New to Alchimia Apothecary? Try These First (List of Best Scents)

In no particular order, here are the best scents from Alchimia Apothecary! This list will be updated periodically as I try new things from them.

1. Layer Cake: Everyone loves this scent. I had a bunch of friends cold sniff it, and the majority loved it. Nobody really disliked it. 

2. Jungle Juice: Tropical paradise, cocktail-style. Coconut, pineapple and citrus make a bold blend similar to a fruity frozen drink.

3. ...And Candy Bar Dreams: Chocolate, almond, and black ambrosia (black cherry-like) combine to make a decadent chocolate shop scent.

4. Geisha: The ultimate harmony between sweet, clean, and green.

5. Tsunami: I have also gotten positive feedback on this. It's a great marine unisex smell with seaweed and driftwood!

6. Dragon's Blood: Both the note and the scent are great. The scent is deeper, and I love it. It's a sweeter take on typical Dragon's Blood incense. It's similar to oriental perfumes of the past.

7. Toasted Marshmallow: This is a note, but it is so amazing. Order it and you will see what I mean.

8. Ocean: Another note, but a clean, unisex ocean scent reminiscent of an ocean-scented Calgon body spray.

Two Orders, Major Haul! Alchimia Apothecary ♡

Okay, I should definitely stop buying perfumes for a while (though I totally want to try Pink Kadu from Alchimia!). I am in perfume heaven. I finally tried a CYOA, along with nine sampler scents, five sample notes, an empty vial, and two free 1/5 dram scent samples.

Review Time!

 

CYOA: I named mine Celestial Orange. I asked Erin for advice (fresh-squeezed orange or regular orange for a note?) and she was very helpful. She described each note and said either would work. I decided on a blend of white chocolate, mandarin orange, orange flower, creme brulee, and vanilla bean.

 

Cold Sniff: It smells heavenly from the bottle. The synergy of the ingredients makes it smell kind of like Hershey's milk chocolate at the first sniff! LOL. I'm okay with that. ;)

 

On My Skin: Oh, my. It smells like an orange tootsie roll pop. It is so sweet with a tiny hint of orange. Think 95% gourmand with 5% floral from the orange flower. It dries down to a classic vanilla bean (maybe the creme brulee too) after a number of hours, so this blend is good if you want to end up with an earthier vanilla ice cream-type of scent at the end of the day. Given the strong gourmand nature of the fragrance, I might rename it to "Orange Tootsie Pop" or "Orange-Choco Lollipop" or something. My extreme sweet tooth of a nose says Alchimia did an amazing job.

 

Sample Scents (descriptions quoted from Alchimia-Apothecary.com):

 

I am not opening Dutchess (Archer reference) or Jersey Devil because they are gag gifts for my brother. His birthday is very far away, but I like buying gifts in advance, haha. Hopefully he likes them. I will sniff and review when he opens them, though!

 

Escape

"Ever wish you could escape your life for a moment, to find yourself laying on a secluded beach, surrounded by bright Hawaiian flowers and sweet fruits? Juicy peaches, mouth watering red plums, dewfruit, and acacia surrounded by puakenikeni, plumaria, gardenia, hawthorn, and purple flowers mixed with nuances of saffrin, wine, and just a touch of sweet tobacco. This is as much for the busy professional woman, as it is for the carefree young girl."

I took a risk on this one, because I'm not sure if I'd like tobacco leaf. The other notes sounded so good that I had to try it.

 

Cold Sniff: I really like the top notes a lot. I hope I don't smell like cigarettes when I put it on, haha. 

On My Skin: This scent is strong and will be noticed. I adore the top fruit notes, and it seems like the florals blend nicely, but something in one of the bottom notes is "meh" for me. It doesn't smell like cigarettes, but it's still not for me.

