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Lab frimp! So, I didn't expect to love this one, but...yeah. On me it's mostly mellon, sweetened and spiced by honey and chili powder. Honestly, it reminds me of summer snacks I had as a child in California. Behind that is tobacco, heavy but lightly sweet. Between is the gin, which adds a slight sharp note, with a touch of soap very close to the skin (as the Lab's straight juniper tends to do). It's very sweet, and lightly masculine...very much more unisex because it is so sweet! It also has a throw that reaches across the room...just a touch is enough of this. It balances so many things and does so well. It would be my more go to masculine scent....but the reason I didn't want to even like it prevents that. I have a number of friends and family members who are allergic/sensitive to tobacco and this scent does bother them. It also has just enough of a boozy quality to make it inappropriate for work. So, the imp will be more than enough for me given how few times I'll be able to freely use it.

Imp: Lush floral with a bite. Wet: The same as the imp. Dry: Okay, I've tested this twice and both times I've gotten the same results. On one wrist it's a smokey lush floral, mixed with opium, and it's lovely. On the other wrist....J&J baby lotion/wipes But the weirdest part is as time passes, which wrist smells like what changes back and forth. It's the weirdest thing. So, I love it when it's a floral, dislike when it's baby lotion. Overall, it doesn't work for me, but makes me want to find a similar scent that does.

Lab frimp! Imp: So clearly my initial reaction to vetiver is Blegh! Stinky! But moving on... Wet: The vetiver calms down almost the moment it touches my skin, giving way to a mentholated sweet flower scent. I've not tried Dragon's Blood by itself yet, so it might be that. Dry: Sweet patchouli at the front, with light musty florals behind, with a touch of spicy cinnamon and smoke. Overall it has a cool, refreshing thing going on, and is very incense-y. It's actually quite lovely. Doesn't have much of a throw, nor does it appear to last long, but this frimp will be used quickly in this hot weather since it is so cool and calming on me.

So, the first time I opened the imp and put it on wet, I couldn't get over the Blegh! Stinky! and didn't have time to let it dry down. It was all rotten ginger and dying flowers in old water to me. Scrubbed! BUT I decided to give it another go. This time I applied much lighter, lighter than anything else I've tried. In imp and wet, same as the first go around. And then it dries. Carnations are front and center with a touch of jasmine. Behind that is the ginger and spices, adding a bite, though it's sweet. Throughout is a smoky woodsy scent. Decent throw, but seems to fade fast (maybe because I applied so lightly). It's a dragon, but it's not a mean one on me...rather, it likes to roll around in flowers. I do like it, but since it is very much heavily carnations on me, I'm good with just the decant!

In the bottle it's sweet coconut, berries, and jasmine. As Lycanthrope, it's very pina colada like. Wet, the carnation blossoms, but the fruit is still strong. However, once dried, the carnation and jasmine are front and center, with sweetened coconut and berries beneath that, and something fruity but very green tying the two together in between...it's most likely the mango, but it's the skin of the mango compared to the flesh. This is much more floral than I was expecting...I was hoping for more fruity! But it's still lovely and I'm glad to have it.

