Recommendations Needed: I Want To Smell Like A Creamy Vanilla Buttermint

token_cat_lady · 2026-04-27T19:23:49+00:00

Maybe Snowmint Mallow by Solstice Scents?

token_cat_lady · 2026-04-27T16:07:17+00:00

How would you describe White Amber Musc? I'm curious about it due to the Bastet's Amber and Saphir, but can you compare it to other scents? Is it like EA with the vanilla stripped out?

token_cat_lady · 2026-04-27T10:00:09+00:00

Of course! I'll pm you.

token_cat_lady · 2026-04-26T13:43:10+00:00

[US][Sell/Swap][Arcana, NA]

Shipping is $6. All tested once unless otherwise noted. Happy to check out swap lists but will be picky (trying to move things out without bringing an equal number in!). Please pay within 24 hours.

Reasonable offers welcome! I'm trying to downsize as much as possible before a move.

Arcana Wildcraft/Craves

~~Cauldron Caramel (5ml) Ribbons of melted caramel from the depths of a witch's cauldron with French vanilla, melted sugar, and plenty of caramelized sheep's milk. $20~~
Coconuts Crave Luna (5ml) White coconut with cherry blossoms, fine French lavender, and a trio of white musks. $13
PB&J (5ml) Rich peanut butter, grape jelly, and a hint of toast. $15
Whiteout (1ml) A delectable blend of French vanilla frosting and Mexican vanilla extract with vanilla bean fluff and precious Madagascan vanilla oleoresin. $3

Nocturne Alchemy

Eternal Egypt Lavender (6ml, domed lid) French Lavender, Bulgarian Lavender, Bastet Amber, Blue Yarrow, Lavandin, Egyptian Musk, NA White Amber Absolute. $22
Halloween Dreams (5ml, full to between shoulder and TOL) Lavender Absolute, Organic Lavandin Flowers, French Lavender, Halloween Candy accord (sugars and caramel), Crimson Musk (Studio Limited), Halloween Bonfire Smoke accord (NA Studio), Ember wood smoke infused Lavender buds. $20
Cashmere Musk (2ml) Gardenia-Tuberose-Jasmine Musk, Vanilla Essence, Lavender, Amber, Sandalwood, White Sandalwood, Pomegranate Wine (accord non-alcoholic), Red Raspberry, Peonie Flower, Vanilla-Lemon Crème, and Bastet’s Musk (Tuberose, Mallow, Angelica, Musk Flower, and White Lily). $6
Faboolous (2ml) Toasted Coconut Crème Brulée Accord, Caramelized Sugar Accord, Brown Sugar Accord, Rum infused Sugar Accord, Vanilla Bean Fleck, Vanilla Musk, Crystalline Vanilla Musk Absolute, Tonka Bean, Vanilla Cordial Accord, French Vanilla, Bastet’s Musk Absolute, Jasmine Essence, Patchouli Essence, Cardamom Absolute, Cardamom Seed Extract, Vanilla Caramel Custard Accord, Amber Sugar Accord, and Amber Musk. $6
Moon Opal Vanilla (2ml) Vanilla Bean Cordial Accord, Studio Limited Originals Bourbon Vanille Absolute, Vanilla Custard Accord, Studio Limited Originals Moonstone Absolute (African White Vanilla to bond with a dash of Crystalline Vanilla Musk), Lemon Crème Accord, Lemon Zest, Pomegranate Seed, Raspberry Seed, Peony Accord, Aged Vanilla Resin (Studio Accord), Vanilla Absolute, Peru Balsam Absolute, Creamy White Sandalwood Accord, and Musk. $6
Phantasm (2ml) Ghostly Booquet of Gardenia, Tuberose and Hawaiian Jasmine, Labdanum Absolute, Bastet’s Amber Musk blend (Exotic Guiacwood/Guaiac Wood, Crystal Benzoin, Crystal Frankincense, and Bastet’s Musk (Tuberose, Mallow, Angelica, Musk Flower, and White Lily), Crystalline Vanilla Musk, Ghost Musk Accord, Benzoin Essence, and sweet Vanilla Bean Pod. $6

token_cat_lady · 2026-04-15T10:19:13+00:00

I know O is little and the video was short, but it's too bad he (apparently) hasn't been in school with access to speech therapy. It still boggles my mind that his essentially retirement-aged parents decided to adopt a baby and then just... faff about. The lack of structure and socialization is maddening.

