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1. Today I received my Grisly Grimoires Halloween Collection from Notoriously Morbid from a "mystery gifter from here on MUT" Again, I want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart! You made my entire month and I am super thankful. I can't wait to play with them!

2. I totally "might" have went a bit overboard with the Halloween re-release tonight....I wasn't into indies this time last year so I am SO happy I can get them today!!!

 
Shiro posted a straw poll for the November COTM; http://strawpoll.me/2894010/r

I voted for Turkey Coma, it sounds amazing *_*
LOL, I swear this thread makes me feel so dumb and clueless and like a total n00b about everything. I HATE to be the person that only asks questions, but i cannot for the life of me figure out how to vote... it seemed like you clicked the slice of graph that represented the color you wanted to choose, but nothing happened, no confirmation. Do I have to be signed up to something to make this work or...?? 

I FEEL SO STUPID RIGHT NOW

 
LOL, I swear this thread makes me feel so dumb and clueless and like a total n00b about everything. I HATE to be the person that only asks questions, but i cannot for the life of me figure out how to vote... it seemed like you clicked the slice of graph that represented the color you wanted to choose, but nothing happened, no confirmation. Do I have to be signed up to something to make this work or...?? 

I FEEL SO STUPID RIGHT NOW
That would be my fault, I linked to the results and not the vote page. Whoops! Fixed now!  :sdrop:

 
So Little Sparrow, Dreamworld Hermetica, and Alchimia Apothecary are having a Halloween sale/collaboration! Theme is Hansel & Gretel and Snow White and each have a promo code + free gift ! 

DreamWorld Code - TREAT10 for 10% off, plus, one free full size gift (http://dreamworldminerals.net/trickORtreat.html). Collection here - http://dreamworldminerals.net/grimm_hansel_gretel.html

Little Sparrow Code - 2Spooky4Me, gets 10% off plus a free surprise gift! Collection here - https://little-sparrow-cosmetics.lemonstand.com/category/filter-by-collections/grimm-little-snow-white

Alchimia Apothecary Code - TRICK10 for 10% off plus a free surprise gift (http://www.alchimia-apothecary.com/#!product/prd2/3117376471/trick-or-treat) Collection here -  http://www.alchimia-apothecary.com/#!grimm/c17yw

 
So Little Sparrow, Dreamworld Hermetica, and Alchimia Apothecary are having a Halloween sale/collaboration! Theme is Hansel & Gretel and Snow White and each have a promo code + free gift ! 

DreamWorld Code - TREAT10 for 10% off, plus, one free full size gift (http://dreamworldminerals.net/trickORtreat.html). Collection here - http://dreamworldminerals.net/grimm_hansel_gretel.html

Little Sparrow Code - 2Spooky4Me, gets 10% off plus a free surprise gift! Collection here - https://little-sparrow-cosmetics.lemonstand.com/category/filter-by-collections/grimm-little-snow-white

Alchimia Apothecary Code - TRICK10 for 10% off plus a free surprise gift (http://www.alchimia-apothecary.com/#!product/prd2/3117376471/trick-or-treat) Collection here -  http://www.alchimia-apothecary.com/#!grimm/c17yw
Totally getting the Whitest of Snow perfume from Alchimia.

 
@@Shalott I'm sorry you had such a horrible day :( /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Feel better soon <3
Thank you, my dear! :hugs3: It was just one of those days where even the littlest thing seemed to go wrong. Hopefully today is much better! :D /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

ETA: Aaaaand I got the Grimm Collection from Alchimia, because why choose one when you can get them all, and I won't lie, I was tempted by the words "freshly smoked bacon". Muahaha. :bandit:

ETA2: And added the entire Little Sparrow Snow White collection since my hubby felt it was an appropriate time to give my some shitty news. Who needs therapy, right? jfc. At lease I probably would have ordered them anyways. :sdrop:   Okay, I am seriously done now! :laughno:

 
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Could someone post the Alchimia scent/note list, pretty please? Their site doesn't work on mobile *at all*!
Here ya go!

...And Candy Bar Dreams: Thick ribbons of chocolate and black ambrosia layer themselves onto sticky sweet and creamy chunks of coconut filling and crunchy bits of toasted almonds.

