Talismanic Perfumes of Exalted Venus II
Elizabeth Barrial of Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab offers to Exalted Venus II a set of 4 Talismanic Perfumes, per her location —
CONDOLEO
There should be no despair for you
While nightly stars are burning;
While evening pours its silent dew,
And sunshine gilds the morning.
There should be no despair—though tears
May flow down like a river:
Are not the best beloved of years
Around your heart for ever?
– Emily Brontë
A sweet, comforting oil: a balm for despair, a heart-healer, and a catharsis.
White lotus absolute (Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.), blue lotus absolute (Nymphaea caerulea), Egyptian neroli essential oil (Citrus aurantium var. amara L), Bulgarian rose otto (Rosa x damascene) and rose petals from the TAL garden, lemon verbena essential oil and herb from the TAL garden (Lippia citriodora), raspberry leaf and fruit compound from the TAL garden (Rubus idaeus), apple pulp and fruit compound from the TAL garden (M. pumila), Sumatran benzoin tears and absolute (Styrax benzoin), and zhi zi (Gardenia jasminoidis).
SQUAMA
Is it a dream? Is heaven so high
That pity cannot breathe its air?
Its happy eyes forever dry,
Its holy lips without a prayer!
My God! my God! if thither led
By Thy free grace unmerited,
No crown nor palm be mine, but let me keep
A heart that still can feel, and eyes that still can weep.
– John Greenleaf Whittier
During painful and frightening times such as ours, we sometimes try to protect ourselves from the horror and pain that we are experiencing by (intentionally or not) hardening ourselves to the suffering of others and to our own suffering and effectively closing ourselves off. This oil was crafted as a protection from the ravages of personal and global grief by enabling you to keep an open heart, letting the darkness of the world pass through you without injuring you. Squama assists in helping you remain able to acknowledge and process pain with eyes that remain open and hearts that remain open while enabling you to continue to react with love to yourself and to others no matter how dark the world may become.
.. let me keep a heart that still can feel, and eyes that still can weep.
The scales of a fish may seem delicate, but they are incredibly powerful. They aid in both camouflage and protection, and this oil will also aid you in knowing when to stand your ground, when to fight back, and when to fade into the kelp.
Pink lotus absolute ( Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.), white willow bark (Salix alba), whole vanilla beans and vanilla absolute (Vanilla planifolia), lilac petals and leaf (Syringa vulgaris), fig leaf and fruit from the TAL garden (Ficus carica), Sumatran benzoin tears and absolute (Styrax benzoin), double-distilled Indonesian vetiver essential oil (Vetiveria zizanioides), tuberose absolute (Polianthes tuberosa), and melon rind (Cucumis melo).
POMPILUS
Loosely inspired by remoras, this oil will assist you in befriending those who – at first glance – may seem to be your enemies, in finding (and charming) unexpected allies, and in guiding you to your destinations (literal, spiritual, and metaphorical) in safety.
Rose geranium essential oil (Pelargonium graveolens L’Hér), geranium absolute (Pelargonium graveolens), Egyptian neroli essential oil (Citrus aurantium var. amara L), moth orchid petals (Phalaenopsis), Turkish rose absolute (Rosa x damascene), bergamot (Citrus aurantium), white tobacco absolute (Nicotiana tabacum), golden tobacco petals from the TAL garden (Nicotiana glauca), maidenhair fern fronds (Adiantum), Burmese red sandalwood essential oil and wood (Pterocarpus santalinus), lemon verbena essential oil and herb from the TAL garden (Lippia citriodora), cubeb berries and essential oil (Litsea cubeba), cinnamon bark (Cinnamomum verum), ruby red grapefruit essential oil (Citrus paradisi), and pink pepper essential oil (Schinus mole).
LEPOS – EXTINCT!
An oil of effervescent charm, quirky humor, captivation, and enchantment. The allure of the odd, the magnetism of Poe’s “strangeness in the proportion,” the amplification and cultivation of the strange things about you that make you uniquely lovely.
