Double scorpio sapphire что это
First time using Double Scorpio
Topic created by LiverpoolPoppersFun
on Sat, 1 Feb 2020 at 14:51
LiverpoolPoppersFun said on Sat, 1 Feb 2020 at 14:51.
Hi everyone. This is my first post to poppers guide so here goes.
Popeye said on Sat, 1 Feb 2020 at 18:13.
LiverpoolPoppersFun said on Sat, 1 Feb 2020 at 18:22.
Hey Popeye, hope the product is as good for yu as it is for me. I’ll be making another order next week.
Popeye said on Sat, 1 Feb 2020 at 18:48.
Notpoppedinawhile said on Sat, 1 Feb 2020 at 23:00.
@Liverpoolpoppersfun what was to the total cost of shipping in GBP? How long did it take from order to deliver inc weekends and did the tracking show the day of delivery? Any info you can give will be appreciated. I’m in the UK and looking to order
@ Popeye, please keep us posted on your order and experience.
Popeye said on Sun, 2 Feb 2020 at 04:36.
Popeye said on Sun, 2 Feb 2020 at 05:32.
The doublescorpio website and thenightowlatl website are both based in Toronto Canada at the same address
LiverpoolPoppersFun said on Sun, 2 Feb 2020 at 13:18.
@Popeye My order came from an address in Atlanta via Chicago O’Hare airport, Heathrow HWDC then on to Liverpool.
LiverpoolPoppersFun said on Sun, 2 Feb 2020 at 13:32.
@Notpoppedinawhile cntd: Yes, the USPS tracker service is excellent, compared to ours, and I was kept up to date every step of the delivery process. Once the item had reached HWDC I was able to watch Royal Mail tracking at the same time to see where in the UK it was. Once it reached my local DO I awaited a grey card as I expected there to be a small customs charge (Ј17gbp).
Seems like a lot of money, at the end of the day, but, I’ll be making the poppers last by decanting a small amount into a spare bottle keeping the rest in the freezer and simply taking out what I need.
The DS brand are scented with essential oils too so are quite pleasant.
Popeye said on Sun, 2 Feb 2020 at 16:13.
Notpoppedinawhile said on Mon, 3 Feb 2020 at 13:29.
@LiverpoolPoppersFun. Are you ordering anytime soon again? If so would you consider joint order? We can split the shipping. Let me know if you’re interested and we can discuss further
Bator-dude said on Mon, 3 Feb 2020 at 15:47.
Just another popper said on Tue, 4 Feb 2020 at 19:16.
Notpoppedinawhile said on Wed, 5 Feb 2020 at 08:31.
@Popeye, how you getting on with your order? All on track?
Popeye said on Wed, 5 Feb 2020 at 22:18.
Yeh just waiting now got tracking probably be next week though, I’ve ordered other stuff and I’m planning a sesh on Saturday so probably won’t want to touch it when it arrives next week haha
LeatherMaker said on Thu, 6 Feb 2020 at 04:09.
LiverpoolPoppersFun said on Thu, 6 Feb 2020 at 07:05.
@Notpoppedinawhile I’ll be making the 6 bottle last a while. I don’t think it’s wise to order anymore than a half a dozen at a time to avoid too much attention at customs.
@Popeye I have yet to find a supplier of isobutyl and is willing to ship to the UK. I’ll probably give ‘Poppers Aromas’ anothet go as I quite liked their Everest Brutal, not the best but not bad.
Edimmax said on Thu, 6 Feb 2020 at 07:21.
I would like to order some Double Scorpio poppers from that site to Croatia but i am afraid what to say to customs when it come? In the whole EU butyl poppers combinations (or any kind of butyl products) are not legal at all, so what to say to them then??
Is there ANY way to order Double Scorpio poppers from some EU website to skip customs?
Nick333 said on Mon, 10 Feb 2020 at 07:02.
Edimmax said on Mon, 10 Feb 2020 at 20:27.
@Nick333 sounds great! send here marin_to @ net.hr
eric99 said on Tue, 11 Feb 2020 at 05:17.
I recently tried double scorpio. They are more garbage and you are paying for marketing and glitz. the stuff smells just like the recent PWD brands which have recently had a really putrid smell. These are the same. My wife used to do them with me but ever since the smell in the recent batches have been so bad we can’t do them anymore. (both PWD, jungle juice, double scorpio). I have had minor success with pig sweat and Leather eagle. These seem to be different formulas
Edimmax said on Tue, 11 Feb 2020 at 07:32.