Oops, went to edit and it deleted itself... Knitted things - love or hate? Scarves and/or washclothes are quick and easy.....would you want one of these? If so, what color(s)? Are you allergic to any fiber? Don't have an opinion of knitted either way. Though I have a cat who eats random natural fibers, so synthetic might be better. Canned goods? It's been so sticky here, everything fresh has been going bad, so I literally cannot fit any more onto our canned good shelves. Following up on the Adagio question from earlier, what are you top five wishes, for teas and blends? Oh, this could get hard...as mentioned before, I love and could use more Thai Chai and Cara's Draco Blend. After that though... I'd actually love to have the HP or Firefly sampler tin sets. I'd also like to try any of the Masters teas. After that, I have no idea...there's too much to love! I will say I don't tend to like the herbal fruit blends by themselves (though in blends it's fine), nor do I like actual chocolate in my tea (by which I mean, chips no, but the Chocolate Chai was great). Do you have anything that you do ritually, every summer? Apart from reading as much as possible? No. Can't even say my family has a certain place we visit, because we prefer to go new places as much as possible. What are your top five wishes from ThinkGeek? Sting (Please Don't Buy This) Sober Tea Pot Jamie, Arya, or Cersei I have no idea why I want this, but I do Seen anything lately that makes you go OH HOLY FUCK THAT'S AWESOME!! ? Oddly, no. Though I've really been eyeing the expansions to Arkham Horror recently. ETA: OMG! How did I forget about The Tower of Orthanc LEGO Set?!?!?! I was never directly given LEGO sets as a child (I was the only girl, so I only got girly things), but I was always jealous of my brother's larger LEGO sets...which he would loose and break pieces of. So as a grown woman, I can have a few sets, right?!, and OMG! The Tower is TWO FEET TALL! AND it has TREEBEARD! AND it woud look amazing with my Hobbit Hole set. Do you like audiobooks? If so, do you have/would you like to try Audible? Unless the voice acting is amazing, I'm not that interested in them. Though if there is an awesome one out there, it would find a good home! Chocolate: Love? Hate? Allergic? If love, what are your faves? Love! Apart from white, pretty much anything but Hershey's is good! Though I do love Ghiridelli's, especially the peppermint bark. Does the idea of wearing a plant as jewelery give you the warm fuzzies or the heebie jeebies? I had seen some other one's I wouldn't wear, but those are cute! I'd just be afraid of killing the poor plant, but I think most of their looking pretty hardy! I know the question about personal style was included in the questionnaire, but is there anything that could give your witch a better sense of your style/fashion or decoration preferences? Like tumblrs, pictures you like, websites, stores (or brands) you like or would like to be able to shop at and so forth? My Tumblrs tend to be all funny gifs...oops. Though, in general, my favorite place to shop (being plus sized) is Torrid. I really do like most of their stuff, from some of the more frilly girly stuff to the t-shirts to the style of their under things (though I'm LB bra girl, so comfy and supportive!). Do you like/wear makeup? If so what brands/colors/types? I tend to only to really wear eye shadow and liner, and lipstick. Brand wise, I don't really care, though I recently fell in love with a Stella eye shadow set I bought. For eyes: purples, grays, nudes, occasionally blues. For lips: tend towards plum and berry type colors, though I can pull off some darker reds and pinks. Rimmel London's Metallic Seduction is my current daily go to. Is there anything special I could get you from New York City? I'd love something cool from the Cloisters...they are towards the top of my favorite museums list, and I've been to far too many museums. Do you want/need/like/collect journals? If so, do you prefer lined or unlined? I recently got my first Moleskin (the Hobbit unlined one) and love it even if it is very small! Some good paper quality journals would be loved and filled with drawings if you sent me any Witch! How do you feel about glitter? does loose glitter make your skin crawl or would you bathe in it? Umm...glitter on stuff is okay! Glitter bombs...nope. I still find glitter places from past crafting accidents, I don't need to add more! Do you like puzzles? What kind? Jigsaw, word, etc? Not really, though every now and again I do enjoy playing with a 3D puzzle (though I don't own any). If you were getting a custom Haus of Gloi blend, what four notes would you choose? Ummmm, so many choices! Eep! Green Tea, Apricot, White Oak, and Sweet Cream sounds like a nice combo. Do you like Kickstarter? Are there any projects up that you really like? Love the idea, never got around to backing anything. There was this cool lamp that was book shaped and folded down to look like one that I think might still be up...hmmm... If you have an Etsy wishlist, what are your top 5 favorite things on there? I don't, sorry! If you're a spinner and have any fiber wishes, what would you like? Dyed or natural? Do you need dye? colors? brand? Not a spinner in the fiber sense. Sooo, the Blooddrop update (Aviary and Summer Simplicities). Anything you'd like from there? Ones that sound like I'd like them: Black Heron, Chinese Nightingale, Magpie, Ruby-Throated Hummingbird, and White Peahen. What about recycled sari silk yarn, witches and witchees? I wouldn't know what to do with it, but it sounds amazing, and I might have someone who could make me something. Do you have anything that you use on a daily basis that you would always welcome more of? Peppermint oil lotion on the feet...and that's it. I'm not very consistent day to day. Anything from Villainess that strikes your fancy, either from their update or from the GC? Scents that strike my fancy from their site: Blood, Crushed, Ginger Snapped, Killer Beez, Paradise Misplaced, Scintilating, and Ahna. Hogwarts House? I lean towards Ravenclaw or Slytherin. I did join Pottermore, three times over, taking note of what questions I got and what i answered each time, and despite answering the same questions with the same answers, I was placed in Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin in that order. Make of that what you will.

Frimp from CRoseWhisper....thank you! As others have said, very light, and it does come across as lemonade-ish with carnation playing through it. Lightly spiced as well. It's very doll-like, but something creepy does whisper through it, really tying into the name well. Doesn't appear to last long on me though which is a shame! Going to hide the decant until I save up for a scent locket.

Was a frimp! Imp- Something sweet and sightly medicinal. I can pick out the florals but nothing clearly defined. Wet- SO MUCH RED TEA! Omg! It's lovely! There's a hint of lilac and something lightly boozy, all over some myrrh and resin. Also, strong! I can pick most of the notes out from arms length. Dry- The tea and wine become mildly astringent, which must have been the medicinal I caught in the imp. However, it's still a lovely warm scent! The lilac comes forward more, but it's delicate and not overpowering. Catching the honey notes now, though they are light and not sweet. The myrrh is much more present, at least on the one wrist! All together it's spicy wine and tea. Later- More wine, less tea. Lilac still very much there. There's a lightly smokey quality now. It's yummy without being foodie. Overall- It's strong, but not heavy or overbearing. I seem to get a slightly better wear out of it than others (an hour in and still strong). I like it, but I don't love it. Glad to have tried it and to have an imp for odd occasions, but I won't be seeking out a whole bottle. Lilac, while nice, just isn't my thing...

Was a frimp! Imp- Honey with a floral below. Wet- Bright green green floral (kinda fresh cut grass to it) with a honeyish sweetness below. Dry- Fruity! Still green, less floral. Honey is distinct now, but not overly sweet. I oddly really like this one. It's warm and feminine, sweet and a mix of floral and foodie without actually being either. Initial throw is strong, but it settles close to the skin fairly quickly, with a slight powdery aspect to it. It might be a bit too perfumey for me most days, BUT it makes me feel pretty and lovely and loved, so the imp will probably be used on my down days. Not sure of bottle worthy...need to try the other honeys first!