 

Devil Dew 

 

"This fruity refreshing scent hits your senses surrounded by a hint spice. The sharp aroma of green lemons and juicy dark bing cherries combine with spicy Madagascar black peppercorn, geranium, a touch of blueberries, and the perfect drops of honey. The watery morning dew you’re used to has nothing on this."

I wanted this one for a while. Cherries and blueberries are some of my favorites.

 

Cold Sniff: I can't smell it that well from the bottle, but I definitely smell fruit. There's nothing wrong with a subtle scent.

On My Skin: It's still way subtle. I like it, but it's more of a room freshener fragrance for me than a skin fragrance.

 

Hue Bris

 

"The body of this blend is filled with the sweet and intoxicating bouquet of ambrosia. The sweet trickles of honey and champagne top this elixir, with the sweet essence of orange blossoms to bridge through this grandiose brew."

Cold Sniff: This smells very much like the powdery nectar and honey notes I described before. Not bad, but not my favorite.

 

On My Skin: The nectar and honey notes still dominate like crazy, but some of the fruity notes peek out. I'm not a big fan, unfortunately. I'm definitely glad I tried this, or else I would have been kept wondering.

 

Tugboat

"The bright and sunny salt and kelp filled air surround the tugboat’s marina along with warm waters and friendly white billowy clouds."

Cold Sniff: Fresh marine! It is kind of like a less intense Tsunami, but I can imagine this drying down into a lovely, cuddly fresh-out-of-the-dryer scent.

 

On My Skin: This is still marine, but more of a room-freshener fresh/laundry fresh type of scent with a pinch of salt. It's definitely less intense than Tsunami, but you can always apply more. It's also fresher. The subtlety is a strength of this "neutral" scent because it won't interfere with your hair product scents. So, if you want a very fresh oceanic scent with a cuddly fresh linen element, this is your perfect scent. Like Tsunami, I consider this a unisex fragrance.

 

Geisha

 

"This is a wonderful combination of crispy green bamboo, fragrant green tea and an overall feeling of clean fresh air."

Cold Sniff: Fresh, green, clean. I understand why most reviewers rave about this.

On My Skin: It's a little bit sweeter on my skin (yes!) and medium to delicate in intensity. The green tea and fresh air notes really shine. Simple, understated, and beautiful. This is a must-try-- I love it. 

 

Jungle Juice

 

"Hints of citrus and pineapples breeze around the rich and milky aroma of coconuts."

Cold Sniff: Tropical heaven! I was so excited for this one, and I can definitely say I love it as much as I hoped. Think of a delicious Malibu Baybreeze or other other coconutty cocktail (minus the cranberry) with citrus, in a fun blue or green color, that you want to dive in as well as drink.

On My Skin: Oh my goodness, amazing. I might like this better than Born in Paradise by Escada. This is not gourmand-macaroon coconut or earthy coconut-- it is pure cocktail coconut with pinapple and citrus. It's strong enough to be noticed but not overwhelming. Re-application is necessary every few hours to keep the strong fragrance around.

 

Dragon's Blood

 

"This is a complex scent and has hints of frankincense, red sandalwood, cedarwood, orange and patchouli. The scent combines sweet and spicy notes that form a sophisticated and complex aroma."

I like the note version of this so far. This is a more complex version with other notes to make it more resinous, according to Erin when I emailed her asking about the difference. 

 

Cold sniff: It smells a lot like the Dragon's Blood note.

 

On My Skin: Again, it smells incredibly similar to the Dragon's Blood note, but a little less powdery and darker. It's still a sweet, resinous blend. The extra notes blend in very well. I breathe this in deeply and I can smell the different "layers" of the scent. I should mention that Alchimia's Dragon's Blood blend is sweeter than that of, say, Wild Berry incense, so this will not be a replica of said scent. This is a win for me! My mom says it smells like Jean Nate or some other fragrance of the 80s, which is pretty cool. 

 

Sample Notes:

 

I am going to cover these in detail in another post. I was not disappointed! 

