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came here for the pumpkin and cacao but I'm falling for the bread! it's so great. it's very earthy and homey without going all the way to cozy - which corresponds to this woman's expression that seems to be along the lines of "don't get comfortable, if you're in my house I will give you something to do."

something happening with this on my skin that borders on indolic. an overripeness of fig perhaps, along with the almond and myrrh?

flooooof! airy sweet mild coconut. just a happy little cloud of a scent.

lol we are all grass-is-greenering each other here - I would love to have honey in place of tonka, which my skin chem renders a bit funky. otherwise it's a lovely antique amber skin scent.

I do not usually reach for a scent with a red wine note, but I was sufficiently intrigued by the Nightmare Novellas youtube sniffalong to give this one a try. This is well and truly dark and murky in a most delightful way. Bottomless resins through which a scorched pumpkin plummets, but nothing harsh has survived the fall. Not really getting any wine, maybe the gourd gulped it down in a panic. Has a nice bit of throw to it, too.

When I first tested this one, the rose and blackcurrant were all up front at top volume (which was rather glorious imo!), and the drydown was all black musk (not my fav note in isolation). Now that it has rested, however, there is a pleasing balance that suggests a pulsing throb of vitality shrouded in dark velvet. It feels like a classic dark femme vampire scent, perfect for when you need to swish your cape around you for a dramatic exit.

The sugared pear is most present on application, then fades into the blend, so while it no longer smells appetizing to a human past this point, I imagine the resulting slinky-sweet skin scent would be quite delectable to a vampire getting all up in your neck and hair. The violets are soft but persistent through the creamy haze at close range.

I can't find any other BPALs in my collection that have "golden sandalwood" specifically, so after three skin tests I might have to admit this is not a good sandalwood for me. I usually enjoy the dead leaves and I love lavender, but this is ALLLL sandalwood with a whiff of lavender on my skin, and the effect is more like a lavender scented soap than I would like. YMMV!

Carmilla is unexpectedly warm and earthy to me. Sensual, yes, but in a natural way as opposed to a vampiric way. An excellent interpretation of "rich very dark brown" hair "with something of gold" that I find quite accessible. I wasn't sure about the chestnut, and this is only my second time wearing it, so maybe it will change a bit, but none of the notes are sticking out especially. Seems like it will play really well with many of the perfume oils in the collection - I liked it the other day with You Are Mine, You Shall Be Mine, You and I Are One for Ever which also has the ylang ylang.

wowza this one has OOMPH, which is lovely if you like a patchouli scent with a nice bit of throw like I do (I'm about to go to the local organic grocery and I'm worried it might even be too much for the crunchy ppl lol). it's giving snake oil vibes too, like around the corner from serpent in the roses (musk patch amber rose), with cherry instead of vanilla. and I like the cherry in this, which is the note I wasn't sure about, its appropriately bloody. agree with heady and sexy and yeah, I love everything about it. another amazing carmilla scent

oh HONEY. this is a big golden sticky-rich honeycomb front and center with lovely crisp dry dead leaves swirling around it. I've done a side by side and I'm afraid it is quite distinct from 2021's DL/Honeycomb/Vanilla Butter, and imo if you are a honeycomb hound, this one is better. I also feel like there's a sun/moon heads/tails between this one and another recent bee product plus leaf creation, the 2024 Deer Moon Golden Tobacco and Beeswax duet. that one is cool and murky and this one is warm and bright (but also sweeter). anyway I am going to get more of this, it is great.

this is so so good! a gorgeously blended dark incense scent. I can pick out some of the individual components if I hunt for them, but the composition is a great antidote for a blorgh-y day.

I didn't know I needed beeswax and blood together! I get a bit of something metallic rather than incense. makes for a moody, darker scent that I really enjoy.

You may or may not be here as a fan of the original Knave of Hearts, but if you are, it is my opinion that you are in the right place! I've never made pumpkin tarts personally, so I wasn't sure if the pumpkin spice is obligatory. For a lot of us this time of year, the question is just that: is there spice in it? And my answer for Knave of Pumpkins is "not that I can tell." The pumpkin tart makes for a bit of a rounder, richer scent than currants alone, the roses are recognizably knavish, and it's not overwhelmingly pumpkiny. I endorse this knavery! Go forth and enjoy these tarts.

