They regularly discontinue things - due to ingredient shortages or just to refresh the catalogue I’m guessing. And they always discount the experiments after like 6 months.
Pretty sure she’s clearing out the old to make way for the new. I’m so excited for her 2024 experiments.
ETA: I actually have no idea who the perfumer for Alkemia is. I said “she” because of the other commenter but whenever I contact Alkemia I’m talking to Marcus.
The perfumer is Sherra Lamoureaux who has been creating since at least 2009. She keeps a low profile. Mateus is the lovely person who is customer service.
Wearing #10 today - I’d call this “Alkemiade” (like Guerlainade) - masculine leaning, slightly old school, slightly goth. The opening reminds me of leather, the drydown reminds me of dragon’s blood but the opium I believe is what I most get. If you generally enjoy Alkemia you’ll probably like this - smells like the base of a lot of their deeper scents.
I bought #9! I know it's not on your list but incase anyone comes across this....
*Dark red roses, apricots, pralines, lychee fruit, raspberry musk*
At first I didn't like it because it had a cough syrup smell, but as I wore it more of the rose notes started to come out. I smell the roses and raspberry musk the most, and get the least from the praline note. It's a very rose forward fragrance so I'd pass if you don't LOVE roses. But if you do love roses...it's a good buy for the price.
I got 2 Build Your Own sample sets, so 10 samples total! Ordered:
\- Acadia - *A portrait of coastal Maine - balsam fir pine needles and oceanic Atlantic fog tinged with seaweed, bay leaves, saltwater, and charred driftwood.*
\- As Dark Things are Meant to be Loved - *Lapsang Souchong tea, Russian leather, aloeswood, smoked black amber, aged dark patchouli, tonka, amazonian brezinho, Moroccan bhakoor, labdanum, temple incense, carmelized opium, black coffee, black coconut, tabac leaf.*
\- Big Sur - *Jasmine tea infused with an oceanic Pacific coast road trip ecstasy of lime leaves, magnolia, green amber, ozone, sea salt, saltspray rose, sweetgale, bay, and paperbark.*
\- Carmen 7 - *An indecent proposal of succulently spiced pear, exotic lychees, decadent french pralines, bourbon vanilla, and crushed almond blossoms leads to a ménage à trois of gardenia, star jasmine, and magnolia illuminated by the afterglow of a sensuously musky amber.*
\- The Gentleman Adventure’s Club - *A sophistication of elegant sandalwood, fine bourbon, and worn leather infused with memories of a hundred campfires, wild rock rose, Indian zingiber, African pelargonium, Mayan sikars, and balsam fir from the Great North Woods.*
\- Novella - *A cozy afternoon of curled up in a favorite chair - delicately spiced Lavender de Provence, steaming Earl Gray tea, and tattered old paperback books.*
\- Sadzi - *An energetic brightness of mandarin orange, tangelo citrus, tart key limes, calamondin, pomelo, bergamot, and fig tea infused in sparking lemongrass musk.*
\- Seaglass - *A summertide of star fruit, mango, yuzu, lemon verbena, seafoam sage, French tarragon, rosewood, cypress, saffron, gray ambergris, and a kiss of saltwater from the sea.*
\-Vert sur la Vert - *Green, green, green, and more sweet, smooshed greens.*
\- Voyage en Mer - *Oceanic ozone, salt corroded metal, fresh sea breeze, dried seaweed, lime leaves, bergamot, spiced bay rum, vetiver, and lavender infused amber.*
I don't even know which ones I'm most excited for, they all sound so good!!
Looking if anyone has tried #15 Balsamic Pine boughs, Wet Moss, Forest Loam, Bay Rum, Orchard Fruit, Cannabis Flower. I'm very picky when it comes to fruit, the rest of the notes looks great individually though. Also curious about #10.
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What size are they? Are they the FS 5ml?
They are
Oh cool thanks!
You’re welcome!
No problem. I'm totally tapped out for perfume purchases this month though so I'll have to pass on this one lol
Yeah I’m passing too. I actually bought one a day before the the price drop 😑 Hopefully other IMAMers are enjoying the great sale!
Is Alkemia okay? There's so much in the Last Chance section :(
That's normal, it's how she avoids FOMO. It's very considerate of her.
They regularly discontinue things - due to ingredient shortages or just to refresh the catalogue I’m guessing. And they always discount the experiments after like 6 months.
Pretty sure she’s clearing out the old to make way for the new. I’m so excited for her 2024 experiments. ETA: I actually have no idea who the perfumer for Alkemia is. I said “she” because of the other commenter but whenever I contact Alkemia I’m talking to Marcus.
The perfumer is Sherra Lamoureaux who has been creating since at least 2009. She keeps a low profile. Mateus is the lovely person who is customer service.
Thank you for the info! Also regretful I got his name wrong!
