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Berenice does definitely smell 'pure,' as other reviewers have mentioned. It's perfect for the springtime due to that lovely lily note which really smells like fresh and budding flowers. And the aloe gives it such a green tone, green and almost aquatic. The white musk and the amber are perfect together, balancing each other out. The amber warms up the blend and gives it a bit of sweetness, while the musk gives it a slightly ethereal quality. And if you like the linen note in White Rabbit or Dirty, it's here as well, although it's not quite as prominent as in those blends. In a way, Berenice strikes me as being in the same 'family' as House of Mirrors. Maybe it's the combination of the amber with a slight aquatic (or what my nose reads as aquatic). Berenice is definitely a keeper. I'm going to decant some of my bottle for a friend who has yet to succumb to BPAL, as I think this is the kind of blend that will finally win her over.

Underpants is scrumptious and rich, yet one of the 'lightest' dessert-y blends I've tried since Midway. On, it's sandalwood and vanilla that dries down to a second skin scent of rum and vanilla, with just the barest hint of the gorgeous sandalwood underneath. It's a little like angel food cake saturated with some heavenly rum sauce. I could wear Underpants to work without feeling like I would elicit the kind of (positive but curious) comments I get when I wear foody blends with greater throw on me. When I wear Underpants, it will just be for myself(!). It's really quite wonderful and I'm so glad I got a bottle.

White Light is just beautiful. It works wonderfully and smells amazing to boot. I've had a lot of 'dark and morose thoughts' lately because of a lot of life changes, and White Light has become part of a weekly ritual to help me focus on overcoming some of my anxiety over those changes. I don't have much more to add, other than my gratitude to the Lab for making this amazing oil.

Amor does really smell like lollipops and Starburst, it's cherry/almond candyrific! I also smell orange and perhaps a bit of bay rum? It settles down on the skin pretty quickly though, and after an hour it's like a mellow but sweet combo of marzipan and red lifesavers. I bought this one cause hey, everyone can use a little more love in their life. I've worn it on a few different occasions, and have definitely noticed that it seems to draw people to me. One day at work I dotted a bit on and then went to grab some coffee. On the way out I rode down in the elevator with a guy who asked me what I was wearing. Then he wryly told me I smelled good enough to eat.

Ahathoor smells the way a hot stone massage feels. All warm and radiating, like being warmed from the outside in and the inside out. It smells like frankincense to me, along with other lovely resins. This is the kind of BPAL blend that feels ancient and mysterious, like an Egyptian rite.

Mmmm, Shango's like a tropical drink! I love the red apple note, it's so surprising but works perfectly. There does also seem to be some musk in play here, as it has that sexy throw that musk always gives off on my skin. As much as I enjoy Shango, I'm just not a fan of bananas (the fruit or the note) and I think this might just be a little too much for me in that regard. But what an unusual and cool blend this is!

Yemaya is watermelon-y goodness! It's such a fun and lighthearted blend. I can't imagine being in a bad mood while wearing this one, it just doesn't seem possible. I was also reminded of Titania. Yemaya seems like Titania's super-melon sister. The melon is so crazy realistic here that it's actually making my mouth water.

I'm with the reviewers above---if you like the fig note in Eden, Strangler Fig is for you! Here the fig note seems paired with a light floral that gives it more dimension, and it feels very fresh and pretty. This one was so strong on me that just the tiniest dab was needed to send the scent wafting about every which way. I think I might also experiment with adding some of my imp to unscented shampoo, because I would love to smell this in my hair all day long.

I also get loads of cedar from Mandrake, but it's the softest cedar I've come across, and isn't overpowering on my skin. Although I probably wouldn't wear Mandrake on its own, I think it would be great for layering. I also think this would be wonderful in an oil burner, as cedar is so relaxing and meditative.

I love the name of this blend, so I was already somewhat predisposed to enjoy it. On me it's a blend of subtle earth notes and a dry white floral (paperwhites?) that's quite elegant. This reminds me of a perfume my mother used to wear for years and years---something by Clinique. Destroying Angel is very refined, and I can see myself using up the imp on special occasions. And I might have to buy a bottle at some point because it brings up such lovely memories of my mom.

Wow, Death Cap really does smell like a mushroom, it's amazing. I get soft woods, something a smidge minty, vanilla, and the tiniest bit of black coconut...? The oil itself is really viscous and a beautiful pale gold. I can see why this has been raved over, it's very unusual and earthy without being overwhelming. I'm not sure it's quite 'me,' but I'll be keeping my imp to try a few more times before I pass it on.

Sundew is a warm and inviting floral on me, like french doors thrown open on a blazingly bright spring day filled with a tumult of wildflowers. It reminds me so much of the Ides of March, as clover already mentioned. I love Ides, and Sundew feels like its summertime refrain.

Osun is so pretty, like a pairing of Honey Moon and Persephone (and I'm glad to see I'm not the only person to pick up pomegranate/rose in this!). I wore this on a warm spring day last week and felt like I was wearing sunshine. I'm trying to keep my collection down to a reasonable size, but I might need a little bottle of this for the summer.

Obatala is my new comfort scent. This was the biggest hit out of my last order, and I've been wearing out my little imp (bottle on the way) all over town. It's a beautiful mixture of shea, milk, coconut, and the loveliest aquatic notes. It's so lovely. Once I get my bottle, I'll be adding a few drops to a milk bath and literally bathing in it.

