Beccah Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Artwork Courtesy of Shannon Stamey @October Illustrations. MAGICKAL MEANINGS OF INGREDIENTS: VANILLA ~ Aphrodisiac, inspires happiness, playfulness, sexual arousal, lust, vitalizing. MUSK ~ Self confidence and strength, sexual attractant, heightens passions and arousal. SANDALWOOD ~ Love, exotic, sensual atmospheric; aphrodisiac. Healing, spirituality, exorcism. CLOVE ~ Money attracting, deflects negative and hostile energies GINGER ~ Fiery and fortifying, induces passion. Intensifies love spells and success spells. Love, money, success, power. Ginger increases sensitivity in the erogenous zones. FERMENTED ALCOHOLS: WINE, BEER, HARD LIQUOR, ETC ~ Intoxicant, used as an offering or appeasement for Gods, used in love spells, and celebratory spells. AMBER ~ Fertility, creativity, love, luck, riches. This is the dark side of vanilla: the deepest most dreadful collection of that perennial favorite…featuring a diabolical duo of vanilla bean extract and luscious cake-y vanilla oil with just a wee dram of scotch whisky accord, EBIL-ly seasoned with gingerbread spices and clove bud EO then buried in the depths of mysteriously exotic Egyptian black musk. It just might make you feel a little EBIL!...ish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luna65 Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Ah...this Egyptian musk is SO GOOD! I always say that, I know, but I just cannot stress enough the utter gorgeousness of this note when Mara uses it in a blend. So smooth and warm and deep and utterly harmonious. It then bundles everything else up in its' musky arms and I really like this version as compared to previous versions* in that it strikes me as a better blending, I guess. In previous versions, before it aged, I think I was mostly getting clove with some vanilla, whereas with this one it really is a beautiful spicy dark vanilla musk. Perfection! I now understand the obsession with EBIL-ish! which others have had over the years. * Even though I see that I was in favor of the previous release too, but never sprung for a bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eve Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 (edited) This starts out smelling surprisingly reminiscent of vintage Tabu. Not the same as, but in the same vein. Sadly, each time I try this, it ends up with a soapy vibe after I’ve had it in for a while maybe it’s one of the musks used? I dunno, but I’m so disappointed. It has great staying power. Anyone who likes spicy vanilla musk type fragrances should definitely consider it. It is gorgeous, and I regret it is not going to work for me ? Edited October 14, 2018 by Eve Stupid autocorrect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rain_dancer Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 I slathered mine on at work as soon as it arrived and I got non-stop compliments on it. I don't get much vanilla, I get a lot of the fermented alcohol and it reminds me of "MIssissippi Moon" and it's swamp water note, which is a GOOD thing. I'm putting it away for a bit to let it settle after traveling and I hope the vanilla comes out to play then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soeverly Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 Got a spray of this. I’m not sure if it’s the first batch or the second brew. I like it. I put some on my wrist once I opened the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bella15 Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 I have loved all the versions of EBIL-ish.. it is just so pretty! The Egyptian musk is amazing.. is the Scotch accord new?? I don't remember that from before. But I think I wear this too much, because I might have become nose-blind to it ? it seems like it disappears on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastwood22 Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 5 hours ago, Bella15 said: I have loved all the versions of EBIL-ish.. it is just so pretty! The Egyptian musk is amazing.. is the Scotch accord new?? I don't remember that from before. But I think I wear this too much, because I might have become nose-blind to it ? it seems like it disappears on me. @Bella15 I had the same experience today with 2014 Ebil-ish, I think I just put too much on this morning. But it just smelled so good! Yesterday I worked the new variant, and later in the day I kept getting whiffs of my delicious self. I've also made myself momentarily nose blind with Desperation and Djinn. It also has a fermented alcohol note, maybe my nose thinks it's drunk and having a scent blackout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bella15 Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 (edited) 9 hours ago, Eastwood22 said: @Bella15 I had the same experience today with 2014 Ebil-ish, I think I just put too much on this morning. But it just smelled so good! Yesterday I worked the new variant, and later in the day I kept getting whiffs of my delicious self. I've also made myself momentarily nose blind with Desperation and Djinn. It also has a fermented alcohol note, maybe my nose thinks it's drunk and having a scent blackout. 