BPAL Update

[mllelaurel]

BEAVER MOON
Traditionally, Beaver Moon is named thus for a very obvious reason: during this time of year, beavers are hard at work building their dams and preparing for the onset of winter. However, we at BPAL rarely let an opportunity for sleazy campiness pass us by! For your pleasure and amusement, we present this year’s incarnation of Beaver Moon: wild cherry with vanilla cream accord, and a hint of strawberry.

Want!

SWAN MAIDEN
White gardenia, white iris, sandalwood, calla lily, French magnolia, muguet, jonquil, and orchid.

Too floral. Pass.

SCORPIO 2007
Suspiciendo Despicio: Scorpio 2007 - 5ml
Fixed Water: the essence of passion.
Dark musk, wormwood, basil, dragon’s blood resin, galangal, and opoponax.

Doesn't really strike me. Pass.



MIDNIGHT KISS
Eternal desire, unquenchable passion: red musk, cocoa absolute, Nepalese amber, red sandalwood, aged patchouli, nicotiana, and blood wine.

Not my thing.

VAMPIRE TEARS
Regret born from ceaseless longing: wisteria, white grapefruit, neroli, green tea, jasmine, white ginger, honeysuckle, iris, and tonka.

"Yummy!" I thought...and then I saw the jasmine.



Wanderlust

ÎLE DE LA TORTUE
Home to the Brethren of the Coast and a notorious safe-haven for pirates, this island was once described as the common place of refuge for all sorts of wickedness, the seminary of pirates and thieves.

Damp air trapped in limestone caverns, heady greenery, hothouse orchids, nicotiana blossoms, bois de chandel, elemi, palm wine, garambullo, pega-pega, flame of the forest, and a swirl of Haitian vetiver.

Nah.

WINDWARD PASSAGE
Breezes blowing off of the waters of the Caribbean: marine accord, seaweed, and bladderwrack.

Interesting. I think I'll have to try and imp at some point.

Bewitching Brews

KILL-DEVIL
“Rum punch is not improperly called Kill-Devil; for thousands lose their lives by its means. When newcomers use it to the least excess, they expose themselves to imminent peril, for it heats the blood and brings on fevers, which in a very few hours send them to their graves.”

Sugar cane, molasses, oak wood, and honey.

Another imp that bears trying.

PLUNDER
The scent of a pirate’s bumboat, overflowing with stolen wares: tea leaf, cassia, cinnamon bark, clove, allspice, sandalwood, tobacco, peppercorn, and nutmeg.

I have a feeling I'd love this one on someone else, but I'm less sure of it on me. Will have to bum a sniff off someone.



PIRATE MOON
Avast thar! On Octobree th' 31st, Pirate Moon be hangin' high in th' sky! Mad Bess Moriarty, Scourge o` th' Se`en Seas, an' Captain T.J. Barrial wi' be joinin' the'r spirits in unholy matrimony! This scent be created t' commemorate th' union o' these two scurrilous sea dogs.

So, splice th' mainbrace an' get thee loaded t' th' gunwales, me buckos, 'tis a time o' celebration!

Red musk, ambergris, coconut palm, red sandalwood, balsam, date, warm leather, tobacco, ebony, lingum vitae wood, pandanus grass, an' a touch o' lime.

20 Dubloons, ya swabbie!

Love the concept, but the notes aren't me.

THE PHOENIX
This naval galleon was boarded and commandeered in 1713 on the order of Mad Bess Moriarty, along with a fat fleet of ships bearing precious oils, rare resins, and exotic spices. Once the vessels were secured, Mad Bess selected the finest, fittest galleon from the ships that they had acquired, and chose it to be her flagship. Her crew set to work knocking down the cabins, making the ship flush fore and aft, and painting her low sides were painted black, with one thin riband of orange. They prepared black colors, and set bloodshot, glaring occuli along the entirety of the hull. A new figurehead was carved in the shape of a flame-wreathed, screaming bird, and the ship was sanctified with wine, rum, and the blood of their enemies.

Mounted with 52 guns, and manned with the fiercest pirates to sail the Seven Seas, she was rechristened "the Phoenix".

Sea air, gunpowder, lime, salt-crusted wood, a splash of blood, and a dribble of Snake Oil.

See above.


"There will be an update in early October that will feature the Yuletide scents, new scents for the Neil Gaiman collections, new products at Black Phoenix Trading Post, and a little more this and that."

Dammit. Too soon!

In conclusion, it looks like I'll be picking up a bottle of Beaver Moon 2007, along with...hmm... one of these: Dia de los Muertos, Samhain, The Perilous Parlor and possibly Pumpkin III. Those of you who've tried any of the above already - any recommendations?

...Y'know, I still haven't had the chance to sniff my Aeaea or Libra, seeing as they're back in Boston. Mom will be bringing them up for Parents Weekend, in early October. *sigh*

Comments

[indigoinks.livejournal.com]

I and a few friends have discovered that pumpkin is a fickle mistress--none of us can even go near it, so I might get an imp and see if you can before you go in for a bottle.

[mllelaurel.livejournal.com]

Mmmm, so I've heard. I'm not much for pumpkin, but I was hoping the other notes would overwhelm it. Considering it's the theme note, though...unlikely.

The Perilous Parlor is looking like the most likely contender.