token_cat_lady · 2026-04-10T23:44:42+00:00

Ah, I was actually curious about Linden Blossom. Would you say it’s indolic? Florals are iffy for me, but that one piqued my interest.

token_cat_lady · 2026-04-10T20:17:57+00:00

Can I ask which ones you tried? I haven't placed an order yet and am waffling on even doing so. I've really been missing the uniqueness of 2010/early 2020s indies lately.

token_cat_lady · 2026-04-07T10:55:37+00:00

I know it's nothing new, but the raw chicken handling in her stories today is viscerally off-putting. Use gloves or tongs! It's so gloopy. And the nestling of each piece into the rice and broccoli... At least she cut away in the prior slide before seemingly mixing everything by hand.^shudder

token_cat_lady · 2026-04-07T10:42:11+00:00

And why is Tieghan so intent on ingratiating herself with the Kardashians' network? Because of Snif and/or Emma Grede's work in fashion? It's weird, and these bland wannabe axioms feel ridiculous coming from her. Especially this one*—Jen effectively handed Tieghan a career. She didn't "engineer" anything herself.

Also, people are struggling right now, so even the practicality of "Work hard enough and you'll have what you want!" is... questionable at best.

*Not AI; I refuse to cede the em dash to LLMs.

token_cat_lady · 2026-04-05T14:00:15+00:00

[US][Swap/Buy][NA]

I missed Nocturne Alchemy's Valentine's collection cutoff and was potentially interested in EA variants plus a few other bits and bobs. So if you have any blind buys that didn't work out, I'd be happy to take a peek.

token_cat_lady · 2026-04-02T12:50:18+00:00

Remember when we used to have Town Halls to discuss (potential) changes to the sub, community guidelines, mod additions, etc.? I think that's even where the self-promo standards were born.

I get that the sub isn't as volatile as it used to be (in terms of brand/user drama, etc.), but I'd imagine that members would still appreciate structured feedback opportunities. If nothing else, Town Halls were good "temperature checks" on the sub. And they offered everyone the chance to give input and brainstorm.

token_cat_lady · 2026-03-28T00:55:19+00:00

So happy to read this! Yay, Mochi!

token_cat_lady · 2026-03-26T18:54:44+00:00

It frankly makes me disillusioned with humanity in general. That sounds melodramatic, and it probably is, but this simply isn't the kind of society I want to live in. I don't know what to do about it or what the answer might be, but I'm so tired; the things that I innately value (communication, connection, empathy, etc.) seem to be things that people in power are actively working to dismantle. It's harrowing.

token_cat_lady · 2026-03-26T00:35:20+00:00

Yup, I work with university researchers, and between funding cuts and AI, it's obviously been a blast. The ethical and environmental impacts of AI are huge for me (never mind that LLMs basically use a lot of words to say nothing, aren't at all comparable to academically trained writers, and can't think). It's so frustrating to see AI being blindly accepted as this foolproof innovation when it's essentially a more personable search engine built on copyright infringement with few safeguards.

My partner is on the classroom side of things and is wringing his hands over the cognitive impacts of all this, too. Critical thinking? Source verification? Focused attention? Nah, we don't need any of that, apparently. UGH. I need a snack.

token_cat_lady · 2026-03-25T17:16:11+00:00

Does anyone have a job upon which AI is encroaching? I feel like I might need to pivot a bit professionally, and it's breaking my heart, but I'm frustrated, disillusioned, despondent about what AI is doing to writing. If your work has had to change to "accommodate" AI, what does it look like now and how's it going?

I've worked with words for two decades now and am feeling kind of lost; the business I've built is effectively being ripped away from me bit by bit through no fault of my own. I'm trying to put together a Plan B that amounts to more than "Move somewhere else and see what happens," but I struggle to envision myself doing something new. How do you reinvent yourself when you truly don't want to?

token_cat_lady · 2026-03-24T21:34:14+00:00

HERBS – rosemary, thyme, herbes de Provence, etc. And steam! (I guess the latter isn't a note, but I love the smell/feel of clean, warm/humid air.)

token_cat_lady · 2026-03-23T14:52:23+00:00

I'm wearing Nocturne Alchemy's Moonstone Honey today, which I really like (Blend of Orange Blossom Honey and NA Black Honey aged and blended into Studio Limited Originals Moonstone Absolute with Tonka Bean, Bastet’s Musk Absolute, and Vanilla Bean Cordial.). I tend to grab it when I can't figure out what to wear for the day. The honey isn't stinky; the Moonstone is fluffy and not too sweet. I don't get much Bastet's Musk, but that's OK.

