empi girl Report post Posted September 16, 2008 Last year, all of the LE Yule bottles came with one of two labels: A brown scroll with script on it, and a picture label. It was about half and half from what I remember, and I think Krampus had 2 or 3 different picture labels. So it's not really unique... sorry! But as far as I know, that's the first time they did multiple label designs for the same scents. I totally didn't know that! Share this post Link to post
janelle_hell Report post Posted September 16, 2008 Your bottle of Satyr is legit & probably pretty rare now! Above is my bottle of Black Rose from 2003, so I'd estimate the bottle you have to be that age as well : ) Hold onto it, you've got a treasure! Share this post Link to post
forspecial_plate Report post Posted September 16, 2008 biz4brent, how does it smell? Do you have any that's more recent, that you can compare it to? (not urgent, I'm just curious...) Share this post Link to post
galleywest Report post Posted September 16, 2008 Wow! I looooove that bottle! I can understand why they don't do the labels anymore--time-consuming and all that--but anybody know why they stopped using those bottles? They're adorable. Uh-oh, now I coveteth... Share this post Link to post
biz4brent Report post Posted September 16, 2008 biz4brent, how does it smell? Do you have any that's more recent, that you can compare it to? (not urgent, I'm just curious...) Its very pungent, but no I haven't had the chance to compare it with a more recent blend of Satyr, that'll certainly go on my list though. As for why I think they discontinued this style bottle, although its cute, its certainly nowhere near as secure as the newer apothecary style. Even in my little fragrance wardrobe, I'm worried it'll tip over and spill all over the place! Share this post Link to post
Summerpixy Report post Posted September 16, 2008 That's from before my time but I remember seeing pictures of those little cuties. They'd already moved on to the current bottle types by the time I bought my first bottle. My first set of imps had those tags on them though. Share this post Link to post
portalkat Report post Posted September 16, 2008 Wow! I looooove that bottle! I can understand why they don't do the labels anymore--time-consuming and all that--but anybody know why they stopped using those bottles? They're adorable. Uh-oh, now I coveteth... Because the lab and its following have grown significantly since they used that bottle, it would be impractical and time consuming for them to use it now. They now utilize automated bottle filling equipment which is one of the reasons that they stopped offering the 10 ml bottles. Also, they use a fairly standard bottle that is easier to keep in stock. That said.......boy, it sure is cute. What a score! Share this post Link to post
The_Witching_Hour Report post Posted September 17, 2008 If it was originally purchased from the Lab in 2003, it had to be EARLY 2003. I have imps that look like that (with the cork and hand labeled) but my bottle of Snow White 2003 is one of the next generation 'squat' bottles that came into existance right before the cobalt bottles in 2004 I purchased. Pictured here: Share this post Link to post
steelfaerie Report post Posted September 17, 2008 Oh my gosh, that bottle is so cute, and the squat green one is too! Share this post Link to post
steelxrose Report post Posted September 17, 2008 I've seen the squat green ones before (thanks Morrighana ) and they're just too adorable, but the Satyr & Black Rose ones... eee! Share this post Link to post
sarada Report post Posted September 17, 2008 have we coined "squattles" as a term for the old style bottles yet? i've got about four of those left i think! Share this post Link to post
dzurlady Report post Posted September 17, 2008 One of my big bpal regrets is missing the ending of a ebay auction for a squat bottle of snake oil. It's the only one I've ever seen. It went for less than I'd planned to bid, too. I have the current label design in a 5ml and a 10ml, and one of the classic GC labels in a 5mls, and I would have loved to extend my collection with one of the old style bottles. That, and a tarted imp of it. It's always cool to see the older styles, so thanks for posting. Share this post Link to post
etienne Report post Posted September 17, 2008 Your bottle of Satyr is legit & probably pretty rare now! Above is my bottle of Black Rose from 2003, so I'd estimate the bottle you have to be that age as well : ) Hold onto it, you've got a treasure! I'm guessing Black Rose has been discontinued since? I can't find any mention of it on the lab site or reviews here. Share this post Link to post
sookster Report post Posted September 17, 2008 Your bottle of Satyr is legit & probably pretty rare now! Above is my bottle of Black Rose from 2003, so I'd estimate the bottle you have to be that age as well : ) Hold onto it, you've got a treasure! I'm guessing Black Rose has been discontinued since? I can't find any mention of it on the lab site or reviews here. black rose is part of the rappaccini's garden line and thankfully is still a GC scent cuz i love it Share this post Link to post