The Free Scent Samples (!):

 

Love Drops: The cold sniff is interesting. It's clean and sweet like a shower gel. I wonder what's in it? I smell floral, citrus, and maybe musk on my skin. Maybe a bit too grown-up for my tastes, but nice. It smells familiar but I can't put my finger on it.

"Pink lotus and hawthorn roses burst with the brightness of Mandarin oranges and fresh green bamboo. Transparent hints of amber work to ground this blend."

Violet Me: I'm not a big fan of violet, but the top notes on this are nice and candy-like. On my skin, the violet comes out more with a Smarties overtone. It's not bad, and would probably make a good body wash scent like Love Drops. I could tolerate violet in this blend for sure, but I still don't like Herbal Essence's Tousle Me Softly collection (very violet-y, blech). Was this supposed to be like a candy heart?

"Fruity blue African violets mingle with the tart aroma of fresh red apples and dewy green willow leaves. Sweet juicy plums meld in incredible harmony to lighten the heavenly trail of fresh baked sugar cookies."

Edit: I found the notes on Alchimia after I sniffed the above fragrances. They are limited edition for the Valentine's Day season.

 

I hope you enjoyed this post. The customer service and products from Alchimia Apothecary have been absolutely top-notch for me. All of their scents and sample notes have helped me develop a more "refined" sense of smell. As you can see, I am obsessed with this company for good reason. Yay Alchimia! ♡

LUSH Yog Nog Soap

I got LUSH's Yog Nog soap as part of a Christmas gift and I love it! You need a lot to make your washcloth sudsy in the shower, but it smells wonderful. It's eggnog with a touch of maple, and it's not super spicy. The soap has Christmas designs on it and is dusted with a nice coat of spice. I like that it makes the shower fragrant before and after bathing, and lingers on your skin for about an hour (so it doesn't interfere too much with your fragrance of choice). You can get the soap here.

Yog Nog was based on this vegan egg nog recipe!

Woodwick Candles

Look at this Woodwick candle! Isn't it beautiful? The wick needs some trimming, but it highlights the colors of the flame and makes a relaxing "crackling" sound. This scent is Vanilla Bean, and the other scent is Cherries Jubilee. They are both great.

Squee! Alchimia Apothecary Cherry Asphalt + CYOA Sample Notes

A few days ago, I received another package from Alchimia Apothecary. I am considering making several CYOA fragrances, and I always wanted to try Cherry Asphalt, so I had some great success with this order.

Cherry Asphalt: I wonder if I wanted this mostly due to the name, as I thought of a pretty desert road at sunset.

Cold Sniff: It was very subtle, but nice.

On My Skin: Much better and stronger. It both smelled similar and different from what I expected. The cherry note isn't super sweet, and the sassafras is kind of like rootbeer (yes!). It has an almost licorice feel, but it doesn't smell like anise or licorice per se (yay). My mom sniffed it and said it smelled like wintergreen (I disagree). My one friend liked it and said it was "eh" even though she was getting over a cold.  It's fresh yet "dark," and has just a touch of sweetness. I would try mixing it with a touch of black cherry sampler note to kick up the sweetness to my personal taste, but I like the scent as it is. I have to be in the right mood to wear it, but I'm so glad I scratched that itch and tried it!

Bottom Line: Dark, floral/green, fresh, slightly sweet root beer cherry.

Sampler Notes:

Honey: A clean, powdery honey note. Not as "syrupy" as the real thing. I took a drop of it and added it to two drops of Pretty Baby Naturals Oil and Sea Salt Scrub (no sea salt) in Belly Dancer (Bay Rum, Oak Moss, and Honey Spice) to make it sweeter. The Belly Dancer soap smelled better than the oil, you see, and I wanted to recreate that. It's still not my favorite fragrance, but the honey note made it better.