2014 is my favorite! I had a hoard of trial vials and made a little roller ball ETA: a scent blackout ? Edited October 27, 2018 by Bella15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicki Lee Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 7 minutes ago, Bella15 said: 2014 is my favorite! I had a hoard of trial vials and made a little roller ball ETA: a scent blackout ? I always wondered if people did that, buy a lot of trials and make a roller ball bottle out of them... How many samples did you need to make it? And was it like a 5ml bottle? Just an inquiring mind that would like to know ?. @Bella15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastwood22 Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 9 minutes ago, Vicki Lee said: I always wondered if people did that, buy a lot of trials and make a roller ball bottle out of them... How many samples did you need to make it? And was it like a 5ml bottle? Just an inquiring mind that would like to know ?. @Bella15 I have maybe 6 trials of different things in my purse in a little pouch with 15 or so sniffles, and one pherotine. I'm totally cool to keep all trials in trial size so I don't have to risk leaking/ destroying bigger bottles. But I love to play mixologist, I'll never say never, I guess it would take like 6 trials to make a 10 ml rollerball. I think we lose a little product to the container each time we transfer so I'd prob be rinsing them out with a little perfumeri's alcohol to get every last precious drop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnsonlisa90012 Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 So true. Had a major leakage of PCMP and lost most of a bottle in my purse! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastwood22 Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 @johnsonlisa90012 my man didn't stop talking about his 1/2 lost bottle of the Art of War until QG was generous enough to part with another one! I leaked/spilled a lot of stuff in the beginning, (mostly) only trials in the purse now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luna65 Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 11 hours ago, Vicki Lee said: I always wondered if people did that, buy a lot of trials and make a roller ball bottle out of them... How many samples did you need to make it? And was it like a 5ml bottle? It takes four trial vials to make a full bottle, more or less, so about half that for a 5ml, I would say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicki Lee Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 3 hours ago, luna65 said: It takes four trial vials to make a full bottle, more or less, so about half that for a 5ml, I would say. Thank you Luna ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastwood22 Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 Not to rock the boat or anything, but if it takes 4 trials to make one RB, I think Mara should up the price of the trials $1 each because that doesn't seem fair. I appreciate that she doesn't up cost per oz as quantities get smaller and smaller, like most every company on the planet does, but she shouldn't lose $ per oz on the trials. Shouldn't the un phero'd trials be $6.25 then? And the phero'd be $8.25? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicki Lee Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 2 minutes ago, Eastwood22 said: Not to rock the boat or anything, but if it takes 4 trials to make one RB, I think Mara should up the price of the trials $1 each because that doesn't seem fair. I appreciate that she doesn't up cost per oz as quantities get smaller and smaller, like most every company on the planet does, but she shouldn't lose $ per oz on the trials. Shouldn't the un phero'd trials be $6.25 then? And the phero'd be $8.25? No in regards to Phero’d, UN I’m not sure... A bottle of Ebil-ish 24.95 trial $5, $5x5 samples (8.75 ml) = $25 Ex. A bottle of OCCO SLF 32.95 trial $6.50, $6.50 x 5 samples (8.75ml) = 32.50 Buying 5 samples with a $5 price you’d pay .05 more, and $6.50 would be a .45 difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luna65 Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 1 hour ago, Eastwood22 said: Not to rock the boat or anything, but if it takes 4 trials to make one RB, I think Mara should up the price of the trials $1 each because that doesn't seem fair. I appreciate that she doesn't up cost per oz as quantities get smaller and smaller, like most every company on the planet does, but she shouldn't lose $ per oz on the trials. Shouldn't the un phero'd trials be $6.25 then? And the phero'd be $8.25? Well given that Mara has been doing this since the '80s I would assume that she's worked out her price points based on various factors and therefore has sound reasons for doing what she does. We've had countless business-based discussions over the years and she really is incredibly intelligent when it comes to that side of things. Certainly more than I would ever be! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastwood22 Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 Weird. Thought I replied to this earlier. I said something as to how I could write a book on how not to run a business. It's all a comedy of errors as to how I herd and curate this ship of cats I refer to as "my business." I wish Mara would come and manage my business! Or even just me. Someone really ought to be managing me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bella15 Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 On 10/26/2018 at 10:06 PM, Vicki Lee said: I always wondered if people did that, buy a lot of trials and make a roller ball bottle out of them... How many samples did you need to make it? And was it like a 5ml bottle? Just an inquiring mind that would like to know ?. @Bella15 Eek. I don't really remember. I bought some 5 ml roller balls from Pilot Vial and I *think* maybe they hold 2-3 trial vials.. I made a 10 ml bottle from 5-6 samples, when I couldn't find a back up of my beloved Carbon Black. Grand Parfum on Etsy has a lot of vials/supplies too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 I adore this scent. In the vial, it's a dark, dirty vanilla whispering about doing bad things in the dark.... and on the skin, it delivers on those whispered promises. The musk accent is what I think makes this deliciously decadent vanilla so intriguing on the skin. I loooooove this, and I'm so glad I got an FB unsniffed! Great staying power, and absolutely worth a good slather when you want to turn some heads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luna65 Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 Heh, I love that! Definitely salacious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastwood22 Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 salacious: [suh-ley-shuhs] adjective 1. lustful or lecherous. 