Raq On Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 (edited) Weird! I just tried this for the first time yesterday. Funny to see this thread pop up. I don't do florals, but this one was passable. Not too flowery on me, but my skin amped something-I just don't know what. It had a sort of "clean" scent more than a cloying floral but I don't think it's my cup of tea, but as always, I will sample again just to make sure. I've blown off some scents too early before. DAFFODIL ~ Regard, sympathy and affection returned, love, fertility, luck. ORANGE BLOSSOM ~ Strong "magnet" to attract men, eternal love, marriage, fruitfulness, thoughtfulness, happiness, tribute. NEROLI ~ Relieves tension and anxiety. SWEET DILL ~ Attracts women, love, protection of the home, affluence, good fortune. SWEET PEA ~ Lasting pleasure, blissfulness, youthful attraction, friendship, courage, strength. PANSY ~ Draws love, ensures your lover will think of you when separated, divination. BASIL ~ Love, fidelity, empathy between lovers. PEACH ~ Love, promotes fertility, happiness, abundance, marriage, longevity, wishes granted. Ahhh, Its the neroli that amps. Than note is a no no for me. I think the Basil and dill are the notes that make it wearable for me. Edited January 17, 2013 by Raq On Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missdarlyncherie Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 The perfume itself was tooo much for me (but that was awhile back so yes maybe I should try again too) BUT the sample of Betrothal soap I got once from Mara in my package was awesome and I plan on getting a bar for spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruiseviolet Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 This is a very green floral. I'm not normally into floral or green scents, but somehow this works! It's not too loud or cloying. Unfortunately, I don't see any effects from the magickal intent of this potion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphindolls2 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 This is one I have been wanting to get forever and I just grabbed the last one over at Scent Addict's GOB sale...I can not wait to try this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bella15 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 I tried this out the other night, trying to decide whether or not to grab one from Scent Addict (glad you got one, DD!) and it is a very pretty green floral, clean and crisp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphindolls2 Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Molls, happy to hear you say this, I got my order today and I'm going to try this one on after my workout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honeycake Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 (edited) This was a really light fresh floral in the bottle. About 30 minutes later after it dried it definitely wasn't Dreams of Avalon, but it was very pretty. A very light and clean floral, but much more subdued. There was something sweet in this, but it wasn't a sugary or powdery sweet. The sweet part reminded me of babies/newborns for some reason. I asked others how they liked the fragrance and I was told I smelled like lemons. I was told it was a nice floral in the bottle, but people hated this on me. I like this fragrance, but it didn't super wow me like Dreams of Avalon. Edited June 22, 2013 by Honeycake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphindolls2 Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Dang, happy to see this thread pop up, I still have not tried this blend on yet.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoremyWhether Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 I tried this out and it is a really pretty floral blend. Unfortunately, I smelled like I rolled around in a flower shop and that was just a little too much "flower power" for me. I'm sad about that too because it truly smelled wonderful in the bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeseburger79 Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 (edited) Hmmm....what kind of sorcery is this? Weirdly, in all the time I've been into LP, I've never tried this one till recently. Scentwise, its,a breathy, fresh air floral heavy on the orange blossom and daffodil, with a peachy signature. Totally makes me think of the first real days of spring and growth. Very pretty. It isn't at all strong on me, which conflicts with other reviews, but it really isn't. After about a half hour,it's just a lovely peachy skin scent on me. But the magic in this one us strong!! VERY strong! I wore this yesterday when I was hanging out with Hugo. It was a rare occasion that we actually had the place to ourselves. I made spaghetti and we watched movies. Now listen, Hugo has, many great qualities, but he is really not the most outwardly affectionate guy. His sons mother messed him up pretty good, and he's always been pretty cautious about falling in love again. But were growing much closer, and things are good. I just want you to know that he's not the type of guy to be all kissy and cuddly all the time. Well, yesterday, wearing this,it was VERY different. He was,sooooo sweet to me, saying nice things, cuddling,telling me he loves me and that I should never doubt that, even though he knows he can be a douche,ect. He stroked my hair, ect. Just generally treated me like a goddess...it was awesome! Oh, and he told me I smell good! You guys, he NEVER SAYS THAT. He usually bitches about perfume or says nothing. But here's the clincher: when I went to the kitchen to get his spaghetti, he said "your such a good wife"......Whoa, what??? Were not married, and he never evvvvver says stuff like that. Freudian slip? I think its the Betrothal!! Crazy ... But what a lovely experience wearing this was! I think it belongs in the spell oil forum!! Edited September 28, 2013 by cheeseburger79 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StacyK Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 CB.. great story! I like this one too. I feel so feminine and youthful when I wear this. I put my review on Amazon but guess I never did it here. When I was a kid my mom had the popular book "101 Famous Poems" I used to love to read it. One of my favorites as a child was "The