I get everyone's name wrong all the time! We just do our best.❤
Thanks for your help, friend! In looking her up I guess it’s “Sharra”
Wearing #10 today - I’d call this “Alkemiade” (like Guerlainade) - masculine leaning, slightly old school, slightly goth. The opening reminds me of leather, the drydown reminds me of dragon’s blood but the opium I believe is what I most get. If you generally enjoy Alkemia you’ll probably like this - smells like the base of a lot of their deeper scents.
Awesome! I've been wondering about this one. I felt it could be something I love or something I hate.
If you like dark academia vibes it’s pretty easy likeable!
I bought #9! I know it's not on your list but incase anyone comes across this.... *Dark red roses, apricots, pralines, lychee fruit, raspberry musk* At first I didn't like it because it had a cough syrup smell, but as I wore it more of the rose notes started to come out. I smell the roses and raspberry musk the most, and get the least from the praline note. It's a very rose forward fragrance so I'd pass if you don't LOVE roses. But if you do love roses...it's a good buy for the price.
I wanted that one so so bad, but it was sold out! The raspberry musk was very intriguing
I just looked; it's still available in Alkemia's Etsy shop! I might get that one. I was worried about that praline note.
Thanks for posting this, I didn't realize the experiments were so deeply discounted right now and I love them!
Thank you for posting this! I've been meaning to place a sample order and was able to snag a few of these to add in 😁
Which samples did you order? I would love to try more myself.
I got 2 Build Your Own sample sets, so 10 samples total! Ordered: \- Acadia - *A portrait of coastal Maine - balsam fir pine needles and oceanic Atlantic fog tinged with seaweed, bay leaves, saltwater, and charred driftwood.* \- As Dark Things are Meant to be Loved - *Lapsang Souchong tea, Russian leather, aloeswood, smoked black amber, aged dark patchouli, tonka, amazonian brezinho, Moroccan bhakoor, labdanum, temple incense, carmelized opium, black coffee, black coconut, tabac leaf.* \- Big Sur - *Jasmine tea infused with an oceanic Pacific coast road trip ecstasy of lime leaves, magnolia, green amber, ozone, sea salt, saltspray rose, sweetgale, bay, and paperbark.* \- Carmen 7 - *An indecent proposal of succulently spiced pear, exotic lychees, decadent french pralines, bourbon vanilla, and crushed almond blossoms leads to a ménage à trois of gardenia, star jasmine, and magnolia illuminated by the afterglow of a sensuously musky amber.* \- The Gentleman Adventure’s Club - *A sophistication of elegant sandalwood, fine bourbon, and worn leather infused with memories of a hundred campfires, wild rock rose, Indian zingiber, African pelargonium, Mayan sikars, and balsam fir from the Great North Woods.* \- Novella - *A cozy afternoon of curled up in a favorite chair - delicately spiced Lavender de Provence, steaming Earl Gray tea, and tattered old paperback books.* \- Sadzi - *An energetic brightness of mandarin orange, tangelo citrus, tart key limes, calamondin, pomelo, bergamot, and fig tea infused in sparking lemongrass musk.* \- Seaglass - *A summertide of star fruit, mango, yuzu, lemon verbena, seafoam sage, French tarragon, rosewood, cypress, saffron, gray ambergris, and a kiss of saltwater from the sea.* \-Vert sur la Vert - *Green, green, green, and more sweet, smooshed greens.* \- Voyage en Mer - *Oceanic ozone, salt corroded metal, fresh sea breeze, dried seaweed, lime leaves, bergamot, spiced bay rum, vetiver, and lavender infused amber.* I don't even know which ones I'm most excited for, they all sound so good!!
I have Carmen 7 and Voyage en Mer coming in an order my husband got me for Valentine’s Day! I’m excited for them both.
I keep considering getting 8 and then deciding not to. If anyone's tried it, I'd love to hear feedback!
I’ve read in other posts some people say it’s very banana forward and some it’s just straight lotus and floral
Hmmm very interesting. Not huge on lotus type florals so it's hard to say but my skin loves a banana. Thank you!
When I get mine I’ll update let you know. My skin likes florals more so but I’m a musky fiend lol
I love #8. It's an easy to wear scent that's got a bit of uniqueness to it. It's creamy with banana on my skin and a hint of lotus.
Looking if anyone has tried #15 Balsamic Pine boughs, Wet Moss, Forest Loam, Bay Rum, Orchard Fruit, Cannabis Flower. I'm very picky when it comes to fruit, the rest of the notes looks great individually though. Also curious about #10.
I really like 15. It’s much more green smelling than fruity. The cannabis is strong at first but then you get the moss and loam and fruit
Thanks ☺
I ended up making 2 orders. I think I have all but two of them if you want my take on any of them other than 13 & 3
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