An oil of velvet persuasion and cunning grace, The Lion’s Purr embodies the subtle strength of gentle influence, a kingdom governed by charity, love, and benevolence. This is an oil of leadership through kindness, not brute force. The Lion’s Purr is fiercely protective and gracious. It amplifies one’s ability to share the grace and bounty of their kingdom through acts of compassion and good works, ensuring that the earth itself and those who live within it flourish through your care. While the Lion’s Purr is an instrument of quiet power, its guiding force assists you in building your empire through wisdom, generosity, love, and respect. It invokes the lioness in her most nurturing form: protective of her pride, fierce when necessary, but always ruling with a steady, caring hand. An oil of benevolent leadership, the Lion’s Purr assists you in expanding your dominion through alliances rather than conquest. It forges your path as one of harmony and loyalty. The Lion’s Purr ensures that even the most tenacious obstacles and obdurate adversaries melt away in the warmth of your munificence. True power is best wielded with patience, compassion, and love. With The Lion’s Purr, you not only command but inspire, establishing a reign built on the strength of loyalty and kindness. Frankincense tears and essential oil (Boswellia serrata and Boswellia sacra), lemongrass from the TAL garden and lemongrass essential oil (‎Cymbopogon citratus and Cymbopogon nardus), bay laurel leaves from the TAL garden and bay laurel essential oil (Laurus nobilis), heliotrope absolute (Heliotropium arborescens), Bulgarian rose absolute (Rosa damascena), 24k gold, honey absolute (Apis mellifera), angelica root and essential oil (‎Angelica archangelica), and sunflower petals (Helianthus annuus) from the TAL garden.

The Lion’s Roar is an oil of fierce protection woven with the spirit of dominion and defense. It guards not only your flesh and bone, but the very heart of your kingdom—your loved ones, your home, your livelihood. Imbued with the savage ferocity of a lion defending its pride, The Lion’s Roar erects an impenetrable wall of power, a fortress through which no ill will, malevolent intent, or lurking danger may pass. Frankincense tears and essential oil (Boswellia frereana, Boswellia serrata, and Boswellia sacra), bay laurel leaves from the TAL garden and bay laurel essential oil (Laurus nobilis), safflower oil (Carthamus tinctorius), rue leaf from the TAL garden and rue essential oil (Ruta graveolens), hyssop bud and leaf from the TAL garden and hyssop essential oil (Hyssopus officinalis), fossilized amber oil (Pinus Succinefera and Oleum succini, clove leaf and bud and clove essential oil (Syzygium aromaticum), bergamot essential oil (Citrus bergamia Risso et Poiteau) and wild bergamot flowers (Monarda fistulosa) from the TAL garden, 24k gold, and sunflower petals (Helianthus annuus) from the TAL garden.

An oil of gleaming gold and ruthless ambition, this oil was crafted to embolden your spirit, fortify your resolve, and bolster your control, obliterating obstacles that stand between you and your objectives. Infused with the scorching flames of Sol and the primal energy of the queen of beasts, The Lion’s Fangs awakens within you a sun-drenched ferocity, stirring the cauldron of your ambition, fueling your fortitude, and helping to ensure that no challenge, no adversary, no barrier can contain your rise. This oil weaves an aura of overwhelming presence, infusing you with a magnetic authority that commands respect from those around you. In every drop lies the promise of victory and the raw power of a sovereign born to conquer. Lemon peel and leaf from the TAL garden and lemon essential oil (Citrus x limon), bay laurel leaves from the TAL garden and bay laurel essential oil (Laurus nobilis), safflower oil (Carthamus tinctorius), frankincense tears and essential oil (Boswellia sacra), honey absolute (Apis mellifera), clove leaf and bud and clove essential oil (Syzygium aromaticum), Indonesian dragon’s blood resin (Daemonorops draco), high john the conqueror root (Ipomoea jalapa), master root (Peucedanum ostruthium), cassia chips (Cinnamomum burmanni), five finger grass (Potentilla reptans), lucky hand root (Orchis spp), 24k gold, and yellow rose petals from the TAL garden.