LiverpoolPoppersFun said on Tue, 11 Feb 2020 at 22:28.
Update: Since my last posting I have tried ’emeralb’, ‘sapphire’ and ‘gold’ DS and I’m fairly impressed. The gold is particularly good being a mix of Isobutyl and two other isomers.
DS is just queer hype said on Sat, 22 Feb 2020 at 01:25.
My experience and recommendations for DS products.
1. Good for beginners. Good gateway to the harder stuff.
2. Smells great! All of them.
3. Good for tops who want a hint of poppers but not enough to go soft.
4. Little to no side effects. A big plus for the popperbator.
1. First hit had the OMG effect then after 15 minutes it peaks out.
2. If you like your poppers on the strong side, I’d pass.
3. Too expensive for the volume of product and the effect you get.
4. No way to know if the liquid is low or high in the bottle because of
the label. The cap was loose on my first bottle and store wouldn’t
exchange it.
5. This product is mostly hype, hype, hype.
P.S.
DS Gold is supposedly the strongest and doesn’t peak but Reddit users say that it’s bullshit. Haven’t tried it but I am done with this company.
Deontay said on Mon, 24 Feb 2020 at 11:50.
Hey Mr DS, so what’s the «harder stuff»?
And what do you recommend if not double scorpio?
Thomas in Norway said on Mon, 24 Feb 2020 at 23:55.
I just tried Double Scorpio Gold for the first time today and I can honestly say I am extremely satisfied. I am used to using JJ, Rush, Amsterdam etc and the smell of those of horrible to think about it. I decided to take a week-long break from inhaling anything. I believe if you are using poppers on the regular, it would be easier to tell the difference. I will not get that superpowerful feeling that other poppers offer, but you will get something deep. I got a warm feeling that kept me in that beautiful state where you feel that you are just about to cum and your mind is someplace magical and you hope that feeling stays so you donґt have to stop. I did not have to use more than three 5 second inhalations to get me off. Usually, I would use much more with other products. I feel the smell is amazing and enjoyable and that made me want more even though I felt physically I that I did not need to use so much of this product to get what I want.
Thomas in Norway said on Tue, 25 Feb 2020 at 00:01.
Just wanted to make something clear that you could try taking some days off from inhaling anything. Then try Double Scorpio and maybe it will be easier to see the difference from the mainstream. Some here mentioned something about marketing and pricing, but with the benefits I got and not having the headaches is a plus for me at least. I need to mention again the smell is beautiful.
Blackmilk said on Wed, 26 Feb 2020 at 03:27.
Hey guys,
Big fan of double Scorpio products as well. My favorite is the emerald. I just wanted to leave a recommendation for a poppers site that let me try a double Scorpio bottle for a little cheaper. The site is popstopus.com and the promo code is «ph10»
They’re super speedy about delivery too. Hope you guys enjoy
neil said on Thu, 27 Feb 2020 at 03:29.
DS is amazing i had no problems when i went threw popper palace
Popeye said on Sun, 1 Mar 2020 at 18:49.
neilB4 said on Fri, 6 Mar 2020 at 03:37.
I tried DS from popperpalace and its amazing they shipped to me in London tracked it the whole time. Only site i use now
MacDow said on Mon, 9 Mar 2020 at 19:46.
neilB4: how much are the customs charges? I’m considering trying DS from popperpalace. I’ve wasted enough money on crap poppers from UK and EU sites. I am forlornly seeking the buzz of original Rush.
Markos7 said on Fri, 10 Apr 2020 at 18:52.
This sounds like a sales pitch!
Isobutyl is isobutyl
Qwikdik said on Sun, 12 Apr 2020 at 10:11.
I’m going to stick to dark chocolate for now and keep away from poppers. Looking for some 70% cocoa pure bean single estate bars. Hook a brother up?
Whoremonger from Hades said on Wed, 6 May 2020 at 06:24.
Going to try DS gold on Friday night. Will report back on experience. So far only tried DS black. Smells awesome but peaks in about 15 minutes. Like some have said before. Good starting popper or poppers good for the top only guy. I popperbate 3 hours usually so like my shit strong.
Whoremonger from Hades said on Mon, 11 May 2020 at 00:10.
