BPAL-GROG

PERFUME: GROG

COMPANY: BPAL

AVAILABILITY: GENERAL CATALOG- BEWITCHING BREWS CATEGORY

OFFICIAL DESCRIPTION:Arrr! Avast ye, matey! This be the scent of pirate rum!

BEFORE I SMELL: I didn't know what GROG meant when I received this. However, Bpal's description says it all the scent of pirate rum!

FROM THE DECANT/BOTTLE: Butter and rum. The vanilla note it's a little bit on the plastic side so, if you tend to amp “plastic” this one isn't for you. I also smell something like banana cream.

WET ON SKIN: This reminds me of eggnog but less spicy. On skin it's more buttery with a heavy shot of vanilla. It's warm and foodie but a little bit one dimensional. It would be great for layering purposes . To me it's not that boozy but more of a caramel foodie scent

DRY DOWN: This has a good staying power, three hours later I can still smell it but what's left it's more of a general sugary scent.

FINAL THOUGHTS: Nice but not amazing. I really want to taste the actual drink thought!

IF YOU LIKE THIS YOU WILL LIKE: It's very similar to HoG Salted Caramel

BPAL-JEZEBEL

Hi!

I know it's been almost two months since my last post.. The truth is I am spending a lot of time with my boyfriend and my dog doing everyday stuff like cooking and watching TV series, I loved orange is the new black and I am watching COVEN too!

We also joined the gym and it's a lot of fun working out with my boyfriend!

I haven't bought a lot of perfumes but I did order some Halloween scents from Possets and Bpal. What is more I got some lipsticks from Punk Couture collection by MAC. I do love some good black lipstick:)

Now, I want to continue with my mini reviews! My goal is to revisit my General Catalog scents. I feel like I'm neglecting them..

PERFUME: JEZEBEL

COMPANY: BPAL

AVAILABILITY: GeneralCatalog-LOVE POTIONS

OFFICIAL DESCRIPTION:Biblical witch, priestess of Astarte, and general troublemaker. A true role model for today's upwardly mobile Modern Woman. A gloriously decadent blend of honey, roses, orange blossom and sandalwood.

BEFORE I SMELL: Biblical witch and priestess? I love witch themed blends!

FROM THE DECANT/BOTTLE: Sweet and powdery honey. It reminds me the one in Womb Furie. A hint of orange blossom.

WET ON SKIN: Honey and fresh blossoms! The rose isn't overpowering and the orange blossoms give a note of acidity. Like if there was a hint of orange.

Definitely feminine and old fashion I don't think it is for someone who hate powdery scents or honey.

DRY DOWN: It has amazing staying power more than 8 hours on me. The sandalwood comes out more as a base note. It's very sexy ladies. This is one to wear if you want to seduce someone. It would be an amazing bedroom perfume. No wonder why Bpal has listed this one under the Love Potions category!

FINAL THOUGHTS: I need a bottle!

And a song: Gene loves Jezebel-Bruises

Autumn empties post!!!!

Hi Guys,

I am so sorry for the lack of new posts. I am really enjoying reading your blogs thought!

This is had I have finished up this Autumn.

1) Aussi- 3 Minute Miracle Hair Treatment

I got this because I wanted to know what all the fuzz was about with Aussi.

After using this my hair was great and soft but I don't think I will ever re-buy it because the ingredients are not all natural or at least up to 80% like Cocoa Pink and Lather and Lights.

I didn't like the scent either it was like bubblegum.

2)Korres conditioner for dry hair with Almond and Linseed 92.5% Natural.

I really liked this and had nice effects on my hair. The consistency was like a body lotion not very thick but does the job and it moisturizes well. After some uses the bottle and not the product had a weird scent sometimes. Maybe, it's my idea but I don't think I will repurchase this. I am not sure. It was just the bottle but still it annoyed me

3) HoG Pumpkin Butter in Milkmaid

I kind of missing this. I was using this before I get asleep and it was calming and fresh smelling at the same time.

Milk Maid: Flushed, but demure. Fresh milk, clean linens, pale musk and pink sweet pea blossom.

3) You Know I love Appivita's products this was a  rich face cream( at least for my combination  skin type) in a light consistency. I used it as a night cream. I highly recommend the Acqua Vita line if you are under thirty!

4) Vanilla Snaps This is a body and hair spray from a now closed company Crater Lake Company. I am so sad that she is closed. This scent is so damn good! 

Spicy, sweet and enough different from the usual spicy vanilla scents so it doesn't become boring. 

I use this as as a hair spray to detangled my hair and it works wonders. I have some bottles in my stash in other scent but I know when they will be used up I won't be able to get more...

5) Cocoa Pink body oil in Mad Hatter Cookies Noel – Almondy sweet mad hatter, sugar cookies, marshmallow frosting, and Vanilla Bean Noel.

This was super Yummy! If you love almond foodie scents you have to try it.

After using this the scents stayed for eever on my skin and on my clothes! It is a little bit oily but I plefer this kind of body oils than a dry oil which I can't stand.

6) L&L body butter in Ice Princess

Thick and very moisturising body butter. With this a little goes a long way.

I love L&L Snow scents and this is not an exception. 

Ice Princess: Soft pillowy marshmallow blends with touches of cotton candy, caramel, and sugar with a blast of cool mint.

