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This is even more interesting than I anticipated! Sugar Moon seems pretty hit or miss by reading the reviews, but I'm not quite sure how I feel about it, personally. It's just odd to have that warm browned-sugar note alongside cool violet and rose, as well as woody mahogany, and those berries.... It ends up coming together nicely at the end, albeit a bit 'cologney' smelling. It's not as tame or sweet as I thought it would be by smelling it wet. The drydown smells like sweetened florals, with some curious backing from the cool berry leaf and grounding mahogany. You know, it comes off smelling kind of masculine on me, actually! I am not sure if I need my 5mL, but I will give it some more love before I decide. 3.5 out of 5

WOW I am shocked by how impressed I am by this scent!!! Thanks for the frimp, sookster, I think you've enabled me towards bottle-dom with this one! I can pick out the jasmine, but other than that, The Caterpillar is well-blended as a silky floral/incense. It's absolutely divine to me, it's got some of my favorite florals (jasmine and neroli), and the carnation is even working here, which is a note I usually avoid. I think it's the casually mentioned "incense" note that's winning my heart. It's just incredible! I can't imagine living without more. This is the first Wonderland scent that's had me swooning for 5mL, I can't wait to make my next lab order! 4.9 out of 5

I thought I would love this because I'm a myrrh-loving psycho, but it's just not hitting me the right way. I think it might be the 'smoke' note, it was unexpecedly vetiver-esque to me. Also, Chimera is one of my favorite BPALs, so I'm not that excited to have cinnamon without sweetness (you know, sugar and spice and everything nice....) The more it dries down, the more palatable it becomes to me, but there's still something about it that comes off as harsh. Maybe it's just my chemistry, I dunno. Not for me. 2 out of 5

I didn't have high hopes for this one because I was worried about the "dry/dust" note, but I absolutely Love it! I'm going to slather today to test it out better, but right now it's a soft, lusty opium/tobacco/incensey blend. It's like taking the red musk and juiciness out of Mme. Moriarty, and you're left with a resinous, intoxicating perfume. It's kind of sweet for a man's scent, but that's just my picky opinion. Gorgeous! I see a bottle in my future. 4.8 out of 5

To me, Frederic is a classic men's blend, and I can't say much more than that because I don't have much of a nose for masculine notes. I gave it to my boyfriend, and he wore it for a day, but wasn't really a fan. Not a keeper for us, unfortunately. 2 out of 5

This smells like a light vanilla, patch/sandalwood, and coconut to me. I'm willing to bet that none of those notes are actual components, but that's just what my nose is saying. It's very attractive, I definitely see where it got the fan following. It's actually pretty sexy, I think. 4.4 out of 5

Awww cute!!! This is a fun fruity floral. Those of you who loved cucumber-melon scents as a young'un should give this a try as an adult. It's a happy, fresh melon alight with springy dewdrops and cheerful flower petals. It's not a single-note fruit scent, but the melon does seem to take the stage for me. I was expecting a clusterf*** of crazy notes, but this is finely blended and just smells pretty. It's not a bottle-need for me, but I do like it, and can see it appealing very strongly to fruity-floral lovers. 3.7 out of 5

Wet, Luperci smells like honeyed musk with an edge of spice. It starts to dry down and the piney juniper berry comes forward. The patchouli doesn't dominate, it's nicely balanced - the juniper is a very interesting foil for the earthy note. The oakmoss adds a nice herbal/green undertone. This is really like looking at fine art in a museum, I'm struck by the way these notes play off eachother. It works quite nicely. I don't think I'd use a whole bottle, but I like it. 3.8 out of 5

I also get the herbal incense vibe, but I'm not picking up much in the way of violet. There is a resinous honeyed note that makes me think of maple syrup, not sure if it's the ambrette or the frankincense or what the heck it could be.... Parentalia is pleasant as well as unique. I'm not completely taken, but it's not bad. 3.2 out of 5

MMMMmmmmm, and it stays just gorgeous! I slathered in the morning, and it was on my clothes (which prologned the hang-time), but I have to say that this is my favorite of the Lupercalia update. It may not be for everyone, but to my nose it's pure heaven!!!!!! I can't believe I haven't tried this until now. Gorgeous! I can't even describe my euphoria. Perhaps someday I'll be able to articulate my infatuation.....for now, *huffff* mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 5 out of 5 Slightly fruity, heady incense, with an absolutely perfect accompaniment of white florals. Thank you Beth!

This scent has several notes that I recognize, and because of this, it's a symphony for my brain! Mainly I get the pine/juniper note, but it is finely balanced with bright tropical plumeria, fresh dewy rose and bergamot, soft jasmine and lily of the valley, and a light swirl of creamy vanilla. I'd classify this as a fresh floral as a whole, but I can pick out every note if I focus on it, and it's as fascinating as it is beautiful. Diggin' it....I'm screwed if I wear this for a day and get hooked, I'm BPAL broke as it is.... 4.6 out of 5

I am obsessed with this! It is a decant that I chose last-minute from my circle, and I'm beyond happy that I sprung at the chance to try it. Sapphics is a dark, resinous blend, and Amber + Myrrh pretty much says it all. But the subtle balsam, along with the creamy tonka, makes a fascinating incense blend. Take all that, and combine it with Lily of the Valley (muguet), which grew at my childhood home, and you had me at hello. Absolutely divine.... More more more more more! I think I will buy 2 bottles, just to be sure. If this smells like a department store, please tell me which scent, as I'd be genuinely curious to sample those as well. 4.8 out of 5