A la Gory: This fragrance is filled with the sweet smells of vanilla ice cream, whipped cream and honey, pistachio pudding cake, spicy notes of pumpkin pie and the rich, buttery and flaky hints of pie crust. Surprisingly, you can even smell the cherry on top.

Aloha Vera: Aloe Vera is the star of this fragrance, mingled with playful hints of Awapuhi, a type of ginger native to Hawaii, and Hawaiian Hibiscus.

Ambassador: This scent is the combination of thick oud and Arabian Sandalwood, incense and the thick bubbling black tea she serves with delicate bergamot, honey and sweet hot cream. Part of the Ladies of the Sky Collection

Aphrodesia: The perfect combination of aromatic spices and savory green herbs, this scent is not for the timid. Cardamom combines with bright wisps of bergamot, and pungent thyme and rosemary. Peaking from the depths of this blend are just the slightest touch of lavender, coumarin, oakmoss and labdanum.

Apple Bits: Red ripe juicy apples mingle with the fruity crisp scent of green pomegranates, tropical wood, candied ginger and just a touch of ginseng. Rounding out this scent are spicy hints of fresh green herbs. Part of the Ladies of the Sky Collection

Apple Tree: When I was a kid, my first memories were of growing up on a farm. On one side of the driveway were these wonderful lilac trees, and on the other an apple tree. I'd swing around the trunk until I was dizzy and my hand was sore from the bark. I'd pick the blossoms until my Dad told me the apples can't grow without them, though I'd still sneak a few. And I'd play my own version of hopscotch, dancing around the fallen apples until I could find one low enough to pick. They were so sour, but I loved them. I absolutely adored that apple tree.

Banana Split: Thick scoops of milky vanilla ice cream lay in wait under the mouth watering aroma of drizzling dark chocolate syrup. Ribbons of strawberry sauce flow down to pool around ripe chunks of bananas. This wonderful concoction is completed with a generous dollop of fresh whipped cream.

Betrayal: What does betrayal smell like? In a nutshell, it smells just like Fernand Mondego. A once friend of Second Mate Edmond Dantès. He schemes to have him imprisoned for treason, all so they he can have Edmond's fiancée all to himself. The aromas of coastal France dominate this blend, with salty sea air, spruce, french lavender, and eucalyptus. Moving inward where olive blossoms gently sway in the breeze, and carry along with it the scent of many vineyards. Venturing further inward to Paris, where the streets smell like fresh baked crepes in the day, and the merlot is free flowing in the evening. (based on Mondego from Count of Monte Cristo) Part of the Villains Collection

Blackwell's Elixir: This cologne starts out very tart and sour-sweet, backed by spices such as saffrin, thyme and anise. The heart of the blend consist of a brilliant green and wood accord with cedar, guaic wood, forest pine, and olive blossom. On drydown, heavy hitters such as Benzoin and Blackwood rear their heads, morphing this blend from a bright green to a deep, dark, smokey wood.

By Any Other Name: Five different varieties of rose come together in this blend to form the most realistic rose bush aroma. Dark green leaves fuse their way through bold oud wood. You can even smell the milky sap of flower stems as if you've just clipped a rose fresh from the vine. It's almost as if you can smell the sunshine on your face when you're breathing in this beautiful concoction.

Can’t Elope: This fragrance is filled with cantaloupe just busting at the seams! Co-starring in this line up are sweet, juicy watermelons, crispy cucumbers, and the green airy notes of fresh cut grass and Aloe Vera.

Camp of the Woods: Hints of maple sap combine with the scent of autumn woods and a touch of sandalwood. Billowing clouds of bonfire and pipe smoke haze around the background to meet the lumberjack himself and the slightest hints of good ol' elbow grease.

Cherry Asphalt: Red juicy bing cherries bleed into sandalwood and agar, thick labdanum, sassafras, and just the slightest hints of dried roses.

Crunch: The nip of autumn is finally in the air, and with that brings the changing of the leaves and new life put on pause. The crunch of the dying leaves sound aloud underfoot, and you can picture yourself roaming around the hibernating woods. Sharp hints of cedar wood can be smelled in the crisp air, along with the woody dying plant life and musty fragrant earth. The woods before winter is very distinct, and to me there is no better smell than right before the snow.

Dangerous Dream: This is filled with juicy peaches, creamy tres les cake, brown sugar, and crunchy cinnamon filled crumbles.

