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I've never had actual ruby chocolate, so I don't know what it's "supposed" to smell like and wasn't totally sure what to expect. I was still surprised when I put this on and got a blast of tart red fruit, then a blast of rose. Once it settles down, it's a balanced raspberry rose. The marshmallow doesn't stand out to me, but a gentle creamy sweetness ties the other two scents together. I was worried this might be cloying, and it is quite sweet but not too much so. There's nothing recognizably chocolatey to me in it.
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I also don't really smell the pastry or cinnamon in this, and the lemon is prominent. The rose is pretty light and plays nicely with the apple and lemon. Reminds me a bit of the Cherokee Rose SN, which was sort of a light lemony rose on me. If you like the apple/rose combination of Les Bijoux but want a lighter version for spring/summer, this might fit the bill.
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I really liked the goat's milk note in Impromptu Goat Yoga, and the reviews made this one sound so lovely... However, to me it smells like butter cranked to 11, and I don't get any clove. I guess my nose is broken 😅. It does mellow out a bit over wearing, but I think it's not for me.
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Spicy fruit! Another review mentions stewed fruit, and I could definitely imagine this as a warm beverage or filling for a holiday baked good. BPAL's rum is usually too sweet for me, but here it's kept in check. Good GC option for fall/winter.
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I got a bit of leather up front, but once it settles, it's a cool, atmospheric, mossy scent without veering into cologne territory as moss notes tend to go for me. Maybe I'm over-influenced by the flavor text, but it did make me think of Stephen Black in JS&MN having to parade around Lost Hope.
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2023 version - As exuberant as the name is, the scent is pretty gentle. It is a little sweet, but only in that some of the listed spices have hint of natural sweetness. Might be good for layering to pumpkin-spicify other scents but very wearable on its own.
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I found the peach a bit overwhelming in Jack, but I don't smell any peach in this. It's big Apple Spice, maybe veering into candle or herbal tea territory, but I like it.
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The dewy leaves + amber give me the same gentle, misty, clean post-rain vibe as Mag Mell. Unlike Mag Mell, it has a warm dried grass/hay aspect that I guess is the rooibos.
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What it says on the tin! Smells like the eponymous beverage, which I thought sounded weird at first, but I actually like it better than its pumpkin counterpart. I'm not sure I could pick out the caramel syrup or the oatmilk exactly, but they provide a bit of extra sweetness and smoothness. Similarly, the cinnamon is pretty gentle. After a couple hours smells somewhat similar to Gingerbread Witch - lightly spiced apples with a sort of grown-up breakfast vibe.
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This has mellowed a bit in the months I've had my sample. It's still pretty strong, though. On initial application, it's both sharp and creamy. Settles a bit during wear, and the notes blend really well. The coconut is maybe a bit more prominent than I would prefer, since I'm not a big coconut fan, but it makes the scent more unique. If you ever wanted a moody coconut scent, this one's for you.
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Looking for a BPAL that Resembles a Favorite Perfume
a_bear replied to Ina Garten Davita's topic in Recommendations
It was a Limited Edition, so not as readily available as some of the scents others have mentioned, but Himalayan White Tea, Lemon Peel, & Grass reminds me of CK1. -
This was not quite what I was hoping for. The peppermint reminds me of the one from the Peppermint and Pine duet, which to me has a sort of sour/funky edge to it. The marshmallow is more vanilla than recognizable marshmallow to my nose. The marshmallow/vanilla base does last a long time in my hair - a couple days after application, I was wondering what smelled like cake, only to realize it was my hair.
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Mostly sandalwood, reminds me of a scent memory I have involving sandalwood incense. I tested before seeing the notes and didn't realize it had florals. The lemongrass is a bit sharp, but it'll help keep you awake while you're meditating.
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Cool floral mist. The mist element reminds me of Mag Mell, but since the florals in this one go screechy on me, I much prefer Mag Mell.
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I mostly get peach rather than pumpkin from this one, which isn't bad, but warm, lightly spiced peach is more of a summer than a fall scent to me.