Sweet fennel essential oil (Foeniculum vulgare ssp. capillaceum var. dulce) and bronze fennel leaves, flowers, and seed from the TAL garden (Foeniculum vulgare), white lotus absolute (Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.), blue vervain extract, herb and flowers from the TAL garden (Verbena hastata), violet leaf absolute (Viola odorata), CO2 extract of cardamom and crushed cardamom pods (Elettaria cardamomum), apple pulp and fruit compound from the TAL garden (M. pumila), flouve absolute (Anthoxanthum odoratum), honey absolute (Apis meliferra), and spearmint essential oil and leaf from the TAL garden (Mentha spicata).
This oil is NOT vegan.
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It’s like a blessing for receiving compassion, attentive listening, and empathy from certain people who normally wouldn’t have taken the time to listen to me.
In particular, I was in a romantic relationship with someone who truly didn’t have his heart with me. He treated me extremely harshly, would abandon me, act recklessly, and yet he was valued in public. When I used this oil before speaking to him, he was capable of showing empathy and compassion. He was able to ask how I was doing, which he doesn’t do when I’m not using this oil.
But in truth, I also noticed something about this oil. It’s true that it can bring compassion, support, and a desire to understand the other person. People tried to understand me so that I could feel better, even looking for solutions with me. However, I noticed that this oil mainly brings out hypocritical love. Venus in Pisces also brings hypocritical love. It’s already in Venus’s nature to be indirect, not straightforward. A person may seem to love something in front of me, but behind my back they are completely focused on their own affairs and doing something else. That’s something I’ve observed.
This oil is an ally and a confidant. It has protected me from malicious people on several occasions, and thanks to it, I’ve been led to places I wanted to go but that weren’t accessible.
There was also someone from my past, a former friend who had become very unhealthy. One day, he contacted me to ask strategic questions, and I knew he didn’t have good intentions. So I took the oil, opened it, and applied some to my hand. As soon as I put the oil on, I hadn’t even had time to close the bottle before he said, “My phone is out of battery, I’ll charge it and call you back later.”
He’s someone who contacts me once a year. Every time, it’s like that. He hung up, and I said, “If you call back, fine. If not, talk later.” And he never called back. He didn’t have good intentions, so as soon as I started using the oil, in a way, he was either going to become an ally or step out of my path. So he withdrew.
This oil made it so that people who despised me and were truly harsh and unfair either became silent and turned into allies, or they had to step aside and remove themselves from my path, simply.
I've had SQUAMA for a year now and OMGSH does it WORK like magic!
First of all it smells AMAZING! I would wear it everyday just for the smell.(I have Venus in Taurus) But on top of it when I put it on I feel this comfort blanket wrapped around me. This is GREAT for dealing with hard things, things you fear, things that give you anxiety, even depression, its also great for having difficult conversation, or when you open up about your insecurity etc.. 99% of the time I put this on people are much kinder to me, they are even empathetic towards me (I use it a lot to go to the doctors-neurologist, dentist, general practitioner, 2 plastic surgeons)
I live in a very toxic environment (constant fighting) and at times it can feel very stressful, depressing and overwhelming and when I put this on I can literally FEEL the weight lifted off of my shoulders, like I can breathe again. It is not something that will magically take all your problems away. However it will help you swim through the rough dark emotions with more ease. This is SOFT, GENTLE and SOOTHING.
I've been experimenting on which occasions I take SQUAMA and let me tell you it works like MAGIC for getting soft kind reactions and empathy from others. I recommend putting SQUAMA on yourself when you go for doctors appointments and want a kind and empathetic doctor.