Dark Passenger: The compulsion drives him, his code contains him. This charming villain is a vigilante. This blend was inspired by this lawfully evil man who only preys on predators. Blood oranges mingle with the Floridian Cypress trees. In the distance you can barely make out the silhouette of a balsam crafted boat. Pungent sea air wafts on the breeze, carrying just the slightest whispers of key lime pie. (inspired by Dexter) Part of the Villains Collection

The Dapper King: Spring is in the air with the bold scent of dandelions filling every yard. Fougere inspired floral and wood notes couple with bits of juniper berries and the gentle sting of rosemary.

Deadly Poppies: She'll get you....and your little dog too! This plotting witch is always up to nefarious things. When dealing with poisoned poppy fields, sometimes the smell of the work comes home with you. The commute isn't terrible since upgrading to a top of the line broomstick made from the finest black agar and fresh mown hay. There's also something to be said about how relaxed you are after your robes get covered in poppy petals laced with thick resinous opium ribbons. I have to say though, no matter how hard you scrub, you can never quite rid yourself of the hints of flying monkeys. (Inspired by the Wicked Witch of the West) Part of the Villains Collection

Devil Dew: This fruity refreshing scent hits your senses surrounded by a hint spice. The sharp aroma of green lemons and juicy dark bing cherries combine with spicy Madagascar black peppercorn, geranium, a touch of blueberries, and the perfect drops of honey. The watery morning dew you're used to has nothing on this.

Diablo: Why would hell hounds bother you when you have the devil himself on your tail? This blend is dark and mysterious, while all together spicy hot. The marriage of spices in this blend bring a sizzling aroma that not even the gates of hell can tame. Madagascar black peppercorn, saffron, cardamom, coriander, nutmeg, cinnamon, pink peppercorn, cloves and a concoction of many other spices meet with a heavy resinous ribbon of oud to make a dark demonic aroma you have to experience. (inspired by Lucifer, the ultimate villain) Part of the Villains Collection

Dragon’s Blood: This is a complex scent and has hints of frankincense, red sandalwood, cedarwood, orange and patchouli. The scent combines sweet and spicy notes that form a sophisticated and complex aroma.

Druid Fluid: Pure floral and fun greens. This is a body filled with peonies with accents of fresh cut green grass, lovely tuberose and fragrant green bamboo. Tying everything together are the fluttering hints of orchid and spicy thyme.

Dryer Lint: You can smell the crisp clean cotton as it spins around, hitting the walls of the tumbler. Soap and just the slightest hint of bleach hits you as the water steams out of the fresh clean laundry.

Escape - Ever wish you could escape your life for a moment, to find yourself laying on a secluded beach, surrounded by bright hawaiian flowers and sweet fruits? Juicy peaches, mouth watering red plums, dewfruit, and acacia surrounded by puakenikeni, plumaria, gardenia, hawthorn, and purple flowers mixed with nuances of saffrin, wine, and just a touch of sweet tobacco. This is as much for the busy professional woman, as it is for the carefree young girl.

Everything Floats: While donning his favorite clown disguise, hints of cotton candy, caramel popcorn and pulled taffy waft in the stale underground air. It's damp down here and a tad bit musty. It's raining outside, and the gutters are pouring down in the distance. Something drops down from the waterfall and glides to a stop by his feet. As he picks it up, he realizes it's a paper boat. A creepy smile envelops his face as he peers up into the gutter opening. “Hiya Georgie!” (inspired by Pennywise the Clown) Part of the Villains Collection

Fairest Envy: It soon came to be that Little Snow White's mother was to be replaced by a step mother. The new queen was as proud and arrogant as she was beautiful, and it soon came to be that the now not so little Snow White, was rapidly surpassing her in beauty. Ordering her to be killed, and assuming she was dead, the evil queen soon came to find out it had all been a ruse. Locking herself away in her secret room of plotting, and set out to create a poisoned apple. It was a beautiful juicy red apple with the whitest of flesh, and thick mahogany core. One bite however would kill anyone who tasted it. Filled with the darkest of poisons, smelling close to sweet fennel, anise, sassafras and the slightest hints of licorice. Yet there was a bit of a rosiness to it that could not quite be pinned down. The queen will surely soon be the fairest, indeed. Part of the Grimm Collection.