Been using it for a week and a half or so now. Four squirts for wet hair, two for dry, usually on hands first. Makes hair softer? Check. Stronger? Check. Frizz free? Not really, but it does help. Oily? Nope, which is good because lots of other leave in products do make my hair oily. Shine and color? Just a touch of improvement. Haven't tried blow drying my hair straight with it, but it works wonderfully when air drying, allowing maximum curls! Bought this before trying Ranger. Which, oops. Looks like juniper is one of the things in Ranger that goes soap on me (thinking there's more in Ranger since this isn't AS soapy). Can't really smell the mint. However, it is really light and doesn't last long on dry hair/dried hair. Overall, wouldn't buy this scent again, but will get another Hair Gloss once this one's done.

2010 Version ITB- COFFEE! With hints of cream and spice. Wet- Initial wonderful scent of a perfect pumpkin latte...and then it morphs into Red Hots! Eep! Dry- Still Red Hots, but less intense with the scent of coffee underneath. Not what i was expecting, but wearable now. Cold weather pick me up for sure! Later- After an hour or so, no more Red Hots, just spiced coffee and lots of vanilla cream with a slight hint of pumpkin. Finally it smells like a pumpkin latte again, though not as strong as the initial skin scent. Red Hot stage gets a far throw, with it settling down to a more reasonable throw afterwards. So, yeah, it's nice. It's a warm wake me up scent which I'll use come cold, wet weather, but I'm looking towards the Weenie update to see if I can find something more pumpkin and less spice to put on later in the day after this one disappears from skin.

My first really old bottle! ITB-Sweetness, bright fresh, but not overly sticky sweetness. Wet- I'm mostly getting something similar to cotton candy, with something green underneath. Dry- Not as sweet as before, but still. I can pick out honey sweetening everything, with some pear and strawberry smoothed by vanilla with a hint of greenness from the sweet pea....and cinnamon??? What are you doing here? Yeah, getting something lightly spicy layered in among the sweet. Later- Same notes, but with a more floral quality than foodie now, with the sweet pea up front to the other components. Weird cinnamon-like note is still there, but I think it's a wonderful counterpoint to the overall sweetness. It's a flirty kind of pink. And very strong, at least initially! Only lasts an hour or two before settling close to the skin as a strawberry powder. And while I don't wear pinks or whites, it's lovely to smell pink! Yup, this is a good summer closer, and will probably be nice for winter days when I'm missing the sun.