1)I've had a bad tooth ache and needed emergency appointment and called to my dentist office (I forgot to put it on for calling there) and the nurse was livid with me, she yelled at me the whole time.. finally she gave me an appointment later that day. I put SQUAMA on me minutes before I had my appointment and the change in how they treated me was INSANE. (mind you, this dentist has a pattern of saying harsh things to people) but as soon as I walked in they were SO kind to me, they kept telling me "oh please, stop apologizing, its ok, you're ok! Your pain is valid" etc. Both the dentist and the nurse(the same nurse that yelled at me few hours earlier) went ABOVE and BEYOND trying to help me feel better and fix my tooth ache. I've NEVER experienced anything like this at a dentist. (I used Squama again for my other dentist appointment 6 months later and again, this mean dentist was so kind, understanding and chill)
2.) I've put SQUAMA on myself (along with a little bit of silver tongue) when I went for regular yearly check up at my general doctor, 40 minutes before I left the house there was a HUGE fight at home which had me stressing real bad.. I put SQUAMA on myself when I was waiting in the doctors office. Then during the check up my doctor noticed I kept apologizing a lot and started asking me questions and one thing led to another and I broke down.. (this was due to the stressful environment i live in and depression I've had for a year) but my doctor was SO INCREDIBLY kind and empathetic, I've NEVER expected her to act with such compassion as few years back she was quite rude to me during one appointment.. but this time, she offered help, she let me talk, she actually listened, she tried to comfort me, she let me cry, she gave me a referral to mental health specialist, she even offered to come see her again when shes closing down the clinic and that we can figure things out together etc..)
3) I went to a plastic surgeon to address my double chin that I have developed after 2 years of Bulimia which resulted in my face and neck muscles becoming swollen and loose.. it was hard for me to talk about this but the doctor was SO INCREDIBLY KIND, he showed me so much empathy, he was very honest but kind, he kindly explained to me what happened with my muscles and saying beauty is in the eye of the beholder etc -Even though I got very emotional it was such a good and helpful experience..
*In all honesty I feel like there was only 1 rare time when I didn't feel it working, I went to see a different plastic surgeon and he was quite cold, however he is Aquarius sun and Mercury and I wonder if it has anything to do with the election for Squama as it has Mars and Saturn in Aquarius. (however in synastry this doctor has Saturn right on my sun which is probably what I felt)
I have also gotten asked out while wearing SQUAMA and sometimes I'm afraid of the reaction of the other person when you decline.. but wearing this I felt SAFE and the other person actually took it so well, we had nice lil conversation about the weather lol.
All this to say, this is magical. I'd recommend this to anyone who's thinking about buying this! I HONESTLY NEED MORE BOTTLES OF THIS!! <3
For when you’re feeling particularly fun and flirty. This perfume combined with the Venus oil is a sure way to get you to the front of the line first, free drinks, and extra compliments. I wear this perfume regularly (a very small amount goes a long way) and find that not only do others look at me more but I also appreciate myself more! The scent is a bit bubble gummy, maybe fruitier than what I would usually wear (im more of an oud/sandalwood person) but it blends with my daily perfume very nicely with added magic.
Lepos is definitely alluring and enchanting. It did come with a fair warning that it can be *too* enchanting at times, and I did have to stop wearing it to work due to unwanted attention. But I still use it in small amounts when I want to be more visible in social settings or feel more attractive. It definitely helps me “feel myself” and be appreciated for being who I am.
Squama has helped me a lot with cultivating self-compassion through periods of heavy grief and loss, and has helped me feel through difficult emotions. It holds me safely and softly in times of need.
Last year my dad spent about 4 months in a hospital and had to be re-operated multiple times after a surgery gone wrong. It was quite insane how difficult it was to advocate for him with the doctors and I used this oil on more than a few occasions to help me navigate those conversations. It was a blessing to have such tools at my disposal.
This oil has been immensely helpful in processing grief that comes from the changing nature of love. In this instance, it’s been the changing nature of a parent-child relationship as the parents age. This brings up childhood memories and heartache at transience of things. Applying this oil on my heart has been a soothing balm in those moments.
Pisces presides over my 11th house and I love wearing Lepos perfume oil for all sorts of socialising. There is an interesting nuance to it – when I compare wearing Venus in Pisces vs Venus in Libra for socialising, Venus in Pisces allows me to enjoy myself with less worrying about what others might think. On the other hand, Venus in Libra makes everybody else around me enjoy themselves and therefore for the event itself to go flawlessly, but at the cost of my own pleasure. That relationship might be well dependent on the correspondences with your own personal chart. I am a Taurus rising with Venus in Libra in the 6th house so it’s not in an aspect to my ascendant and requires more work, while Venus in Pisces (11th House) would be in a sextile to my ascendant creating an opportunity for enjoying myself.