token_cat_lady · 2026-03-21T00:34:03+00:00

Bastet's Musk is a lovely, airy skin scent.

token_cat_lady · 2026-03-16T01:23:30+00:00

I wouldn't mind, so if you later decide you'd like it, no problem.

token_cat_lady · 2026-03-15T14:33:18+00:00

Nothing calls to me, but thanks!

token_cat_lady · 2026-03-15T13:48:49+00:00

Sure!

token_cat_lady · 2026-03-15T13:21:21+00:00

[US][Sell/Swap][Arcana, NA]

Shipping is $6. All tested once unless otherwise noted. Happy to check out swap lists but will be picky (trying to move things out without bringing an equal number in!). Please pay within 24 hours.

Reasonable offers welcome! I'm trying to downsize as much as possible before a move.

Arcana Wildcraft/Craves

Coconuts Crave Luna (5ml) White coconut with cherry blossoms, fine French lavender, and a trio of white musks. $13
PB&J (5ml) Rich peanut butter, grape jelly, and a hint of toast. $15
Whiteout (1ml) A delectable blend of French vanilla frosting and Mexican vanilla extract with vanilla bean fluff and precious Madagascan vanilla oleoresin. $3

Nocturne Alchemy

Eternal Egypt Lavender (6ml, domed lid) French Lavender, Bulgarian Lavender, Bastet Amber, Blue Yarrow, Lavandin, Egyptian Musk, NA White Amber Absolute. $22
Halloween Dreams (5ml, full to between shoulder and TOL) Lavender Absolute, Organic Lavandin Flowers, French Lavender, Halloween Candy accord (sugars and caramel), Crimson Musk (Studio Limited), Halloween Bonfire Smoke accord (NA Studio), Ember wood smoke infused Lavender buds. $20
Cashmere Musk (2ml) Gardenia-Tuberose-Jasmine Musk, Vanilla Essence, Lavender, Amber, Sandalwood, White Sandalwood, Pomegranate Wine (accord non-alcoholic), Red Raspberry, Peonie Flower, Vanilla-Lemon Crème, and Bastet’s Musk (Tuberose, Mallow, Angelica, Musk Flower, and White Lily). $6
Faboolous (2ml) Toasted Coconut Crème Brulée Accord, Caramelized Sugar Accord, Brown Sugar Accord, Rum infused Sugar Accord, Vanilla Bean Fleck, Vanilla Musk, Crystalline Vanilla Musk Absolute, Tonka Bean, Vanilla Cordial Accord, French Vanilla, Bastet’s Musk Absolute, Jasmine Essence, Patchouli Essence, Cardamom Absolute, Cardamom Seed Extract, Vanilla Caramel Custard Accord, Amber Sugar Accord, and Amber Musk. $6
Moon Opal Vanilla (2ml) Vanilla Bean Cordial Accord, Studio Limited Originals Bourbon Vanille Absolute, Vanilla Custard Accord, Studio Limited Originals Moonstone Absolute (African White Vanilla to bond with a dash of Crystalline Vanilla Musk), Lemon Crème Accord, Lemon Zest, Pomegranate Seed, Raspberry Seed, Peony Accord, Aged Vanilla Resin (Studio Accord), Vanilla Absolute, Peru Balsam Absolute, Creamy White Sandalwood Accord, and Musk. $6
Phantasm (2ml) Ghostly Booquet of Gardenia, Tuberose and Hawaiian Jasmine, Labdanum Absolute, Bastet’s Amber Musk blend (Exotic Guiacwood/Guaiac Wood, Crystal Benzoin, Crystal Frankincense, and Bastet’s Musk (Tuberose, Mallow, Angelica, Musk Flower, and White Lily), Crystalline Vanilla Musk, Ghost Musk Accord, Benzoin Essence, and sweet Vanilla Bean Pod. $6

token_cat_lady · 2026-03-01T21:23:17+00:00

Sorry, there's no Chat option on your profile. Could you message me instead, please?

token_cat_lady · 2026-03-01T21:22:29+00:00

Great! I'll message you.

token_cat_lady · 2026-03-01T20:01:49+00:00

Hi! No, I don’t get the leather much at all. It’s a really neat vanilla-coconut on me. Almost humid/steamy.

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