All 8 MS Word Pages in ONE place! Also, my dearest witch, if you could send to crazedinsaneone@gmail.com over the yahoo one, that would be lovely! Doctor Who? I enjoy it most of the time. How much do you like lipbalm? Flavored or unflavored? What are your favorite brands and flavors? I only wear it to bed, preferring Bert’s. Do you like and wear lipgloss? If yes, what colours? Don’t wear it. For those of you whose wishlists contain only BPALs, are there any other perfume companies you like or would like to try out? I’m up for trying anything that isn’t a spray! And I need to make a wish list. Your feelings on Adagio teas: If you've never had anything from them, would you be open to trying them? If you HAVE had them and like them, name some favorites blends. And if you had them and dislike them, can you name a few *other* tea companies you're into? I have a whole cabinet dedicated to Adagio. I love Thai Chai and Cara’s Draco blend, though I’m always up to try something new! (And, relatedly) What about coffee? Would you like to get coffee send to you? Whole bean or ground? What are some varieties and/or flavors you enjoy? Not a coffee drinker really, especially since my house went K-Cup. Who is your favourite female of all time? Historical, literary, ANYTHING, and why? I have no idea…none. Though I will say I’ve always liked the character of Sabriel from Garth Nix’s Abhorsen series. If you were a Disney princess you would be?: Belle, because books! Also, same coloring generally. Would you like a seashell from Florida? Yes and no. Yes because awesome, no because I’m originally a West coast girl and I haven’t seen an ocean in a few years. What craft project do you currently have on your docket or that you want to start? And that craft goodies would be welcome? I’ve bought the paper and most of the paint, but not the mod podge to redo my dresser. I also keep meaning to draw more…oops. I’m pretty set on most crafting/art supplies, though I always love more ink brush pens and origami paper. If you could have one rare bpal which one would you choose? Snow, Glass, Apples. Do you enjoy scented candles? Certain sizes that you like? What kind of scents or brands? Not personally most of the time, but considering the streak of severe weather recently, I’m going to need more. Thoughts about South Africa? Have you been here, would you like to go? Would you like to receive anything South African? Ooooh! Never been, and not at the top of my long list of places to go, but I love anything from anywhere that isn’t here! So yes! Do you like Sockdreams? If so, what styles would you prefer? I had forgotten about this site! I prefer anklet or midcalve socks, in any shade of black, gray, or cool colors. Do you need hair accessories? If so, what kind or color? Hair sticks. Any color, but need some texture along the stick to keep it in my hair. What is your favorite shade of blue? I love most shades of blue, though navy and royal my least favorites. Do you have any kitchen gadgets (a SodaStream, a Kuerig/Tassimo) that you want mix things for? No, my kitchen is not that fancy. If you were to start learning something new (intellectual or craft or hobby), what would it be? I attempt too much as it is…but I’ve been debating making some quilts with my grandmother, even though I tend to be a klutz on the sewing machine. What about candy? Do you have a sweet tooth? Good chocolate is always a go. I tend to like Red Hot like candies and taffy as well on the odd occasion. Pralines are the best when I can get good ones. Do you have an e-reader? What kind? Would you like to get ebooks? I have an older Kindle named Kermie, and omg, yes ebooks! If your witch is an extremely crafty sort, and she were to send all kinds of homemade foody goodies and handmade crafty stuff - what are items you would NOT LOVE to receive. No earrings please. I tend to have to wear gold earrings a majority of the time to keep from infections. And no baked goods, I have too many pastry student friends! Witchee dear, do you like video games? Are there any you want to play? Do you have a large library? I love video games, but never have the time for them. As it is, I have a list of things I own that I haven’t played yet. Own a PS2, a Wii and my brother got an Ouya, and that’s about it as my computer is too old/temperamental to play anything on. Do you have something you do, without fail, as a personal daily habit/ritual? Currently, no. Do you wear nailpolish? What colors do you tend to go for? What are your favorite brands? Are you open to trying indie brands? I do when my nails behave. Love blues and dark greys, metallics (particularly silver) and mattes. I have way too many OPI minis and bottles. And yeah, sure, to indie brands! Name three BPAL scents you hav tried, but are dying to get more of. I don’t think I’ve tried enough to answer this yet…ahh! Do you still write real letters on nice stationary to people you like/love? No, mostly because people have problems reading my handwriting unless I am painfully careful. Have you ever tried anything from Paintbox Soapworks? Which products or scents would you prefer? I have not! Soaps and scrubs are all that I’d use, so long as it isn’t floral (like florals for perfume, but not as soaps). Do you like/have space to garden? If so, what do you grow? Space, yes. Sunlight, not really. Time, nope. My lavender bush finally flowered this year, but it’s growing in all wonky shaped. Do you like sample sized things? Think lipgloss, mascara, bodylotion, scrubs, mini candles, and so forth. Yes. Even if I don’t use them at home, they are great for traveling! Have you tried Fortune Cookie Soap? What products or scents would you like? I have not! Upon looking, the hand sanitizer, body wash, and of the soaps, and body scrubs are al things I’d use. Again, no florals. Also adding here I don’t have a bath tub I can use. Do you use solid soaps at all? If so, what kind do or don't you like? I prefer them usually. I tend to have sensitive skin that can either be greasy or dry from day to day, so nothing too scented or that’s for one particular skin type or another. Have you ever tried Cocoa Pink? If you are curious about it, what looks interesting to you? I have not! Again, up for soaps and scrubs, and ooh! They have aluminum free deodorant! Always willing to try a new one! Do you like Lush? If so, what is your favorite product that is currently available, also, what is a product that you love but has been discontinued? I’ve only tried their deodorant, which was a no go for me personally. Willing to try other stuff though! Are there any companies, products, or items you boycott? Not outright, but there are a large number I try to avoid. Basically, anything that’s anti-LBGTQ*, have owners that are against the work force (looking at you Papa John’s), or have a recent history of animal or human cruelty tend to be avoided, among other things. As I am in Japan, what sort of things would you like from there? Anything pretty much! Though I’ve wanted to start collecting non-English copied of books, particularly Cooper’s The Dark Is Rising and Gaiman’s The Graveyard Book, if that helps anyone out there. Facebook Pages? I tend not to be on FB that much anymore. I’ll check on friends, but I don’t really do the group/page thing much. Do you read literature/culture blogs or websites of any kind? I'm thinking about anything that would help a putative witch to get a sense of what your current tastes in books, movies, games, genres, approaches to culture and literature and so forth are. Not really. I tend to bounce around different sites/blogs every few months. Day of the Woman is one I tend to check up on though, even if I’m not really into horror movies…idk… How do you feel about traditional picnics (namely the intimate table for two variety)? Old-fashioned basket or something more utilitarian (cooler/insulated bag)? Meh. The idea is always wonderful, but the reality of allergies and making the basket up is not. However, individual bento box style thing? That might get used. If you were put in a room with 100 random other people the same age and sex as you, from your country, in what way do you think you would be different from the average? More introverted, much more upset by confrontations. My interests seem to be a slightly wider net than average too (which is why, ugh! Questions are HARD). Less fussy about my hair, though it’s probably longer than the average. I also think I’m a bit closer to my family than others my age, though I’m not at all interested in seeking out a partner right now, which I know is not the norm for my age group. Haus of Gloi did a Reverie update! Do any of them interest you? (Or anything else up currently?) Oooo! Backberry and raspberry soaps and things! Witchee, do you cook? Do you do all the cooking? Is it a chore or a pleasure? I cook for the family during the school days when I don’t work. While I sometimes enjoy it, with everyone in my family liking different things (including a vegetarian some of the time), planning what to cook and shop for becomes a chore. Though I will say, I really want to make gumbo again soon! Which reading level do you prefer to read in YA or Adult? Or even both? Both. Both are good! Though recent YA trends have left me cold. What colors/style is your kitchen decor? And do you entertain in your home? Kitchen needs major updating, but there’s been a movement to contemporary with dark woods, browns, and greens overall in that area. And apart from family, no entertaining here. Are your ears pierced? Twice in each ear! Do you like stuffies/stuffed animals/art doll type thingies? If so, any particular type you'd love to get? ….yes…smaller is better, and I have been eyeing the LotR mini ones. I also have a small collection of large cat ones, though favorite is a tie between a raven that makes sounds and the soot ball from Spirited Away. Switch Witch is, of course, all about you.....but if your Witch was so inclined, are there wee little ones in your home that will get jealous and are just too young to understand why you won't share the love, who maybe need a touch of Witchee love all their own, to distract them while you hide all your lovelies?!? No little ones, not even ones that are not mine. If you knew you were going to live comfortably for say 800 years, what profession, calling or project might you pursue with some of your extra years, which you imagine you may not do in the life that you have? Is there any thing - an object, a donation on your behalf, some research done for you, whatever - that your witch could do about this that you would like? And if you can't think of a present, would you rather she/he (I!) didn't either and confined themselves to things you are already involved in? I would love to have my own kiln and do pottery of all sorts. It’s the only art I enjoy doing and find totally relaxing that I can’t do at home or on any sort of regular basis. However, going to ask my