Feast Day: After being lost in the woods for days, siblings, Hansel and Gretel stumbled upon a little house that was built of bread and covered in cakes and had windows made of clear sugar. In the house it was discovered that there lived a witch. Come to find out she was a wicked and terrible witch, with nefarious plans to eat the little children. Gretel then tricked the witch and shoved her into the wood burning oven, and burning her to death. The notes in this blend are reflected in kind with fresh baked bread, cakes, and clear candied sugar. Trails of burning cedar wrap around the sweetness to meet with the aroma of what can only be described as freshly smoked bacon. Part of the Grimm Collection.

First in Show: Straight out of the gates, this scent is a floral explosion with gardenias, tulips, honeysuckles, a hint of roses and fruity violets rounding into plum, black currants, wine and sweet tobacco. Hints of the most subtle bits of leather linger and combine into beautiful sophistication.

Flowering Meadow: Close your eyes and imagine earth beneath your feet, the grass between your toes, and the flowers blossoming all around you as far as the eye can see. This truly is the scent of a warm spring day. This scent is very floral and earthy.

Freezia: Fierce and powerful combination of frigid and floral. Water flows all around the tough shards of ice and pears in this blend to break away and reveal the lovely delicate notes of freesia hidden just below the surface.

Geisha: This is a wonderful combination of crispy green bamboo, fragrant green tea and an overall feeling of clean fresh air. Unisex

Gimme S’more: Toasted marshmallows, graham crackers, raw cocoa and mouth watering black ambrosia surround the molten sparks of a smokey campfire.

Ginger Vitus: The smell of the refreshing ginger stands out among sweet juicy pears, green and supple vetiver and just a hint of pink peppercorn.

Gladius - This is a sophisticated blend of leather and black agar, sweetened by bergamot and lemon, sharpened by star anise, and it's all mellowed down with some sweet vanilla.

Green Thumb: Fresh cucumbers mix with a subtle wisp of dill and other herbs. Tall vines of tomato plants escape their cages containing sun ripe tomatoes and surrounded by arugula and just the shyest whispers of zesty lemon.

Hail Mary: This very unique scent fills your senses with the warm aroma of fresh baked bread, mingled with the heady flutters of a nice full bodied Merlot.

Hallows: This blend is a perfect compliment and tribute to a cool autumn breeze. From the warm and spicy spices of baking pies comes the sweet notes of apples and pumpkins. Sharp notes of pears and ginger combine, creating the perfect smell from the busy kitchens in the midst of a season of harvest. Topping off this wonderful aroma is the unique smell of falling leaves and the sweet notes of freshly bundled alfalfa hay bails.

Harlequin: If this scent isn't inspired by a great big nut bag filled with crazy, then I don't know what is. Shockingly tart red currants meld together with gooey sweet taffy and balance with red roses and black currants. The whole blend is anchored down by a dark mossy anti-toxin, though there's not much else keeping it sane. (inspired by Harley Quinn) Part of the Villains Collection

Harvest: Harvest season is in the air. All the farmers are working hard to bring in their crops. Dried up corn husks are blowing in the wind along the ditches and roadsides. Giant bales of fragrant hay are scattered about on the rolling hills. All around as far as the eye can see are the long stretches of black Iowa dirt that's been freshly tilled in the infinite fields. This is the distinct aroma that every agricultural community knows so well, but is so fleeting, it needs to be bottled to be savored.

Hellixir: Molten sparks ignite the aromatic notes of fennel, nutmeg, Madagascar black pepper and other spices that are simmering around thick ribbons of spicy labdanum.

Hook: The scent of bay rum and leather surround a sweet bold body of rich tobacco leaf. Exotic notes of black tea bubble to the surface to mingle with the subtle salty air. Fun and playful hints of lime tumble around the bridge to ward off scurvy from you and your crew mates. Bringing everything together, this cologne oil makes for an addictive experience.

Hue Bris: The body of this blend is filled with the sweet and intoxicating bouquet of ambrosia. The sweet trickles of honey and champagne top this elixir, with the sweet essence of orange blossoms to bridge through this grandiose brew.

Ichigo: Ichigo is literally the strawberry on top of the shortcake roll.

Jamocha: The bold aroma of coffee swirls around the tantalizing hints of chocolate, vanilla and cinnamon.

Jersey Devil: Trying to capture the heady scents of the pine barrens, spicy forest pine combines with spruce, fir and juniper berries. Adding to that the woody aromas of cedar, sandalwood and cypress, the slight hints of oak moss surround the earthy forest floor. Bold notes of tomato leaf and rosemary complete the bridge to unite this fantastic cologne oil.

Juju Monster: Sharp and bold scents of black currant weave around the juicy trickles of mulberries, strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, and rich, wonderful cherries.

Jungle Juice: Hints of citrus and pineapples breeze around the rich and milky aroma of coconuts.

Layer Cake: This is a combination of strawberries, lichee, dragon fruit, mangoes and other sweet fruit drizzled over a thick slice of birthday cake and topped with a fresh dollop of whipped cream. Part of the Ladies of the Sky Collection.

Mad Cow: Here in the midwest, we live amid a huge agricultural and farming community. You can't go down the road very far without running into beautiful pastures. I always love the look of them with all the cows scattered about. Playing on that, this scent has just the slightest hints of milk, while being immersed in fields of alfalfa, dandelions, clovers and sweetgrass. You can smell the still waters of the stream running through the pasture with subtle notes of earth and fallen wood.

Magma: The body of this elixir consists of juicy red ripe strawberries, sweet sugar filled lemonade, and warm mouth watering vanilla.

Magnetic Attraction: If magnetism were to have a scent, this is what we imagined it would smell like. Hints of metal, bits of static, classic aldehyde and the flowing force of nature come together to form the attraction that's older than life itself. This is our our tribute to the magnetic man. (inspired by Magneto) Part of the Villains Collection

Midwest Forest Floor - This darker forest scent was inspired by a friend of mine wanting to smell like the forest in the Midwest when summer turns to fall. It's not quite the fallen leaves of autumn, but it's that musty forest smell on the ground right before the leaves are changing and everything is just starting to think about crisping up. You can smell everything in the forest from the leaves on the mighty oaks right down to the tiny mushrooms and mosses. Sharp pine needles, snapping branches, spicy plants, ferns and patches of clovers and wildflowers. There's lots to be found on the forest floor.

Mirror: The delicate aroma of white tea and crisp bamboo wafts to the forefront of this calming concoction. Hidden in the shadows of billowing steam are the fruity notes of fresh picked violets laying atop mysterious and exotic woods.

Mountain Mud: It has a full bold body of rich black dirt, a hint of foliage, and slightly mossy. It smells just like mud. Unisex

Myriad: A heavy base concoction of earthy Oud resin and sweet benzoin resin anchor this addicting aroma to the ground. Black tea bubbles around warm spices, with hints of rose peaking in between bright, tart apples and juicy ripe boysenberries.

Mysteries of Blue: Since this fragrance was based on a shape shifter, I felt there should be no other star in this blend than the dazzling and mysterious Davana plant. Much like it's inspiration, this note is unique in that it is capable of smelling very different on one person than it does on someone else. It is nature's very amazing shape shifter scent, and something I am excited to showcase. Rumor has it that most people agree it smells slightly floral and a bit woodsy. We have surrounded this note by Kadu blossoms, African violets, blue geranium, grape hyacinth, blue orchids, violet leaf absolute, and tucked that into the woods. Do you wonder what it might smell like on you? (inspired by Mystique) Part of the Villains Collection

Native: Sweet grass lies at the heart of this blend with the sharp notes of apples and cranberries hinting around the outskirts of your senses. Combined with bold, rich tobacco leaves and just a touch of wildflowers, this is truly a unique and wonderful fragrance.

No Tricks: The garden gourds have been brought in from harvest and the lovely ladies in the kitchen are baking up some treats! The smell of pumpkin bread surrounds your senses in this intoxicating gourmand. Nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon and allspice combine together with a rich and buttery pumpkin aroma that smells so delicious, you'd swear you were surrounded by the real thing.

Oasis: Deep in this hidden blue lagoon are sparkling crisp pools of water cutting through the amazon mist that contains hints of sweet plumeria, exotic ginger, Hawaiian hibiscus, and just a touch of deep dark earth after the rain.

Old Woods - If you are a fan of spicy wood, this is the scent for you. It's the sharp green scents of wood that's still alive. The powerful old trees, not the long since chopped firewood. There's a powerhouse of heavy hitters in this blend including thick ribbons of oud resin, black agar, Arabian sandalwood, blackwood and cedar. Accompanied by spicy labdanum resin and oakmoss, it's lightened with the hints of green including delicate violet leaf absolute, sweet apricots and spicy majorum.

Orange Vanilla Chai: Black tea steeped with sweet oranges, cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, anise, fennel, and vanilla.

Out of the Woods: Darting like lightening out of the wicked home of the witch, Hansel and Gretel were once again back in the forest. Hours went by surrounded by lush green leaves , balsam trees and luscious ferns and mosses. They had to stop as they came to a great stretch of water and could not cross. No bridge in sight, they decided to ask a duck to swim them across the cool crisp water. Once safely across, they saw that the forest was thinning and the wonderful sunshine was starting to shine through. Everything was starting to look more and more familiar. They were out of the woods. Part of the Grimm Collection.

Panic Button: This has a full body of organic lavender essential oil, complemented by lovely jasmine, chamomile, bergamot, clary sage and sandalwood.

Peony For Your Thoughts: The bold and intoxicating scent of peonies dominate this blend. Watery green bamboo sap and thick vines of black agar branches weave their way through delicate violets, clinging to just the slightest touch of rose infused leather.

Picnic: On a lighter summer note, this scent blends together wonderful watery cucumbers, green tea, violet leaves, clovers, dandelions, and sunflowers.

The Poorest Florist: Rose otto and carnations, amber, vetiver, peppermint, and spicy herbs. Wait a minute! Is that marijuana drifting in from the back?

Realm of the Woods: This is a very striking and daring cologne oil. It has a very dry and bold body of oak moss climbing up the twisting twigs of rosewood, sharp cedar wood, and musky sandalwood. It has a rich earthiness to it with just the slightest top notes of fresh leaves.

Red: In her old life, this fellow perfumer, and botanist, had her life take a wild turn. After surviving a deadly poison, she finds herself closer to plants than ever. This blend is filled wish so much plant life, you can practically smell the chlorophyl oozing from the bottle. English Ivy, clover, coumarin, ferns and Spanish moss come together with dandelions, heliotrope, and the slightest touch of lavender. Finishing off this blend is the dark and heavy underlying presence of oakmoss. (inspired by Poison Ivy) Part of the Villains Collection

Red Nerve: The bold aroma of black and red currants, and sweet black cherries lie at the heart of this potion. The spicy, dark punch of Dragon's Blood dance around the edges of your nerves to drug your senses.

Red Rover: Rolling fields of clovers and honey flowers surround you in this lovely spring inspired scent, with just a few patches of fresh cut grass.

Rockefeller: This is a sophisticated and rich cologne with bold thick notes of mahogany anchoring around more subtle ribbons of sweet pipe tobacco, bergemot, iris, and hawthorn. Bits of oakmoss and chypre sneak into your senses, and is finished of with just the slightest of merlot. It doesn't take much more to imagine the beautiful study you're surrounded by that influenced this blend.

Rogue’s Oil: This is a bold concoction of *cloves, lemon peels, cinnamon, *eucalyptus and *rosemary.

Sandstorm: Flying high above the ground are swells of dry sand, whipping it's way through the desert. Left in it's wake are the hints of plant life peeking its way from the ground. Flower covered cacti dominate the horizon, giving shelter to the desert calendula and sage, with storm broken desert sunflowers that lie helplessly on the sandy floor. (inspired by Sandman) Part of the Villains Collection

Sex and Violets: This rich elixir is sweet and playful, yet sexy and mysterious. The sweet floral body of violets blends perfectly with playful juicy peaches and exotic freesia.

Sex on the Lawn: Lilacs, ferns, English Ivy, Arabian sandalwood and...are those grass stains?

Shaman: Sage, lemongrass, lavender eucalyptus and other herbs combine with the delicate aroma of sweet grass, blackened earth and a rich smokey campfire.

Sinner's Eve: This piping hot concoction of fruit and spices is our version of apple cider. When I was little, we used to go on haunted hay rides and similar adventures around Halloween. Every time the tour ended, they always gathered and handed out the most amazing piping hot apple cider. It was filled with just hints of apple pie spices and always was a tangy tart treat for my taste buds. Although you can't drink our version, I wanted to capture the scent that brings me back to one of the many great memories of my favorite holiday.

Singing Sparrow - Spicy and sweet and fruity and floral, there's just a bit of everything in this intoxicating blend. Thick ribbons of honey and vanilla blend harmoniously with juicy apricots and refreshing blood oranges. Spicy tendrils of labdanum lurk from below while sweet hints of rose and tobacco waft in the breeze to bridge the gap.

Speakeasy - There's no need to speak softly about this scent! Inspired by the watering holes of the prohibition era, Speakeasy blooms with rich sweet tobacco. Hints Bourbon and Merlot waft through the air, carried by wisps of plums, roses and decadent aldehyde remnants long since left by the bustling excitement of forbidden night life of the 1920s.

Spider Sap: This menacing concoction is not for the weary. Absinth, sassafras, fennel, nutmeg and black licorice are fused with hints of lime and green tart unripe lemons. The whole elixir is then steeped together in an infusion of deadly nightshade. Be careful around this brew, for if you're clumsy it may be the last thing you do! (inspired by Venom) Part of the Villains Collection

Stranger Danger: Sweet tarts, bubble gum, green apple lollies and salt water taffies cover up the distinct odor of pipe smoke, motor oil and the sweaty afternoon heat.

Swamp Gas: Cypress trees, oud, and other woods surround you as you immerse yourself in humid hints of fougere greens, orris, Spanish moss, ferns, fragrant orchids, and fallen leaves touching down to earth.

Sweet Potato Pie: Someone's cookin' up some yum! This blend is strongly reminiscent of candied yams. Spice filled creamy sweet potatoes are filled into a rich and buttery pie crust and topped with big fluffy toasted marshmallows. Be careful with this gourmand. As much as you'll want to eat it, I strongly urge against it!

Thunderstorm - Standing at the edge of the field you can feel the heavy rains pouring down all around you. You can feel yourself slightly sinking into the earth as mud squishes between your toes. In the distance you can see the lightening. You can hear the piercing cry and sharp snaps of the tree a ways ahead of you when it buckles under the pressures of nature right before the thunderous roars overwhelm it when they meet.

This is not the smell of the rain. This is the smell of the thunder.

Torpedo Surprise: The combination of cranberries and citrus is a classic that never gets old. The playful notes of pink grapefruit work together with the bold scent of sweet oranges to blend harmoniously with the sharp and tangy body of cranberries in this fun and fruity brew.

Tsunami: Seaweed and driftwood filled ocean water crash to the earth and swell with sea salt filled air and a touch of rice flowers.

Tugboat: The bright and sunny salt and kelp filled air surround the tugboat's marina along with warm waters and friendly white billowy clouds.

Velvet Voodoo: This has a warm full body of crushed red roses. Strawberries drop into a sparkling flute of champagne, making both bubble to the surface.

Warrior Slink: Oozing with thick ribbons of benzoin and labdanum, sweet notes of chocolate wrapped in spicy worn leather bubble to the surface. Combined with black agar, there are hints of what can only be described as pure animal musk. Part of the Ladies of the Sky Collection.

Whitest of Snow: In midwinter, when the snowflakes were falling like feathers, a queen sat sewing at her window. The window was the blackest of ebony. She pricked her finger with her needle and watched 3 bold drops of blood fall into the snow. She wished right then and there for a daughter who was as white as snow, as red as blood, and as black as ebony wood. The poor queen died as the child was born. This is the scent inspired by her fair daughter, made from the blackest of ebony wood, the brightest of red holly berries and the purest of fluffy white snow. Part of the Grimm Collection.