Daffodils" I'd read it over and over...The first time I wore this I thought of that poem over & over. The Daffodil note is prominent but I wear this when I'm in a mood to enjoy that. I love the addition of the green herbs, it adds to the overall green springy feel, a brilliant way to express that without going all grassy. The fruit doesn't really amp on me, here it just adds that juicy, sunshiny note and a dash of sweetness. It's not a sweet scent, but the fruit, I feel, softens the other notes a little. This is also nice with just a dab of "Phero Girl" or Sugared Honeycomb in the cleavage. I even bought a couple of copies of "101 Famous Poems" for my kids to read. " .. When all at once I saw a crowd, A host, of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luna65 Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 That poem is actually called "I wandered lonely as a cloud." This is engraved on my brain because I was a Lit major. I wandered lonely as a cloud That floats on high o'er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd, A host of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StacyK Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 (edited) Yes! Thats it, not bad from memory ^^ I loved that and "The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere"... and a few others. Loved that little book! ETA, I had to go find it, I hope it is a complete version, I pulled off a website, if anyone cares here it is; a poem by by William Wordsworth I wandered lonely as a cloud That floats on high o'er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd, A host, of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze. Continuous as the stars that shine And twinkle on the milky way, They stretched in never-ending line Along the margin of a bay: Ten thousand saw I at a glance, Tossing their heads in sprightly dance. The waves beside them danced, but they Out-did the sparkling leaves in glee; A poet could not be but gay, In such a jocund company! I gazedand gazedbut little thought What wealth the show to me had brought: For oft, when on my couch I lie In vacant or in pensive mood, They flash upon that inward eye Which is the bliss of solitude; And then my heart with pleasure fills, And dances with the daffodils. Edited September 30, 2013 by StacyK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vladmyra Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 This is one of those truly magical scents, like the Love Potion series, that seems to cast a spell over the wearer that weaves its way into the hearts and minds of those around you. It's curious people have described this as a green floral, cause I'm not getting greenness. It reminds me of the very first moments of spring each year, when I'm driving home from work in the late afternoon with the window down and the delicious scent of all the flowering bushes and trees on the side of the road washes over me. It also reminds me of when I was a child and I went out into my backyard one evening and performed a spontaneous "ritual" to connect with the faery beings that lived in the overgrown corner herb garden. Several things happened, but one of the most impressive was that I had this divinely beautiful scent following me around for days afterward, everywhere I went. It was like the purest, most beautiful perfume ever made from the most delicious flower scents, but smelt nothing like a normal human perfume ever could. Everywhere I went people noticed this scent trailing after me, and the looks on their faces- it was like they grew drunk on its sweetness. This scent evokes a little of that same magic for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeseburger79 Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 That's beautiful Vladmyra!! And how amazing that you had an experience like that! Beautiful poem too Stacy...it actually made me tear up a lil bit. Of course, that's easy for me to do these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StacyK Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Aww.. I'm sorry CB. I'm a sucker for poetry. You know I bet this would be divine with AJA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vladmyra Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Thanks Cheeseburger- I truly think it was my childhood love of faeries that inspired my love of scents! StacyK you are so right about AJA- that would be a potent plant magick. Wonderous things would surely happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopyace Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 I just wanted to come on really quickly and say that as a man, I LOVE this scent on my wife. I gave this to her today as an early Mother's Day present and (YAY) she likes it! She tried some on and I am still finding myself following her around the house like a puppy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StacyK Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Great news! so glad she likes it. .and you too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olderbutwiser Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 That's wonderful, SnoopyAce! I had a sample of Betrothal once..lovelly scent, hubby liked it.....then my friends fought over it and alas, it is gone....he he. I must stop letting them sniff stuff...Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silkilocks Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Betrothal Potion was the very first fragrance that I purchased from LPMP. I am normally a HUGE fan of florals in general, and therefore I thought I would surely love this one after reading the description and all the glowing reviews. Unfortunately, it's just not my cup of tea. Something about it smells yucky to me. Not sure which ingredient is offending my nose. Maybe neroli? Wish I could be more articulate but I am new here and still learning. I was very disappointed that I didn't love it like so many other people do, especially since florals are my favorite type of fragrance in general! Oh well... I will try to do a trade for something else. Luckily there are tons of other fragrances here at LPMP, so I intend to order a bunch of samples of other fragrances until I find my right fragrance match! Halo suggested that I just order a bunch of samples rather than one FB at a time, and I think that is very