witch to keep to things I’m already involved in. Do you like bags? If so, what type (rucksack, clutch, shopping bag) colour and would you like/need a new one? Yes, but I have an over abundance right now… What's your favourite comfort food(snack or candy etc) and/or drink? Cheese….any type of cheese. And tea, particularly matcha. Would you like anything from an European country? Any particular food or goodies, magazines, books, whatever would be available to your witch in his/her country. Again, anything from another culture would not be a problem here. And again, I want to start collecting non-English books, particularly The Dark is Rising and The Graveyard Book. What fandoms do you belong to? Jossverse of all flavors (particularly Buffy), Doctor Who, Sherlock, Game of Thrones/ASOIAF, LotR/Hobbit (both books and movies), Harry Potter (not so much the movies), anything Gaiman, Star Trek, Star Wars, Repo!, Muppets, and I like studio Ghibli’s movies, among other things… Question: What cheers you up? Squishy cute things! Question: Who or where would you most want to haunt? Who would you least want to be haunted by? I would love to haunt a museum, especially the Field with the other ghosts there! Least? Anyone who uses/used passive aggressive post-it notes. Question: What question do you hate to answer? Favorties…because, well, usually too many or they change frequently. Question: What is the best compliment you have/could receive? Anytime I think something isn’t good, or I’m not happy with it (art, cloths, shoes, nails, hair, ect.), and a stranger compliment’s on it tends to be the best for me. Do you like tarot cards, pendulums and rune stones etc? If so, what type? Pendulums and runes stones not so much, but I find different tarot card sets interesting, even if I’ve had bad experiences with a set in the past. Witchee, I know that SW isn't about what you get... but could you name one thing you would be heartbroken not to get and one thing you would be a-ok if it didn't make it in your box? (i.e. do you REALLY want perfume oil of some sort, or would you be totally heartbroken if there was no Lush in your box, etc) You know, as a first timer, I have no expectations, so I won’t be upset about much of anything! Would you like something from Empire Edibles? I wouldn't mind something, but nothing stands out. Do you have any problems with swearing or particularly off-color humor? Not at all! Nor does my family... What are the three books you most want to read right now, and which you don't already have? Hill's NOS4A2, whatever the last Harry Dresden was called, and then I have no clue... What would you like from the most recent BPAL update? What are you planning on buying for yourself and what would you like to try? Ordered Epibulia already. Wouldn't mind trying Calocylas, Elaphospyris, and the Sweet Pea single note. What style is your sense of humour? Bunches of different styles. Not so much of a fan of the streak of bad "satire" movies in recent years nor slapstick usually. Is there anything from Australia you would like? eg: snacks (yes, you can ask for Tim Tams!), books, magazines, memorabilia? Again, I'd love anything from another culture! Gift cards/vouchers - yay or nay? If you like them - which stores would you like one for? No problem with gift cards! Clearly any of the online stores mentioned before would be cool, as would ThinkGeek and Amazon. Physical storewise...meh? Barnes and Noble... How big is too big...for something to hang on your walls? If I'm painting you a pretty picture, are there maximum dimensions that you have/prefer? Ummm...*looks around room*....Postcard size? I have posters/art already creeping up onto the ceiling. Put your mp3 player/online music/itunes/etc on random and list the next 10 songs here: (Warning: I keep everything on there [even stuff I now hate or have grown sick of], so I will be skipping if it's something someone else snuck onto my computer or is a Chinese language instructional tape or audio book) "Get It Faster" Jimmy Eat World, "Oogie Boogie's Song" Rodrigo y Gabriella cover, "Robot Song" Kupek, "Trout Heart Replica" Amanda Palmer, "All Alone" Fun., "It's All Your Fault" Pink, "The Rose With The Broken Neck" Danger Mouse ft. Jack White, "Detective" No Doubt, "Parade" Garbage, "Stealing Babies" Our Lady Peace what is your favourite object, that you own, ignoring sentimental reasons for attachment? So I guess something you find beautiful, or fun, or incredibly useful. My Kindle, for sure. After that, it's my 3D plastic Batman wall light that only lights up in the crotch. He was a joke gift and I do love him for no apparent reason. If you happen to find out who yours is, how much would it bother you? It wouldn't be as fun, but I wouldn't be upset! Is there someone on the forums (within SW or not) who knows you really well and might be able to help with stalking? No...I joined only recently and don't know anyone IRL, but Coldfire is my mentor if you really need something. Do you use waxmelts or tarts? If so, which ones do you prefer? I do not use them. Do you enjoy drinking hot chocolate, and would you like stuff to make it with, or to add to it? Only on the odd occasion, prefering drinking chocolate when I can. Have you ever tried Spoonfudge? Would you enjoy it if your Witch would send you some? Which of the flavors would you like? No, but looking at the site, omg! That looks amazing and extremely dangerous al at one. Beyond chocolate, anything cheesecake or berry or tropical, yes. Just yes, even if I end up regretting it. What's your opinion on Moonalisa? Any favorites or products you'd like to try? No opinion. See above comments on bath and body stuffs! Are there any BPALs that you loved the idea of, the imagery - whether artwork or description - but which didn't work out for you? Not yet...too new to BPAL still. Is there a Quote that resonates with you, or that you particularly like a lot. Would this be something you would like artwork made of for your walls or a shirt/bag/scarf? Anything on my Goodreads' favorite quotes list works for me. Also, STARBUCKS, Yay or Nay? Anything you particularly like? Meh....? I occasionally go for seasonal specials, but that's it. Ninjas or Pirates? Vikings...? Werewolves or Vampires? Got to stick with vampires. Werewolves are cool and all, but eww wet dog smell (and I'm allergic). Zombie or Cthulhu? How is this even a fair question? Also, this reminds me....where is my Fifty Shades of Green update on TGWTG? Do you want to receive one big package or a bunch of small ones? Digital stuff all at the end when the box should arrive or as we go? As we go sounds more interesting, but either is fine! Do you welcome knitted items? If so, what would you like most? (amigurumi, washcloth, socks, shawl, shawlette, scarf, wrist warmers, hat, etc.) Do you have any favorite fibers? How about any fiber allergies? Favorite color for knitted items? I could use some thicker warmer scarves....it gets cold here! Do you have any symbols or totems that are meaningful to you? Not particularly. When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? Find a quiet corner alone and curl up with a physical book (often one I've read many times) and a cup of tea, or watch a movie from my childhood. If you knit/crochet, what sizes of needles do you need? I do not knit. What styles of artwork do you like? All types! This is why I have a wall space problem. If you cook, would you be interested in-hand made spice mixes/rubs? This would be cheating on my uncle, so no. Would you like mexican vanilla or silver rings/necklaces? I have a huge bottle of vanilla already, but yes to the the necklaces! Is there anything from the Oddment Emporium you would like? Perfumes, soap or whip! Fire Dragon Parasol and Sol Niger sound good! What is your favorite color? Silver/grey...after that it's teal! What is your favorite season? Windy blustery fall. If you could live anywhere in the world and money was no object, where would it be? Oh gosh....I don't think I could choose one place! I'd want to travel if money was no option, spending a few months to a year somewhere before moving on. Do you have any long trips coming up? If so, could you use things to occupy yourself? No trips planned, at al.... -I'm going to Jungle Jim's next week (it's basically a massive international food gasm in Ohio, look it up); would anything interest you? I have no idea...I do like trying random candies from other countries (the Japanese soda ones are cool). -Name three things that you could use, but might not necessarily think to get for yourself? Would any witchee be interested in this comic? or any of her three comics? All comics are welcome! Does anything from the TP Etsy update interest you? The Con oil if it's still there....sounds fab! I just found out Oreo is launching ones with watermelon flavor in the USA only. Is it something you would enjoy? I refuse to try new U.S. Oreo flavors until they release m beloved Green Tea Ice Cream flavor here! (FYI it's a Chinese Oreo flavor.) What do you love about summer? As much as I complain about them (there's been way too many this year), I like severe thunderstorms...watching the lightening, running through heavy rain, ect. For those of you who are big readers: Are there any books that just came out (like within the last two months) or are about to come out during this round that you're really looking forward to? I don't think so...at least, not that hasn't been pre-ordered already! I know there's been a question about favorite quotes but this is specific: Do you have a quote that's not more than, say, a dozen words long that you would like in a cross-stitch? See my Goodreads page...there might be one or two that works on there. Do you love them? Hate them? Have any? Want any? It depends on the tattoo and on the location, but generally I think tattoos are okay. I've kinda wanted one for the past few years, but haven't had the money nor would I know where/whom to go locally to make sure it's right! Do you like BPTP clothing? I've not tried any other their stuff yet, but I love t-shirts anyways so bring on the awesome! What size do you wear of: Baby-doll T's-The V-Neck XXL might work... Regular T's- Let's go for comfortable and say M. yoga pants-Not a yoga pants person Also, what is your favorite lunacy (or non-lunacy) T-shirt that you don't already own? Or other clothes from BPTP? I'd love some of the Vampire Tarot Card shirts, but otherwise surprise me! What else do you love from the Trading Post site, and need to have? See the wish list in the original SW info. Is there a particular movie genre that you like (Fantasy? Drama? Romantic Comedy? Musicals? TV-Series, etc), and what format would you prefer: DVD, Blu-Ray, or something in the cloud (like Amazon, iTunes, Flixster, etc)? Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and Comedy....or campy! Got to love the camp! DVD or Amazon work best, but I do have access to a Blu-Ray player.