Yo Saff Bridge: Unwilling to do the deed herself, this villain likes to put her victims in the path of death without actually getting her hands dirty. She's got the heart of a poisonous viper, and the lipstick to match. It's a deadly hodgepodge of floral delight. The light influences of English Ivy and apples lead this blend. Lily of the Valley, Hyacinth, Frangipani, and Wisteria play together with a some darker more nefarious aromas. Rounding out this powerful elixir we've laced in the deadly nightshade and fused in hints of nutmeg. Oh, and what would this blend be without the addition of a bit of meadow saffron? (inspired by Saffron from Firefly) Part of the Villains Collection

Zero: Not even a cryogenics lab can hold back the powerful aroma that bursts forth in the wake of this arctic villain. Winter has nothing on this smell! Wintergreen, spearmint and peppermint coalesce with camphorous breaths of eucalyptus, pine and lavender. The whole infusion then cascades over ice to form a powerful and chilling treat. (inspired by Mr. Freeze) Part of the Villains Collection
 
Thank you, my dear! :hugs3: It was just one of those days where even the littlest thing seemed to go wrong. Hopefully today is much better! :D /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

ETA: Aaaaand I got the Grimm Collection from Alchimia, because why choose one when you can get them all, and I won't lie, I was tempted by the words "freshly smoked bacon". Muahaha. :bandit:

ETA2: And added the entire Little Sparrow Snow White collection since my hubby felt it was an appropriate time to give my some shitty news. Who needs therapy, right? jfc. At lease I probably would have ordered them anyways. :sdrop: Okay, I am seriously done now! :laughno:
Well hopefully the new scents will perk you up! Anything with "freshly smoked bacon" sounds very intriguing! :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 
I got my Marshmallow Massacre perfume oil from ten three labs today with my fingers crossed it would be a close match to HoG's Ghost Puffs & I will admit, I'm pleasantly surprised.  It's VERY close.  It's not 100% exact, but it's really really close.  I can't wait to try it.  Ghost Puffs stayed on me for 5+ hours so if this stuff does the same I might cry tears of joy at finding a dupe.  So for all of you who wanted Ghost Puffs, but didn't snag it, this is pretty spot on.  :)

And I might add, I was really pleased with ten three labs.  They sent my perfume oil (that's all I ordered), but they sent it in a cute little canvas bag along with a "fortune telling fish" (bizarre, but my kids are having a BLAST with it), a blow pop (kids bargaining with their lesser liked Halloween candy for a trade), some Golden Guardian Marigold seeds (kind of a fun little extra), & a very generously sized sample bag of one of their eye shadow pigments.  If I like the staying power on this stuff I will definitely be buying more from them.

 
Does anyone know what size/form the Alchimia Apothecary perfume sample sizes are?  I was looking at blog reviews and saw vials, mini drams, big drams, mini rollerballs (cute!) and none of them specified which size they ordered. 

 
Well hopefully the new scents will perk you up! Anything with "freshly smoked bacon" sounds very intriguing! :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
Not indie related but the other day we were at Yankee Candle and smelling the "man candles". My hubby liked Football Season (or whatever it was) and the Fresh Cut Grass, but he recoiled in horror when I made him smell Bacon. He thought it was disgusting, but I thought that it smelled like Bac-O-Bits, although very strong.

We both agreed, however, that the Brewski candle smelled like someone had gotten too drunk and then vomited. Seriously, if you ever get to smell it, do so. It is foul. :lol:

 
Does anyone know what size/form the Alchimia Apothecary perfume sample sizes are?  I was looking at blog reviews and saw vials, mini drams, big drams, mini rollerballs (cute!) and none of them specified which size they ordered. 
The full size collection are 5mL each, the sample collection is sample vials at ~1.5mL. :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Edit: Wait are you talking about the ones from the Grimm Collection in this thread, or different samples from them? Because other samples I don't know. :x

 
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I preordered the NM GG and then 2 days later I placed another order. I haven't received the 2nd order yet but I noticed that some people on Fb had their other order in with their GG. I wonder if they just ordered them with the GG at the same time and that's why? Or... Maybe I'm just impatient. I noticed they changed the TAT 2 days after I ordered.

 
Not indie related but the other day we were at Yankee Candle and smelling the "man candles". My hubby liked Football Season (or whatever it was) and the Fresh Cut Grass, but he recoiled in horror when I made him smell Bacon. He thought it was disgusting, but I thought that it smelled like Bac-O-Bits, although very strong.

We both agreed, however, that the Brewski candle smelled like someone had gotten too drunk and then vomited. Seriously, if you ever get to smell it, do so. It is foul. :lol:
Last year for Thanksgiving they had Thanksgiving food scented candles. The "Turkey and Stuffing" candle was quite possibly one of the worst smells ever. It was like someone left a thyme-rubbed turkey out in the sun for several days.

 

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