BPAL Reviews
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ayalanya over a month ago, but they remained in Boston and couldn't be reviewed till now.
Bast, Ubasti, Ailuros, Ba-en-Aset. Represented as both a domestic cat and a fierce lioness, she truly evidences traits of both. She is the Mother of All Cats, Goddess of Sensuality, Fertility, and a guardian and protector of women. She is also one of the Eyes of Ra, and in that aspect is an Avenging Goddess, seeking retribution and punishing enemies of her people. Luxuriant amber, warm Egyptian musk, fierce saffron and soft myrrh, almond, cardamom and golden lotus.
In imp: I'm not sure how, exactly, something can smell warm, but this does. Warm and sweet, like milk with spices. Mmmmm.
On me (wet): Musky and unusual, but unlike a lot of musk scents, this really works on me.
On me (dry): Sinks into the skin, making it seem as though I'm exuding a lovely warm smell all on my own. Purrr. It's too bad I'm not playing any characters this scent fits, because it strikes me as a great character scent. I guess that just leaves little ol' me to wear it all the time. Such a tragedy.
Crushed herbs and sweet amber resin with a streak of patchouli, neroli and golden musk.
In imp: Freshly-cut grass.
On me (wet): Yep, cut grass, with a certain golden quality to it.
On me (dry): Fades down to almost nothing, sadly. Will try again later, to see if that changes.
And they came unto the brook of Eshcol, and cut down from thence a branch with one cluster of grapes, and they bare it between two upon a staff; and they brought of the pomegranates, and of the figs. The place was called the brook Eshcol, because of the cluster of grapes which the children of Israel cut down from thence. And they returned from searching of the land after forty days. And they went and came to Moses, and to Aaron, and to all the congregation of the children of Israel, unto the wilderness of Paran, to Kadesh; and brought back word unto them, and unto all the congregation, and shewed them the fruit of the land. And they told him, and said, We came unto the land whither thou sentest us, and surely it floweth with milk and honey; and this is the fruit of it.
A fertile scent, generous, life-affirming, and swelling with a sense of triumph, warmth, and abundance: sweet milk, golden honey, fig fruit, pomegranate, dates, and white grape.
In imp: Sweet, with a little of that fruity tartness, over warm milk.
On me (wet): ...Yay, I'm getting the pomegranate. Yum!
On me (dry): Now I'm getting more of the dates and milk. I like!
Dark, moody, and bittersweet: black currant, patchouli, tobacco, cinnamon leaf, caramel, muguet, and red sandalwood.
In imp: Slightly burnt caramel.
On me (wet): Very foody and rich, with a smoky undertone. Mom's not fond, but I like it.
On me (dry): Remains entirely true to the first sniff.
Biblical witch, priestess of Astarte, and general troublemaker. A true role model for today's upwardly mobile Modern Woman. A gloriously decadent blend of honey, roses, orange blossom and sandalwood.
In imp: Mostly honey, with some citrus and florals.
On me (wet): Smells a little like candy, only sexier.
On me (dry): Mostly honey.
ayalanya over a month ago, but they remained in Boston and couldn't be reviewed till now.Bast, Ubasti, Ailuros, Ba-en-Aset. Represented as both a domestic cat and a fierce lioness, she truly evidences traits of both. She is the Mother of All Cats, Goddess of Sensuality, Fertility, and a guardian and protector of women. She is also one of the Eyes of Ra, and in that aspect is an Avenging Goddess, seeking retribution and punishing enemies of her people. Luxuriant amber, warm Egyptian musk, fierce saffron and soft myrrh, almond, cardamom and golden lotus.
In imp: I'm not sure how, exactly, something can smell warm, but this does. Warm and sweet, like milk with spices. Mmmmm.
On me (wet): Musky and unusual, but unlike a lot of musk scents, this really works on me.
On me (dry): Sinks into the skin, making it seem as though I'm exuding a lovely warm smell all on my own. Purrr. It's too bad I'm not playing any characters this scent fits, because it strikes me as a great character scent. I guess that just leaves little ol' me to wear it all the time. Such a tragedy.
Crushed herbs and sweet amber resin with a streak of patchouli, neroli and golden musk.
In imp: Freshly-cut grass.
On me (wet): Yep, cut grass, with a certain golden quality to it.
On me (dry): Fades down to almost nothing, sadly. Will try again later, to see if that changes.
And they came unto the brook of Eshcol, and cut down from thence a branch with one cluster of grapes, and they bare it between two upon a staff; and they brought of the pomegranates, and of the figs. The place was called the brook Eshcol, because of the cluster of grapes which the children of Israel cut down from thence. And they returned from searching of the land after forty days. And they went and came to Moses, and to Aaron, and to all the congregation of the children of Israel, unto the wilderness of Paran, to Kadesh; and brought back word unto them, and unto all the congregation, and shewed them the fruit of the land. And they told him, and said, We came unto the land whither thou sentest us, and surely it floweth with milk and honey; and this is the fruit of it.
A fertile scent, generous, life-affirming, and swelling with a sense of triumph, warmth, and abundance: sweet milk, golden honey, fig fruit, pomegranate, dates, and white grape.
In imp: Sweet, with a little of that fruity tartness, over warm milk.
On me (wet): ...Yay, I'm getting the pomegranate. Yum!
On me (dry): Now I'm getting more of the dates and milk. I like!
Dark, moody, and bittersweet: black currant, patchouli, tobacco, cinnamon leaf, caramel, muguet, and red sandalwood.
In imp: Slightly burnt caramel.
On me (wet): Very foody and rich, with a smoky undertone. Mom's not fond, but I like it.
On me (dry): Remains entirely true to the first sniff.
Biblical witch, priestess of Astarte, and general troublemaker. A true role model for today's upwardly mobile Modern Woman. A gloriously decadent blend of honey, roses, orange blossom and sandalwood.
In imp: Mostly honey, with some citrus and florals.
On me (wet): Smells a little like candy, only sexier.
On me (dry): Mostly honey.