The very beginning of Saturn in Pisces was really brutal for me. Condoleo perfume oil carried me through that time and kissed all the places that Father Saturn bruised black and blue. At the time I was also caring after my mum post her knee operation and I applied this oil on her too - she absolutely loved it!
Lepos smells so odd but intoxicating. You catch the iciness of the spearmint followed by the sweet earthiness of the fennel and the slight gourmand accord made by the notes of honey, violet, and cardamom. The longer you smell it the more layers you find.
The scent profile is not my favorite but I wear it for the magical application. I had flowing chit chats with strangers. It made me and those around me social and inclined to talk. I love the effects.
Very youthful and comes off like cotton candy. I love the way the smells in the bottle, but it wears down a little too syrupy with my body chemistry. I love the crisp brightness overtone for warm weather, but the dry down is heavy. It actually reminds me a of a Cartier fragrance I used to love, had a hint of fennel and apple… so I’m looking forward to making a custom body oil with this which I find a complementary scent that tones it down the way I want.
Mature, respectable, and enjgmatic. Flirty yet sophisticated and attracts the right kind of attention. Versatile for day and night. It wasn’t my favorite at first, but overtime I come to find it works very well with my body chemistry. I wear this when I need to be likable, but not a pushover.
The smell is 'perfume-y' and sweet like the other BPALs from this series. I find it hard to pick out individual notes from the Exalted Venus BPALs generally, but what I do get that's a little different from usual is the tobacco. It's very striking and present and I appreciate it rounding out the sweetness more.
In terms of effects, I wore it to an activity that I've committed to that I sometimes find difficult because of not feeling like I fit in/get along with others there. This made a subtle but noticeable-in-retrospect difference: I felt others who I don't usually get on with were more directly complimentary to me, and went out of their way to give me assistance. Basically, exactly the magic described! I'm excited to see what other situations I could use this in as a sweetener and aid.
Condolio: When I put this on, it's like I feel my anxieties, grief, sorrows and/or worries bubble together, come to the surface, and then pop. I can still feel what I'm feeling, but it's not so tangled up and disheveled. It feels (and smells) like a soothing herbal balm on a burn.
Lepos: I'm still sitting with this one, but so far it's like I have permission to let my true self step forward, but not in an obnoxious "look at me" kind of way. It's like I can recognize aspects of myself I might be too nervous to let out and see that it's better to express those things than to bottle them away out of fear. I find I have a better time at places or events where I might otherwise be clammed up and anxious. In a broader sense, I also just feel more open to life. The scent makes me feel like I'm a kid, chewing sweet bubble gum while slathered in a sunny bath and body works lotion.
All-in-all, very happy with the results so far for both!
It’s so layered and calming. I had the Fomalhaut version of the oil first, and that was powerful to wear. Super attractive and Neptune-y to the environment and you in a mini world pod type feel. This is more like being in your own orb with less tides and draws and more aura, flow, and atmosphere. So, it brings the vibe and sensual side of the experience, but less of the magical power presence the anointing oil does. Makes me think of the difference between alcohol’s evaporation into the air verses oil’s. Very different and for different reasons and responses, messages. This is a more personal personifying experience, while the oil literally felt like an accompaniment. Absolutely lovely. Midsummer night’s dream in dark violet velvet in each drop.
These perfumes do exactly what they say they will. I feel so loved wearing Pompilus, Lepos supports me when I’m going into a situation where I’m “the weirdo,” and Squama helps me feel the world’s pain but not be consumed by it, like embodying the hug of a wise mother. Condoleo is good for times of personally sad loss, when yr heart gets broken. I have used Pompilus the most and already had to order a second one! They all smell gorgeous! I love them so much.
Very sweet and sugary, however not cloying. Smells like ylang-ylang, orchids and caramel. It is unsex but tends to go feminine. Longevity and sillage is extreme as it is pure high quality essential oils. Olfactory wise it is linear and not changing throughout the day.