A beguilingly ruthless oil of imperial might, The Lion’s Diadem is the crown for those who seek to not merely rule but to conquer their kingdoms with wit and irresistible charm. This is an oil of ambition, sovereignty and dominion, a catalyst for your personal ascension. The Lion’s Diadem magnifies your wealth, authority, and influence, all while enchanting your words with honeyed eloquence. The Lion’s Diadem invites opportunities to expand your empire, helping to ensure that every step you take is paved with metaphorical gold and assisting you in ruling with grace, prospering through charm, and expanding your influence exponentially. Frankincense tears and essential oil (Boswellia frereana, Boswellia serrata, and Boswellia sacra), bay laurel leaves from the TAL garden and bay laurel essential oil (Laurus nobilis), blood orange essential oil (Citrus × sinensis ‘Moro’), safflower oil (Carthamus tinctorius), honey absolute (Apis mellifera), rosemary from the TAL garden and rosemary essential oil (Salvia rosmarinus), grains of paradise (Aframomum melegueta), blue vervain from the TAL garden (Verbena hastate), orris root and orris butter (Rhizoma iridis), deerstongue (Dichanthelium clandestinum), high john the conqueror root (Ipomoea jalapa), 24k gold, and yellow rose petals from the TAL garden.

While Horn of the Lily soothes the mind, so does Horn of the Rose soothe the heart. This is an oil of stability and grounding that assists in emotional regulation and soothes turbulence and cools passions in order to help facilitate equilibrium, balance, and integration. Rose absolute and rose petals from the TAL garden (Rosa damascena), wild rose petals from the TAL garden (Rosa nutkana), angelica root and essential oil (Angelica archangelica), Ecuadorian palo santo wood resin and essential oil (Bursera graveolens), orris root and butter (Iris pallida Lam.), champaca absolute (Michelia champaca L.), ylang ylang essential oil (Cananga odorata var. genuina), helichrysum essential oil (Helichrysum italicum), lavender buds and solvent-extracted absolute (Lavandula angustifolia), Seville lavender essential oil (Lavandula stoechas subsp. luisieri Rozeira ), rose hips (Rosa rubiginosa), oakwood absolute (Quercus robur), benzoin gum (Quercus robur), hyssop essential oil and herb from the TAL garden (Hyssopus officinalis), ), burgundy pitch (Pini burgundica), clove essential oil and bud (Syzygium aromaticum), Scotch pine essential oil (Pinus sylvestris), wildharvested Eastern white pine needles (Pinus strobus), whole jasmine flowers (Jasminum odoratissimum), jasmine absolute (Jasminum grandiflorum), and Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab rose vegetal musk. PLEASE NOTE: Our oils are not a substitute for therapy, medical care, or mental health care.

An oil with a multifold purpose: enhancing physical strength, cultivating a hearty constitution, and establishing a foundation of financial stability. This oil was crafted to strengthen physical strength and endurance, build the groundwork for long-term financial wealth, and solidify financial and physical balance. It is an oil for financial investments and investments in your physical health. Cedar leaf and essential oil (Juniperus monosperma), rose absolute and rose petals from the TAL garden (Rosa damascena), wild rose petals from the TAL garden (Rosa nutkana), holy basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum), fig leaf, twig, and root from the TAL garden (Ficus carica), dragon’s blood resins (Dracaena draco and Daemonorops draco), rose hips from the TAL garden (Rosa rubiginosa), sage leaf from the TAL garden (Salvia officinalis), saffron threads (Crocus sativus), moonflower petals from the TAL garden (Ipomoea alba), red lotus petals (Nymphaea rubra), frankincense essential oil and tears (Boswellia sacra), Moroccan chamomile essential oil (Ormenis mixta), wild-harvested California black walnut leaf and bark (Juglans califomica), white oak bark (Quercus alba), juniper berries and essential oil (Juniperus communis), wild-harvested coast live oak leaf and bark (Quercus agrifolia), wild-harvested valley oak tree leaves (Quercus lobate), calamus (Acorus calamus), hyssop essential oil and leaf from the TAL garden (Hyssopus officinalis), nutmeg essential oil (Myristica fragrans), wild-harvested dandelion leaf and root (Taraxacum officinale), burgundy pitch (Pini burgundica), clove essential oil and bud (Syzygium aromaticum), Irish moss (Chondrus crispus), cinnamon bark (Cinnamomum verum), patchouli root, leaf and essential oil (Pogostemon cablin), butter CO2, Guatemala balsam (Myroxylon balsamum (L.) Harms Var perierae), fir needle essential oil (Abies balsamea), and pine essential oil and needles (Pinus sylvestris). This oil is not vegan, as it contains CO2 extract of butter. PLEASE NOTE: Our oils are not a substitute for therapy, medical care, or mental health care.

