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Every year bpal has a butterfly collection, and sometimes other critters sneak in. This year, two mosquitos tagged along. Usually no one likes these little ladies, but... they're actually really nice in perfume form. ;) They're supposed to be "sticky" scents (they both have honey notes)- and they are, sort of! They're heady and honey-y, but they're also green and quite refreshing, to my nose, anyway. On to the reviews!
1: AE. ALBOPICTUS. Saffron, pimento, cardamom, beeswax, cajeput, tomato leaf, geranium, and pink pepper honey.
Oh boy. This one is my favorite of the two! The note list is a little scary, but it works so beautifully. All of those weird notes make an awesome green scent with a little pepper in the base. Ugh. I can't even describe this- it's so different! It's the kind of scent that singes your nosehairs but you can't stop huffing it. This is a green and pink scent. I'd call it unisex, too, as it's not sweet at all, but still has a sensual side to it. I think this would smell magical on just about anyone! As it dries, this one gets peppery-er and almost smoky. It's fascinating!
2: AE. AEGYPTI. Five honeys with vanilla orchid, gardenia, dragon's blood resin, gingergrass, and turmeric.
This one has a little more universal appeal, but it's still very green. Wet, something makes this almost minty on me! I'm not as excited by this one, but it's still unique and wearable. Oddly, on me, the honeys still aren't making this sweet. Maybe I don't have very sweet skin? Green with a bit of sticky honey. I don't smell much in the way of florals. I think I need to try this one again in a few weeks. If it becomes magical I'll be sure to make a note of it! ETA: here comes the honey! It just snuck up on me! This one gets way sweeter, whereas the other just gets drier and drier. How interesting! These two perfumes are such a good pair!
01 June 2012
BPAL... mosquitos?
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