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Voodoo Queen is so warm and sexy, like all of the Convergence blends. And I had the same experience as Oly---VD kinda out-pervs Perversion! I definitely smell some of the same notes as in Perv, but here there's also a dry spicy note and a warm resin that makes the whole blend crackle with a different kind of energy. It's the same kind of energy I used to feel in the air on the really humid afternoons in NOLA when a thunderstorm was about to break. It's so reminiscent that it makes me a little weepy, in a good way.

Doc Buzzard smells like coca cola in the bottle---sexy, heavenly, rooty, dark coca cola. On my skin, I smell the resins and woods others have noted, and smooth, smooth patchouli. It dies down to a resiny, patchouli melange that just kind of hovers around me all day, like someone's traced around me with incense smoke.

The Vortex smells like lemon balm and green grass to me, and as such, is perfect for a vicious-circle-breaking blend because it's so energizing and bright. It smells like waking up in the morning to sun coming in through the window and realizing that the day is new and fresh and that it's a clean slate---a perfect opportunity to stop repeating unhealthy patterns. Lovely.

Ajna does smell like black licorice, like licorice and mint! And there's an undercurrent which reminds me of those old-fashioned horehound candy drops. It's very focusing and does draw the mind inward. It's also very strong, as even the tiniest dab on my skin gave me a ton of throw!

Vishuddha is my favorite chakra, both in terms of meaning and scent. It smells like lemon-lavender on me with some lovely floral in there as well. It's beautiful and gentle, and has a herbal creamy-dreamy quality that I adore. I'll definitely be picking up a bottle of this in order to work with this chakra. That it happens to smell divine is just a big bonus.

Muladhara represents physicality and survival so well. It is, as others have mentioned, really strong and earthy---gritty and smoky in a similar way to Brimstone. It commands attention as a physical, earthly smell and focuses the mind. I feel like I can smell pepper, cedar, and vetiver. Again, another stunning capture of a chakra.

Manipura is fierce! I smell Dragon's Blood, thick woods, pepper, and lotus. This definitely smells like 'fire of the spirit'! As it dries down, it becomes less assertive but never loses the fiery, peppery edge. It's a very active and outgoing blend, and would be great for work with this chakra, as it absolutely embodies it, in my opinion.

Like other reviewers, from Sahasrara, I get lotus, fruits, and frankincense. Like a premium original-flavor bubblegum. After a bit, the lotus begins to almost radiate with a kind of warm glow that seems very apt for this chakra. The scent becomes less candy-like and more expansive and complex. After an hour, it's a beautiful blend---very rich and golden.

Mmmm, Anahata. Lavender, rose, and resin and woods? Totally relaxing and nurturing. Almost a bit like Sophia or the sleep blends. Perfect for being at peace. This blend is so comforting and comfortable. It's absolutely a perfect match for the chakra.

Swadhisthana smells like The Moon (gardenia) with resins---and maybe amber and lotus? It's really pretty and sensual. Radiates a kind of openness. This is the kind of blend I'd hesitate to wear in NYC as I think it would make me very approachable, and here that's not always something to be desired. But at home, or someplace where I can let down my guard---this would be wonderful.

Yesod is an incensey floral on me, like a smoldering lily. There's something a touch herbal in here that grounds it and makes it seem penitential. It's a beautiful smell, and it would be fantastic as a room scent. Just smelling this makes me feel more solemn and hopeful, as it's very earthly and sobering somehow.

Binah is beautiful, even though ultimately, I’m not sure if it’s me---I smell myrrh and a floral. The floral doesn’t strike me as rose. It smells more like a white flower of some kind, a bulb flower. First applied, the notes don’t seem too distinguished on my skin, but within a half hour, they’d stratified themselves into something I couldn’t stop sniffing. It’s like if a lily unfurled from a grave, or a clutch of flowers in a windowsill witnessed an act of cruelty. Something that very powerfully merges opposing forces. Nicely done!

Chokmah is like a lighter version of Haunted on me---all musky and sexy with a hint of what smells a touch like mint to me. As it dries down, it becomes more like Snake Oil, only brighter and paler somehow---like a blonde wearing Snake Oil instead of a brunette. It’s really wearable and sensual, while still remaining spiritual. Very nice.

Geburah is really hard for me to review because I’m trying to get past the scent memory of a guy I used to date---his leather jacket, which was imbued with his cologne and the smell of his cigarettes. Geburah smells just like it. Wow. It smells good.

