Amber Tears

A sugary, potent, floral honey. Nothing surprising here. It quickly devolves into a sugary, floral base but I still personally love it (though I am extremely biased towards honey/floral scents). If you love sweet floral blends, this is a must-try.

On my skin, at least, the yam plays beautifully with the other notes. It's not unlike taking a whiff of a sweet yam casserole, albeit the subtle notes of oakmoss and amber make it perfume-y. If you want a more subtle gourmet scent, I'd reccomend trying this out.

To me, the cocoa was only a whisper at long throw, sniffing my wrist I only get a slightly sharp rose. This is a delightful perfume but I didn't get strong enough chocolate. If you're shy about chocolate notes, I'd recommend but I will pass for a full bottle.

My skin works very well with honey, so perhaps it will work different with other types of skin chemistry. However, this is a very "fuzzy and cuddly" scent, very ideal after a long steamy shower before bed. The patchouli is tame, only serving to be a slightly earthy base to the other notes. The hay is subtle but is grassy. The honey and oud rounds up all the other notes into a warm and comforting scent. I do not get any menthol. I will be buying a full bottle.

My, oh my 😍 this worked beautifully with my skin chemistry. Both the wet and the dry-down was similar for me: a milky, sugary musk that begged for someone to come close enough to smell (a short throw). The musk is beautifully skin-milky, ever so slightly grassy and almost suggests vanilla in its' warmth but it is not vanilla. Nor is it syrupy or over-the-top. A beautiful close-to-skin fragrance. I have an imp ear but I will buy 2 full bottles: one for regular use, will cook up a batch of lotion base and dump the 2nd bottle into, because it's such a homey smell I want to roll in. I'm in love 💘

If you don't mind a little apricot and a little elemi, Pandy is a very honey-rich scent. Note the description says honeycomb instead of honey, for me a honeycomb note is more realistic. Some reviews say it's like sniffing out of honey jars. But, and this depends on skin chemistry, the apricot may make it a little "lollipop-y". For me, it's a delicious orange blossom honey perfume. Its GC but unimpable. http://www.bpal.org/topic/78250-pandy/

Maybe try Hell's Belle?: Oleander with wet, sweet mandarin, lush magnolia, a rush of deep musk and a touch of spice. The magnolia in Hell's Belle is feminine, but never juvenile. It's one of my favorite florals. The musk just blends in so well. While it might not be as directly kickass as Lady Savage, it is definitely the scent of an alluring siren waiting for her next victim. A little less courageous then you might want, but: Lily, The Prostitute: Heady blossoms of jasmine, white gardenia, and magnolia sharpened by neroli, given a voluptuous depth by red patchouli, oakmoss, and cedar. Molly, Reaper of Justice: White lime with lily of the valley, oudh, Himalayan cedar, nagarmotha, and tobacco for the sheen of raven feathers, and saffron, white honey, and amber for her fierceness, strength, and courage. I haven't tried it, it's new. I'm actually really curious to see how the lime interacts with the Lily of the Valley. Marquise de Merteuil?: Stately, bold, aristocratic and cruel. Opulent galbanum and amber, glistening peach, and a bouquet of French florals, with a merciless undertone of jonquil and heartless vetiver. I was about to recommend Josie, then I remembered you were the person who recommended it to me a while back. Edited for grammer

In the imp I get a slightly fruity yet fleshy coconut. Once it hits my skin, it opens into a rancid butter smell. Uh oh, I seriously hope my chemistry isn't rejecting the milk note. A few minutes later: Ok, false alarm. The sour butter died out and a beautiful, creamy shea note took its place. The coconut is simply gorgeous. Reminds me of the freshly cut coconuts from an island I once went to. The creamy milk and shea notes do make this suntan lotion-esque. But that's not really a bad thing, either. Obatala is more genuine, if that makes any sense. This blend makes for a gentle yet persisting aura of coconutty deliciousness. Basically a luxurious, milky shea pureed with coconut. I really don't get a distinct aquatic note from this blend. Perhaps it just makes Obatala refreshing. Love, love, love! Obatala is perfect since summers around the corner Edited to cut out unnecessary riff-raff

Just wanted to add, I found a BPAL very similar to Ralph Lauren: Romance. Seraphim: calla lily, wisteria, white sandalwood, Damascus rose and frankincense. I was surprised, especially since it was a frimp (I swear the Lab Staff are psychic!). My sister loved it and accepted the imp.

I'm love the Lab's red wine note, it's the perfect fruit scent for me. It's dark, sultry, not artificial-smelling and I'm grateful that my skin chemistry loves it too. I was excited to try a scent with both wine and jasmine. In the imp, it's a fruity wine. On my skin it bloomed into a really complex wine + floral. Rose is forefront, but the jasmine is just barely there. I don't detect much sandalwood or patchouli; I'm positive the Sandalwood, Patch and Myrrh merge for an incense vibe. Not incense smoke, but like high-end, unlit incense. And all that is splashed with Pinot Noir. As first it's strongly ROSE. As time elapses the rose calms down some, but she's still very much in the spotlight. It is reminiscent of a powdery, womanly perfume. But even then, Obsidian Widow has a niche in my collection. For occasions I have to smell more 'mature' at weddings and fancy restaurants, Widow is my go to BPAL.

