Comments on: Opus Oils Afraid Of The Dark ~ new fragrances http://www.nstperfume.com/2009/08/18/opus-oils-afraid-of-the-dark-new-fragrances/ a blog about perfume Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:21:38 +0000 hourly 1 By: Robin http://www.nstperfume.com/2009/08/18/opus-oils-afraid-of-the-dark-new-fragrances/#comment-104776 Robin Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:39:35 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/?p=20730#comment-104776 Again, thanks! Again, thanks!

]]> By: Absolute Scentualist http://www.nstperfume.com/2009/08/18/opus-oils-afraid-of-the-dark-new-fragrances/#comment-104691 Absolute Scentualist Thu, 27 Aug 2009 05:27:08 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/?p=20730#comment-104691 No problem. I'm really fond of Count Dracula from The Order of the Dragon collection a while back. It's dark, spicy, and very well-blended. It's warm and a bit cold all at once, and is actually a really well done fragrance. I get stopped often when wearing it. Notes listed were black patchouli, neroli, tonka, cinnamon, bitter clove, leather, black musk, coffin wood and fiery ginger. It doesn't scream head shop and the patch doesn't overwhelm the fragrance. It's just a chord among the sultry symphony that makes up this interpretation of Dracula. I'd adore it on a man, but also adore it on me. ;) No problem. I’m really fond of Count Dracula from The Order of the Dragon collection a while back. It’s dark, spicy, and very well-blended. It’s warm and a bit cold all at once, and is actually a really well done fragrance. I get stopped often when wearing it. Notes listed were black patchouli, neroli, tonka, cinnamon,
bitter clove, leather, black musk, coffin wood and fiery ginger. It doesn’t scream head shop and the patch doesn’t overwhelm the fragrance. It’s just a chord among the sultry symphony that makes up this interpretation of Dracula. I’d adore it on a man, but also adore it on me. ;)

]]> By: Robin http://www.nstperfume.com/2009/08/18/opus-oils-afraid-of-the-dark-new-fragrances/#comment-104403 Robin Wed, 26 Aug 2009 01:30:11 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/?p=20730#comment-104403 Thanks so much for the detailed reviews! Any BPAL scent you would recommend for someone who wanted an actual Ode de Vampire? Thanks so much for the detailed reviews! Any BPAL scent you would recommend for someone who wanted an actual Ode de Vampire?

]]> By: Absolute Scentualist http://www.nstperfume.com/2009/08/18/opus-oils-afraid-of-the-dark-new-fragrances/#comment-104183 Absolute Scentualist Tue, 25 Aug 2009 03:48:24 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/?p=20730#comment-104183 So I ordered samples of three of the AFOTD line. My thoughts: Vamp-Really "head shop" and herbal opening with a touch of gardenia. Middle is an average gardenia. Drydown is gardenia with a slight trace of vanilla. It's okay, but not a must buy. Ode de Vampyre-Phew! Very medicinal out of the vial. There's a strong note that reminded me of wintergreen Lifesavers over a blur of herbs and woods. As it dries on the skin, the sandalwood and cedar are more prominent, with something that almost smells of citrus though I don't think that's listed in the notes. The drydown is almost all sandalwood, with vague hints of herb and cedar. Lady Death- Also starts out herbatious with a vague hint of fruit, then the plum becomes more pronounced with a touch of "head shop" and florals. As it dries down, the fruitiness dampens and it becomes more a blur of indistinguishable florals. I also ordered a couple samples from Opus's Island Girl line, but didn't get a chance to try them out yet. Truly, I've had much more luck with BPAL or Scent by Alexis, who also offers a sample program for a very reasonable price. None of these conjured up dark, vampyre, death, or anything particularly goth. I suppose this is a good thing since they aren't exactly inexpensive. But I was hoping to like at least one enough to maybe buy for the novelty. As of my first testing, that isn't likely to happen. So I ordered samples of three of the AFOTD line. My thoughts: Vamp-Really “head shop” and herbal opening with a touch of gardenia. Middle is an average gardenia. Drydown is gardenia with a slight trace of vanilla. It’s okay, but not a must buy. Ode de Vampyre-Phew! Very medicinal out of the vial. There’s a strong note that reminded me of wintergreen Lifesavers over a blur of herbs and woods. As it dries on the skin, the sandalwood and cedar are more prominent, with something that almost smells of citrus though I don’t think that’s listed in the notes. The drydown is almost all sandalwood, with vague hints of herb and cedar.
Lady Death- Also starts out herbatious with a vague hint of fruit, then the plum becomes more pronounced with a touch of “head shop” and florals. As it dries down, the fruitiness dampens and it becomes more a blur of indistinguishable florals.

I also ordered a couple samples from Opus’s Island Girl line, but didn’t get a chance to try them out yet. Truly, I’ve had much more luck with BPAL or Scent by Alexis, who also offers a sample program for a very reasonable price.

None of these conjured up dark, vampyre, death, or anything particularly goth. I suppose this is a good thing since they aren’t exactly inexpensive. But I was hoping to like at least one enough to maybe buy for the novelty. As of my first testing, that isn’t likely to happen.

]]> By: Robin http://www.nstperfume.com/2009/08/18/opus-oils-afraid-of-the-dark-new-fragrances/#comment-103538 Robin Fri, 21 Aug 2009 01:52:47 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/?p=20730#comment-103538 :-) :-)

]]> By: thenoseknows http://www.nstperfume.com/2009/08/18/opus-oils-afraid-of-the-dark-new-fragrances/#comment-103409 thenoseknows Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:33:57 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/?p=20730#comment-103409 but YOU directed me to him! :-) so hugs and kisses all around! LOL! but YOU directed me to him! :-) so hugs and kisses all around! LOL!

]]> By: Robin http://www.nstperfume.com/2009/08/18/opus-oils-afraid-of-the-dark-new-fragrances/#comment-103328 Robin Wed, 19 Aug 2009 23:50:02 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/?p=20730#comment-103328 Hey, you need to kiss & hug Octavian! Hey, you need to kiss & hug Octavian!

]]> By: thenoseknows http://www.nstperfume.com/2009/08/18/opus-oils-afraid-of-the-dark-new-fragrances/#comment-103302 thenoseknows Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:34:09 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/?p=20730#comment-103302 THANK YOU SO MUCH! Learning SO VERY MUCH about some rare Chanel Fragrances that i never, EVER knew existed! KISS KISS KISS AND HUG!!!!!!!! :-* THANK YOU SO MUCH! Learning SO VERY MUCH about some rare Chanel Fragrances that i never, EVER knew existed! KISS KISS KISS AND HUG!!!!!!!! :-*

]]> By: Robin http://www.nstperfume.com/2009/08/18/opus-oils-afraid-of-the-dark-new-fragrances/#comment-103213 Robin Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:37:58 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/?p=20730#comment-103213 There were several numbered perfumes that are long forgotten. I know nothing...but nose around on Octavian Coifan's blog: http://1000fragrances.blogspot.com/ There were several numbered perfumes that are long forgotten. I know nothing…but nose around on Octavian Coifan’s blog:

http://1000fragrances.blogspot.com/

]]> By: Robin http://www.nstperfume.com/2009/08/18/opus-oils-afraid-of-the-dark-new-fragrances/#comment-103212 Robin Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:36:53 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/?p=20730#comment-103212 Ack, that's creepy too. Not quite as creepy as Manson, though. Ack, that’s creepy too. Not quite as creepy as Manson, though.

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