Musk.

... Offerings of ginger candy, sugar cane, smoky vanilla and rice wine mingle with a ghost’s perfume of white sandalwood, ho wood, ti, white grapefruit, crystalline musk and aloe. This scent is tapered by the presence of seven herbs, woods and resins used in the purification of the spirit and the purging of earthly concerns from the soul. Candied fruits with a dusting of baby powder, medium throw and poor lasting power. I was really looking forward to this one, but I'm not that impressed. Will try again, just to be sure, and edit if I have a change of heart.

This blend is like wearable sunshine. I smell mostly sweet amber with a bit of musk and vanilla. Perhaps a bit of honey, but it's not foody. I get citrus while it's drying, but that disappears quickly, and the florals stay nicely in the background. The amber does turn a bit powdery, but not overwhelmingly so, and the blend is so great throughout all its stages. It really is a happy scent, and I'm so glad I got it! edited to eliminate repetition--I'm tired

I smell lavender and a kind of general herbal-type scent. Lavender isn't usually my thing at all, but this is very well-blended, and it really does work! I went to bed last night feeling all keyed-up, but after putting some Somnus on, I started to feel calm. I didn't fall asleep right away, but once I did, I slept very well. Might get some of this for my mom, chronic insomniac that she is.

Sweet, boozy, and STRONG. The sugar smells slightly burnt, as others have noted. I'm really not sure how I feel about this one, but I can't see myself reaching for it much, especially since I have Midway when I want to smell like sugary goodness. Might be passing this one along to a more loving home.

This is a lovely melon scent, mostly honeydew to my nose. It fades rather quickly to a sweet skin scent. It's really nice for summer, and I'll keep my imp and wear it again to see if it's bottle-worthy.

Wow. This scent is sweet, complex, and utterly delicious. It's slightly spicy (must be the carnation talking), slightly herbal, a bit boozy, and sweet without being over the top. I am just blown away with Beth's talent when I smell blends like this. Can't write anymore because my nose is glued to my wrist.

Silliness in the extreme. Vanilla bean, honeycomb, sugared pear, sweet pea and a dribble of strawberry. Cloyingly sweet strawberry gum with a weird plasticky note. The description made it sound like such a great scent, but sadly, this one just wasn't for me. Luckily, it disappeared quickly!

Yum, yum and more yum. This smells to me like rich, slightly spicy cheesecake and a bit of buttercream. It sounds nauseatingly sweet, but it's really delightful! I find it to be different from Midway, much more cake than candy. I'm sorry I missed this one, but will treasure my imp!

Well, it DOES smell pink, so the name is appropriate. Unfortunately, it's just a bit too floral for me, even turning a teeny bit powdery. It's a nice, girly scent, but just not the one for me. Edit: It seems I jumped to hasty conclusion on this one. It settles down into something gorgeous on me! The powder disappears and leaves a sweet, subtle floral that stays close to the skin and keeps my nose glued to my wrist. Might have to hunt down a bottle of this. Silly me for almost writing it off!

I had high hopes for this one, but on my skin, it turned into strawberry bubblegum. Or maybe jam. I couldn't really smell any cream or herbal notes. I'm glad to have gotten a chance to sniff this one, but I'll be passing it along to someone who can appreciate it more.

For a scent called Dirty, this is very clean. I smell fresh air, sweet flowers, and perhaps a hint of damp earth. I can also see where people are getting the fresh linen idea from. This would be a wonderful, subtle, refreshing summer scent, and it's definitely full bottle worthy. Add it to the long list!