10/26-Today is Solstice Scents Black Mallow (Bold notes of anise and licorice root, a touch of sweet fennel, fluffy marshmallow and vanilla. Simple, sweet, chewy and spicy.). This one starts off a bit strong with the licorice/anise. But it dries down into a beautiful spiced marshmallow. I picked this one up in swaps even though I’ve not a licorice fan, and I’m glad I did!

Today is Osmofolia 24 hour drive (Warm tonka bean, a suede jacket slung over the headrest, a half-rolled spliff spilled all over the backseat, a melted cone of cinnamon vanilla ice cream, and fleeting landscapes illuminated by the sun). This quickly became a favorite in my rotation this summer. It translates well for fall as well, it’s spicy and cuddly suede.

It’s the first time I’ve spilled a bottle, definitely sucks!

Thank you!

Today is BPAL Secret Donuts (Glazed donuts, chocolate frosted donuts, and maple bars). Apparently I’m in a donut mood lately. I picked this one for today and promptly spilled half of the bottle. My bedroom smells like donuts but now I’m down half of a LE bottle. Boo, this is a first loss for me.

I have an interview this week! And a potential offer coming from the job I thought I didn’t get. The lab director reached back out asking if I was still interested in moving forward with the hiring process. Plus I have the day off to do fun things with my husband for my birthday tomorrow! Shaping up to be a better week. Work stuff has been dumb for my husband and I lately, so some good news is refreshing.

(Is it really only Wednesday? I swear it should be Friday already). Today I’m wearing BPAL Snake Oil Sufganiyot. I am a sexy doughnut today, that is all.

Today is Strawberries crave nyx (Drunken honey, lavender-laced mallow, soft amber, night musk, and hints of strawberry and nectarine). This is a sexy dark strawberry scent, really enjoy this one.

I finished up my new Weenie reviews, so I’m returning to a favorite from last year. Today is BPAL Dead Leaves, Vanilla Bean, Pink Fig, and Brandied Dates. I absolutely love this blend, it’s earthy fruity and sweet. Just a touch of booziness from the dates. It’s a sexy dead leaves blend.

Today I’m continuing my Weenies test with BPAL Ghost Milk (Goat’s milk, marshmallow, vanilla cashmere, honey dust, and white chocolate). So far these have been mostly hits. There’s one I’m unsure about but this is an instant winner. Soft sweet and cozy. I have 2 more to test and I’ll update with a larger review post.

I haven’t ventured into Alkemia yet, but I’ve heard good things! I’d love reviews after to test them out.

Today I’m testing another new weenie from BPAL Witch Birds (Blinding-white mallow and vanilla sandalwood streaked with indigo opium pod accord, velvet black violet petals, wild plum, and opoponax.) My husband laughed when I picked this one out because it sounded purple. But purple it is! I have a couple other BPAL “purple” scents so I figured this one would be a hit. It’s sweet and powdery floral with a sweet creamy dry down from the vanilla sandalwood. I’m not sure I can pick out notes individually, but it blends to a wonderful sweet purple scent.

10/7-I’m breaking my usual rest before test rule and trying out BPAL Samhain (damp woods, fir needle, and black patchouli with the gentlest touches of warm pumpkin, clove, nutmeg, allspice, sweet red apple and mullein) that I received yesterday. I can see why this is a reoccurring staple/fan fav! It’s truly fall in a bottle. I get the spice, apple, and atmospheric leaves. Even fresh from the mail this is gorgeous!

I’m super happy with this one, and the formula was super easy to use!

10/6- Today I’m wearing one of my favorites Arcana Vanilla Craves Terror (Creamy vanilla with Arcana Wildcraft’s legendary Holy Terror (burning frankincense, sandalwood, deep myrrh, and dusty beeswax candles)). I love the combo of rich vanilla with Holy Terror. It’s sweet and smokey/incense-y.

10/5- Today is back down in the 60’s and rainy, so more fall perfumes! I’m wearing BPAL Every day is Halloween (Skin-warmed sandalwood and toasted pumpkin settle into a gentle blend suitable for all 365 days of Halloween). This is one of my favorites. It’s soft creamy pumpkin with a hint of spice, with a lovely clean sandalwood finish.

Hello! Indie makeup is basically anything owned independently, it stands for “independent” and is used to described companies that produce products independently of outside control or mainstream/commercial companies. It’s anything from makeup, perfume oils/EDP, bath and body products, nail polish, jewelry and home goods. I’ve found products organically through recommendations mostly! There are so many indie beauty companies. I can happily make some recommendations to check out as a jumping off point. When looking around just make sure to do some research before purchasing. With small business there is a bit more risk, and some companies operate with less than savory business practices. I always look into reviews or other customers experiences before purchasing from a new company.

Today is SugarMilk Co Strawberry Milk (Sweet strawberries blended with whipped cream and milk). This is one of my favorites and eerily accurate. Smells just like Nesquik Strawberry Milk powder.

Today is Arcana Wildcraft’s Puck (A rich amber accord (labdanum, benzoin, and sweet Tahitian vanilla) is warmed with velvety plum, ripe fig, layers of incense, cedar resin, incantations on old parchment, and soft woods.). I loved this when I received it earlier this year, but I love it even more for fall. It gives an almost apple cider vibe. Super rich and woodsy with a dark fruitiness underneath.

Today is Osmofolia Lovers Leaving Hell (Woodsmoke from a dying bonfire, a pair of lit cigarettes under a starry sky, two warm bowls of vanilla rice pudding, and sweet, yearning kisses of cardamom). I’m so happy that this one made it to the general catalog. It’s such a nice blend. I get the slightly smokey wood fire, creamy rice pudding, and some spice at the end. This one is fall without being overbearing, not too sweet or heavy either.