Ocean: Clean, slightly spicy, typical unisex ocean scent. Think of the old ocean body spray by Calgon. It's less sweet than Suave's ocean scent. I wore it while wearing Not Your Mother's coconut-scented sea salt spray on my hair, and I felt fresh and beachy. It's similar to Tsunami without the seaweed and driftwood notes. Both are sooo nice. My one friend loved it, so it's hers now. XD

Dragon's Blood: Oh so lovely. Fresh, clean, slightly sweet and slightly dark. It probably smells like the actual resin instead of an incense stick, so it is a purer, less woody/dark form. I actually emailed asking what the difference was between this and the scent listed on the site, and the scent is more complex with extra notes to make it more resinous. I think I'm ordering the full-bodied Dragon's Blood scent next after enjoying this note. ;)

Bubblegum: Spot-on, wonderful stereotypical bubble gum. I love it. It mellows out a few hours after applied to skin.

Nectar: I actually wasn't sure what this was going to be, but it sounded fruity. It's less sweet than I expected, but fruity and kind of bubblegum-y. It's hard to describe. A tad citrus-y and floral. Nice.

Bottom Line: The single note sampler sets are really cool! They're so reasonable, too.

Best Fragrances Outside the Perfume Bottle

Some of my favorite fragrances haven't been captured in the bottle yet. Or, I haven't simply found a perfect match. This is fine, as every fragrance I have in the house doesn't have to be something I can wear on the wrist (although it would be nice for many of them). Without further ado, here are some of my favorite scents in no particular order:

1. Wild Berry Incense (specifically Dragon's Blood and Strawberry)

I just love this incense. It's super reasonable. Dragon's Blood relaxes me and makes me feel super happy and zen. I would love to wear it to bed in a fragrance oil. Strawberry is sweet, fresh incense that also makes a room smell amazing.

2. Apple Pie

There is something utterly irresistible about apples and cinnamon. Add a dutch-style crumb topping and pie crust, and you get heaven. Gonesh Sticks incense actually makes a fantastic apple pie incense called "Indivisible."

3. Febreze Alaskan Springtime

This fragrance is both sweet and fresh as a room spray. I wouldn't personally wear it in perfume form, but it's great for making a room smell nicer.

4. Suave Naturals shampoos

Coconut, Ocean Breeze,and Waterfall are awesome. The stuff is so cheap, and it has smelled great since I was a kid. They have another fragrance called "Tropical Paradise," but it's only in deodorant form and you can't get it everywhere.

5. Fire Pit

This is self-explanatory. Burning wood, especially on a summer night, smells so nice.

6. The Ocean

There is something therapeutic about salt air and the smell of the ocean.

7. The crisp bitterness of fall turning to winter in November

This was mentioned before in another post. It's great. Cold, crisp, and clean.

8. Snow, or when it's about to snow

I'm not sure what causes this, but I love it.
9. Chocolate shop

'Nuff said. Alchimia Apothecary's ...And Candy Bar Dreams comes awfully close and I love it.

10. Coffee Shop/Café

Coffee, bagels, and cinnamon crumb cake (you know, the kind with the thick layer of crumbs with lar-- erm, unhealthy stuff).

11. Bakery

Bread and cake! Bread and caaake! And cookies.

12. Gardenia trees

Oh my, these little trees are amazing. Delicate white flowers give off the most amazingly sweet yet non-foody scent.

13. Orange blossoms

Have you ever smelled the flowers on an orange tree? It's awesome.

14. Honey

Yum. Syrupy and never goes bad.

15. Maple syrup/sugar

This is extremely sweet, so I can't take tok much of it, but it's great. Vermont maple sugar candies are to die for.

16. Caress Body Washes

I love Passionate Spell, Tahitian Renewal, Emerald Rush, Aqua Sparkle, and Sheer Twilight the most. If you look on their website, Caress puts quite a bit of effort into making their fragrances great, complete with top notes, heart notes,and base notes. Awesome.

17. Softsoap Citrus Splash and Berry Fusion Body Wash

This is fruity, mainly berry with a dash of citrus. I love it so.