Double Scorpio Gold seems stronger than the other offerings. Picked up a bottle at my local adult store. I’ve only tried Black up until trying Gold. Black smells amazing. Sorta of a cross between leather and tobacco. Gold has a papya or pineapple thing going on. DS Black peaks for me in about 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, I don’t feel the rush. DS Gold? It seems to peak after 35 minutes of frequent use. I popperbate and generally use PWD Rush, LockerRoom and Jungle Juice Platinum. Sometimes I will use Amsterdam Platinum.
Long story short. DS Gold seems to be the strongest offering from Double Scorpio. Smells great, they all do, peaks after 35 minutes with no bad side effects the next day. Probably still great for a top. Never lost my hard on while using it. It takes about 2 hours of heavy use for Rush, JJ Platinum, LockerRoom or Amsterdam to peak but I do have mild side effects the next day and worse if I popperbate for 3 to 4 hours. Yes, I go deep.
It’s your money. Up to you if it’s worth it. I got what I perceived to be a sample 10ml bottle for 20 bucks at my video store. Maybe there is some truth to the whole body chemistry deal or mind-body connection. I’ll probably pick up a bottle of DS Gold when I plan to top but will stick to the old school shit for now. I certainly wouldn’t spend 35 bucks for a 15ml bottle of Double Scorpio anything. Not worth it.
Rock D. Hard said on Wed, 13 May 2020 at 02:30.
I only use Double Scorpio products now. The other brands are too harsh the day after. Side effects are zero when using Double Scorpio.
Love Black, Gold and. heck. I like em all.
Emerald is good. My boyfriend swears by Sapphire. I buy them local. Prices at my store are 20 bucks after tax. Bottle is 10ml to 15ml. Depends on their shipment.
Matt in Transit said on Sat, 16 May 2020 at 01:39.
Whoremonger from Hades said on Sun, 17 May 2020 at 08:31.
DS Gold. I changed my mind. I love this stuff.
Used it tonight cruising the video store. Really good. Just got home. I have none of the usual side effects. This will be my new regular. Really happy about no side effects. No headache or cough. A good clean high. It’s not strong like Rush, Jungle Juice or English but it’s good enough.
popperman said on Tue, 19 May 2020 at 18:11.
Whoremonger from Hades said on Thu, 28 May 2020 at 03:44.
DS Gold only last about 1 1/2 week then the formula strength seems to really fall off. Love the no side effects at the cost of strength but it is what it is I guess.
liguy4fun said on Mon, 1 Jun 2020 at 19:21.
Thanks BLACKMILK for the name of the site and the discount code, just ordered a couple of bottles of Gold and hope I enjoy them.This site definitely had the cheapest prices.
Joey said on Thu, 4 Jun 2020 at 07:49.
LiverpoolPopp said on Wed, 10 Jun 2020 at 15:49.
ccrider11 said on Fri, 3 Jul 2020 at 09:44.
Tried the emerald from DS. Had an odd reaction, and not sure what it was. I really enjoyed them, but this was strange. I took a big inhalation, and all of a sudden I felt this pulsating sensation all over my right side. Like a phone on vibrate mode. But it was only my right side after a big inhale. I thought it was like a stroke or something, scared the you know what out of me. I went outside for fresh air, and eventually it subsided. But never had an experience like that before!
Michael said on Wed, 8 Jul 2020 at 01:35.
not sure what’s going on here as I’m seeing positive reviews for a tragically bad poppers. I ordered DS Gold and Sapphire hoping that what I read about it on this forum will be true. It isn’t. I wish I didn’t spend that much money on such rubbish. It was the weakest rush I ever got from poppers (both Sapphire and Gold) I don’t see any point. I don’t mind spending extra money if the product is good but this is the biggest rip off ever. Don’t waste your money. Here’s an honest review, you’re welcome
Zeke said on Thu, 16 Jul 2020 at 14:06.
Pantyman said on Mon, 3 Aug 2020 at 19:19.
Opie said on Tue, 4 Aug 2020 at 02:57.
‘m surprised to read the negative reviews on Double Scorpio. Like a line from a noir film, ‘there are a million sweaty pigs in the city. This is my story.’
