Wherein I join the BPAL Army
Soon, I will post about the Trip'O'Doom II, but for now -
I ordered two sets, for a total of twelve imps. These were:
Arkham
Miskatonic University
Paris
Madrid
Shanghai
Port Royal
Vicomte de Valmont
Marquise de Merteuil
Saint Germain
Calliope
Villain
Envy
I received an additional four free imps, which were:
Casanova
Melpomene
Chuparosa
Intrigue
Interestingly, two of these - Casanova and Melpomene - were ones that I had considered ordering.
As I understand it, to review a scent, you should list its description, followed by impressions in the bottle, wet on the wrist, and later, dry on the wrist. So, here is my impression of
Casanova - A name synonymous with seduction and licentiousness. From childhood aspirations of seclusion and priesthood came Giacomo Casanova, the self-styled Chevalier de Seingalt, the most notorious debauchee and playboy of all time. His memoirs, Histoire de Ma Vie, enflamed the Enlightenment with scandal and tales of sexual conquest. His restless nature and flair for sensationalizing his adventures drew him into and out of fortune, through numerous careers and affairs, and led him into a brief altercation with the Inquisition and a conviction on the charge of witchcraft. Though he had a life rife with drama and intrigue, he died peacefully at the age of 73, librarian to the Count of Waldstein. Who says librarians can't be sexy? A rakish blend of leather, anise, lavender, bergamot and amber with tonka, lemon peel and lusty patchouli.
In the bottle: It is very masculine scent - lots of patchouli, and citrus (bergamot and lemon peel, I presume?) with a touch of lavender.
Wet on the wrist: Left wrist seems to carry the leather and anise, while the right is sweeter and powdery - it reminds me of talc - I suppose that could be the amber? or the tonka?
Dry on the wrist: Both have taken on a rather powdery scent, although it is more complex on the left, with some of the heavier leather and spice coming through.
Overall: It is more of a man's cologne, and reminds me of something I'd expect to find in a Jermyn Street shop. I much prefer it in the bottle to on my skin, as it loses its sharpness and the citrus when worn. Still, I will likely keep it. 6/10
I ordered two sets, for a total of twelve imps. These were:
Arkham
Miskatonic University
Paris
Madrid
Shanghai
Port Royal
Vicomte de Valmont
Marquise de Merteuil
Saint Germain
Calliope
Villain
Envy
I received an additional four free imps, which were:
Casanova
Melpomene
Chuparosa
Intrigue
Interestingly, two of these - Casanova and Melpomene - were ones that I had considered ordering.
As I understand it, to review a scent, you should list its description, followed by impressions in the bottle, wet on the wrist, and later, dry on the wrist. So, here is my impression of
Casanova - A name synonymous with seduction and licentiousness. From childhood aspirations of seclusion and priesthood came Giacomo Casanova, the self-styled Chevalier de Seingalt, the most notorious debauchee and playboy of all time. His memoirs, Histoire de Ma Vie, enflamed the Enlightenment with scandal and tales of sexual conquest. His restless nature and flair for sensationalizing his adventures drew him into and out of fortune, through numerous careers and affairs, and led him into a brief altercation with the Inquisition and a conviction on the charge of witchcraft. Though he had a life rife with drama and intrigue, he died peacefully at the age of 73, librarian to the Count of Waldstein. Who says librarians can't be sexy? A rakish blend of leather, anise, lavender, bergamot and amber with tonka, lemon peel and lusty patchouli.
In the bottle: It is very masculine scent - lots of patchouli, and citrus (bergamot and lemon peel, I presume?) with a touch of lavender.
Wet on the wrist: Left wrist seems to carry the leather and anise, while the right is sweeter and powdery - it reminds me of talc - I suppose that could be the amber? or the tonka?
Dry on the wrist: Both have taken on a rather powdery scent, although it is more complex on the left, with some of the heavier leather and spice coming through.
Overall: It is more of a man's cologne, and reminds me of something I'd expect to find in a Jermyn Street shop. I much prefer it in the bottle to on my skin, as it loses its sharpness and the citrus when worn. Still, I will likely keep it. 6/10