Oblivion is really hard for me to describe, so let me just start by saying that I *luff* it. The oil itself is very viscous and green. It's definitely an earthy, almost forest-y blend, but then there's the musk and saffron that brighten it up and make it almost effervescent, in a strange way. I'd love to dab some of this on the boy if he'd hold still long enough. And I think I'll experiment with layering this with Dance of Death to see if I can approximate a Tramp-like state.

I'm loving Storyville. On me, it's like Smut meets Velvet. I catch hints of vanilla, patchouli, musk (Siberian and red?), and cocoa. Hours after putting it on, it's still there, chuffing off that glorious musk like misdeeds. I think immediately of the amazing photography of E.J. Bellocq, who photographed the ladies of Storyville in the early 1900s. There's a slideshow of some of his work here, although the images are NSFW (Not Safe For Work), depending on your workplace.

Frumious Bandersnatch smells less like the Queen of Spades and more like Bathsheba to me. Either way, it's definitely in the sexy plum category. I love the carnation here, it really does spice the blend up in such a nice way. On the drydown, the chrysanthemum appears, giving it just the slightest floral edge. Very nice.

I love the Mad Tea Party sub-cat, so was/am so excited to see all the new blends being added. The Mock Turtle's Lessons was one of the first things I tested when my order arrived---and when I opened it up, I was taken aback by the incredibly realistic smell of green apple. At this point I should be used to the quality of Beth's notes, but sometimes they still take my breath away. On my skin, it's apple and mint in equal portions, with a bit of lime and a touch of the linen-y smell that I get from the White Rabbit. It's very invigorating, and a non-traditional aquatic. It does resemble a refreshing summer drink, like an apple martini crossed with a mint julep. On the drydown, it's a muddled mint, much mellower than it was out of the gate. I'll surely keep my imp for the hot weather ahead.

Opium Poppy is one I wasn't sure would agree with me, as opium and poppy are both notes that I've had uneven luck with. But then I remembered that Vechernyaya had poppy, and I heart Vechernyaya. On my skin this softens up considerably and becomes a nearly languorous haze. It's hard to describe, as it falls somewhere between a cloud of smoke and a flower, but it's very compelling. I'll definitely use up my imp---this would be perfect for a night out at the hookah bar.

Odin is woodsy, dark and deep with something golden around it, maybe the amber and musk that draws parallels to Haunted (which I got as well). It's almost like Geek on steroids. It smells like tree sap in the best way possible. This is one I'll be dabbing on the men in my life (boyfriend, coworkers, etc.). Yum.

Olokun's like a super-aquatic! If you love that salty, tangy, oceanic smell, this one is for you. I enjoy aquatics but like them when they're a bit darker or muddled with florals. I think I might use Olokun in my oil burner, as I love the smell of this around me as a room scent, but on my skin it's just a little too potent and intense.

The reviewers above have done a great job---they've seriously nailed it, and I can only agree that Ozymandias smells like a classic perfume, something vintage. It's funny that Sarada mentioned her grandmother, because the first thought I had was that it reminded me of my great grandmother's dressing table, which was always covered in fancy perfumes and powders. I think I'll have to try this one a few more times before I decide if it's me or not. The nostalgia factor is interfering with my assessment of the scent. And it is a bit powdery, but in a way that works utterly with the rest of the 'feel' of it. It smells like another era completely. I have an urge to scent some of my antique tea-dyed linens with this oil. And yet it also smells like an arid desert and temple incense carried on hot wind---Beth's done a fantastic job of capturing the spirit of the poem. It feels ancient and golden.

Wow, Oya is some serious stuff. It's one of those blends that I sniff in the imp and think maybe it's not for me, and then try on my skin and am properly seduced by. In the imp, there's a strong plum note that verges on cherry/almond and a tangy animalistic edge that seems a bit at odds. Once on my skin, it smells a little bit like the child of Black Phoenix and Blood Countess...? Then it starts to dry down and really meld with my skin. A half hour later, I'm working at my computer and wonder what smells so good. Yeah, it's Oya. The plum in this really reminds me of my paramour, the Queen of Spades, and then there is an incensey but not heavy mix of what smells like herbs and florals thrumming underneath that. There's still a bit of an animalistic purr to it that makes it sexy and strong, like its namesake. I'll definitely be using up the imp. I think this would be great for going out.

I'm enjoying the Monster Bait series---there's just something so childlike about them, like a pure surrender to the joy of sweets. Underbed is a much 'drier' blend on me than Closet was, probably due to the cassia, which is quite strong at first but backs down on my skin pretty quickly. After a few minutes, I smell like angel food cake, unsweetened chocolate, and the barest dusting of coconut. It's good. I'm a foody girl, so maybe I'm inclined towards the gourmand blends anyway, but even my boyfriend noticed this one. He said I smelled like a 'spicy cookie', which is a running joke as everything smells like that to him, even the florals... But after he said it, I realized that the drydown of Underbed really does smell just like a snickerdoodle. So maybe he's on to something there.

Mmmmm, cake. I swear that BPAL has helped me curb my sweet tooth by releasing these ultra-foodie blends that are perfect for assuaging a craving! Monster Bait: Closet does smell a bit like Beaver Moon, but adds yummy blackberry along with that bourbon/buttercream note. I was really excited to find out that the bourbon here is perfectly amenable with my skin chemistry, as booze notes often aren't. The drydown on me is absolutely red velvet cake, with blackberry buttercream icing on top. It's very rich and decadent.