This oil was crafted to help fortify mental stability, intensify concentration, and help gain and maintain control of one’s own thoughts and, consequently, actions. This is not an oil of mental agility; rather, it is an oil of deliberate thought, calm reflection, and the serenity of mind required to make wise decisions. This oil helps to quiet unnecessary noise, soothe agitation, and cultivate tranquility of mind. Peppermint essential oil and leaf from the TAL garden (Mentha piperita), Austrian thyme essential oil and leaf (Thymus vulgaris), lemon balm essential oil and leaf (Melissa officinalis), jasmine absolute (Jasminum grandiflorum), rose hips from the TAL garden (Rosa rubiginosa), star anise essential oil and pods (Illicium verum), sage leaf from the TAL garden (Salvia officinalis), clary sage essential oil (Salvia sclarea), juniper berries (Juniperus communis), cornmint essential oil (Mentha arvensis), hyssop essential oil and leaf from the TAL garden (Hyssopus officinalis), burgundy pitch (Pini burgundica), elder blossom CO2 extract (Sambucus nigra), white oak bark (Quercus alba), allspice berries and essential oil (Pimenta dioica), clove essential oil and bud (Syzygium aromaticum), and wild harvested California black pine needles (Pinus jeffreyi). PLEASE NOTE: Our oils are not a substitute for therapy, medical care, or mental health care.

I ordered a decant of this because even though peach notes don't always work for me, I haven't met many roses I don't like, so I was hoping for a win. This vial was smashed in transport unfortunately, but the labels of its friends carried the scent for days and I was not mad about it! Luckily I snagged a partial bottle and I'm finally getting around to a skin test. Neither the peach nor the rose dominate the scent on application. These two divas are content to canoodle in the embrace of velvety resins. It becomes more resiny-peach on balance as it dries, while remaining subtle and sensual, accurate to the description. I might wear this more often in a locket to stretch the duration of the rose, but I'm quite pleased to have it!

y'all, I am beside myself. this is way too good, like GOOD good. it's probably not legal! luckily laws aren't real and this perfume is, so we can at least all smell like the sexiest vampire versions of ourselves as the horrors of everyday life continue unabated. like everyone else I was really excited about the Constellation blend for Haute Macabre, but I got my tester and realized I had an idea in my head of a much darker backdrop for the shimmering patterns of stars, so while Constellation was lovely, it was ultimately not for me. but Sinister Restlessness is bringing the darkness my little black heart had hoped for! I will admit that I love me a vetiver+oud pairing and I know they are both notes about which folks have strong opinions, but this particular blend, this deceptively simple list of four notes, is EVERYTHING. it's smoky sweet amber and clove posing seductively on satiny black sheets of pure sex. I'm not even sure I'm allowed to wear this, but I certainly aspire to be this alluring. the vetiver is just ever so slightly masc but the amber is just ever so slightly femme and ultimately I fear it's perfectly inappropriate for all! I would simply faint if I smelled this on someone, anyone. maybe I should print out disclaimers, liability waivers to carry with me when I dare to wear this in public.

Ok, when I first tested this, it reminded me of type of darkness that not only takes all the light out of the room, but the sound too, and I thought of sound insulation. But now that I've given it some rest, the darkness has a comfy quality like a favorite black sweater. There are some notes in here that have a big bossy reputation, but they are all knitting together in a lovely way, and I could see this becoming a classic. If you're on the fence about the oud, I would still recommend giving this one a try. I'm not getting anything indolic, and it's not even super perfumey - more light woods that balance really well with the almond notes (also behaving!) and burnt caramel. However if you're looking for something sweeter and skewing more foodie, this might not be the blend for you. I was worried this would be too sweet, which is super subjective, but it's the perfect amount for me. No sticky honey-caramel-marzipan toothache. I was also concerned about whether the pumpkin would have spice in it at first, but I don't think this actually has any cinnamon in it, just a lightly spiced aspect in the oud. Anyway that's how it's wearing for me, and I'm enjoying the modest sillage and just-right amount of fall vibes.

Ohhh hello. Freshly applied this is reminding me of the coffee cardamom powerhouse Café Mille et une Nuits (shisha and thick coffee brewed with cardamom pods, cinnamon, clove, black pepper, and nutmeg) except, in spite of the dragon-y reputation of dbr, it becomes a sweeter, cozier café scent by comparison: as it wears throughout the day it's giving me a coffeehouse incense vibe. Subtle in terms of sillage and not overly resiny or musky. A very wearable dragon!