18. Aussie Products

I like the Volume, Smooth, and Moist collections as well as the Hair Insurance and Sun-touched Shine (from way back when) leave-ins.

19. Organix Hair Products

I have to say my favorites are the Brazilian Keratin, Coconut, and Acai lines.

20. Tea and Coffee

These are obvious. My favorites have to be Good Earth Sweet and Spicy, vanilla chai tea, Bigelow Vanilla and Vanilla Caramel teas, and Republic of Tea's Hot Apple Cider Tea.

21. Tulips

These have a delicate, sweet, distinctive smell for spring.

What are your favorite fragrances that are not from a perfume or cologne bottle?

Aquolina Pink Sugar

I love the original Pink Sugar by Aquolina-- it's one of my few holy grail prestige fragrances. I have had it since 8th grade (2005) in different forms. It is very sweet and gourmand, but the different notes make it unique. Women of all ages wear it. Its dominant impressions can go from cotton candy to lollipops to cinnamon buns. I currently have the "hair perfume" from 2013 and it works beautifully on my hair and skin. If I want to wear a fragrance spray that's expensive yet fun, I reach for Pink Sugar. I hope Aquolina never discontinues it.

Alchemia Apothecary Review

I scored some nice perfume sampler sets this week from Alchimia Apothecary! Being relatively new to indie perfumes, I had to try this company. I am extremely picky about traditional designer and celebrity fragrances, as they are usually strong enough to induce a headache, artificial-smelling (in a bad way), overly complex, shrill, or they have middle/base notes that disagree with my skin chemistry and smell bitter, sour, or pungent. I am always on the lookout for new fragrances, as the few celebrity/designer fragrances I do like are often discontinued. Thus, I am open to alternative fragrances.

Alchimia Apothecary, an indie perfume company, has a ton of fragrances to choose from. What makes the company unique is its Choose Your Own Adventure option (a.k.a. make your own fragrance with up to five notes). Almost every perfume note you can think of is listed by category(green, gourmand, oriental, oceanic, etc.). I want to try this in the future when I trust myself to think of a good concoction. They even offer samples of single notes (yay!).

I had to stay within budget and only try a few samplers. Luckily, they have some reasonably-priced sampler sets. Here are the ones I ordered:

Ladies of the Sky (inspired by Firefly):

Layer Cake
Ambassador
Apple Bits
Warrior Slink

5 Sampler Set:

..And Candy Bar Dreams
Dangerous Dream
Freezia
Thunderstorm
Tsunami

Look at these cute, teeny-tiny bottles! A 1-liter bottle was used for scale.

Overall impressions: The perfumes all smelled good from the bottle (with the exception of Dangerous Dreams, but I think that was a personal preference issue). They were high-quality (did not smell cheap or plastic-y). The fragrances were not too strong (preventing headaches unless I inhaled too deeply), but they lasted for hours. They washed off after scrubbing once or twice, which works for me because I like to wear different scents everyday.

Individual Fragrance Reviews:

Disclaimer: I do not have a "refined" nose, so my scent perceptions may be "off "compared to the actual notes, and I am biased toward notes that complement my skin chemistry.

...And Candy Bar Dreams

Site Description: "Thick ribbons of chocolate and black ambrosia layer themselves onto sticky sweet and creamy chunks of coconut filling and crunchy bits of toasted almonds."

Cold Sniff: Almond Joy, but with dark chocolate and cherries. I love cherries. The cherry, chocolate, and coconut notes are most prominent in that order. I think I want to eat whatever black ambrosia is.

On My Skin: The scent is sweet, and the cherry becomes less noticeable. As it dries down, it becomes more earthy and bitter, like real dark chocolate. A little goes a long way. It's rich and decadent, and I prefer it to a Demeter Chocolate-Covered Cherries fragrance I once had.