In the Imp and on my skin: No fancy adjectives needed. This is straight up Hershey's milk chocolate with almonds. Delicious and accurate. BUT... Gourmand is really not my thing. Womb Furie, Rigorous Love and Obatala is as close to foody I can tolerate. However, my mother adores Hershey chocolate and I decided to surprise her. I had her cover her eyes and I slathered a little on her wrist. I then told her to take a whiff and guess what it smelled like. She sniffed, she squee'd and licked her wrist before I could stop her. Well, she likes it.

This month's lunacy seems pretty appropriate for the 'bog water' criteria: PALUS NEBULARUM: The Marsh of Frogs: weedy green musk, three boggy mosses, water lettuce, and water hyacinth against a backdrop of glittering moon rocks.

This blend was one I anticipated the most in my order. I was hoping the chamomile would be stronger, I love the smell of dried chamomile flowers (though in their defense, I've tried chamomile essential oil and it smells NOTHING like chamomile flowers. So maybe it's a difficult note to deal with). However, the honey note is the same one that's in Pandy! Against Idleness and Mischief is basically Pandy minus the lollipop-ness, to my nose. Pollen loaded honey creamed with a little vanilla (tonka). It stays rather close to your skin, but IMO that's preferred for such a sweet blend. Not cloying and is a refeshing summer scent. Edited to add: I finally detected the hyssop. It's a bright, green note that prevents the blend from being tooth-achingly sweet. Against Idleness and mischief is great for scenting hair! For best results I braid my hair and run the imp's wand down the braid. 2-3 swipes provides all-day sillage. Bottle worthy!

There's iole A serious, studious scent: fig, night-blooming jasmine, red sandalwood, bourbon vanilla, oak bark, leather accord, and black amber. Of course, I'm sure you already tried Miskatonic University: The scent of Irish coffee, dusty tomes and polished oakwood halls. For me, I like to study with Mage: All mystique and thrumming power: gurjum balsam, Sumatran dragon's blood resin, olibanum, galangal, oleo gum resin, and frankincense. <- I'm biased towards mage, because I'm a huge Skyrim fan and this is what I imagine the Archmage's Quarters smelling like. Rosemary and Lavender are known to boost mental clarity, Arcana: Frankincense, rosemary, lavender, neroli, and verbena. So does citrus scents, Embalming Fluid: A light, pure scent: white musk, green tea, aloe and lemon. There's a whole lot of lemon, orange, and lime scents. Mint is also a fog-clearing fragrance, Juke Joint: Kentucky Bourbon, sugar and a sprig of mint. <- not roadhouse boozy, don't let the bourbon scare you A perfect studying scent is what you associate studying with. whether it's an alchemist's laboratory or dusty library books. Find what you associate success with

Lithe and Lascivious Regret bath oil + Lady Mcbeth (or Flowers Cleave Apart if you like Jasmine) <- I layer those if I want to smell like a bucket of berries.

I'm going to make a contribution to this thread later and answer other people's questions, but I would like some recommendations. My sister loves the perfume Ralph Lauren: Romance. She says she'll consider buying from the Lab if I can find a bpal similar to or better than Romance. Here's the description: At the beginning of the composition the notes of rose blend with citrusy oils and receive an unusual, unique melody. The pellucid flower of water lily, lily and romantic white violet give this perfume its silent grace and the spicy notes of carnation and ginger refresh. Patchouli, oakmoss and white musk finish the composition gently. I tried this perfume for myself and it's: A clean, soapy floral. I can smell the powdery rose and I believe the water lily is simply an aquatic + lily. The other notes are submissive to the floral-ness. The whole perfume is grounded by a muskiness. It has a flat personality, IMO, but she likes it. Any bpals with similarity? Thanks!

