Maxine of Arc

This is a really lovely scent. For a "sleep" scent, I was expecting something heavy on the lavender and chamomile, and this isn't like that at all. It's a very warm, comforting scent rounded out by the vanilla, and surprisingly complex. It hasn't helped me sleep so far, but who cares when I can be awake to smell this?

Funny question. I wasn't able to figure by looking at the unscented blends what Androtics P-79 was. I suppose learning about pheromones just takes time. So what is Androtics P-79? It sounds like it would be for men.

Androtics is the name of the lab that synthesizes the phero. This is what they have to say about it: "Works well to intensify the effects of other pheromones. Motivating properties - intensifies personal drive regardless of your goal."

Wow, I really like this! I was expecting a stronger, muskier scent based on the description, but CFM is light and very wearable-- good for me, since the heavy resins and attars don't suit me at all, but we're also getting out of fruity season. I have yet to note much success with any of the pheros, but the scent itself is enough to sell me on a bottle of this.

I've just put in an order for Sommeil des Anges (this is the one I REALLY need!) and Allegro, with samples of Honeyed Seductions and Autumn Lust, and Bayberry & Gold for my 3-for-2.

You can find reviews of Vain here: http://lovepotion.invisionzone.com/index.p...312&hl=vain

This is a super scent for warm weather! I got this as a freebie in the August sale, and I'm so glad I did. It's bright and fruity, and I'm trying to figure out why it actually SMELLS fizzy and effervescent when fizzy and effervescent are not actually smells. Maybe it's the ginger, reminding me of ginger ale? Regardless, this is a really delightful fragrance.

It seems that rose is one of those scents that comes to dominate on me in most scents, and this one isn't an exception. The mint fades away within minutes, and what's left smells like Sugared Roses-- unfortunately, that's not a rose that I care for. Oh well- this is what sample vials are for!

That's a great insight, and a great idea! As a terminal (and generally very content!) spinster, I think I might give it a try. Couldn't hurt!

At the moment....

Everything Nice (!!!!!)

LP Summer Solstice

Cuddle Bunny

Blossom of Love

Fairy Lure

Of the June releases, so far Everything Nice is a serious bottle contender for me. It is so warm, sweet, and spicy--just beautiful. And does it last? It does! I adore it, and will wear it year round.

Unfortunately, it's sold out, but some folks are putting the pressure on for a remake!

Umm... maple???

 

Does maple cause a few problems? I've been trying to isolate an ingredient that goes a bit weird on me...

 

May

It doesn't really cause a problem per se, but I and a couple of other testers have reported that on them something in Me, Jane ends up smelling like maple. There isn't actually any maple IN it, though.

I have realized I have the same experience with Me, Jane as a few others-- maple!

Wow they really must me swamped right now. I still haven't recieved my tracking number. Maybe I'am being a little immpatient but I just love getting my orders towards the weekend because i put on my new potion and go out feeling empowered...lol! I usually place my orders on Fridays so they get to me by the following Friday but I guess I wont be getting anything this weekend

Please do be patient. It seems to be taking up to a couple of weeks to ship right now.

I placed an order last Friday and haven't gotten my tracking number yet. Sorry if I sound impatient but I hope you guys send my order out soon.

Be patient. Mara and Danna are a small operation, and they're swamped right now. It can take a while for items to ship; you'll get an email when they do. They ask that you allow two weeks for your items to arrive.

I just ordered the amped-up Spanish Gold. Very excited to give it a try!

Worn alone, this comes out light on me, but a little bit sharp, like there's a faintly disagreeable grapefruity or bug-spray tinge to it. Not the good kind of CP grapefruit. I do think it might be good for layering, so maybe I'll give some of Chai's layering recipes a try.

Cool. I can't wait to here how your dance class goes. One of the reason's I like Me,Jane is because of the scent. I just go banana's for well banana's.

No change to the earlier review-- it's the nature of these things to be social, so hard to know whether the pheros affected anyone else, but I do think I get a nice lift from the TAH. Me, Jane has some crazy staying power on me, too. I could still smell it when I got up the next morning!

It's always a little difficult for me to judge phero scents, because I'm single, live alone, and work from home-- so it takes some doing for me to get into a situation where there are other people around to affect! That said, I ordered a sample of Me, Jane after reading all of these glowing reviews. It's definitely a tiki party in a vial-- I don't like banana much, but the coconut comes to the fore and it smells like what I imagine old-fashioned tanning oil to smell like. I don't think I can pick up the cops unless I'm looking for them. I didn't get any reaction at the store (the checkout clerk flirted with me, but he always flirts with any woman who will listen), but I think I definitely picked up an immediate mood lift-- I *felt* like chatting and flirting! I've got an English country dance class tomorrow night-- I might wear it there and see if I notice anything.

I got my big bottle. I can't stop reapplying. I cannot get enough of smelling like this.

Of all the times to go on vacation and not bring my laptop!

I think these reviews have inspired me to order a sample of Me, Jane! -- and I don't even LIKE bananas.

This one has a very masculine feel on me-- I know it's similar to some men's scents I've smelled, but I can't remember what right now. I think it's the sandalwood. It takes a long time for that note to settle down on me, and eventually into a dark mossy scent with a floral undertone.

When I read the description of this, I thought "111 ingredients? That's gotta be a typo, right?" But when I sniff from the vial, it's definitely obvious that there are a lot of notes in there-- at one sniff I'll get a hint of something more herby, at the next something more resinous or flowery or... I also find that once I put it on and give it an hour or two to mellow, I end up with an overall scent similar to one of the LPs... which one, I can't quite pick out, but maybe Red.

I'm loving this! An unusual combination of spices, not too foody and not too incensey either. The spices meld together into a nice exotic mix, held together by the not-too-sweet sugar, which keeps the saffron from getting too savory. Very sexy.

ETA: I've ordered a big bottle. Hooray!

I think this is my favorite of the LP versions so far. The June fragrances are really making me rethink my attitude towards fruity scents-- I never thought I liked them, but along came Liberty Belle and now this! This smells like fresh ripe melon and honey to me, without the underlying resinous note I often get from other LPs. Amber is often overwhelming on me, but not this time.