Beccah Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 BAMBOO ~ Protection, hex breaking, luck and wishes, fertility, wisdom, feminine energy.OAK ~ A wood of masculine and projective energy. It symbolizes endurance, triumph, strength, power, prosperity, and heroism. LOTUS ~ Symbolizes intellect, mental energies and illumination. Inspiration, clarity, purification. No man can refuse the woman who wears this; lovers reunited, protection.YLANG YLANG ~ Strongly sensual, attraction, attention, irresistibly, soothes marital problems. Aphrodisiac, mood balancing, relaxation. CHAMOMILE ~ Prosperity, calming & soothing. Love, peace, meditation.YUZU ~ An Asian hybrid citrus fruit, traditionally thought to ward off illness and promote well-being. Refreshing and uplifting, while calming to the mind.OUD ~ Love, aphrodisia, spirituality, health. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luna65 Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 My dear friend Little Mia took an adorable baby panda photo recently at the Atlanta Zoo....LOOKIT DA BEEBEE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggers Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Lookit those toes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olderbutwiser Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 This is precious. Ordered a sample of this...been wanting to try "Open Windows" for a while now, but River Song w/open windows is sold out. I think it feels like a sorta spiritual Eastern Blend....makes me think of Buddha, Quan Yin, Bamboo, yoga mats, noren curtains, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vladmyra Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Snuggables! But I hope that log isn't too high up. If that cubbling is like my cat he'll roll over and fall off in his sleep. This scent sounds very intriguing. Very harmoniously balanced, yet somehow mysterious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missdarlyncherie Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Lookit those toes! Ha! The first thing I did was enlarge his toes on my phone!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuTrix Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Want to love! Want OW scent...Bamboo, Oak, Oud!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luna65 Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 I think this is totally unisex, the bamboo is at the heart of it for me and the floral notes are just adding to the watery fresh feel. Simply lovely watery bamboo and smooth wood on the bottom...I don't even really get the yuzu unless it's just blending into everything else; it's so soothing. A wholly appropriate scent for work or social situations in that you will give off a nice clean gentle kind of vibe in combination with the phero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Ducky Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 My chemistry (and nose!) adore this one, and amp the lotus to sheer perfection. The adorable panda label is cute, but the label could have a mama vulture regurgitating half-chewed lizards into her baby vulture's mouth and I would still love the fragrance. Sorry, Mara, but to me, this one whispers warm summer evenings redolent with night-blooming flowers, sitting out on the gazebo and listening to the sounds of day giving way to nightfall. Soft and serene. I need to hoard this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Cat Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 My chemistry (and nose!) adore this one, and amp the lotus to sheer perfection. The adorable panda label is cute, but the label could have a mama vulture regurgitating half-chewed lizards into her baby vulture's mouth and I would still love the fragrance. Sorry, Mara, but to me, this one whispers warm summer evenings redolent with night-blooming flowers, sitting out on the gazebo and listening to the sounds of day giving way to nightfall. Soft and serene. I need to hoard this one. OK Ducky, this was totally not on my radar and now I must go slather it on and see what happens! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Ducky Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 OK Ducky, this was totally not on my radar and now I must go slather it on and see what happens! Here's to hoping you like it, BC!! My skin always amps lotus (and jasmine) to no end, so maybe you'll get more of the watery greenery that everyone else is talking about. I think I like this one so much because my chemistry keeps the watery greenery way in the background. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Cat Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Mmm, this is not me but it is *very* lovely! I get the creaminess I associate with ylang, but it's really one of those perfectly blended LPs which has become something unique and all its own. I agree with the night-blooming flowers at dusk Ducky so beautifully described.... very gentle and serene! It would absolutely be appropriate for work situations except that I would be drifting off in pure reverie! At the risk of going off-topic, I am now having the best time picking out the notes for this: ... the label could have a mama vulture regurgitating half-chewed lizards into her baby vulture's mouth and I would still love the fragrance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StacyK Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 My chemistry (and nose!) adore this one, and amp the lotus to sheer perfection. The adorable panda label is cute, but the label could have a mama vulture regurgitating half-chewed lizards into her baby vulture's mouth and I would still love the fragrance. Sorry, Mara, but to me, this one whispers warm summer evenings redolent with night-blooming flowers, sitting out on the gazebo and listening to the sounds of day giving way to nightfall. Soft and serene. I need to hoard this one. Oh Ducky you made this sound so good. What previous LPs would you say this is similar to, In scent or feel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seajammarket Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I am not sure that I have ever met a bamboo that I didn't like. Not only do I like this one - it likes me back. Had to order FB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luna65 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Sorry, Mara, but to me, this one whispers warm summer evenings redolent with night-blooming flowers, sitting out on the gazebo and listening to the sounds of day giving way to nightfall. Soft and serene. There's no reason to be sorry, people get different impressions from the fragrances depending on their chemistry, that's part of their uniqueness and charm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpriteLeigh Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I think this is totally unisex, the bamboo is at the heart of it for me and the floral notes are just adding to the watery fresh feel. Simply lovely watery bamboo and smooth wood on the bottom...I don't even really get the yuzu unless it's just blending into everything else; it's so soothing. A wholly appropriate scent for work or social situations in that you will give off a nice clean gentle kind of vibe in combination with the phero. Luna, is this a similar "freshness" that River Song has? I ordered a sample of this, it sounds like something I need in my everyday work arsenal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luna65 Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 I think it does, although River Song had green/fruit elements which this one does not, for me. Bamboo is always a very watery note on me and it dominates in this blend (again, for me). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StacyK Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 I think it does, although River Song had green/fruit elements which this one does not, for me. Bamboo is always a very watery note on me and it dominates in this blend (again, for me).Does it compare at all with Stealing Heaven? or Mountain Meadow ect.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luna65 Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 It's more of a neutral fresh scent, IMO. Like how Gemini and Embody the Tarot: Temperance are neutral. Stealing Heaven is sort of along the same lines as Canary Faery to me, they both have a kind of citrus brightness to them. Mountain Meadow was really green for me, more like Hoyden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StacyK Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 ok. thanks, That helps, those are good comparisons. The notes do suggest a neutrality. When I saw the notes I didn't know what to expect. The bamboo and lotus give me a very specific feel but then it goes the other way with oud, plus there's Ylang? This is why I'm glad I got the full sampler. Last month I never would have guessed Carbon Black & Mountain Meadow would be my favorites. I will patiently await my samplers to see what other surprises I'm in for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hearts Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 I could have sworn there was lemon or citrus in this. It's very bright, zingy and happy. Open Windows is a great phero to pair with this! It's a very gentle scent that I think would be great to wear in any occasion. It's not too sweet, not too watery or too floral. The balance between all the notes is a perfect harmony. This would be a great mood booster type of scent for when you need a pick-me-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luna65 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 I could have sworn there was lemon or citrus in this. It's very bright, zingy and happy. There is: yuzu is a type of Japanese grapefruit, I think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hearts Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 There is: yuzu is a type of Japanese grapefruit, I think? Oh! You're right! I just looked it up. Now that makes sense thanks Luna! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuTrix Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 This is a clean, lovely floral on me. It is like clear water with floating lotus every where hidden behind a veil of lush bamboo swaying in the breeze. OW is a great pairing with this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinnamonmel Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Ooh, I love the gender neutrality of Gemini and Temperance! This is sounding better and better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donsie Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 (edited) This is a clean, lovely floral on me. It is like clear water with floating lotus every where hidden behind a veil of lush bamboo swaying in the breeze. OW is a great pairing with this That's an excellent description and not far off of how it would have put it myself, though decidedly more poetic. It reminded me of posh spa hand soap or lotion. Edited July 3, 2014 by donsie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goddessinjapan Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 This is gorgeous, definitely not girlie-girlie, just very cool and smooth. I can smell the bamboo and yuzu initially, but then after a couple of hours it's pure, light, pretty flowers...and normally I'm not that into flowers. I used the sample oil, which normally has good staying power, but this one is max 4 hours before it's gone. Sad!! Have noticed no pheromone effects the couple of times I've worn it, but I wasn't interacting much those days anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinnamonmel Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Is this anything like the feel of canary faery? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donsie Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Is this anything like the feel of canary faery? Hmm, I wouldn't say so beyond them both having a fresh, breezy vibe... but if you like one you might well like the other. That's been the case for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComingUpRoses Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Is Totem: Panda anything like The Big Easy with Teddy BB? I have a spray bottle of this on order, bought it unsniffed due to the description and terrific reviews! I love The Big Easy and wouldn't mind it if Totem: Panda were similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComingUpRoses Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Okey dokes - good to know. It's all good will have something new and different for the repertoire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StacyK Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 (edited) You know I was on and off with this then I made the decision to get a spray (because duh it's OW!) during the sale provided it held out. So glad I did. I'm not as crazy in love as I am with SH but I do like it, a lot!! Such a great partner with OW. Ms Ducky was so right! Where the heck is she? Edited August 18, 2014 by StacyK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherise Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 So I took a cue from you StacyK, and got this I spray and late last night I sprayed and kept spraying like 10 times cause it was pretty sheer I was trying to force a distinctive scent but mentally I was spent from the day but physically this kept me up and going for a few more hours which was a nice surpise, something I would expect Mega Watt not OW. Hopefully next time I try this it will be at a sane hour when I can clearly pick up notes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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