I grieve and dare not show my discontent,
I love and yet am forced to seem to hate,
I do, yet dare not say I ever meant,
I seem stark mute but inwardly do prate.
I am and not, I freeze and yet am burned,
Since from myself another self I turned.
My care is like my shadow in the sun,
Follows me flying, flies when I pursue it,
Stands and lies by me, doth what I have done.
His too familiar care doth make me rue it.
No means I find to rid him from my breast,
Till by the end of things it be supprest.
Some gentler passion slide into my mind,
For I am soft and made of melting snow;
Or be more cruel, love, and so be kind.
Let me or float or sink, be high or low.
Or let me live with some more sweet content,
Or die and so forget what love ere meant.
Inspired by the tragic, ill-fated love of Queen Elizabeth I and the Earl of Leicester. This is our modernization of a 17th-century perfume blend favored by British aristocracy: rosemary, orange flower, grape spirit, five rose variants, lemon peel, and mint.
Lorelei –
Unfortunately it’s not what it used to be. It’s now a linear peach, anise, and heliotrope scent, and does not change much in the drydown.
sydmia –
I got this as an imp from an order and I’m sad I didn’t order a full size! As soon as I am close to finishing this imp, I will be ordering the full size.
Initially, it feels regal but still ethereal. Like I am a mythical creature preparing for afternoon tea. It mellows but still lingers as I continue wearing it. It could seem pretty powdery or “perfume-y,” so be sure to try fragrances before purchasing, but I am in love and eager to buy a full size!
Madelyn Russell –
A mix of bubbles, unknown flowers, fruit juice, and summer. Makes me smell very pretty, though it can be a bit of a childish scent.
megantenhulzen –
This is a pleasant scent, but it’s not for me. It leans far more feminine. Much more delicate, powdery and floral than I expected it to be. It’s also deceptively strong. Wet, I felt I could just barely smell the bergamot and the peach…but as it sits on my skin and warms up, it becomes nothing but heliotrope and that powdery/soapy scent. Again, it’s pleasant to the senses, but it’s not what I want to be wearing all day. I’m curious to see if it ages differently as other reviewers have said.
Claire –
I like this scent. It’s fairly unusual and it lingers in an odd way. It’s sweet and musky and I can definitely smell a bit of bergamot. I think if it were a little less musky I would enjoy it more but otherwise it’s very fine indeed. I think you only need a small amount for it to work because otherwise it’s a little overwhelming.
elizabethpetit2010 –
Starts off smelling like anise and musky peaches. After about maybe 10 minutes, the anise note starts to fade and it becomes a fruity, floral musk. It’s one of my favorites from BPAL’s catalogue.
Amy –
This is my favorite scent in the entire world. I’m probably on my 6th bottle? To me it smells like sweet, musky peaches and anise. It’s the perfect every day scent, appropriate for every season but I reach for it the most in the spring and summer. It’s not a complicated scent. It’s simple and quietly lovely. Every time I wear it I feel good. What else could you ask for?
Margot –
Citrus and floral. Mellows with age
Rayn –
Got this one as a frimp, and I’m so glad! It’s delicate, light, but grounded and given body by the fruit (I definitely get peach, not citrus) with a little bit of sweetness. I really like it.
morwen09 –
I bought an imp of this a few years ago. I didn’t care for it then; it was a little too soapy-floral. But it’s aged wonderfully into something musky and sweet. I really like it now.
Haley –
Refreshing yet sweet citrus. One of my favorite scents
callipsofacto –
Soft and sweet and a little powdery. A bit innocent feeling for it’s moniker, but nice. It really lingers; I could still smell it on me the next day.