BPAL Reviews
Winter of Our Discontent: Balsam, Myrrh, Mandarin Orange, Bitter Clove, Artemesia, Rosewood, Nutmeg, Dark Musk, Smoke, Cypress.
In Imp: This smells thick and cloying in the imp. Very heavy. Golden yellow in color.
On Skin: Still thick, and golden. Like a honey scent, but not as sticky. Smoky and slightly bitter. Grey-green in color.
Dry-Down: After about 8 hours, the smoke is still what is at the forefront of this scent. A grey color.
After 12+ Hours: All that's really left is the faint scent of oranges, with a hint of smoke. Bright, sparkly orange in color.
Thoughts: I'm not sure that this one is for me. It's really thick and heavy, and while I like that sometimes, it was really too much on me. I'll pass this one along.
Gelt: Limited Edition- A bounty of chocolate coins! Dry cocoa and golden amber!
In Imp: Hot cocoa powder, with a twist of something bitter (maybe rum?). Warm brown with red threads.
On Skin: On skin at 8:30am. While still wet, I can smell more of the amber peeking through the cocoa. The color has already matured into a deeper warm brown.
Dry-Down: Mostly amber, with a hint of cocoa.
After 12+ Hours: Just the cocoa, now. No amber left.
Thoughts: I like this, but I'm not sure it's my thing. I may have to try it once more before I decide.
Agrat-Bat-Mahlaht: Amber, cream accord, white honey, apple blossom, skin musk, caramel, and teak.
In Bottle: Warm. Very warm. A deep golden color.
On Skin: Warmer; almost a gold with red threads. I think it's the honey coming through.
Dry-Down: A bit cooler, but still very warm. This smell makes me feel very warm inside.
After 12+ Hours: Amber. All I can smell is the amber, it's it's perfect.
Thoughts: I love it. I love this scent. It's amazing, and everything I had hoped that it would be. I am so pleased with it. I'm definitely keeping this one for myself. :P
Lovers in a Ricefield: Novel Ideas for Secret Amusements II- Limited Edition- Plum blossom, vanilla sandalwood, nutmeg and wild rice.
In Bottle: Thick and sweet. A pale yellow in color. Very very sweet.
On Skin: Still incredibly sweet. A little more of a yellow-green now.
Dry-Down: Still VERY sweet.
After 12+ Hours: Ugh, still sweet. Not as noticeable now, thank goodness.
Thoughts: Urg, definitely not for me. This one is waaayyyy too sweet on me; it must be that plum blossom. I'll pass this one along to someone else.
Y'ha-Nthlei: A Picnic in Arkham- A great undersea metropolis located below Devil's Reef. A swirling, lightless, effervescent scent: the deepest marine notes with bergamot, eucalyptus and foamy ambergris.
In Bottle: Sweet. What is up with these sweet scents, lately?
On Skin: Immediately, I smell a change. It is still sweet, but not as sweet as it was in the bottle. I can smell the marine notes, now.
Dry-Down: Once it dries, I can definitely smells the water notes. It smells slightly like sea water and heather; kind of a blue-violet smell.
After 12+ Hours: After about six hours, I was completely unable to smell this at all.
Thoughts: Once the perfume achieved the "dry-down" stage, it smelled wonderful. I'm just so sad that it didn't last much longer. I'll probably pass this along,a nd see if it lasts for someone else.
Shadow Witch Orchid: Rappaccini's Garden- Orchid tubers have been used extensively by witches in their love philtres, both to promote amorous attention and the attainment of true love, and, conversely, to wither misplaced passions and sever romantic bonds. This perfume is a dusky orchid, subdued and ethereal.
In Bottle: Sweet, and musky. A deep purple.
On Skin: Still sweet. Seriously, these sweet smells can just skive off.
Dry-Down: Soapy. All at once, when it dries, it smells like a cloying, floral soap. Ugh. :(
After 12+ Hours: Pretty much gone after about 8 hours. Still a lingering smell, but it's floral and ucky.
Thoughts: Definitely not one for me. Bleh. I'll pass this one along, as well.
Dragon's Tears: Ars Draconis- Bittersweet yet powerful: salty aquatic notes and bursting with dragon's blood.
In Bottle: Thick and warm; a deep reddish-orange.
On Skin: As soon as this hit my skin, I can smell the salt water notes. It actually had an undertone of freshwater clams for me, which was very odd.
Dry-Down: Marine notes are still active, but not so much. There's a definite hint of amber with this one.
After 12+ Hours: No more water smell; just the dragon's blood and possibly some amber.
Thoughts: Not too bad; I'll probably have to test it at least once more before I decide if I like it enough to keep it.
Giant Vulva (sniffie)- Skin musk, sugar cane, honey, beeswax, vanilla flower, and copal. There was just enough around the rim of the bottle for me to get a swab on my wrists after letting the bottle sit upside-down overnight. :D
In Bottle: Sweet, but not in the bad way that the other ones have been. This one smells awesome.
On Skin: I can smell the vanilla, and sugar. Smells like a sweet vanilla sugary goodness yum. :D
Dry-Down: The copal is more prevalent now. Still smells sweet, and still in a good way. I'm thinking, already, this may be another bottle purchase.
After 12+ Hours: Oh, good lord. This is love. I need this. This is definitely going to be a bottle purchase.
Thoughts: