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I remember when I got a box that holds 30 bottles. I was like, "30 bottles is so many, it's one for every day of the month! I'll never need a bigger box than that!"

I am still in denial. 🙃

But on the plus side, my current "overflow" box is a tea tin that I am slowly "papering over" with old TV labels. The stained glass labels and the Pherotine 2019 labels are so gorgeous that I didn't want to throw them away!  If I was more artistic I would do a decoupage!

One of my side gigs is managing/showing rental properties, and I've been looking for a good phero for showings. SWS is it! My go-to LFM is a bit too standoffish, and when I tried a happy-fun phero like Levitation, people weren't respectful, like they thought they could walk all over me.

SWS is perfect! Today I was showing the property and wearing a N95 (I have autoimmune issues and really don't want to get Covid if I can help it.) The tenants are moving so the place was a total mess and I knew I had my work cut out for me. Even with half my face covered (which can sometimes make it hard to connect due to lack of facial expressions), I got complimented on being a great saleswoman and everyone who saw it liked it so much they were messaging me about getting an application ASAP!  I was worried that the more professional vibe of SWS might hinder the rapport for talking about a place to live/interacting with kids but it didn't at all. 

I'm definitely using SWS for all my showings in the future! This was fantastic. 

38 minutes ago, RosesArePink said:

 

Which leads to the second reason I was hesitating:  a lack of a guy.

I have the same problem.  And all the BI and Bang scents are all so scrumptious. I guess it is a blessing in disguise for my wallet!

Just realized I never reviewed this, and might as well do it now since it's in the sale!

This is a bright, lovely fruity floral. It's not as sour as the name might suggest, more of a sweet juicy grapefruit sprinkled with sugar and melded with with a lightly creamy ylang.  I can't imagine anyone not liking this - it's just so bright and happy. 

Unfortunately, my skin eats fruity scents like no tomorrow. But if your skin gets along with fruity florals, this is a must. 

Thanks Luna! Another thing you can do is to search for specific notes (or combination of notes) in the Archive forum. Super helpful if you're craving a certain type of scent! 

Trying to decide between Beyla and Earthly Pleasures right now...

You know you have too many scents when you're just breaking out last year's purchase almost a year later...😅 But this is wonderful. I love the added creamy sweetness the vanilla and coconut cream bring - it's the perfect touch to keep it beachy and soften the magnolia for those don't always get along with full on florals.  It smells like those quiet moments on a vacation where you're just in the moment, enjoying your surroundings and taking in the atmosphere.

2 hours ago, oceanjewel said:

You're stronger than you think. You're still pursuing this despite all the setbacks and the mental and emotional toll its taken on you. Your girls are lucky to have you.

No matter which way things go, they are seeing you advocate for them. That matters, even if they don't seem to notice it now.

Exactly! Not just that, but you're setting a good example for your daughters to fight for themselves and their loved ones. They'll remember your courage in the future. I certainly remember when my parents did the right thing instead of the easy thing, and I still draw strength from that. 

Sending you thoughts of strength and calm. You can do this! 

9 hours ago, RosesArePink said:

So, I guess next time make sure to use less BAM! and/or cops. I know pheromones can’t work magic (as much as I wish they could) and that most of it has to come from me with probably quite a bit of luck thrown in. At this point, I’m just trying to figure out how to encourage him without him feeling too nervous. H&S with some BAM or cops mostly seems to hit the right vibes, but I would like to keep it progressing. But unfortunately, it’s not like I can see him every day or even once a week, which probably makes this a bit more difficult. 😕

Just my 2 cents, but my advice, with both pheros and romance, is to have fun and be your awesome self. If H&S makes you feel good, wear H&S. if BAM and cops make it fun, add that.  But don't worry about his reaction as much, as long as you're having a good time. Just  enjoy the conversation and the moment, especially since he mentioned before that he just got out of a relationship. Maybe give a him a small signal that you'd be interested in getting to know him (as a person - men will make the romantic leap anyway haha) and leave the ball in his court. If he plays ball, great. If not, he wasn't the one and there are plenty of men out there who would love to get to know someone who smells as great as you do. 😉

I used to volunteer at a hospital, and there was this cute old lady who came around giving candy (and advice!) to all the volunteers. One of her sayings was, "Men are like buses, if you miss one, there's always another one on the way!" 

Also, sometimes when you have on a lot of a phero that packs a punch like BAM, people are expecting your normal “signature” and the phero takes them by surprise.  Imagine meeting a client that you like, and all of a sudden you feel super happy and your brain/body are really attracted to her, and you don’t remember the last time you felt like this….it can be disorienting and I might be running away too! Maybe he wanted to keep his distance because he was worried he might say or do something he wouldn’t do otherwise.  

This is creamy lavender deliciousness but light at the same time, like it's a whipped summer treat. There's something "silky" and clean about it too, like fresh silk pajamas. All of that comes together to make this the perfect scent for summer nights. If you don't have a FB of this, you need it. I've been wearing this every night and cant' stop!

LFM is my favorite work phero (more so than SWS, even!) Just wanted to give another data point for those out there for whom LFM reads "confident queen that you want to listen to" and less sexy. I wore LFM in Winter in the Tropics to a big presentation to an executive. I felt great and super confident, it went really well, and at the end, he waved his arms in the air and said, "Where have you been all this time? We should've stolen you [for his division] years ago!"   And that is why LFM is my go-to phero for important meetings!

A funnier hit - I was walking down the hall while talking with a couple of guys at work and they almost followed me in the womens' bathroom! Their defense: "You were walking with such purpose that I just followed you!"  I'm the Pied Piper for engineers. 

If you get really confident, "queenlike" selfies from LFM, I would definitely recommend trying it at work!  It's my secret weapon. 😉

This gives me a very "warm milk before bed" feel on an almost instinctive level, it's kind of amazing. The name and the scent reminds me of the Aristocats when they sing "Creme de la Creme" and the butler brings all the kittens cream. It is definitely snuggly and comforting. This is fuzzier and less sandalwoody than Bosom Bows and Unisexy. I tend to amp maple but the maple sugar here is so well blended, it just adds another type of sweetness. Very comforting and calming, like a grandmother's hug. 

I am offering on a condo today, so we will see how the budget shakes out...but I am so, so curious about Beyla and Queen Bee! (Although a little nervous that the Aja will be a too dirty for me). And Liebchen because I've heard so much about it, and of course Buns of Cinn because I slept on it last time. 

On 3/8/2022 at 3:07 PM, luna65 said:

 

Close...but no. 😉

Is it mangosteen scented? 

In all seriousness though, it sounds like something sunshiney...pineapple?  Oh, just saw it was unisex, so maybe a nice citrus "shine": maybe lime or mandarin?

More guessing because I cannot resist:
Domina Vere: "spring mistress"? A melange of springtime florals, maybe it's airy and a little refreshing with the Hedione? The picture is giving me NO clues here, haha.

Very intrigued by Earthly Pleasures and Lily on TV, especially since those are both with pheros I like. No idea on those based on the names and labels...
 

Well you did say it was staring us in the face... 😁

26 minutes ago, luna65 said:

 But when you read the description you'll probably say, "Ohhhh!" 

 

There's one thing about it which is literally staring you in the face.

 

 

You can't say that! Now I can't stop thinking about it...

Is it a Pirates of the Caribbean reference? Black amber, teakwood, and dark rum?  Maybe too literal. 😄

I love the name "Snoozle".  I like the use "snoofle" for when your scent rubs off on your sleeve and your press your sleeves up to your nose and just...snoofle. I'm going to have to add "snoozle" to my vocabulary, too!

Wow!

I LOVE guessing...some guesses:

Queen Bee: female social dominance, less "aloof" than LFM. I'm thinking like a mix of Treasured Hearts, a social SWS, and Pop Potion, maybe? You're not "apart" from the circle, you are definitely the center.

Argent: From the Latin for silver, or "money" in French.  Something sparkling like gold coins, could definitely see an effervescent citrus with umm...some honey to smooth it out? 

Baby Blue: something like OCCO Blue

Beachy Peach: Juicy peach and tropical flowers

Beyla: Norse goddess of bees. Definitely a honey-forward scent. I'm thinking richness, some spices, and maybe SLF?

Carica: fruity floral, lots of papaya!

Sacred Flame: something with dark resins and smoky incense. 

Going to have to look at the labels some more and come up with some more guesses...

Just checked in after a long hiatus (been trying to save up for a condo so avoiding all temptation!) 40 NEW SCENTS? 😮  AND a new phero? ahhhhh! 

@Vika Coco Piggy is great! And kind of addicting, it makes you want to just slather again once the beginning apple zing fades. Unfortunately, the "anti-snacking" doesn't work on me, since I am wearing Coco Piggy and eating chocolate right now. 🙃

@RosesArePinkYes, agreed, it's a positive reaction. Especially since he brought up contact  outside of a purely professional setting (calling him about your cat).

Another thing I've noticed throughout your posts is how much more relaxed you sound. I can tell you've having a lot of fun with it, which is great!

One point of caution - it seems like you really like him and that he's a nice guy, which is great. But if this escalates out of just friendly office flirtation, consider the potential consequences on your career and if it's something you're willing to risk. I've had friends who had situations that started out friendly and escalated into harassment or terrible rumors that tanked their career prospects at that company. Not saying you shouldn't go for it, just a reminder to think about what you might be getting into. Speaking from a place of love, becuase I wouldn't want anyone to go through what my friends did. 💕

@citrine Damn girl! I rarely wear overtly sexual pheros, and after your review, I think I'm going to have to try out some Bang Bang!

 I'm glad it worked out with the Buns of Cinn and that Bang Bang gave you such great selfies! It sounds like you've been having a rough time lately and you deserve some self care.  Plus with the red lipstick, nail polish, and clothes you'd match the color scheme of the label!

On 11/10/2021 at 10:42 AM, Eve said:

I took a chance on the rebrew and ordered one as spray with phero.  I got it with Charisma for Women, which may not be as congruent as much as BI or LFN, but I wanted something that can be as a spray and social phero, rather than sexy. Popularity Potion has been great for me personally.  Hoping the new formulation is as great. I already have roller bottles boosted with cops.  

Oooh, I've read some of your PP reviews...and all I can say is that I'm looking forward to the stories that follow! Bewitched and Charisma ...I'm just imagining everyone around you in awe like this: 🤩 Like one of those shampoo commercials where the lady flips her hair and everyone just stops in their tracks!