galleywest Report post Posted September 17, 2008 Wow! I looooove that bottle! I can understand why they don't do the labels anymore--time-consuming and all that--but anybody know why they stopped using those bottles? They're adorable. Uh-oh, now I coveteth... Because the lab and its following have grown significantly since they used that bottle, it would be impractical and time consuming for them to use it now. They now utilize automated bottle filling equipment which is one of the reasons that they stopped offering the 10 ml bottles. Also, they use a fairly standard bottle that is easier to keep in stock. That said.......boy, it sure is cute. What a score! What?! No house-elves to help out? No Oompa Loompas to pack orders?? Bummer. Share this post Link to post
jayla Report post Posted September 18, 2008 That looks like one of the ones that were sold on sites like eyespyeclectics.com, years ago, -- maybe 2003? it was before i was collecting BPAL but i remember seeing them on that site (gothic clothing; i don't think it's in operation anymore). there were about a dozen BPAL varities including Wilde, Absinthe, etc -- a lot of the early ones -- and they looked like that. those are the type of tags used for imps back in the day too. at the time i thought they looked neat but i didn't buy any because i didn't think i'd ever have a use for perfume oils! You're totally right about the vintage - eyespyeclectics seemed to do a big blowout of a lot of their stock on ebay before they closed too (or at least I think that is what they did since they vanished after that and their webpage which they linked to in their ebay profile didn't work). I picked up a couple bottles Satyr and Villian that are the same as yours from ebay in late 04 or early 05. I remember bidding on some Embalming Fluid and just not winning it at the same time as well. So they DO exist! Really! I also have a bottle like this that I purchased off of ebay from eyespyeclectics. And I am sorry to say, LupaWolf, that I think I was the evil one that snagged that bottle of embalming fluid (unless they were auctioning multiples) Share this post Link to post
ivyandpeony Report post Posted September 18, 2008 have we coined "squattles" as a term for the old style bottles yet? i've got about four of those left i think! that's awesome! I have a squattle of the original Virgo - looks just like TheWitchingHour's squattle of Snow White. I keep it out of the regular herd (which is all alphabetical, natch, because hey, I'm a Virgo) because it doesn't fit in with all the other uniform bottles. I never got a clear corked bottle, though! Share this post Link to post
forspecial_plate Report post Posted September 18, 2008 I'd love to see the art for Hessian Of The Hollow, if anyone has a chance to share a pic! I absolutely love the Goblin Rider bottle. Share this post Link to post
midnight_aeval Report post Posted September 19, 2008 I must say I love getting a chance to see all those old-style bottles. And yes, color me jealous too Share this post Link to post
etienne Report post Posted September 19, 2008 <snip> Your bottle of Satyr is legit & probably pretty rare now! Above is my bottle of Black Rose from 2003, so I'd estimate the bottle you have to be that age as well : ) Hold onto it, you've got a treasure! I'm guessing Black Rose has been discontinued since? I can't find any mention of it on the lab site or reviews here. black rose is part of the rappaccini's garden line and thankfully is still a GC scent cuz i love it Thanks for that, I can't believe I haven't seen it so far! It sounds like my perfect scent, too. Wow, I'm glad I looked at this thread now! *runs to edit wishlist* Share this post Link to post
LupaWulf Report post Posted September 19, 2008 I also have a bottle like this that I purchased off of ebay from eyespyeclectics. And I am sorry to say, LupaWolf, that I think I was the evil one that snagged that bottle of embalming fluid (unless they were auctioning multiples) No kidding! (I think they were doing multiples, but I kept forgetting to bid when I looked a couple times. Life got in the way back then!) I love the Hellhound on my Trail label. I'd post it, but the guy had to borrow my camera for work today for a project they are working on. Granted, it was nice to see him this morning and get a hug while I am staying home sick, but I sort of want to take pictures of stuff around the house now since I'm bored and still sick. Share this post Link to post
beachbabealways Report post Posted September 21, 2008 I'd love to see the art for Hessian Of The Hollow, if anyone has a chance to share a pic! I absolutely love the Goblin Rider bottle. Do you have a pic of the Goblin Rider? Share this post Link to post
Deyja7 Report post Posted September 21, 2008 You can see them here: Hessian of the Hollow Share this post Link to post
forspecial_plate Report post Posted September 21, 2008 Thanks, Deyja! I'd love to see the art for Hessian Of The Hollow, if anyone has a chance to share a pic! I absolutely love the Goblin Rider bottle. Do you have a pic of the Goblin Rider? No, I don't...I just saw it in the East Cost Will Call photos. Share this post Link to post
