A Touch of the Vapors™

A Touch of the Vapors!™ Victorian Bath Salts Refill 100g, Luxury Botanical Bath Soak, Apothecary Pouch, Gothic Self Care Gift


$65.00

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    A Touch of the Vapors!™
    The Most Fashionable Affliction of Respectable Society**

    Apothecary Refills — 100 g / 3.5 oz

    Because one cannot reasonably be expected to recover from a fashionable affliction only once.

    Has your apothecary jar run perilously low?

    Have you exhausted your prescribed supply of fragrant indulgence?

    Or have you simply decided that a perfectly ordinary Tuesday warrants an entirely unnecessary amount of ceremony?

    The apothecary has anticipated your predicament.

    Introducing the Apothecary Refills from A Touch of the Vapors!, a collection of eight lavishly theatrical bath preparations inspired by Victorian society's most fashionable afflictions, questionable remedies, and magnificent overreactions.

    Each 100 g preparation is hand-blended in small batches using mineral salts, cosmetic clays, botanical ingredients, and carefully composed fragrances.

    Presented in an unusual, bottle-shaped resealable pouch with a translucent front, metallic silver reverse, and custom Victorian apothecary labels, these refills are as handsome as they are practical.

    Designed to replenish your reusable Synesthesia amber reagent jar—or to be enjoyed entirely on their own.

    No physician was consulted.
    Amber Reagent Jars Sold Separately.

    CHOOSE YOUR AFFLICTION

    THE PARLOUR SWOON

    For sudden weakness in excessively well-appointed rooms.

    Violet leaf, rose geranium, bergamot, peach, orris butter, and benzoin Siam.
    An elegant, softly romantic floral preparation with warm, powdery richness and the delicate blush of peach-colored salts.

    For those who find reclining dramatically a perfectly reasonable response to life's minor inconveniences.

    A VERY DRAMATIC REST

    For those in need of a longer intermission.

    Rose absolute, lavender absolute, frankincense sacra, bergamot, labdanum, and oakmoss.

    A richly aromatic floral-resinous preparation with earthy, mossy depth.

    For those who have simply had quite enough of everything.

    DELIRIUM IN DAMASK

    For beautifully poor judgment.

    Rose otto, tuberose absolute, cardamom, Bourbon vetiver, tonka bean, vanilla, and opopanax.

    An intoxicating floral composition with warm spices, velvety resins, and a darkly romantic character.

    Presented in dramatically black mineral salts scattered with rose petals.

    Moderation is a virtue best practiced by other people.

    GASPING AT TEA

    For overheated opinions and unexpected revelations.

    Black tea, bergamot, lemon, rosemary, lavender, and clove.

    A brisk, aromatic preparation inspired by strong tea, lively conversation, and the occasional social catastrophe.

    Best enjoyed after receiving correspondence that simply cannot be discussed in polite company.

    REVIVED BY ROSES
    For romantic resurrections and other improbable recoveries.

    Rose otto, Bourbon geranium, sandalwood, Virginia cedarwood, lemon, and petitgrain.

    An exuberant rose preparation with fresh green brightness, soft woods, and a beautifully rosy appearance.

    For those who have suffered terribly and intend to recover magnificently.

    LILY-LIVERED AND LOVELY

    For delicate nerves and excellent taste.

    Ylang-ylang, jasmine sambac, rose geranium, black pepper, coriander, and pink pepper.
    Lush white florals, rosy warmth, and delicate spice mingle in a pale, botanical preparation.

    A little weakness of constitution is no excuse for poor taste.

    THE LACE LOOSENER

    Bath, but make it indecent.

    Gardenia, Ambrarome absolute, Hedione, benzoin Siam, and civettone.

    Creamy white florals, luminous warmth, resinous sweetness, and an intimate animalic whisper.

    Finished with pearl powder, pearlescent mica, and rose petals.

    For excessive propriety, tightly maintained composure, and other entirely unnecessary restrictions.

    THE RESTORATIVE FLINCH

    For startled spirits and days that were a bit much.

    Peppermint, lemon, rosemary, tea tree, and Virginia cedarwood.

    A brisk, cooling herbal preparation featuring menthol crystals, green mineral salts, and blue cornflower petals.

    For unexpected visitors, alarming correspondence, and mornings that begin without permission.

    THE APOTHECARY REFILL

    Each preparation arrives in a distinctive bottle-shaped, resealable pouch inspired by the silhouette of a traditional apothecary vessel.

    The translucent front allows the colors and textures of the preparation to remain visible, while the metallic silver reverse carries an individually illustrated Victorian prescription label.

    Each pouch contains:
    - 100 g / 3.5 oz net weight of your selected bath preparation- Approximately 10–14 baths, depending on the quantity used- A resealable, freestanding apothecary-style pouch, Custom Victorian-inspired front and back labels.

    The pouch may be used independently or to replenish your reusable A Touch of the Vapors! amber reagent jar.

    No jar is included with this listing.

    DIRECTIONS FOR THE AFFLICTED
    Add approximately 7–10 g of bath preparation to warm running bathwater. Stir gently to help disperse the salts, clays, and botanical ingredients.

    Recline.

    Contemplate your circumstances.

    Should anyone inquire after your whereabouts, inform them that your constitution has become temporarily unavailable.

    Botanical materials and mineral sediment may remain in the bath. Remove any remaining petals or residue before draining and rinse the tub after use.

    INGREDIENTS & CARE
    Each of our eight preparations features its own blend of mineral salts, cosmetic clays, botanical ingredients, and aromatic materials.

    Please consult the complete ingredient information for your selected preparation before purchasing.

    For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes and broken or irritated skin. Discontinue use if irritation occurs. Do not ingest. Keep out of reach of children.

    Bath surfaces may become slippery. Take care when entering and exiting the tub.
    Store sealed in a cool, dry place, away from moisture. Keep water out of the pouch.

    A NOTE FROM THE APOTHECARY
    Our preparations are made by hand in small batches, and slight variations in color, texture, and botanical distribution are part of their character.

    The Apothecary Refills are intended as both a convenient replenishment for our reusable amber reagent jars and a beautiful standalone bath indulgence.

    Whether you're returning for another dose of your favorite affliction or acquiring an entirely new one, we trust you'll find the experience suitably excessive.

    HAND-BLENDED ✣ SMALL BATCH ✣ LARGE FEELINGS
    Synesthesia Scent Co. | Pennsylvania
    The most fashionable affliction of respectable society.
    No physician was consulted.
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    A: It’s a rotating offering of mystery perfume samples pulled from Synesthesia’s hidden shelves — excess vials, discontinued blends, overpours, and underloved experiments. You won’t know what you’re getting. That’s part of the charm.

    Q: Why does this exist?

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    Q: Can I choose the scent I get?

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    Each order placed through Synesthesia Scent Co. is treated like a spell cast with care. And sometimes, spells bring companions.
    You may receive a small 2ml vial tucked into your parcel. We call these Companion Scents-a mystery from the archive, a whisper of something else. Chosen by hand, not algorithm.
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    On Sacred Limits:
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