I’ve been popperbating for about 8 years, and the only brands I’ve had access to have been Rush and JJ. My go-to, when available, is JJ Black Label. But JJBL has been hard to find locally, and the last few bottles of Rush have been a let-down. Recently, I’ve also found it hard to catch my breath for about an hour after using Rush. That can’t be good. I am fairly certain that my local video store gets bootleg bottles on occasion, and I’m fed up with the inconsistency and the lingering concern about what I’m actually exposing myself to. So I started looking online, and I recently ran across the Double-Scorpio brand, and based on reddit reviews, decided to give them a go. Here’s what I can tell you.
1. really fast service. UPSP ground shipping, in a discrete little box. No issues with the bottles, which were both sealed well. I ordered on a Sunday night, and they were in my mailbox Thursday morning. I bought them directly from DS, and If they were shipped from Austin TX, that’s about 2,000 miles from here, so arriving by standard ground in four days during the CV pandemic is pretty good, in my book.
So that’s my experience. This stuff is strong enough that I don’t think I could handle anything more, but the 420 is a big part of that. I can’t say yet how long they will hold up, but so far, no complaints. I will add that I can tell the difference between the Amber and the Gold, though I can’t say I prefer one over the other. I think next time, I will skip the very pricey Gold version, since the Amber version was plenty fine. Like I said, I did perceive a difference (I recall making a lot more noise, but wasn’t exactly ‘articulating my thoughts well,’ you might say). Thank god the neighbors are out of town. Seriously.
I hope this helps those of you who are looking for something better than what you might find at your local shop. Your milage will certainly vary, and I suspect there are old-timers who recall the glory days of the original formulas and scoff at ‘kids these days.’ But from what I can tell you, Double Scorpio is as good as you’re likely to find is the US, unless you find some locale-specific boutique source like I’ve heard about in NYC and San Fran. But for those of us in flyover states, it’s great to find something that seems to be a step above the usual.
Opie Taylor,
Mayberry, USA
Trexxx said on Fri, 7 Aug 2020 at 23:36.
I just tried my first Double Scorpio (Lavender) and, sorry to say, it was a complete bust. Very little effect on first hit, a headache after the second.
Allowing for the possibility that I was dehydrated (drink lots of water, folks), I tried again the next day and it was just meh at best. I honestly don’t know what others are talking about.
Buffalo Bill said on Mon, 21 Sep 2020 at 01:12.
DS is overrated crap. What good is a perfumed weak ass popper. The guy who makes it is supposed to be a chemist. Crappy chemist.
Norway said on Sat, 24 Oct 2020 at 21:43.
Where to get DS when in Norway?
Botbear19720 said on Mon, 30 Nov 2020 at 10:20.
Bottleandhand.com has a good selection of brands including the Double Scorpio editions including Emerald, Honey, Sapphire, Amber and Black.
Black is best for tops. Honey and Sapphire are best for bottoms. Haven’t tried Emerald so about to try. Also if you put (Mystery) in the coupon code you’ll get and second mystery bottle of their choice for free with no additional shipping. Big win there.
Big Bottom said on Wed, 9 Dec 2020 at 16:12.
I’ve tried JJ, Rush, Amsterdam, and English. I’ve never found anything that makes me as relaxed as Double Scorpio. It doesn’t have the harsh smell so maybe that’s why people think it’s weak. But it does work much better than the rest. Normally with the others I’m still tight. With this, I can take my husband’s 10 inches and my dildo with ease. My husband also likes them, but hates that the smell is so mild that he can’t tell how much he’s taking. We live that there’s no headache. I have tried Gold, Black, and Holiday. All smell different but all smell good. I think the Black is probably my favorite.
PoppersBrno said on Sat, 19 Dec 2020 at 23:54.
Hey gents, any idea where to get Double Scorpio in CzechRep or Europe?
Titan pop said on Mon, 25 Jan 2021 at 22:56.
This brand seems to attract the most extreme views. Those that want a powerful rush over anything else hate it. Those that like something milder, fewer side effects, nice smells etc. love it.. I’d put myself in the former group. I don’t hate it, but it’s not worth any more than other brands, much less 50% more.
Spillsthebeans said on Thu, 28 Jan 2021 at 20:16.
So I am new to poppers, I bought first bottles couple months back, Iron Horse PWD and Rush black. Iron horse i love, makes me a tingling head to toe, very accepting bottom! The rush sucked, instant head ache, horrible smell. So I decided to buy some double Scorpio gold, well its definitely not strongest, smells great does buzz you but does not have half the effect I get from Iron Horse! Gave it a 2 day break before I tried double Scorpio and just doesn’t do it for me! Trying Amsterdam in 2 days so review on it soon!!
jay said on Wed, 28 Apr 2021 at 09:04.
do they ship in canada?
D said on Sat, 3 Jul 2021 at 09:53.
Here little up. I don’t know if you have try iron horse but this little bottle make me crazy! The best for me
Barman said on Mon, 26 Jul 2021 at 10:37.
Thanks for the info. The overly long, overly detailed posts are obviously planted advertisements for a product that doesn’t live up to the hype. My go to US bottles are JJ Black Label and Blue Boy. French bottles Amyl, Amyl Titanium, JJ Gold Label, JJ Gold Triple Distilled Locker Room. I tried Everest but, thought it was another one that didn’t live up to the hype. Tried a French bottle called «Bad» and it was very good too but, it seems to be sold out atm. There’s a gold skull bottle that has good reviews, I just ordered one to try.
Barman said on Mon, 26 Jul 2021 at 10:57.
Also a hexyl nitrite formula of Blue Boy, I didn’t care for at first but, once I got over the different smell, the effects were powerful enough, quite nice actually. They managed to grow on me. Due to the odd smell, they wouldn’t be my first choice for a bottle I planned to share. Otherwise, worth a try for something different.
ThickHairyDad NYC said on Mon, 2 Aug 2021 at 23:04.
I just read that their website operates out of Texas if that makes any difference to those who’ve had order issues (perhaps they moved from Canada to Texas).
Happy Popping to All!
I hate my boss said on Mon, 16 Aug 2021 at 04:53.
I hate Double Shittio. Makers should be ashamed of themselves. If you see them walk into a bar, boo them.
Mob_barley said on Mon, 20 Sep 2021 at 23:56.
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Double scorpio sapphire что это
Do you ship internationally?
We only sell our Apparel and Jocks internationally. You can buy our gear at www.doublescorpiogear.com
How long will it take for my order to arrive?
There are two pieces to this, processing time, and mailing time. If you place your order before 3:00 central time, it will most likely be processed and dropped of at the Post Office the same day. If you place your order after 3:00, it will not be processed until the next business day. So if you order at 5:00 on Friday, it won’t be mailed out til Monday.
After it is dropped of at the Post Office, it takes 5-7 business days to be delivered, if you selected standard shipping. Priority Mail is slightly faster, with an estimate of 3-5 days (2 days if you live close to Austin). However, USPS does not guarantee 2 day delivery with Priority mail, so keep that in mind.
If you place an order with Priority Mail, it does not change the fact that your order will not be processed until the next business day if it comes in after 3:00. We do not mail orders out on the weekend.
What are your products made of?
Our cleaners are all made with isobutyl nitrite, or a mixture of isobutyl nitrite and its isomers. Double scorpio does not contain any isopropyl/propyl nitrite (which causes eye damage) or Amyl/pentyl/isoamyl/isopentyl nitrite, which is illegal in the US.
What are the differences between your bottles?
The main difference between bottles is the scent. All of our products except for Gold and Holiday Blend are 100% isobutyl nitrite, but they have different scents added. If that sounds gross to you, our Sapphire bottles are unscented.
Is there a store in my city that sells Double Scorpio?
This map shows the locations of stores that carry Double Scorpio
Do you wholesale your products?
Yes we do! Contact us at info@doublescorpio.com for more information or send a message though the contact us page.
What’s the best way to store VHS cleaner to keep it fresh longer?
There are three things that are bad for VHS cleaner: Sunlight, moisture, and warm temperatures. Keep the bottles out of direct sunlight, especially the green bottles. Keep the bottles in a refrigerator or freezer when you’re not using them. But let them warm up before opening the bottle, if it’s cold, it will pull in moisture from the air more quickly. The best way to avoid moisture buildup is to open the bottle as little as possible. You can maximize shelf life by transferring some cleaner to a smaller bottle each cleaning session. That way the main bottle only needs to be opened once.
What are those small balls inside the bottles?
Those balls are called molecular sieves. They absorb moisture to improve shelf life. They are similar to the silica beads you find in pill bottles and the pockets of new clothes. Other brands will claim these are “power-pellets” and that they “create free radicals” to increase strength… um… Sure Jan.
Is the shipping box discreet?
The return address on the stamp lists Double Scorpio as the company. Other than that, the box it unmarked. If you would like the package to be even more discreet, there is an option at checkout to leave a note with your order. Just request discreet shipping there and we’ll take care of it.