Bought full bottle from Lill. As I am a jasmine and sandalwood fiend, couldn't pass this up. Bottle: Blend of florals with a hint of sage. Wet: Just a nice mix of lily and jasmine, not too strong, not heavy, just fresh. Dry: Still mostly a delicate mix of lily and jasmine, but there's now a citrus-y slightly sweet wood scent underneath that must be the rosewood and sandalwood with the lemon peel. Not getting any musk really, and I have no idea what orris smells like, so it might be in the florals. Can't pick out the sage anymore, but there's a nice freshness to it as compared to being a sweet floral. After numerous hours, this does go into a soft powder close to the skin, but it's not like baby powder at all. Still fresh and delicate, light and clean. Overall, I like this scent, even if I don't love it nor do I prefer it over some of the Lab's other oils with jasmine. However, this blend it completely inoffensive to everyone in my family and at work. It also seems like it would work for most weather conditions. This makes it a good go to floral for close contact situations or more professional situations. Happy to have a full bottle of it just for surprise situations or if I want to go with a more delicate scent.

Bought full from Lill, labeled CMI. Strong oak notes to start, with maybe some cocoa or coffee grounds? Closer to the skin while it's wet is a mossy scent. As it dries, a floral emerges close to the skin, which might be violet, but I'm really not sure. It's a green sort of floral, not sweet at all. I also get something soapy underneath that I suspect was an evergreen, but it's very close to the skin. The oak becomes less intense, but it's still the main note that carries, again with a hint of something else. Has a far throw. After the initial woah oak moment (I can't imagine what this one was like fresh), this settles into a lovely warm feminine floral oak. I didn't know oak could read so feminine, and I really liked the oak in Miskatonic University, so this is great! Not so much a everyday scent, but nice for days off and snuggling with a book during any weather.