Very impressed with this one. Talismanic perfumes in my experience thus far are very individual and a bit capricious. Some carry the charge of the series they belong to really well, and others are more roundabout. The Pompilus is very true to the exalted Venus glow up characteristics with a twist—a kind of fairy glamour, really, which gilds the visage and adds silver notes to one’s speech. It’s a little cheeky, too, pulling one along towards the people you need to meet and the places you need to be, smoothing conversations, easing negotiations. The scent is not as rose forward as I expected; I get more of the geranium off the top, and it settles into the resins fairly wick, for me. That said, it seems to be very alluring to all who smell it! In short, amazing work on this one.
If Luna and Immortal heart are Divine Mothers, Condoleo is like the Divine Aunt/God Mother, holding you tight, bringing a bowl of strawberries and cream with her, ready with tissues and a cosy movie to watch with you.
Squama, an essential friend when needing to cry and grieve.
Lepos, as described, really works like an actual charm! I've had several people comment on how lovely I smell, and my aura seems to be much more attractive to the people I work with and hang around. For inward benefits, it just helps me feel more at ease as myself, when at work or talking with friends. If you are dealing with insecurities regarding imposter syndrome or just feeling like no one is appreciating you or noticing you, this is definitely something that will help!
I'm extremely sensitive to situations where I'm among people I don't like or think unlikely to like me, so I definitely was attracted to this perfume. I love the berry scent, but the effects are amazing. It's kind of like Venus as Honey Badger-- don't like me? I don't care, *I* like me. The result is that people who would usually rub me the wrong way, and vice versa, are so much easier to deal with, and relations are smoothed over. It also helps me see the beauty in others, as well. Might just be the thing we need to heal the world. 😉
I'll admit that the scent of this was really weird to me when I first tried it-- it's kind of like fruity, floral toothpaste. But the results... WOW. I am getting older, but some of my friends and colleagues are a lot younger than I am, which can make me feel self-conscious when I'm hanging out with a lot of people 15 years younger. This lets me ease into conversations, laugh, and feel carefree, without trying to keep up with everyone else. I feel charming and interesting, and totally OK with being wholly my weird, total self.
I add a tiny drop to my oil burner first thing on a Friday morning - it sets a beautiful atmosphere in the house.
Not a typical wearer of perfumes, I find wearing this to be distractingly enchanting to wear. I feel free to be more my idiosyncratic self, and everyone is lovely to me. Even when working from home and no one else can smell me (haha!) it still has a nice effect on my day. Venusian with a dash of whimsy.
Pompilus is big support for work collaboration. If you are looking to be a person who can draw a team of experts at work together to solve problems that have been ignored for decades and you have nothing to offer in return--no bonus, no swag, no extra vacation--wear Pompilus. So many willing and happy helpers. You cannot imagine
Condoleo smells like bubble gum and I love it! I feel confident when I wear it.
I love the way this perfume makes me feel. The notes were absolutely so weird sounding that I had to try it. Spearmint, fennel, apple, and violet leaf? WTF would that even smell like? Well, what it smells like is weird and wonderful and kind of adorable. It's definitely sweeter than I would normally wear, but I find that whenever I put it on, I end up the life of the party, and the party I end up at is quirky. Great for attracting fellow weirdos and outsiders. If you've always felt like you were kind of an acquired taste, this will make you feel confident and happy about that. So much fun.
This was my first bpal, I got pompilus. I usually i don’t wear perfume oils, but was quite potent. At first the through the scent profile didn’t quite fit me, but I did come to enjoy it after some time on the skin.
Gives confidence to ask for the things you need and creates an opening to receive them. I’ve been using it pretty exclusively for work situations where I feel uncomfortable or unheard, but I’m sure it has vast use in personal spheres as well.
I simply adore this perfume, and wear it often. Makes me feel soft and pretty and most importantly helps me give myself permission to just ENJOY things.
Scent-wise, the top notes are sometimes candy-like, but on the skin and dry down it blends into something much more rich and complex. If you’ve ever made apple butter, that’s what this reminds me of: the cooked down remains of an apple/fruit medley mixed with a variety of spices. To me this is such a fall scent!