This is a soapy floral, but for me, that means luuurve. In this instance, I am mainly preoccupied with the harmony of rose and grapefruit, and as the tiny drop on my finger evolves, I am more and more impressed. This perfume plays out a lot like very expensive rose niche perfumes out there right now, and should be sought out by all whom are interested in such a possibility. The grapefruit flashes in the pan before it fades away, which might disappoint some, but the light hint of citrus zest that remains is quite perfecly balanced. The jasmine peeks out with a shyness and complimentary meekness that I've not seen often, especially in a BPAL blend, and it's fantastically equilibrated. This is a gorgeous rose blend, with all the right hints of sweetness and a swirl of jasmine to tame it down. Damned if I don't want more.... 4.6 out of 5

You know, as springy and happy and dewy and fresh-floral as this is, all I can think of is Elizabeth Arden's Sunflowers. I bet I'd love it otherwise, but I already have the scent association (and a mini bottle, for nostalgia purposes), so I'm not ultra-psyched here. 3.2 out of 5 (it's still nice, just a bit common)

I was looking forward to this scent quite a bit, and I have to say that it's everything I expected. Which is to say - Love It! Narcissus, violet, and lavender! Yes please, thank you, I'll have some more. Add a touch (not overwhelming top note, I'm talking gentle wispy touch) of balsam and you've got me under the covers. Maybe for fun, now that I'm all relaxed and chill....Maybe I just fall into a restful, dreamy sleep. I think I need summah. Love! 4.7 out of 5

Whew mama! This scent is all dark side! Smut is definitely musky, with the red musk most noticeable to me. The sweet sugar thickens the smoky throw even more. There is also a touch of almost....tobacco or patchouli or something, it's got a hint of woodiness that makes it dirty. It's very intense, I'm guessing it could be a powerful sex-magnet type of scent but I have yet to test it out (the man will be home soon, I'll have to see if he likes)! Maybe I just don't have a nose for it, but I am not smelling booze. I don't think. The longer I have it on, the more I like it. I may have to dive at a bottle last-minute....

I am PM'ing you because the Lupercalia blends are coming down soon, and I just got to try this: Her Voice smells exactly like walking into a florist's shop to me, completely 100% spot-on. It warms up into a more honeyed scent once it's on, but in the imp (and if slathered) it has the cool, dewy, fresh-cut flowers scent that you're describing. Just wanted you to know, because your florist thread was the first thing I thought of when I smelled this scent! It's gorgeous

Yeah, I have to chime in here, too. I was hoping for a lot more from Love's Philosophy, but I think the interesting edge that the saffron gives (and this is mostly in the wet stage) is overshadowed by the disapppointing cheap vanilla note. This vanilla is not the smooth, rich, foody vanilla that I've smelled in other scents. This is flat cream soda, dirtytrip! It smells like a cheap vanilla candle to me. I agree that it's similar to the vanilla in Tokyo Stomp. Major bummer. At least it's saving me a smidgeon of money! 1 out of 5 (the 1 only being for the interesting back-note of saffron/wintergreen in the opening stage)

Seconding the Harikata rec! This one is limited edition and will not be available after March 23, so it's an act-fast kind of gamble.... As for General Catalogue scents, I'm also seconding Tiger Lily. You may also like Queen Gertrude and Juliet. Have fun sampling!!

I found this description of Cartier Declaration online: This scent is my dad's holy grail, but I'd love to find him a BPAL scent that smells similar. It's an understated, lightly woodsy, clean-vetivery smell...Not really soapy, yet clean, and not overpowering or too strong. Any hints on what imps I should shove at him for the upcoming holidays?

I bought a 5mL on ebay, and I don't think it was aged long because it's in an amber bottle and the label is brown with a star/eye symbol. This scent smells a lot like Gingerbread Poppet at the beginning, and dries down very similar. Maybe there's an extra spice in there, like anise or something, but it's very similar to GP for me. If you're looking for a non-foody ginger scent, you should try Silk Road. Shub is a little less cakey than GP, but it still smells like actual gingerbread. I like it, not sure if I'll keep my bottle in the long run, but I'm glad I finally tried it, because Shub TP soap is really nice (I got to try a sliver once upon a time). 4 out of 5

I smell soft, powdery lilac with a hint of fresh wild greenery at the beginning (I'm assuming that's the fern note). As it dries down, it becomes a soft, single-note lilac on me. It's very feminine with my chemistry, not a masculine lilac like His Station and Four Aces. I like this enough to keep the imp, but I don't see myself craving it often enough to warrant a 5mL. If you're searching for a pretty spring lilac scent, don't miss out on this one!! 4.2 out of 5

I can smell ginger, and maybe a hint of cinnamon or some other spicy essence, but other than that, this is a mysterious spicy blend with a zing of crispness to it (maybe something vaguely citrusy, like bergamot or lemongrass?). I'm also getting the rice-dust impression at the opening that someone else mentioned in a previous post.... It's very unique to my nose. The closest thing to Silk Road that I've ever smelled (which is not to say that it smells identical) is Zinzibar from the Body Shop, and the main note in Zinzibar is ginger, so that must be why I'm dragging that comparison out of my dusty bwain. This is quite lovely, my favorite frimp from my last Lab bottle-order-binge. So different!! 4.8 out of 5

Apples and herbs. It smells exactly how I expected it to from the description. Not bad if you're an apple-seeker, but I'm not interested in Verdandi, myself. 2.5 out of 5

I freakin Love this thread!!!!!!! coldandsleepy, Sleepy Moon is my #1 BPAL. Belle Epoque is now on my radar. If you like it and you like SM then I know it'll jive on me : -D If you can find an imp of aged Juliet, try it out - it's not exactly the same as Sleepy Moon, but it's got some kind of similar vibe to it.