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Alas, I don't have that one. How would you describe it? Is it an earthy scent? Can you kind of tell that's what it is? I'm thinking with the chocolate, it sounds really great. If the chocolate dies off like Velvet Kisses does, that could create a whole new scent. I'll either love it or list it. LOL

I looked up Oud because I didn't know what that smells like. I've seen it described as mulch-like, woody, deep, full, sometimes more fecal/sometimes less fecal, sweet. So, with that said, I'm really interested to see how this will turn out on me because the only chocolate I've tried is in Velvet Kisses and it disappears very quickly. Sounds like it could be very interesting!!

I have to say, layering the OCCO White and Black is what I will probably end up doing before anything else when they arrive!! I'll save it for a weekend though from the sounds of it!!

Coffee... that's interesting!! I'll have to see what I end up with when I get the OCCO Red. It's a surprise in every bottle!! Everything Nice is my other problem child. It goes on smelling like gingerbread - that's good. After it dries down, it smells a bit strange. I'm letting that one age though a little more and see if it works. I might try the silicone on that one too and see if that helps. If not, that will be the two from last month I had the highest hopes for and both of which will be going to happy new homes. Bummer. Do you know what the notes are Beccah that you get your reactions from? Being so new still, I'm starting to see certain patterns for me of what amps and what doesn't but its still a work in progress.

Please do!! I feel he has not had enough buildings dropped on him yet. I'll be wearing my LP Christmas scent and reading on my Kindle by my fake fireplace!!

That's what's so interesting about skin chemistry as I am coming to find. I know that there aren't any smoke notes in Red but there's something about how it reacts because I've had others say that they smell it too then I'm having to tell them that it's me and that tends to cause a bit of chuckling. Everyone likes it so its definitely not bad but there's something about the blend that causes a reaction on me. It might be a combo of the woods and resins. Because I've always smelled that though since my very first roll on, that's what I loved about it so it just goes to prove once again how these really do seem to tailor itself to who is wearing it.

It definitely has a smokey feel after the dry down. You should try reading the OCCO - All Flavors thread (or maybe DD or Celrynnya here since they've used it) and see if the OCCO Red is less smokey. I've ordered a bottle FINALLY but I've never had the chance to test it so I don't know if it gives off the same scent in the dry down. Another thought is to wonder if silicone might help. Dolly had mentioned it in a different thread and how some use it a bit like lotion on application points and it may help keep the scent truer longer. I'm getting a bottle to try out with Velvet Kisses to see if it can keep my skin from eating it up within minutes. Glad you tried and liked Red. After smelling your Year of the Snake, this has to be on the opposite end of the spectrum!!! So true, so true. This one is the one and only so far that just doesn't seem to want to work on my skin. So, if things work out, Just Ducky may be enjoying it soon and it will have a happy new home because I've decided to bid it goodbye rather than keep hoping that it will change. Our relationship is just over. Now, Everything Nice is the next one that I'm waiting to see about. Took Luna's advice and I'm just letting it steep for awhile before I bring it out and give it another whirl.

That's a perfect avi!!

Call of the Moon was my jumping bean. It made it into the cart before I knew what happened. Oh, and Luna's Autumn Moon... and OCCO White. I pressed the buy button and sighed. Then I check out this thread and Stacy brings up OCCO Gold. NOOOOOOOOOOOO! Your PE has such awesome notes, I have no doubt it will be gorgeous when Mara gets done!

I received this as a sample from Molls and even though she was so kind as to send me a sample of something I had been considering, this is the one that ended up being my favorite. THANK YOU MOLLS!!! I love Cougar because of the fresh sweet grapefruit scent and this one seems like it will be my "other" citrus go-to as well. It's very much a pink citrus although I waffle back and forth whether it strikes me as grapefruit or lemon. It has a bit of tang but its softened and sweetened. Luna's description of it turning a bit perfumey at dry down is what I get too but I like it. It's unique and organic. Mainstream citrus perfumes tend to go rancid on me, very fake and sharp. This is sweet and bright but with a soft sexy undertone. It might be strange to say but there's a bit of unisex feel to it... I think this would smell kind of sexy on a man if you could get him to wear it! So, FB it is. Just thought I would bump this thread in case anyone is looking for a new (old) citrus scent to try. This one is truly very lovely. I'm looking forward to getting and wearing this for work. I think it's light and bright enough that it will work well. Once again, a new fave thanks to Mara's sniffies and a very kind forum member!!!

NuTrix, it is fellow members such as you that make me feel I have found my home. Just when I think I have reached a happy plateau, whammo! Along comes Agent Null and his deadly cohorts.

