Black Phoenix Alchemy Laboratory Mad Tea Party ALICE

One of my favorite perfumes of all time!

Alice is a scent that I don't think I will ever grow tired of. On me, it is perfectly balanced sweetness, creaminess and spicy floral notes - simple and elegant. Although many of the BPAL rose blends have gone way too rosy on me, resulting in that overwhelming powdery grandma rose that we all dread, the ones that work are so gorgeous. Alice is one that works and I love the way that the rose harmonizes with the spicy carnation to offset the milk and honey.

April 17, 2009

Black Phoenix Alchemy Laboratory Mad Tea Party WHITE RABBIT

Spicy, creamy, mad tea

White Rabbit zoomed into my top ten the first time that I wore it and is by far my favorite of the BPAL tea-based scents. On me, it's a spicy gingery-peppery tea blend with the smooth milk and honey creaminess of Alice as its foundation. I don't get the linen note from the description that some do pick up on. It is a lighter fragrance, so I have to slather a bit more - but I think it's worth every bit of the extra trouble!

April 17, 2009

Black Phoenix Alchemy Laboratory A Picnic In Arkham ARKHAM

beautiful wildflower scent

This one is really gorgeous - such a nice balance and contrast between the sweet wildflowers and the mossy woods. I picture this one being the forest at nighttime... there isn't anything sunny or bright about it to me, more of the feeling of being in very deep woods and smelling the mosses and flowers that grow with just a bit of sunlight each day. On me, it is definitely more floral than woody, even several hours after applying. But that's not a complaint because the florals are lovely and I am a staunch fan of most all things floral and BPAL.

April 17, 2009