Snake Oil

Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab

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3.7

129 reviews
62%
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    5.0
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    witchbaby

    20 years ago

    I thought this was so BLAH the first time I tried it! Another vanilla - whoopee. I guess I just had superhigh expectations for BPAL. However, I never toss or swap anything unless I've tried it...

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    Age30-35

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    5.0
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    NicoleCL

    20 years ago

    This is a wonderful fragrance. I can see why BPAL says it is their best seller. I'm normally not a fan of vanilla, but I gave this a try. It starts out sweet and vanilla indeed, but mellows down...

    About reviewer (33 reviews)

    Age30-35

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    5.0
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    abm2532

    20 years ago

    This scent is so sexy hot! It is a resinous vanilla with a hint of cherry/incense/cola accord on me. It is a "cool" scent on me sort of like Anne Pliska is "chilly" amber. Snake oil is cool...

    About reviewer (58 reviews)

    Age30-35

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    TrishaLynn

    20 years ago

    I received an IMP ear of this from a dear friend. I was just getting into BPAL at the time, and since this was one of their popular oils, I thought I would love it. Well, I didn't. It's very...

    About reviewer (141 reviews)

    Age30-35

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    Cherub573

    20 years ago

    I bought this unsniffed figuring I couldn't go wrong since I've dabbled with perfume oils before and have a penchant for vanilla. However, on me, Snake Oil is cloying, sickeningly sweet, and...

    About reviewer (271 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

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    5.0
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    Northwynd

    20 years ago

    I hope BPAL never goes out of business, because I will want to wear this scent for years. Hard to describe the smell. It's spicy, exotic and sexy. Love it. :)

    About reviewer (19 reviews)

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    webvira

    20 years ago

    Because this is BPAL's most popular scent, I was eager to try it. Thanks go ginadee's kind gift, I've now had the opportunity. Immediately after I put Snake Oil on bf commented on how much he liked...

    About reviewer (51 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

    HairOther, Wavy, Medium

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    5.0
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    AesSedai

    20 years ago

    Very warm, vanilla with some spice. Widely known as an aphrodisiac for BPAL whores' partners!

    About reviewer (28 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Other

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    Tanya

    20 years ago

    I don't like the packaging or the slow service they provide, but snake oil is my favorite. This reminds me of POTL a lot.

    About reviewer (48 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

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    tennpal

    20 years ago

    I'm beginning to think there are 2 versions of this scent. Some people get the "spicy vanilla with the cola drydown" and they go and order a big bottle right away. Then there's a group that gets no...

    About reviewer (10 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinVery Oily

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    oubliette

    20 years ago

    My nose totally fails when it comes to BPAL's darker oils. This is all semi-sweet, headshoppy incense on me. No vanilla on my skin. No vanilla from the vial. The Snake Oil "vibe" runs throughout...

    About reviewer (336 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

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    4.0
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    Deandra

    20 years ago

    Here's my first experience with Snake Oil months ago: "I was disappointed in this. Everyone raved about it and I was expecting it to be a perfume holy grail. When I opened up the imp's ear and...

    About reviewer (835 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlond, Straight, Medium

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    5.0
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    asa805

    20 years ago

    so sexy. A hot guy sat next to me on the bus and he kept rubbing his shoulder next to me accidentaly on purpcse (it was obvious to me at least). The smell of snake oil wafting up my nose made me...

    About reviewer (233 reviews)

    Age25-29

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    lemonlye

    20 years ago

    I get mostly sandalwood and myrrh with this, which is pleasing; it's got basically a sweet-incensey smell. I think it's more earthy & Goth than suits me, but as with nearly all the BPAL scents...

    About reviewer (142 reviews)

    Age25-29

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    mermaid1962

    20 years ago

    I've only sampled about 10 or 12 of the BPAL scents. This and Sin are my two faves at the moment. I love the soft musky vanilla scent of Snake Oil.

    About reviewer (33 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

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    5.0
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    ambr

    20 years ago

    I'll be ordering a 10ml of this soon. It's my absolute favorite BPAL scent. It makes my toes curl just a little. It's a wonderful sweet/spicey/light musk sexy scent, but tame enough for everyday...

    About reviewer (64 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair

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    AmyM

    20 years ago

    This blend is absolutely tragic on me. I wanted so badly to like it - the reviews are enchanting - but my chemistry hates this blend, apparently. On my skin it smells of Indonesian spices and...

    About reviewer (205 reviews)

    Age19-24

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    4.0
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    BerryDelicious

    20 years ago

    <I>Love Potions ~ Snake Oil ~ By far, our most popular scent! Magnetic, mysterious, and exceedingly sexual in nature. A blend of exotic Indonesian oils sugared with vanilla. (Gender neutral)...

    About reviewer (557 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Other

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    4.0
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    luxed2

    20 years ago

    Updated: Well a few yrs later I am liking this a lot. Yes straight out of the bottle I dislike the medicinal quality and I wouldn't put this on right before going out. What works for me is...

    About reviewer (197 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrown, Straight, Coarse

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    4.0
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    rachelseven

    20 years ago

    This is one of those rare fragrances that The Husband noticed on his own without me having to bring it to his attention---so for that alone, it is worthy of 5 stars. The fact that he kept saying...

    About reviewer (221 reviews)

    Age36-43

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