sensible, so that is what I shall do! Looking forward to sniffing a bunch of other fragrances now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Cat Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Betrothal Potion was the very first fragrance that I purchased from LPMP. I am normally a HUGE fan of florals in general, and therefore I thought I would surely love this one after reading the description and all the glowing reviews. Unfortunately, it's just not my cup of tea. Something about it smells yucky to me. Not sure which ingredient is offending my nose. Maybe neroli? Wish I could be more articulate but I am new here and still learning. I was very disappointed that I didn't love it like so many other people do, especially since florals are my favorite type of fragrance in general! Oh well... I will try to do a trade for something else. Luckily there are tons of other fragrances here at LPMP, so I intend to order a bunch of samples of other fragrances until I find my right fragrance match! Halo suggested that I just order a bunch of samples rather than one FB at a time, and I think that is very sensible, so that is what I shall do! Looking forward to sniffing a bunch of other fragrances now! Hi Silkilocks! Welcome to the forum! Yes, samples are the BEST -- even today, something that looks like I will love it from reading the notes and description might end up not working for me, and I something I never would have risked a full bottle unsniffed on turns out to be my new favorite! That being said, I might put your Betrothal Potion away for a few weeks and try it again before giving up. It's entirely possible it just doesn't work for you and never will, but sometimes I find that my LPs need to settle a bit after travel. Sometimes I need to be in a different place in my, ahem, cycle. And sometimes it just takes a little while for my nose to really get what's going on with a scent -- sometimes it's not so much that I don't like it, but it's so different from I am expecting that I get jarred. Anyway. Just a thought! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halo0073 Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Blackcat is right. If you tried it right out of the box it could have had travel shock. It shouldn't really need to age much as it's permanent. So unless Mara just brewed it very recently, it should have already settled into what it is going to smell like. But it's very common for our tastes to change once we are here for a bit. I couldn't live without the monthly sampler at this point because even though I know my tastes and death notes very very well, Mara still manages to surprise me...monthly! And also sometimes stuff smells radically different depending on what part of your monthly cycle you're at. So don't give up all hope just yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amalthea1978 Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 I can't believe I never posted a review of this - I could have sworn that I had! I'll just briefly say that it is not my favorite, but as I don't like most florals, that doesn't come as any big surprise. Like Halo said above though, sometimes LP's that you think you won't like turn out to be great, and as this one had so many positive reviews it was at least worth trying for me. Luckily there are tons of other fragrances here at LPMP, so I intend to order a bunch of samples of other fragrances until I find my right fragrance match! Believe me, you will find LOTS of "right fragrance matches" here! I am constantly finding things that I love, and Halo said it up there - I was amazed to find how much my tastes have changed in the year since I started here! Do buy lots of samples, check out the trade boards as well, and have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silkilocks Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Hi Silkilocks! Welcome to the forum! Yes, samples are the BEST -- even today, something that looks like I will love it from reading the notes and description might end up not working for me, and I something I never would have risked a full bottle unsniffed on turns out to be my new favorite! That being said, I might put your Betrothal Potion away for a few weeks and try it again before giving up. It's entirely possible it just doesn't work for you and never will, but sometimes I find that my LPs need to settle a bit after travel. Sometimes I need to be in a different place in my, ahem, cycle. And sometimes it just takes a little while for my nose to really get what's going on with a scent -- sometimes it's not so much that I don't like it, but it's so different from I am expecting that I get jarred. Anyway. Just a thought! Thanks, Blackcat, for the tip about travel shock. I have read about that phenomenon here in the forums, so you're right-- perhaps I should give BP another chance after letting it settle down for a few weeks. And then if I still don't like it after a few weeks then I will try to put in in the Trade Forum and get some other samples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silkilocks Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Believe me, you will find LOTS of "right fragrance matches" here! I am constantly finding things that I love, and Halo said it up there - I was amazed to find how much my tastes have changed in the year since I started here! Do buy lots of samples, check out the trade boards as well, and have fun! Thanks, Amalthea, I look forward to finding lots of right fragrance matches! Can't wait to start sniffing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silkilocks Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 I couldn't live without the monthly sampler at this point because even though I know my tastes and death notes very very well, Mara still manages to surprise me...monthly! Yes I am looking forward to getting the July Sampler for my next order! And I might add in the August Sampler as well. I heard that the August Sampler might be a sugared fruits & flowers collection? And I also heard that there is a huge August sale about to start? