MRonHubbard
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Looking for a BPAL that Resembles a Favorite Perfume
MRonHubbard replied to Ina Garten Davita's topic in Recommendations
I tried Billie Eilish No 2 on my arm and after about an hour it smells like I Know You're Watching Me, from Caligula Caligari. -
Does anyone else read the tuberose in this more as a gardenia note? Overall: Incredibly soft and pretty-- I would have thought this would be out of character for me, but it's just a real pleasure, and incredibly soft also in the sense that I feel the need to sniff deeply and very close to my arm-- it doesn't exactly fill a room. I can't get enough.
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The drydown reminds me of Abandoned Farmhouse atmosphere spray(!).
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Does anyone else remember Secret Powder Fresh deodorant from the 80s? That’s here, and some other thing(s) that make it fascinating to me.
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This has a “poisonous” quality I didn’t expect. Many scents just say “dessert” to me, which is fine when you’re in the mood… but I really love this! If anyone can think of other BPALs that feel poisonous (& not just ‘cause of their names), let me know!
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At first: flowery, soapy bubble bath (reminds me of Zachariah 7:9-10, but with a honeyed facet)… then a sort of “tangy” clove; a little while later, something that reminds me of… nutmeg? caraway seeds? This aspect reminds me of Mr. Fezziwig’s Ball, which I love! A kind of yummy, not-sweet “baking”/bready thing. Hours later: clean laundry!
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I got apple at first, and a little later… guava?!
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Dead Leaves, Balsam, Olibanum, and Tonka Bean
MRonHubbard replied to zankoku_zen's topic in Halloweenie
Reminds me of olives for some reason. I don't know what balsam or tonka smell like by themselves. -
Just got this, here are my notes: Similar to other Dead Leaves I've tried (DL Red Wine & Black Oudh; DL Balsam Olibanum and Tonka), but… A little sweeter? Not desserty, though. I'm smelling something like celery and pumpkin! Maybe other "savory" cooking herbs/spices... like cumin? Definitely reminds me of autumnal cooking smells! Like cooking a fancy soup(?)
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It’s practically CRIMINAL that this isn’t available as a full bottle (in case anyone’s listening...!) Full review later.