question for my scented-oil-loving friends:

[belenen]

Note: in the comments of this post, I was wrong. Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab IS orientalist and I didn't know what that was. I got defensive rather than listening to the wisdom and knowledge of a person of color about things that affect their daily life. My behavior was shameful and blocked me off from learning and growing. Since this I have made the

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[dizzydog]

Check out the Ars Draconis group. The whole set has Dragon's Blood as a base, and quite a few include notes off your list. In particular, Tanin'iver:

Lilith’s monstrous dragon steed: dragon’s blood resin, patchouli, pomegranate, myrrh, mimosa, cassia, blood musk and smoke.

cassia = cinnamon, so it has 4 notes from your first set :) The cinnamon is pretty primary when I wear it, but the other notes do come through.

Avoid Dragon's Milk as it goes VERY vanilla. Dragon's Bone is sandalwood as strong as I've ever smelled it.

The Smiling Spider in The Salon is my favorite clove scent. I haven't tried it, but Plunder looks like it might have several notes in it you like.

[aerialmelodies]

Of your list, I do have inferno... if you love cinnamon, it's perfect. I enjoy it, though not all the time because it's quite strong! It works very well when you want to heighten the senses. :)

I also have sin, and I love that one as well! I recall it being a little more subdued than Inferno with more of a woodsy note on me, but for you it will probably come out a bit different.

I'd have to check out my collection - I'm horrible at remembering a lot of the names, but there are quite a few I love~

[frecklestars]

I usually skip over most of the description and go right to their run-down of the notes in each perfume. But yeah, descriptions like that are pretty offensive.

You're welcome to my imp of Lady of Shallot. It just does _not_ work on my skin; turns powdery. *sad* Smells so amazing in the bottle though.

Also, for clove, March Hare smells like clove and apricot. It's like a spicy dessert. I don't know if that's quite up your alley. Also, Tweedledee has white pepper in it and is pretty interesting (I've got an imp of that too that I wouldn't mind sending your way). I think I also have something with gardenia in it that doesn't work with my skin...I'll get back to you with a full trade list when I'm home (if you're interested)?

And yes, I *heart* BPAL way too much. My favorites as of now are March Hare, Amsterdam, Prunella, Two Five & Seven, and Kitsune-Tsuki. There are some reviews in my blog if you're interested, but it sounds like you and I have fairly different taste in scents. But I'd be happy to send you some of my imps

[sidheblessed]

You're not! I haven't ordered anything either.

[tangerinedada]

I have a shop in my town that has a huge stock of bulk essential oils and they make their own blends, or you can go in and make your own. I always get a patchouli/ french vanilla blend for every day wear and for special occasions have a patchouli that I age in the dark for at least over a year till it gets super dark and thick and sooooo yummy. Ylang Ylang is also something I like, but ran out and since its a bit pricey I haven't replaced it yet.

I'm going to seatch for BPAL, but what is it? I've never heard of it but am so loving the blends you listed and want to pick up some...

My faves from the list: Aerowen, Voodoo, Malice (I will get this for sure!), Slobbering Pine, The Great He-Goat, Tiresias the Androgyne, and War.

If you want a blend you can't find, or a single note, msg me your address with what you want and I'll send you a care package :)