For your studious nature: Iole: A serious, studious scent: fig, night-blooming jasmine, red sandalwood, bourbon vanilla, oak bark, leather accord, and black amber. Obatala: Obatala’s ofrenda is soft, white and pure: milk, coconut meat, shea butter and cool, refreshing water. <- even though it refers to a male deity, it’s based on attributes of wisdom. For your love of Asian Culture: Kitsune-tsuki: Asian plum, orchid, daffodil, jasmine and white musk. Aizen-myoo: Yuzu, kaki, and mikan with cherry blossom and black tea. Yurei: White tea, hibiscus, Arabian sandalwood, white amber, ho leaf, pale Japanese flowers, and vetiver. Kumiho: A sharp, biting blend of crisp white tea and ginger. Kyoto: A gentle, soothing blend of cherry blossom, white sandalwood and star anise. Shanghai: The crisp, clean scent of green tea touched with lemon verbena and honeysuckle. For your love of tea: The Dormouse: A dizzying eddy of four teas brushed with light herbs and a breath of peony. If you love Chamomile tea as much as I do: Against Idleness and Mischief: Pollen-dusted honey, diligent tonka, steadfast chamomile, and goodly hyssop. The Other Hot Chocolate: No notes listed <- I put this one here in response to the Chili Chocolate tea you gifted me in our swap (which I'm now addicted to) . For silliness: Black Cat: No notes listed Imp: Devilishly playful: white peach, amber, golden musk and patchouli. Pink Snowballs: chilly vanilla rose snowballs! Dainty, soft, and certainly unfit for flinging! Iambe: Her scent is one of comfort, beauty and joy: Sudanese amber, patchouli, rose, gardenia, gladiola and white tea. Thalia: Good Cheer, Plumeria, pear and white champagne. Bard: A ridiculously charismatic blend of bay rum, honey, and white musk mingling with the scent of harp wood and lute strings and the twang of horn brass. For whimsical dreams and charisma: Pandy: Fresh white musk, honeycomb, sweet apricot, elemi, orange blossom, and mischievous pink pepper. And lastly, for the days your melancholy side surfaces: L'examin de Minuit: The rapture of sorrowful things: frankincense, black plum, melancholy lilac, rose otto, and myrrh. Dove's Heart: No notes listed

Smells like peach and apple slices garnished with rose petals, drizzled with honey, then warmed in the sun. The honey is not like sniffing a jar of it, but you know when you drizzle some on a piece of hot toast and the sugared floral smell wafts up? Kinda like that. The resins are barely noticeable, but gives an airy-ness that Mage from RPG series also has. The skin musk is a fantastic addition IMO. It makes the perfume more like my aura rather it being a cloud of fragrance. I find this blend is best worn as soon as I step out of the shower, for some reason Les Bijoux makes me feel cleaner. Utterly in love a 5ml is on the way.

I notice that the notes paired with honey influences the honey. I.e, the storax in Anubis makes the honey powder-like and the elemi in Pandy makes it lollipop-esque. Perhaps you like vanilla/milk notes with your honey for a gourmand feel. Found a few with similarities to Cockaigne on the website: Dana O' Shee: Offerings of milk, honey and sweet grains Dragon's Milk: Dragons blood resin and honeyed vanilla. Milk Moon: sweet milk, golden honey, fig fruit, pomegranate, dates, and white grape. Mead Moon: Golden mead, fermented with gruit, nutmeg, clove, cinnamon, ginger root, sweet-briar, rosemary, and lemon. Perhaps you can try layering (Eat Me or Yule Cookies) with (Honey SN or Honey moon)?

Hi there, fellow Gemini! For masculinity and desiring close-knit circle of friends: Fenris Wolf The raw, untamable power of chaos. Rosewood, amber, red musk and a dribble of red sandalwood. Reviews here Here's one with similar notes to Dee: Trevor Bruttenholm: A classic men’s cologne mixed with the scent of old, yellowed books, a splash of bay rum, and summoning incense. Reviews here This is an iffy one. I heard it's a strong tea blend, but I've never tried it. You might hate the light vanilla though. Furo: Black tea, bergamot, red patchouli, peru balsam, and bourbon vanilla. Reviews here The following two I've tried. They were far too masculine for my tastes, so I had to give them to my boyfriend. You might like them however. Incantation: vetiver, dark woods, crumbling and burnt black sandalwood and a drop of lemon rind. Reviews here Oblivion: Dark musk, wood spice, labdanum, patchouli, dark African woods, and saffron. Reviews here For your independent nature: Rogue: Soft, well-worn black leather, hemp, and rosin. <- a really nice leather blend Reviews here The White Rider: White leather and sandalwood Reviews here There are tons more and I will probably update later. I hope you find what you're looking for!

Darkness doesn't accelerate the aging process, but prevents oxidation of the oil from the constant heating, cooling and uv exposure. Which is why all bpals are sold in dark amber bottles which helps block sunlight. As long as its not on a windowsill it should be fine.

Like with all bpals, aging tends to bring out musks, vanillas and other base notes. So it can't hurt to let it age in a dark place for a year or two. However, batch variation is very likely. In the imp of Dee, what is the masculine vibe you get? Woodsy? Musky? Leather? From what I read, Dee contains paper and tonka notes which has the potential to turn powdery.

I also got the cucumber-melon-aquatic vibe from this blend. This is actually the first BPAL that turned into soap on my skin. Irish spring soap to be exact. This must have an aquatic note in it to turn into soap. Oh well, I passed this to my boyfriend who would appreciate this clean scent more than I would.

It Does! Sorry about the hijack, I'm just showering you with good news.

I too am picky about roses. But Lilith, and other blends with attar of rose I find, work out for me. A bonus rec: The Rose is probably the truest rose I've smelled so far. Held the imp next to my rose bush, couldn't tell the difference Then there's Rose Red, but The Rose is GC!