I splurged on this series and bought all three (I have a fifth house Capricorn stellium that includes my moon applying to Saturn), and I do not regret it one bit. They all smell fantastic and provide excellent support. Horn of Lily is sweet and green like a mystical forest, as if I was the main character in the song These Dreams by Heart, and it does help mentally. I wore it my first day back to work from maternity leave and was the most focused I’ve been at work in a long time: focused, productive, not zoning out or checking my phone at all. Horn of Oak also gives mystical forest vibes, but muskier, and it is good for grounding the body. Horn of Rose is, well, rosy—a syrupy rose, but not too saccharine; I use it for art and activating the creativity of my fifth house moon.

I've recently got into Weight Training and aiming to bulk up, build more endurance and have more strength in this world. So when I read the description of Horn of Oak, I was like "OH YES!" especially because I'm at the point where I'm starting to make investments in pre-workout supplements, etc. Today, in the mail, I received Horn of Oak (two days before scheduled delivery) along with a Nutrition and Bodybuilding book I'd ordered (which actually came late). The two boxes were stacked up on one another and I was delighted at that! I am a longtime BPal devotee (both talismanic and non-talismanic) and the S&S ones tend to be my go-to for so many collections. I adore this scent already, it has a richness and hint of spice, I think someone wrote it reminded them of a version of Dior's Hypnotic, which I was obsessed with in my young 20s (when, notably, I was learning to fight with swords for the first time---much endurance and investment required!) I'll update my review as I go along my bodybuilding journey. Right now I'm going to anoint the HORNS of my kettlebell with this. Today is my rest day from weights which is an essential part of the bodybuilding process so it's cool I got this today because this is like---my body repairing and building day :D // I'm someone who is really Vata in constitution, with a light and frantic Virgo Rising Chart with this crazy balls-to-the wall Mars in Capricorn (conjunct my moon D: ) in the 5th house. I love sports, I love games, I go hard and I hit walls all the time. I have big up-and-down extremes in my constitution and Moon Remediation and some help from Jupiter is such a DREAM for me, I already have the Hydro of this collection and it has helped me a lot already. Whenever I use Mars stuff for workouts, I burn out or get hurt. I love Jupiter for MASS and LONGEVITY! That's my dream.

There's something really wonderful about the BPALs that take me back in time, usually positively, but always healing. This reminds me of chapstick in the black tube, things were simpler, calmer, easier and this BPAl helps get me there. Keep in mind, it may not smell like chapstick to you! In general, it smells like a muted sweet, chest rub type menthol-y scent. A lot subtler than Throne of the House and The Eye to my nose.

Very much enjoying so far. A respite in a tough season.

Horn of Lily ~ of the three, this was the one that I initially felt was absolutely meant for me {upon reading all of their descriptions for the first time}, and indeed, when I opened/ smelled it after receiving, there was a strong attraction. I then did the same for the other two & there definitely wasn't the same sense of intensity pulling me to them at that time.

Aromatically, it's thoroughly lily to my nose {masterfully crafted, since there's no lily in the ingredients to speak of} . . . this is that fresh, springtime spark of life & clarity, and yet, relatively earthy, grounded, in its execution. But don't mistake that for khthonic; I don't particularly pick up any undertones of "darker" possibilities that can sometimes occur with flowers like lily. I've noticed this in many a perfume, an over-ripeness {which of course has its place & may be intentional} that often triggers a sense of complexity due to its liminality. Horn of Lily's purpose, on the other hand, seems to be about clearing . . . reducing complications as much as possible. It's about as straightforward as you can get without being simple, boring, dull. A crisp, sheer breeze of awakening, soft & gentle in its profound peacefulness, calming and simultaneously an undetectable sonic blast of crystalline luminosity throughout the consciousness. Brilliance. Wholeness, mentally but also otherwise. Because essentially, our minds hold allll the keys. And every level needs to be integrated — not just with each other, but with the rest of the individual — from the most conscious down to the depths of subterranean mystery. This perfume accentuates these interconnections in the most benefic way imaginable . . . the beginnings of twisting the lock to reopen one's cosmic doorway to infinite divine power.

Intoxicating. Sweet and edible on the front, dry down is sharp and powdery. It’s very heady with a deep floral undertone, powerful feminine vibe. The dry down is heavier than I hoped wearing solo…but it pairs well with Asclepius to enhance clarity. The snooze magica is potent when paired with the matching balm.

Hypnotic meets Opium…the old school luxury fragrances, but cleaner and magical.
Deep and sexy, very relaxing and woosey, sleepy when paired with the matching balm. Evening fragrance that’s sweet, enchanting, and seductive with the sharp powder note on dry down.
I didn’t think it would be so dreamy…

Very gentle, musky, flowery oak. Spicey but nearly not as strong as many other BPALS. It’s interesting that as soon as it arrived, I’ve had to do a lot of physical yard work, which felt diffucult at first but slowly building those muscles and actually enjoying it now and feeling the satisfaction of job well done. Physical strength and endurance indeed.

Reminds me of a very muted Throne of the House or The Eye. It's spicy but it's not spicy. Less Christmas cookie spice, more fragrant forest walk type spice. I'm excited to magically work with this BPAL.

This BPAL is soft and gentle. Powdery finish on my skin but very pleasant. This visually reminds me of my Oma's lily of the valley flowers which is the ultimate comfort memory for me.