12/19/14 Edit: Last time I wore this, I showered right before and used a hair conditioner whose scent I hated (Aussie's 3 Minute Miracle for Color). Because my hair is long-ish, my skin was a bit more "bitter"-smelling than I liked. Using ...And Candy Bar Dreams again after showering with a pleasant, delicately scented conditioner (Aussie Smooth), it basically makes me smell like a chocolate shop with more emphasis on almond and cherry. Sweet, but not overwhelmingly so. Perfect. 

Dangerous Dream

Site Description: "This is filled with juicy peaches, creamy tres les cake, brown sugar, and crunchy cinnamon filled crumbles."

Cold Sniff: This smelled like a Jelly Belly jellybean/Dum Dum Buttered Popcorn lollipop to me. I don't know why, but it was the only scent I ordered (out of nine) that turned me off.. I was really excited for this scent, so I gave it a chance to go on my skin.

On My Skin: Nope. It just didn't smell good on me, either. Too bad.. I'm going to give this to a friend. I think people who like sweet buttered popcorn fragrances will like this though.

Freezia

Site Description: "Fierce and powerful combination of frigid and floral. Water flows all around the tough shards of ice and pears in this blend to break away and reveal the lovely delicate notes of freesia hidden just below the surface."

Cold Sniff: Icy, light, fruity-fresh. This seems like a subtle, wearable scent for all seasons.

On My Skin: I definitely smell the pear, but it comes out as more of a honeydew melon scent (yum) with a floral, soapy background. This is a positive for me because I happen to love artificial melon-flavored Ramune (a Japanese soda). 

Thunderstorm

Site Description: "Standing at the edge of the field you can feel the heavy rains pouring down all around you. You can feel yourself slightly sinking into the earth as mud squishes between your toes. In the distance you can see the lightening. You can hear the piercing cry and sharp snaps of the tree a ways ahead of you when it buckles under the pressures of nature right before the thunderous roars overwhelm it when they meet.  This is not the smell of the rain. This is the smell of the thunder."

Cold Sniff: With the amazing description, I had to buy this! Any scent that reminds me of changes in the air fascinates me. If I don't hold the bottle directly under my nose and add a few inches of space, it smells incredibly realistic. Like actually being outside when it's raining. I would love to diffuse this stuff in a room and meditate on a day with bad weather. The smell and experience of rain can be comforting to me, so I was happy that this "captured" that type of smell.

On My Skin: Fresh grass, mud, and opening heavens. Amazing fragrance technology plus a lingering clean/fresh smell. Yay. 

Tsunami

Site Description: "Seaweed and driftwood filled ocean water crash to the earth and swell with sea salt filled air."

Cold Sniff: There was a definite oceanic smell, and the driftwood was noticeable. It was fresh and unique: less sweet than your typical Suave Ocean Breeze-type of smell. I love the smell of the ocean and driftwood, so I was excited for this!

On My Skin: This scent becomes even better when applied to the wrist! I can smell salty water, clean seaweed notes, and a stronger driftwood note. I would wear this whenever I miss going to the beach or just want to smell fresh. It also does not clash when tropical-scented lotions are applied on nearby skin (I use Sun Bum Cool Down Lotion as a hand lotion, and they blended well). As time passes, it fades to a clean, gentler scent.

Ambassador

Site Description: "This scent is the combination of thick oud and Arabian Sandalwood, incense and the thick bubbling black tea she serves with delicate bergamot, honey and sweet hot cream."

Cold Sniff: Dark and heavy. I never smelled oud before, but I suspected the heaviness was due to that and the sandalwood/incense combination. The Earl Grey tea and honey are also apparent. My mom and I always said that Earl Grey smells great like a perfume, but doesn't taste as good (it's an acquired taste).

On My Skin: This is very strong; a little goes a long way. The wood and bergamot notes are almost overwhelming on me, but then it settles down and plays nice on my skin. It's not something I would wear everyday, but I like it. It has an exotic, regal feel.

