A few years ago, I came across a company who offered "RPG" scents like elf, warrior, rogue, ect... and just had to try them. Well, I've been hooked ever since. The company is Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab, and they are unlike any other perfume company I've ever seen. Just the names of the fragrances alone are awesome. For instance, one of my favorites is Jazz Funeral. Their description of the scent is bittersweet bay rum, bourbon, and a host of funeral flowers with a touch of graveyard dirt, magnolia and Spanish Moss. Now, I know you're thinking that's an odd combination, but the scent is actually progressive. It starts out as a kind of boozy scent, followed by florals, and then mellows out with an earthy clean scent. It's seriously just like a jazz funeral procession on your skin.
If you're not into smelling like a funeral, there's literally something for everyone on their site. You can get lost reading all the different descriptions. My newest purchase from them is Molly Grue from their The Last Unicorn line. Yes, they made fragrances for The Last Unicorn.
All of their scents come in a 5ml bottle, which I'm pretty sure would last you a lifetime. But, if you're not ready to commit to a scent, they offer "imps" which are trial size versions which I absolutely love. You can get a pack of 6 imps for a discounted price to make your own little sampler. They also throw in a few random imps into each purchase as an extra bonus.
This will be my first giveaway, so I'm really proud to be giving away something from a company I absolutely love. The winner will receive three imps: Ekhidna, The Night Raven, and Haunted. Entries are limited to U.S. addresses only (sorry international folks- I'll include you in the next one!). Use the form below to enter (and please let me know if you have any issues. This is my first one so hopefully it works!).
Oh my gosh this sounds lovely!
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Oh you better believe that I am entering. I'm OBSESSED with RPGs (mostly Final Fantasy). I've always wanted to smell like a white mage.
ReplyDeleteI like the Prunella scent. well I like the description best, really:)
ReplyDeleteThis is so rad. I have never heard of this company or theses scents but it's badass.
ReplyDeleteSooo i'm thinking I would like : blithe hollow, courtney, ooo! harvest mooon, blue moon!! so rad!
Oh this is awesome! My favorite scent would probably have to be the Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland, it sounds absolutely amazing!!
ReplyDeleteEat me from the mad tea party collection sounds delicious. Whether I win or not I might have to order some imps!
ReplyDeleteLove Love Love Dorian but also wish I could get my hands on Scorpio!
ReplyDeleteOooh I love BPAL. The one I want to try most right now is Crowley
ReplyDeleteI have always enacted to try BPAL...but I could never decide which scent to try first! This would be a great foot in the door!
ReplyDeleteI've never tried them but have been scouring their website for weeks. Haunted sounds awesome. Zombi and dragon's hide are also something I'd love.
ReplyDeleteI love BPAL! I have so many, but my all time favorite is Fae.
ReplyDeleteLove BPAL and have been a user for years now. Snow White is my "go to" scent.
ReplyDeleteSounds great! I love everything I've ever gotten from them... Port Royal is my favorite, although I'm wearing Snake Oil today.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite scent has always been Graveyard Dirt. Second to that is Snake Oil, of course.
ReplyDeleteFavorite BPAL scent...that's a hard one, lol! I'm going to say Embalming Fluid. That one always makes me happy, plus it was the first BPAL I ever bought.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is Snow, Glass, Apples a limited edition from a few Comic Cons back. Occupy Wall Street is right up there with it.
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to pick a favorite, but I think I'll go with Schrodinger's Cat. It's a neat concept and a fun scent.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is Persephone, but it's always so hard to choose!
ReplyDeleteRight now my favorite is Blood Amber...
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ReplyDelete2 out of 6 modes of entering isn't all too bad-right?
Dorian is my favorite if I have to choose one - thought it's impossible ;)
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is Lightning.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is Morocco!
ReplyDeleteI love Hunger! It's one of the few I own a bottle of. :) - Kat
ReplyDeleteI have been buying from BPAL for years! My favorite is AntiKythera Mechanism from the Steamworks section. I love HAUNTED and AELOPHILE as well as DANSE MACABRE. I have a list of imps I want to get...so many wish I could get them all!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite scents is also one of the simplest---Ravenous. It's red patchouli and orange blossom, but it is the way patchouli ought to smell. Amazing, warm, and coming in gentle waves all day long. I also really adore Loviatar. I'm not sure they even make that now, but it was good enough that I got a 10ml bottle when they still made them. It seems like it would go off before I ever get to finish it, but bpal ages really well. :)
ReplyDeleteJust discovered BPAL, and can't wait to get my first order! Must add, love your Etsy shop too. :)
ReplyDeleteLove it!!
ReplyDeleteI already know my favorite is Arkham. Can't live without it.
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