Bat
BPAL description: Dusty amber, grey musk, red orchid, moonflower, night-blooming phlox, stock, honeysuckle, English ivy, toadflax, and purple salvia.
In the bottle: Very pale yellow oil. Sweet, gentle flowers and herbs. It does have a nocturnal feel, or more accurately, a liminal, dusky feel. Lovely ivy and moonflower.
Wet: Instantly soapy on my skin, thought bearably - damn moonflower and honeysuckle! Much more floral, less herbal. A tad spicy from the flox, and a bit powdery from the amber, musk, and honeysuckle.
Dry: This is reminding me a lot of Garden Path with Chickens, though it's not quite as spicy and it's more 'perfumey'. The florals have calmed down a bit, and all sweetness is gone.
Later: Spiciness gone, and a bit of the sweetness has returned, along with some velvety depth from the orchid. This reminds me of a more grown-up Blue Moon 07 at this stage. Soothing, feminine.
Summary: A well-blended bouquet of soft flowers with a lightly soapy/powdery edge, a sort of dusty feel from the amber and musk, as well as a cool, green, herbal vibe. It's clean but not really 'fresh'. Good throw & decent longevity.
In the bottle: Very pale yellow oil. Sweet, gentle flowers and herbs. It does have a nocturnal feel, or more accurately, a liminal, dusky feel. Lovely ivy and moonflower.
Wet: Instantly soapy on my skin, thought bearably - damn moonflower and honeysuckle! Much more floral, less herbal. A tad spicy from the flox, and a bit powdery from the amber, musk, and honeysuckle.
Dry: This is reminding me a lot of Garden Path with Chickens, though it's not quite as spicy and it's more 'perfumey'. The florals have calmed down a bit, and all sweetness is gone.
Later: Spiciness gone, and a bit of the sweetness has returned, along with some velvety depth from the orchid. This reminds me of a more grown-up Blue Moon 07 at this stage. Soothing, feminine.
Summary: A well-blended bouquet of soft flowers with a lightly soapy/powdery edge, a sort of dusty feel from the amber and musk, as well as a cool, green, herbal vibe. It's clean but not really 'fresh'. Good throw & decent longevity.