As others have said, the scent is light, but it's a wonderful hot morning wake up scent. Lathers smooth, so much so I can shave with it (normally I have to use hair conditioner), comes off clean with only the slightest scent lingering. Going to need to try some of the other soaps to see if anything lingers better, but still glad I bought this one considering how hot and humid it's been the last few days.

A nineteenth century Southern bordello: magnolia, jasmine, honey musk, tobacco, vanilla bean, bourbon vanilla, and Spanish moss. Free goblin... First test: Bed/Chair near my Bed. Annnnd that was a mistake. It stunk of artificial fabric softener floral and stayed that way for hours on my bed, but not the chair. I ended up having to wash my sheets, pillowcases, and blankets. However, I reread the reviews before giving up on it. Most seemed to have problems with the jasmine, which I don't amp/have problems with...if anything, we are good friends. I decided to take this as a hint that maybe my skin chemistry doesn't like magnolia, and that my natural oils on my bed amped it, as on the chair it was more tolerable. So, I gave it a second chance. Second test: Closet. I'm in a basement, my closet is unfinished with some main water pipes running through it and it occasionally gets wet if there is way too much rain. As such, it tends to sometimes smell musty and moldy, which transfers to my cloths. While the spray was just florals for the first hour or so of spraying, it wasn't overwhelming like before. Once they toned down, I could catch hints of vanilla, and moss, all tied together with tobacco. Nasty basement mold smell? It mixed with the moss and the honey musk in a strange way, becoming pleasant and part of the scent. A few hours later, and the florals all but disappear leaving a pleasantly musty vanilla, with hints of tobacco and a very fleeting scent of whiskey. Still does not smell like moldy basement, nor like someone covering up moldy basement smells with something else. Next day, still no basement smells, just the hint of old vanilla and a pleasant sweet musk. While I don't think I'll be buying a full bottle any time soon, I'll most likely end up using the whole sample since the rain has been unrelenting this year.

Chaotic was my ticket into the BPAL world, so let's do this. Fighter was a frimp I ended up loving, but it's a touch to masculine for me, so I decided to play with layering it. Chaotic Half-Elf Fighter: (3 of 4 RPG scents I own...the fourth doesn't work on me) Wet: Woodsy heliotrope with soft leather and the bite of steel. Drydown: It sweetens a bit...and the musks come out. There's also a nice berry tone that I normally get from the rooibos. It's a fresh smell, twisted by the spice of the wasabi and the metallic steel buried in it. Dry: It's the slightly berryish heliotrope I get from Chaotic only sweeter (I think form the beeswax and the white tea), with a more complex woodsy scent and a fresher musk below, complemented by a soft leather, all cut with a light coppery metallic and the hint of spicy wasabi. Overall, it's pleasant complex smell for occasions with my rpg friends...but not for everyday. Alright, let's try something else with Fighter... Obsidian Warrior: Fighter + Obsidian Widow Wet And Drydown: Ohhh, this is nice. Leather and wine at the front, with a nice dark musty floral backdrop, cut with steel. It's a very feminine female fighter....or Loras Tyrell, take your pick. Dry: The leather get a bit worn in, though manages to overtake the wine, while the floral notes are really hidden now. The metallic edge is there, but softer now, more blood and the tang of wine than steel. The musk also comes out from the floral. Later: The lingering scent of soft leather with a slight mention of dark florals, and a tangy metallic bite. Even later: The morphing wonders of the Widow have kicked in, bring the wine back. This mix is so weird, but also wonderful. Overall, it's very wearable and certainly makes Fighter more feminine and approachable.

Freebie from the Post. Imp: ...pink bubble gum? It's really sweet... Wet: Still bubble gum but melon flavored, with some spiciness below. Kinda weird right now. Dry: Yes, yes, and yes. It's a dark, really spiced hot apple cider...crisp and lightly sweet, spicy and warm. The spices come across as having a bunch of cinnamon. There's nice sense of something darker underneath that must be the amber. Later: The spice has died a bit, and the apples are no longer quite as fresh. The amber's also much more present now. There's a slightly floral scent to it, making it overall smell like spiced apple blossoms with a creamy, musty sensibility. Initially the throw is quite large, though after a few hours it settles closer to the skin. I had already decided I liked Eve as a spring and summer apple, but this is the perfect fall and start of winter apple. Jumped towards the top of my list for full bottles. Something about it makes me want to layer it with Snake Oil...will report later in the correct thread about the layering...