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irish eyes Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 When I first purchased this one it was a bit over powering. Now that it is several months old. I like it very much. Still a bright floral and I can only wear a small amount but the scent itself is lovely. The good thing about only needing a small amount is that it will last for sometime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memorare Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 This is a really pretty floral. I can't pick out any of the individual notes and I get no peach at all. It does initially go on strong, but at least on me, it calmed down and became more of a skin scent after about an hour. I enjoyed it. I ended up using most of my trial vial to scent a bath's worth of salts and it was just heavenly. I'd imagine the soap is fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silkilocks Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 I might put your Betrothal Potion away for a few weeks and try it again before giving up. It's entirely possible it just doesn't work for you and never will, but sometimes I find that my LPs need to settle a bit after travel. Sometimes I need to be in a different place in my, ahem, cycle. And sometimes it just takes a little while for my nose to really get what's going on with a scent -- sometimes it's not so much that I don't like it, but it's so different from I am expecting that I get jarred. Anyway. Just a thought! Blackcat is right. If you tried it right out of the box it could have had travel shock. And also sometimes stuff smells radically different depending on what part of your monthly cycle you're at. So don't give up all hope just yet. When I first purchased this one it was a bit over powering. Now that it is several months old. I like it very much. OMG... Blackcat, Halo, Irisheyes-- you ladies were totally right about the travel shock !!! As advised, I decided to let it just sit there for a month and then tried it again. Now it smells so much better-- much softer... and actually pleasant/pretty/charming. I actually LIKE it now. I can't believe it. So funny... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lainey Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Ooooh, this one is so pretty! I get green floral, as many others said. There's a very sweet, fresh note I'm getting that I really like. I can't figure out if it's the daffodil or the orange blossom. I think the daffodil, because it reminds me of picking them in the woods and sticking my nose into their dewy petals to take a sniff. Yep, I get everything--freshly-picked daffodils, cold, wet dew...everything. Mmmm, I think I will need a full bottle of this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beach Goddess Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 I finally bought a sample of this, glad I did. Wet in vial, smells sweet, not like sugar sweet but fruit sweet, very nice. After 1st application, goes on a bit floral for me, so I'm disappointed because all the notes are lovely. And I'm also a floral-phobe (another reason I think I waited so long to try this one). On dry down, 5 minutes in - becomes a beautiful gorgeous swirl of the notes mixing well together. My sniffer detects the peach, making it less floral on my skin. I think I can also sniff out the orange blossom, neroli, and daffodil. The more I wear (and as I huff my arm) - really like this. Also improving my mood the more I huff. I love neroli for that, always uplifting. It's delicate, airy, breezy, with the fruit and floral notes peeking out in waves. Glad this is part of permanent collection. As a vanilla, cupcake, buttercream, PINK ho and floral-phobe; this is a floral I will wear. Beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cutie.pie Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 I can't believe I didn't review this one. It's very nice, sweet, floral scent... I paired it w/OW and loved that combo, very uplifting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderlust Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 This was my choice for a scent today, as it fit the sunny blue sky from the window (as long as I ignore the snow and icicles). I am convinced that my spring garden has sprung to life! This is fantastic, and typically, I can't wear many florals. Outside my front door I have daffodils and hyacinths in several makes and models. In the spring, with the windows open, the entire house is scented, delicately, but gorgeously scented. Betrothal potion is that cherished first breath of spring. Ten minutes after the initial application all the initial 'my nose is snuff long a bouquet' calms into the sweetest spring day. I can't believe I am saying this, but I may be ordering a full bottle for spring. I'm over the moon about this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndieAna Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Betrothal Potion begins quite green and herbal to my nose. It's fresh and crisp florals. During drydown the florals bloom into an almost golden glow thanks to the perfectly blended peach quality of this perfume. It is quite light and close to the skin. I appreciate the blend, but it's not a "me" scent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellumed Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 "What smells so good? Oh yeah, it's me!" Betrothal Potion is a perfect springy wildflower bouquet. Believe it or not, sweet dill is the MVP here, making me inhale and think oh god that's just plain REAL. Not at all shrill or headachey but still a Serious Floral Blend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Witty Kitty Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 It looks like this is no longer on the site...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juliana Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 (edited) I noticed that too. I thought this one was part of the permanent collection? Edited March 18, 2016 by Juliana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruiseviolet Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 I was wondering this too. I saw it on the GGG list on etsy. Is it being discontinued? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luna65 Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 I believe it's the end of that particular batch, so it may just be offline until Mara brews a new batch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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