Sounds like the best route to go may be to go very light at first and work your way up to a level that works for you. It's too bad that Sneaky Clean didn't turn out as you expected but one thing I think that many have found is that sometimes, if you wait a little bit and retry it you might change your mind from how you felt initially. Sometimes not but with the extensive selection, no doubt you are going to find ones taht you can't do without. You've already got a really great selection to choose from so hope you have time to try them out.

This is one I would not have necessarily wanted (or looked at) had it not been for a sample I received in my box. It was such a sweet scent and by sweet I mean innocent, cute, cuddly, warm, that I decided it was FB material. I can't necessarily add anything different from what others said previously. My initial impression is peachy sweet but with the amber base note making it warm and rich. It makes me feel happy and relaxed, wearing it I just want to enjoy the day doing nothing much. After dry down, the peachy smell is more blended and softly sweet, it has a slight floral twinge to it but thankfully it's a background hint as floral and I have an arms length relationship for the most part. Knot is just comforting and lovely. It's not what I would wear to work because I wouldn't get anything done but every great once in awhile, I get that glorious day where I can be lazy and just relax without feeling guilty and this is exactly what I want to wear for those days. I truly appreciate those little samples from Mara with our orders. I certainly wouldn't have ordered this had it not been for that and I would have been missing out on such a beautiful and sweet perfume.

Wow... how did I miss that one? Need to go read reviews now!!!!

Citrus seems to work great on my skin so I am super excite to try Goldie Fingers. I was in a brown sugar mood there for awhile but these days I've been obsessed with citrusy scents. Cougar is my number one go-to and Limelight has become a fave. Call of the Moon I just recently tried and loved... yep, citrus in there too. It will definitely be interesting to see what ends up selling out this month. I forgot I got a trial of Bonded so at least I'll have that to smell if that's all I get!! I can't wait to start hearing reviews....

That's a hard one Stacy! I would have thought Agent XXX, Coco Honey but sometimes its a lighter one. I wouldn't have thought Amazonia Zee a couple months back and just got the sample. That was a bummer!!

I must know if Seven takes over the world!!! If you want to start a line for receipt of a future ebook, count me in.

Well, it sounds we've covered everything between the three of us. I thought the raspberry because there's just no sweetness, almost a bitter scent but I agree with you DD. I didn't equate it before but in a way, that is kind of what I smell. Weird.

Luna, the descriptions were awesome!!!! I read through every single one (in proper order) and they were hilarious. What a cliffhanger too. I don't suppose there's a chance for more Agent Null in the future? LOL

Yeah, LaLa, I have no doubt that Mara has every expectation that these are going to be bought up like collectibles and therefore probably made bunches!! I only got one bottle too. LOL I'm going to be waiting to hear all of your reviews with the sampler! I was thiiiiiiis close to get that ON TOP of the full bottles but thought "must.stop.must put down credit card." Stacy, I agree about GT. I almost went for a trial of that one and put it back. I thought I'd wait to see the reviews. I actually instead got a trial of Ectoplasm because I want to see if I can make my Jasmine Rain smell like walking down a wet cement walkway past a wall of jasmine. LOL A little kooky? Possible. I'll have to add it to my review once I try it out.

LP Red was my first love here. My friend loved it too. She helped drain my first bottle because every time I wore it, she knew that I had the bottle and she'd snag some. I think it was DD who mentioned she thought OCCO Red might actually have a little too much cops in it even for her (correct me if I'm wrong DD) so I'm hoping that's not the case for me. Pussy pastry... lol... Haven't tried THAT yet but since everything here is like crack, I'm sure that will end up on my list!!

Welcome!!! I think you'll probably find that happens quite a bit here. There is something so uplifting about Mara's scents... truly beautiful. So glad that you received something that can be so personal for you. I have a feeling this is just the beginning!!

Sorry that you two are in the FyC Hates Me club. Do you think it's a specific note in there that doesn't work for us? I won't threadjack anymore on the issue but I'm wondering if its the raspberry...

I know I'm probably going to come to regret not getting a bottle of the Coco Honey and I was waffling with Double O because that one sounded so cute!!! I will really be looking forward to a review on Double O because in my head I kind of picture it being like LP Pink.

Sexpionage is some potent stuff. I'll have to try DD's suggestion with AVV. I've got Unscented and in Compromising Positions. CANNOT WAIT to try in Agent XXX. I'm hoping to cause my husband's glasses to fall off his face like it did with Jouir De !! Its been awhile since I pulled out my bottle of this stuff; I'm thinking that I need to revisit... LOL