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mllelaurelI help out for a long time. Truly, it was a valiant effort. But even I know when I've been defeated. BPAL, it seems, now has a new victim in its clutches. I'll be putting in an imp set order when I have money.
Persephone - rose and pomegranate
Kyoto - cherry blossom, white sandalwood and star anise
La Bella Donna Della Mia Mente - Soft, lush myrtle and dry, sweet melilot with wild rose, pomegranate juice and peach blossom against a background of deep aquatic notes and a twirl of melancholy autumn breezes
Moscow - A rich, bold blend of imperial rose, carnation, lush jasmine, lily of the valley, dark musk, amber, bergamot and gilded tangerine
Mata Hari - five roses with soft jasmine, warmed by vanilla, fig, tonka bean and mahogany, spiced with a drop of coffee bean
Whip - black leather and damp red rose
...Why yes, that is, indeed, a lot of roses. Thoughts on any of these? Yea or nay? And if you have any other recommendations, step right up! Bear in mind, though, that I unfortunately lack the time and energy to hunt down rare scents - and by rare, I mean those unavailable from BPAL directly.
Meanwhile, have a review of a scent I've already tried.
Black Pearl
Evocative of the sea's unplumbed mysteries. Gentle and lovely, but menacing and profound. Coconut, Florentine iris, hazelnut and opalescent white musk.
In bottle: Coconut
On me (wet): Coconut; a bit faint, though that could just be the age of the imp.
On me (dry): Still coconut, but now some of the hazelnut and musk are coming through to make up a richer scent.
Verdict: It matched my shampoo! I swear that was totally unintentional. I love this scent. It's sweet without being cloying, and as a bonus, it makes me think of the ocean. A definite keeper.
I'm thinking of wearing this one, when I play Benny in Project Diana. The smell associates well with her in my head, and I'm sure she'd appreciate the fannish reference.
Yep, I'm a big enough dork to spend time deciding which scent best fits the characters I have played or will play. Whether I wind up buying scents based solely on character association remains to be seen. It's, um, a distinct possibility.
Persephone - rose and pomegranate
Kyoto - cherry blossom, white sandalwood and star anise
La Bella Donna Della Mia Mente - Soft, lush myrtle and dry, sweet melilot with wild rose, pomegranate juice and peach blossom against a background of deep aquatic notes and a twirl of melancholy autumn breezes
Moscow - A rich, bold blend of imperial rose, carnation, lush jasmine, lily of the valley, dark musk, amber, bergamot and gilded tangerine
Mata Hari - five roses with soft jasmine, warmed by vanilla, fig, tonka bean and mahogany, spiced with a drop of coffee bean
Whip - black leather and damp red rose
...Why yes, that is, indeed, a lot of roses. Thoughts on any of these? Yea or nay? And if you have any other recommendations, step right up! Bear in mind, though, that I unfortunately lack the time and energy to hunt down rare scents - and by rare, I mean those unavailable from BPAL directly.
Meanwhile, have a review of a scent I've already tried.
Black Pearl
Evocative of the sea's unplumbed mysteries. Gentle and lovely, but menacing and profound. Coconut, Florentine iris, hazelnut and opalescent white musk.
In bottle: Coconut
On me (wet): Coconut; a bit faint, though that could just be the age of the imp.
On me (dry): Still coconut, but now some of the hazelnut and musk are coming through to make up a richer scent.
Verdict: It matched my shampoo! I swear that was totally unintentional. I love this scent. It's sweet without being cloying, and as a bonus, it makes me think of the ocean. A definite keeper.
I'm thinking of wearing this one, when I play Benny in Project Diana. The smell associates well with her in my head, and I'm sure she'd appreciate the fannish reference.
Yep, I'm a big enough dork to spend time deciding which scent best fits the characters I have played or will play. Whether I wind up buying scents based solely on character association remains to be seen. It's, um, a distinct possibility.
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Date: 2007-06-15 11:23 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2007-06-15 11:25 pm (UTC)Damn, I so never use this, lol. Enabling is important!
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Date: 2007-06-15 11:29 pm (UTC)