As if, with beasts’ eyes, angels led
The way, I slip back to your bed,
Quiet as a hooded light,
Hushed by the shadows of the night.
And then, my dark one, you shall soon
Embrace the cold beams of the moon,
Around a fresh grave, the chilling hiss
Of serpent coiled shall be my kiss.
When morning shows his livid face
Your bed shall feel my empty place,
As cold as death, till fall of night.
Others take tenderness to wife:
Dread gives away your youth and life
To me, to be bride of fright.
Spectral white musk and the heart-stopping chill of sheared mint, fanned by caramel-touched body heat, and the diabolical sensuality of black musk, nicotiana, and sage.
Claire –
This has become an instant favorite for me. It’s exactly what I was hoping for: a balance between violet and rose. Unlike a lot of violet scents, this one doesn’t become all that powdery, which I didn’t expect and between the two notes I’d say the rose stands out a little more. There’s something familiar and nostalgic about it.
Scent-wise it’s somewhat reminiscent to The Dormouse, but not quite as sharp.
Tiffany –
Marie is my favorite from BPAL that I have tried. On my skin the violet really comes out, I don’t personally smell much rose until the scent has dried down and settled over a few hours. I love that it retains a fresh violet scent, almost creamy, but still clean without turning too powdery. So beautiful and long lasting, it will be my new signature.
Anna –
This is lovely violet which lasts for hours. It was a FB blind buy as I was looking for a violet fragrance. Alas, I don’t get any rose out of this which I was looking forward to, but it’s still quite beautiful. This is a fragrance to wear for pure innocence and delight with the world. No troubles can come out of this bottle. A word of warning to those who dislike powder, violet is one of those florals which drys into powder; however, it’s quite luxurious and not a baby powder type.
xaglow –
This is a wonderful rose perfume! It is neither cloying or powdery! There is a sweetness about it that keeps it cool both wet and as it dries. I can’t get enough of this one!