Trading Post freebie. I was SO excited when I saw this in there. After looking through reviews, this had jumped towards the top of my to try list. Imp: That is HEAVENLY spicy vanilla. Wet: The oil is SO thick compared to other BPAL oils I've tried. Only wanted a few drops on, but it was near impossible not to end up with a bunch on....oh well! The spiciness has changed a bit, but still VANILLA! There's a pleasant incense feel now. Dry Down: Spices still changing, still amazing. There's a sweetness now, but it's subtle. Dry: Spices have subdued, but are still playing a wonderful part. The vanilla has turned a bit....different? It's like it's missing something, so I can't call it vanilla anymore. It's more like vanillin? Which is the main component I love from the scent of old books. Still a little smokey incense feel to it. All together it's amazing, sleek and sexy, and now I get why it's so popular. It has an amazing throw initially, and I'm going to assume it has staying power like my other BPALs with vanilla/vanillin components. Assuming this doesn't bother any family members, I will end up buying a whole bottle of this. GAH! Much keep smelling this! If it was a Trading Post atmosphere spray I would cover my bed in it and just roll around in bed for hours, I swear.

I have no idea what to expect out of this one. It was a Trading Post freebie. I've never really tried anything described as aquatic before, so....let's get on with it. Imp: It does remind me of a larger body of water, but the salt is missing, as is the heaviness of fresh water. Weird. It's dark, but not heavy. Wet: Same as the imp. Drydown: Now it's getting some salt to it. Not quite ocean or sea, but more brackish from a estuary. Dry: There's a slight fruit/floral in there now, which isn't quite grapefruit to me, but does have a citrus element. Still very similar to the imp. It's got a nice wet green thing going on, very fresh with a dark, cold undertow. The throw is HUGE on it, however, at a distance it comes across as a bit too masculine to me (weirdly like men's body wash). Annnnd 30 minutes in, I get itchy like I do when I'm around dogs. No rash, just itchy all over. Guess it's a good thing it's a touch to masculine for me, otherwise I would have fallen in love and been disappointed.

Imp: Overripe squashed apples with a hint of floral. Wet: Apples are now fresh and and green, tart and sharp. There's also a sweetened rose scent underneath. Dry: Apples are still fresh, but no longer green and tart. There's also a new twist to the floral, which is probably the ylang ylang. Very fresh and feminine right now. Later: The fresh apples didn't last too long. Now it's apple blossoms for sure, with ylang ylang coming in behind and the roses tying the two together. It's really sweet for a floral, which is probably the honey. It's also pretty light for a floral, and thus does bring images of feminine innocence to mind. A Little Later: It's gone a bit powder, but not soapy. Mostly it reminds me of expensive perfume scented lotions. Apple blossoms still at the front, which is nice. I only did a drop on each wrist, and I can catch hints of this when my wrist is a foot away or so. Could have a slightly better throw, but overall I really like this floral scent. It's fresh and sweet without being too heavy. Going to be my floral of choice for the rest of summer.

Imp: ...chewy butter rum filled candies on my great grandmother's oak table. I haven't had the candies for years and years and my great grandmother died over 8 years ago, but it takes me right back to winter holidays with relatives in southern California. Wet: Sweet Irish coffee. Overwhelming so. But not overly boozy. Dry: Here comes the oak, but it's old warm oak, not fresh woodsy oak. Behind that is a dusty vanilla like scent, which is not quite the smell of old books, but similar enough. Tying it together is the creamy sweet coffee undertone, with a warm butter rum twist in it. There's a nice throw, I keep getting whiffs of it without trying. Later: The oak retreats a bit, and the coffee comes back, but with less rum and slightly more sugar. Though I let my one wrist rest on my hot laptop and the smell returned to the earlier dry smell...weird. It has settled closer to the skin, but it gets a good few hours of run time. Overall, I like it more than enough to keep the imp. Not for summer at all though. It'll be nice for late fall/early winter nights, and for dead of winter days when it's either below zero or we have 3+ feet of snow out here on the Illinois/Wisconsin border. It's a scent to warm you up. Oddly enough, it still reminds me of winter holidays in California, even if the scent itself has changed from what it was in the imp.

Imp: Sticky sweet white cake, with a weird harsh undertone. Wet: Cake, cake, and more cake. The weird undertone has gone. Slight sense of vanilla, no berries yet. Dry: Cake dies down fast. Now it's vanilla cream and berries...more berries than anything else to my nose. The cake smells more like the remains of short bread cookies. Very yummy to my nose, though my brother said it's more like berry buttercream frosting to him. Either way, very foody to start with. Later: The cake goes first. After a few hours of wearing, the berries leave as well. The vanilla lasts for hours, settling close to the skin. And by lasting for hours...it lasted 8 hours before I went to bed for the night, at which time it was still noticeable, and the slightest scent of vanilla remained on skin this morning. This is very foody upon first putting it on, but I'm gad the berries and vanilla overwhelm the cake once dried as it makes it more wearable. I'm also loving the staying power of the vanilla, making it easy to apply a little bit and still be able to smell it hours later. Putting Eat Me at the top of my list for full bottles.

Imp: Sandalwood, with something dark beneath. Wet: Musk, oud, and sandalwood. It's a bit harsh, made me sneeze getting too close, but an okay scent...bit masculine for my tastes so far. Dry: The white tea is peaking through, and the beeswax has cut the slight harshness of the wet scent, making it slightly sweet. Later: The throw once dried wasn't great, and within 15 minutes it settled close to the skin. As other have said, it's a soft warm woodsy smell once it's settled. It's pretty much what I wanted from the scent. I only dabbed it on, so I'm hoping with more it will have a slightly better throw. It's lovely and added to my potential bottle list.