Chesed is like an herbal cedar on me (I had the same reaction as Seamonkey above), like a cedar chest filled with savory leaves. It has a green and herbaceous side to it that’s really unusual. I think I would find it really appealing in the air around me, but on my skin it’s a little bit overwhelming. It really smells like plants and leaves---it’s almost bitter, the way leaves can smell.

Netzach is straight up resiny roses, as reverential as it gets. The rose is lovely here (like all BPAL roses) and with the resin and wood (it does smell like sandalwood, as others have noted) it’s just gorgeous. As an aside, this blend is very pretty, but for some reason, I keep wanting to call it 'Nutsack.'

Kether starts out all almonds and amber on me, smelling amazingly like the almond filling in Danish pastries my mother used to buy for us on special occasions when I was little. After a while, the almond burns off, and it’s an amber/resin blend that goes a bit powdery on my skin. The initial stages are lovely, though.

Tiphareth smells like Catholic mass incense to me, only much lighter and with a rosy or floral note that sweetens it a bit and takes down a bit of the ‘tang.’ It’s really relaxing and meditative. I agree that it smells a bit like Jacob’s Ladder---and I get that same note that borders on anise here. I would love this as a room scent, for meditation, or in a pomander by my bed.

Et Lux Fuit is like a golden spray of sunshine, like seeing a flurry of dust motes in the air because a cascade of light is coming through a window. It's the color of Giotto's halos. It's pale and yellow and glowing and hopeful. I feel like I can smell all of the notes if I concentrate, but overall it feels like amber with vanilla musk and sunflower. It has specific notes that are layered and distinct, and yet it's so well-blended that it also reaches me as a cohesive whole. It reminds me a bit of House of Mirrors, only much more complex. Like HoM, it uses amber in a really unusual and surprising way. The late drydown stage of this on me is really beautiful. It's like the colors from an old photograph, sepia and white and gold. It's burnished and classy. Lovely!

Hungry Ghost Moon really exceeded my expectations, which, admittedly, were kind of vague since the note list was so extensive! I tried to imagine what all those notes would smell like together, and just couldn't. Well, I now can say that they smell amazing together! First applied, I get loads of beautiful grapefruit tempered with ginger. The rice wine gives it a tart and slightly astringent twist, with effervescence. As it starts to dry down, I smell the wood and the aloe with light musks underpinning it. Then it sweetens up a bit and smells a bit like Japanese rice candy---those sweets wrapped in rice paper. It's an amazing scent progression and wearable and lovely at all stages. I wore it all day at work the other day and just loved it.

Chaos Theory III bottle CCXIII: Holy crap, this is a combination of Obatala and Samhain! It's got the creamy shea of Obatala and the spicy autumnal notes from Samhain. It's absolutely heavenly. This will be perfect in the fall when I want Samhain, only creamier and a little sweeter. Chaos Theory III bottle CCXII: Lovely light florals and the lightest touch of orange. A springtime blend, very fresh and warm. Different from other florals in my collection---it almost smells like blue flowers, blue and white. I really like it!

Hi Jane1me! This question would be best asked in this thread, which is specifically for questions about BPAL, rather than questions about the forum itself. As portalkat already mentioned, you have nothing to worry about. The Lab is currently shipping out orders from early June, so your June 27th order is still in process. Here’s the Click-n-Ship thread , where you can see which orders (and from what date ranges) the Lab is currently shipping. Hope this helps!

Litha was a real surprise to me, because I smell a lot of things in here, but I don't really smell honey mead, which I was expecting. It smells more like an infused or steeped liquor, something between dandelion wine and sunflower tea. It's golden and rich and herbal. I also love the ivy note here---it really tempers the sweetness and gives it such an outdoorsy and fresh feeling. There's something about Litha that seems like a harbinger to autumn. Maybe it's the ivy. Whatever it is, I really like it and I'm glad I got a bottle.

Soporose and lenitive: opium-laced golden lotus with rich amber, pine resin, and rose otto. I am no fan of lotus, but when I saw the other notes in Lotus Moon, I had to take a chance and I'm so glad I did. The lotus is strong at first on me, but it quickly mellows and the rose/amber/pine resin come forward to balance it perfectly. The result is a blend that feels golden on me, with no one note sticking out. It's very pretty, and also very relaxing and centering. This doesn't last very long on me, but it's ok. Some BPAL blends inspire activities that last about as long as the scent---this one will be perfect for a yoga session.

Thaleia is orange-apricot-honey-gardenia on me. It's a heady, lush blend and seems tropical and summery. I can see the connection to laughter, as it's bubbly and almost giddy. I'm using my imp in my oil burner because I love this best as a room scent. I find it makes me feel cheerful and energized!