BPAL (Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab) discussion

I just adore BPAL, I have lots of their scents in the 5mL and I purchased their Phoenix scent locket which I love to put my oil in. It's especially great for those scents you love but may not react well on skin ie. like cinammin for me
 

tinysaurus_rex

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I bought a few imps from BPAL a while back (at the moment I remember getting White Rabbit, Dana O'Shea, The Hesperides, Venice, O, and Lust). I actually didn't like the majority of the ones that I've tried; the only one I've used more than a couple of times was White Rabbit - its the best smelling perfume I've ever bought.

Maybe you guys could reccommend something similar to White Rabbit, as I'd hate to waste my money on imps that I won't use.
 

kcrae

Active member
tried a few, however, haven't found anything I like other than "SIN" which is my go to scent now and haven't found one that compares. But I will say it's hard to go back to department store fragrances now.
 

MAChostage

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Ok, I'm gonna sound SUPER dumb... but I don't "get" BPAL. I went to the site, it's delightfully bizzare, but what's all the talk about "imps" and stuff? How does one get to know these scents, by ordering samples? Is it only sold online?
 

CuddleyBlossoms

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Snake Oil is my favourite.

I loved Quija but when I ordered a bottle of this it smelled completely different to the Imp that I had. I was so disappointed.
 

cindyrella

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Originally Posted by MAChostage
Ok, I'm gonna sound SUPER dumb... but I don't "get" BPAL. I went to the site, it's delightfully bizzare, but what's all the talk about "imps" and stuff? How does one get to know these scents, by ordering samples? Is it only sold online?

Yes, their site can be a bit overwhelming, but the oils are definitely worth trying.
The little sample vials you can buy are called imp's ears or imps for short. You can buy them for $3.50 each or a set of 6 for $19.50. They give you a great chance to trysome of their perfume oils. That's how it got started with me.
Bestseller is Snake Oil, and also O is very popular.
They have a limited blends coming out once a month that can only be purchased during full moon or limited blends for Halloween, Christmas or Valentine that are sold during a longer period.
Their regular scents are all categorised in Love Potions (no need to explain those), Wanderlust (named after cities all over the world) or Mad Tea party (Alice in Wonderland theme) for example or aromatherapy blends (Panacea).
They have over 300 blends so you really need to take some time to read all the descriptions.
This is mainly a webshop, although there are some shops that sell BPAL, but not many and BPAL has it's own shop that opens once a month.
 

jessiekins1

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well, i think thisis something i will be adding to my specktra and mua wishlists.
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thanks.
 

MAChostage

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Just placed an order!

I bit the bullet! Because of you guy's love of BPAL scents, and my overwhelming desire to find a scent or two that not everyone else is wearing, I just placed my order for 6 samples. I am so excited, albeit a little disappointed, that orders take so long to process and ship. The oils I ordered are: Snake Oil, O, Harlot, Hunger, Debauchery, Vixen. I'm glad I read this thread!
 

attacuswings

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BPAL is actually what led me to MAC. I've been a BPAL nut since February. You don't want to know how many bottles I've accumulated already - I've gone a little overboard! But anyway, a lot of people talk about MAC on a subsection of the BPAL boards and that inspired me to drop by the counter at Belks a few days ago and I'm already hooked.

I have an addictive personality.
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MAChostage

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Count me in as a BPAL nut, too! I'd been looking for a "signature" fragrance, but I can't deal with all the "standard" store scents out there. BPAL fit my groove just right. I feel wonderful wearing those oils! BPAL and MAC... my two addictions for sure.
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joojifish

Active member
Re: Any other BPAL fans on the board?

Yep, definitely into BPAL. Took many tries to find my hits, but boy, do I like my hits!

Pumpkin Queen - The Glorious Grand Dame of the Pumpkin Patch! Regal Egyptian Amber, red ginger, orange peel, mandarin, cardamom, fig leaf and warm pumpkin.

Hungry Ghost Moon - On the 14th day of the seventh month of the lunar calendar, the Gates of Hell burst open, and ghosts pour forth from the Nine Darknesses into the sunlit world. To placate the dead, Hell Money is burned, offerings are made, and paper boats and floating lanterns are set out to give comfort and direction to wayward spirits. Though many spirits simply seek out the comforts of their former homes and the company of their loved ones, rancorous spirits also roam the streets, seeking revenge on those who have wronged them, before and after their deaths. Offerings of ginger candy, sugar cane, smoky vanilla and rice wine mingle with a ghost’s perfume of white sandalwood, ho wood, ti, white grapefruit, crystalline musk and aloe. This scent is tapered by the presence of seven herbs, woods and resins used in the purification of the spirit and the purging of earthly concerns from the soul.

Hoping to order some Snake Pit and Fire Pig bottles soon.
 

jeannette

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Re: Any other BPAL fans on the board?

LOL, Hungry Ghost Month is a major festival in Chinese culture! From the description of the fragrance I think BPAL got the "essence" of this festival spot on.

I'm waiting for High John the Conqueror in the mail!
 

mommamacgurl

Well-known member
Re: Any other BPAL fans on the board?

Okay, after reading this thread i decided to give bpal a shot. I just ordered 6 imps of the following:

o
snake oil
white rabbit
french love
love oil
love me

I can't wait to try these! I am so excited
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Opheliac

New member
Re: Any other BPAL fans on the board?

I've been reading over the BPAL site, and I think I'm eventually going to order some imps, though not right now.

Some of the scents sound so interesting. Vinland, Dublin, Mama-Ji (I'm a Neil Gaiman fan, so I thought it was so cool that they have perfumes based off some of his characters), Ode on Melancholy, Lightning, Embalming Fluid... If I do start ordering from them, I'm going to end up getting tons! Too many things I want to try!
 

courters

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Re: Any other BPAL fans on the board?

I have a male friend that is really into BPAL. He has a box in his bathroom entirely filled with BPAL stuff and some of it smells really great.

He does have this one that smells exactly like butterscotch that REALLY makes me want to throw up every time I catch a whiff of it. I'm not that big on actual butterscotch, so maybe that's why?
 

Janice

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Re: Any other BPAL fans on the board?

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Originally Posted by Opheliac
Some of the scents sound so interesting. Vinland, Dublin, Mama-Ji (I'm a Neil Gaiman fan, so I thought it was so cool that they have perfumes based off some of his characters), Ode on Melancholy, Lightning, Embalming Fluid... If I do start ordering from them, I'm going to end up getting tons! Too many things I want to try!

Make sure you grab Embalming Fluid, it's one of my top BPAL faves.
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Empyreal Mist is another great one.
 

SagMaria

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Re: Any other BPAL fans on the board?

SO glad I found this thread, their website is kick ass, so original!!!
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