Apple Bits

Site Description: "Red ripe juicy apples mingle with the fruity crisp scent of green pomegranates, tropical wood, candied ginger and just a touch of ginseng. Rounding out this scent are spicy hints of fresh green herbs."

Cold Sniff: Freshly sliced apple. Seriously. Instead of your typical baked apple-cinnamon scent, this smells like a fresh apple. How did they do that?

On My Skin: Freshly sliced apple, candied apple, and a hint of spice. Then it dries down to mostly pomegranate. It's very fresh and herbal, but good for fall/winter. Pomegranate fans will eat this up.

Layer Cake

Site Description: "This is a combination of strawberries, lichee, dragon fruit, mangoes and other sweet fruit drizzled over a thick slice of birthday cake and topped with a fresh dollop of whipped cream."

Cold Sniff: Tart (think fresh strawberries-tart) fruit and cream. The fruit smelled like strawberry with a hint of more tropical fruits.

On My Skin: I suspected I would like this scent, and I do like it a lot. It is a more tart, cake-y, tropical version of Cake Beauty's be Delectable line in Strawberries and Cream. As it settles, the cake and whipped cream notes are more prominent. I like this better because it is more complex and has the cake component. Think of sponge cake fruit cups with whipped cream, strawberries, and other fruits. Yum.

Warrior Slink

Site Description: "Oozing with thick ribbons of benzoin and labdanum, sweet notes of chocolate wrapped in spicy worn leather bubble to the surface. Combined with black agar, there are hints of what can only be described as pure animal musk."

Cold Sniff: I can definitely smell the chocolate and leather. The leather is a sexy leather scent, like the seat of a sports car. I am new to benzoin and labdanum, but they sound good. I'm not sure if this scent is going to be my style, but let's try it for funsies.

On My Skin: Strong. Manly, sexy, chocolate leather. I think the benzoin and labdanum are the notes adding a touch of sweetness to it. It would probably be better as a men's fragrance because it's so masculine and a tad too musky/sour on me when I breathe it in deeply, but it's not bad. I want to test this on a guy!

Final Grades

Yea:

• Layer Cake (delicate intensity, tart fruity cake)
• ...And Candy Bar Dreams (strong intensity, decadent rich cherry-chocolate-coconut-almond)
• Tsunami (medium intensity, fresh ocean, seaweed and driftwood)
• Apple Bits (medium intensity, fresh Apple-pomegranate)
• Freezia (delicate intensity, freesia-pear melon soap)
• Thunderstorm (medium intensity, literally that in a bottle)
• Ambassador (strong intensity, tons of wood and bergamot)
• Warrior Slink (strong intensity, sexy masculine chocolate leather)

Nay:

• Dangerous Dream (boo)

Favorites: 

• ...And Candy Bar Dreams
• Tsunami
• Layer Cake
• Apple Bits
• Freezia
• Thunderstorm

Scents I want to try in the future:

A La Gory
Cherry Asphalt

Jamocha
Jungle Juice
Hue Bris
Oasis

CYOA 1: I kind of want to make a berry one (blueberry, mulberry, blackberry with a pie crust base?). 

CYOA 2: Maybe one that imitates the smell of winter/snow coming, if I didn't miss a similar pre-made blend on the site. Specifically, I would love to recreate the smell when you step outside your house on a bitter-cold, late November day and the world smells fresh and clean. Maybe the dying oak leaves and pine needles outside my house influence it? But that is for another time.

CYOA 3: Pure honey fragrance to mix with other fragrances.
 

Also, their perfume vial necklaces are the coolest things ever. They are made of pure sterling silver and include a full-size of your favorite fragrance oil. Beautiful fantasy-style necklaces and perfume are a dangerous combination for me.

Bottom Line: This company is so cool. I would have a blast going to one of their displays and sniffing EVERYTHING. 

Feel free to comment and share your thoughts. What are your favorites from Alchimia Apothecary? Which scents are on your wish list?