2. (of writings, pictures, etc.) obscene; grossly indecent. thanks @luna65! That's a good new word for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Potion Master Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Actually, it is 5 trials that equal a bottle, so the price is pretty much the same either way. And yes, you do lose a smidge in every trial vial so buying a bottle gets you more usable perfume oil. We have found that when we empty a bottle to make trials, we make 5. But when we try to fill a bottle using trials, it takes 6, because of the loss in the vials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luna65 Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 I'm glad you clarified that - sorry for the misinformation, everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrawberryKitten Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 I have an order of trial sizes on the way ( YAY ) & this is in it...it sounds soooo good ! Got a vial of OCCO Red to go with it...think it will be a good one to pair this with ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luna65 Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 Sure - they're both spicy, and Red can go with a lot of different scents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrawberryKitten Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 3 hours ago, luna65 said: Sure - they're both spicy, and Red can go with a lot of different scents. Yay !!! Sounds awesome then ! Thank you for replying :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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anchoredinopulence Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 Fresh on the skin this starts out SO very deliciously - round and full and deep and sensual. After about a half hour the musk takes over a little too aggressively and the whole thing takes a soapy turn but I think letting it sit for a few weeks will solve that. I imagine this will age beautifully. For now I've layered with a small scribble of Moondust Cocoa - makes it all mega mellow and creamy, almost nutty. Love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaos Angel Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 (edited) Love it on immediate application- then I get cinnamon and something else I can’t describe that I want more of that’s for sure. It then dries down into a wonderful blend. I enjoy it I wonder if the fermented alcohols are the scent I originally got before dry down that I love so much. Edited January 6, 2019 by amoradrianam Wonderings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrawberryKitten Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 (edited) So, I got a trial of this when it first came out & loved it, then for some weird reason, decided to mix it in another bottle with OCCO Red, lol. Which came out good, but I missed it alone, so I ordered a full bottle & got it yesterday. I put it on late last night & forgot exactly how good it really was. On me, there isn’t a whole lot of vanilla. It’s there, it’s just in the background. My skin amps up the boozy notes & the musk, & let me tell you....I am not a fan of musk - forward scents, ever. They come across as ‘ dirty ‘ on me, & not in a good way. But there is something so special about the musk in this. It’s just exquisite & just straight up beautiful. I kept inhaling my wrists. I’m sure I looked insane, lol. But it really is THAT pretty. I can definitely see the hype over this & I’m pleased that I decided to grab a FB on a whim last week. Edited January 27, 2019 by StrawberryKitten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lainey Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 I wore this last night. I think it's beautiful and feminine, in a "vintage 40s" way. My husband didn't like it; he said it was too strong. I think I liked the musk the most. Not so much the ginger. I didn't really get any clove. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anchoredinopulence Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 This has mellowed out so very beautifully. I went FB unsniffed on this one back in the winter and something was a bit too sharp on me then so I set it aside and haven't revisited until now. Today it's absolutely perfect. Despite the spice I think this is going to be a winner of a summer scent for me - the Egyptian musk is keeping the whole vibe clean and warm, like naked skin baked in sun and sand, and the scotch and amber are bringing a cool breezy summer bonfire feel. It's not terribly sweet on me at all, I think I would love this on my man. Hang on now, I'm getting ideas... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vika Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Wearing this one today and it’s rounded out so beautifully. Originally when I got this the alcohol note was really prominent and now it’s just vanilla Egyptian musk with a hint of clove which I love! I’m a big Egyptian musk fan and I’ve tried all kinds and this one is spot on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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