It's exactly how it's description implies sweet caramel cotton candy and strong mint. I love it and I used up a conditioner in that scent as well

  7) Another company that is currently closed. This was a thick body butter. A little bit heavy but perfect for winter. The scent Beach Bunny it's a tropical coconut with cotton candy. Super sweet and Yummy

8) BPTP Bittersweet Chocolate decant.

9) Crater Lake Company body oil in Wistful: pear blossom, lavender, wildflowers and grass

I love Wistfull is so fresh and clean. Not the typical Lavender scent. The pear blossom note is lovely and it has nothing to do with the pear fruit. Too bad I can't buy more..

10) The three layer foaming scrubs from L&L are some of my favorites. I wish had some money left to buy more

This was Ice Princess

Eskimo Kiss 

Snowflake Cake:A winter honeycake decorated with sprinkles of brilliant white coconut snow, marzipan snowflakes, and sugared rose petals.

And more hair products!

You see how much I love Lathers and Lights!

11) Brillantine cream in Ice Princess

12) Honey and Jojoba conditioner in Flannel Pajamas. The ultimate  comfort scent!

13) Soft and Shine Shampoo in Mint Angel.

Fluffy angel food cake drizzled with sugar, vanilla, and crushed peppermint candies. 

This was very minty with a touch of sweetness. Perfect for shampoo or why not a scrub

14) Last but not least my staple Apivita Shampoo!

Thanks for reading!

 I am waiting a Possets Retour order and I can't to share it with you guys!

Take care:)

Bpal- Roses, Pearls and Diamonds

I feel like I have neglected my general catalog or permanent scents. Sometimes are hidden gems among them. Last night for bed I used Roses, Pearls and Diamonds from Bpal and I thought to do a mini review.

PERFUME: Roses, Pearls and Diamonds

COMPANY: BPAL

AVAILABILITY: General catalog scent in the Marchen category.

OFFICIAL DESCRIPTION:Red roses, dazzling crystalline musks, and pearlescent coconut-tinged orris.

In the Marchen section of the general catalog scents Beth inspired by fairy tales creates beautiful scents. I know some of you really love short stories so go to that section and read all of them here.

This particular story is so lovely and romantic and sweet!!!

FROM THE DECANT/BOTTLE: Orris and “clean” musk feels like there is a drop of peppermint in it.

WET ON SKIN: Fresh red roses, still wet from the morning dew and orris. Fresh coconut fresh sweeten up the whole!

DRY DOWN: If you don't like orris probably you won't like this because that note stays from start to finish and I really like it! It has amazing throw and staying power. Evan my boyfriend has commented on it.

FINAL THOUGHTS: A keeper!

HALLOWEEN PERFUMES! Bpal- The black apple of Saturn

PERFUME: The Black Apple of Saturn

COMPANY: BPAL

AVAILABILITY: Halloween limited edition 2011

OFFICIAL DESCRIPTION:Dried Arkansas black apple, opoponax, cypress, myrrh, tobacco absolute, quince, black musk, and galbanum.

BEFORE I SMELL: I don't always like apple scents especially if they are the clean kind. Although, sometimes I can't resist, it's the fruit of sin after all.

FROM THE DECANT/BOTTLE: Flesh of baked apple and sweet raisins... A night garden with apple trees and burning incense...

WET ON SKIN: very sexy and musky. It's a different take on a fruity perfume. I don't smell the tobacco absolute.

DRY DOWN: The resins take over, I get a little bit of tobacco note and it's the sweet type, very nice. As it dries down I get more galbanum . It doesn't change that much but it has amazing staying power. I put it last night and I could smell it till the morning

FINAL THOUGHTS: Very well blended and different from other apple scents. I wish I had another decant

Mimosa, neroli, coconut

Hi guys!
First of all thank you so much for all the kind words and the support! It means a lot to me and it makes me really happy!

As you know I have started blending my own perfumes and I have received very good feedback from the ladies that they have tried them.

This one in particular is my best seller. Not that I sell large quantities but even 10 is a lot for me because I bottle 10-12 perfumes every time to keep them fresh. 

I had started blending this scent for one soap I used to make. A lovely customer of mine,Fotini,loved this scent so much and she wanted it as a perfume and I thought it was time for me to give it a go with perfume oils.

When you smell this from the bottle it has a lemony vibe mingled with the tropical coconut. The real deal happens when you put it on. It's tropical, sweet and zesty at the same time. 

It's more of a Spring like fragrance when the Bergamot trees are in bloom. Perfect for a day walk outside  or for when you need something fresh to start your day.
If you love Neroli this one it's for you!

A little goes a long way as it's very consentrated!
Unfortunately, this one will be limited.

The etsy listing 

My etsy! Iris Soaps and perfumery!

Hi guys! I have great news to share!

I have finally opened my etsy shop Iris Soaps! Currently I have 2 perfumes up for sale.

Vanilla Sandalwood which is a sexy vanilla scent with a hint of pepper and powdery sandalwood drydown. This lasts all day on me. I will rename this one soon.

Mimosa-Neroli-Coconut it's exactly what the name implies a tropical-floral perfume. 

The next day or two I will list:

One thousand and one nights this is all about the warmth and abiance of telling a story:

ginger cookies,vanilla, oats and spiced milk.

Nyxtolouloudo single note: This one it means flower of the night in Greek. It's a flower that blooms only at night and has a heading and very rich odor.

All of them are in 10ml roll-on bottles in a coconut oil base.

Thanks for reading:)