A Convo With the Founders of Double Scorpio, a ‘Farm to Disco’ Bespoke Poppers Company
What would you do if your boyfriend was a chemist? It’s a question not many of us have ever thought to ponder, but at least one person, Julian Eternal, has an answer. He and his boyfriend at the time, Brian, founded the company Double Scorpio in Austin, Texas, through which they offer an entire line of bespoke poppers VHS cleaner.
Double Scorpio created its web store in June of 2017, though the research and development process began months before that. (“I guess that makes Double Scorpio a Gemini,” Julian says.) Currently the Double Scorpio site offers no fewer than five different formulas of the queer community’s favorite inhalant.
Julian handles the marketing, manages the Double Scorpio web store, packs the orders and oversees customer relations. “You could say Brian is the brains, and I’m the blouse,” he says.
Brian makes the product. “I’m in the lab synthesizing the product while also shaving years off my life dealing with Julian,” he jokes. The two guys are equal partners in the operation.
How exactly does one get into the poppers business and — if many Double Scorpio repeat customers are to be believed — create a product that blows that stuff you find at your local head shop out of the water? We sat down with Double Scorpio founders Julian and Brian to find out.
What inspired you guys to get into the homemade solvent business? I assume you’re enthusiasts.
Brian: My introduction to VHS cleaners was through a guy I met through Hornet. I was actually never really a big fan; they were just something that was around. It’s funny, but I’ve actually never once bought a bottle myself. I would just keep bottles people left at my place by accident. I had a graveyard of bottles beside my bed. Julian was a big fan, though. It gave us something to do together back when we were dating.
Julian: We didn’t have much in common except being pigs. We thought we should have a boyfriends project. After a chemical burn from a bottle from New Orleans turned me temporarily into the Phantom of the Opera, Brian thought for sure he could make something better.
Brian: My primary background is neuroscience, but I have plenty of chemistry experience, and I know a lot of chemists who can act as consultants. I did some experimenting, with a few bad turns here and there …
Julian: One incident left Brian completely naked, waiting in the lab after a chemical spill. Dressed head-to-toe in leather, I had to get an Uber from the bear bar to bring him a change of clothes. No further comment.
Brian: Missteps aside, I was able to come up with something nice and clean.
Julian: Bottom-tested, daddy-approved. We started selling them online, then it quickly took off. Most of our sales are through word of mouth, and Reddit has been really valuable. The only physical stores you can find them in currently are Rough Trade in L.A. and Palm Springs, and Spark in Salt Lake City. There will be more, though, as we increase our production capacity.
I had gone through a really bad breakup. The guy was really controlling. I think he was equally fascinated and horrified by what a giant faggot I was. I’d be having the time of my life with my friends at a house party, only wearing a speedo, and he’d be thinking I was the most exciting person in the world until he woke up the next day with a hangover, thinking, “What am I dating?” When [Brian and I] started doing Double Scorpio, it kind of let me rediscover who I am, which is a big freak. Not to get too sentimental, but making a product that celebrates being a homo let me undo a lot of that shame that accrued over a couple years. Making this product meant the sheer kimonos were coming back out of the closet again.
Brian: We started selling Double Scorpio to our friends. Make a batch, sell it and that would be it. My initial intent wasn’t to mass produce it. My motivation is to make a product that is better, more consistent, more transparent. A company that actually engages with its community. We respond to messages on Reddit and we respond to every email we get from our store. It’s a big source of pride for me, because I also see it as a service to the community.
Julian: Our tagline is “Farm to Disco.” It’s not a joke! There are literally cows feeding in a field behind our lab. When we first started selling it, I would drive to people’s houses to drop off the product. Sometimes I’d even get a blow job. And we started doing pop-ups at friends’ parties.
What is it that differentiates Double Scorpio from what guys find in head shops?
Brian: There’s so much inconsistency out there, sometimes you don’t even know what you’re buying. With Double Scorpio, you know exactly what’s in it. We are using high-quality ingredients, we distill everything, clean the equipment regularly. There’s a reason people don’t get headaches or irritation from the product.
Julian: We also are approaching the product from a different angle. We have different scents, some that are seasonal or are limited edition. We have Double Scorpio Emerald that is blended with the scent of eucalyptus and mint to take you right to the bathhouse. There’s Double Scorpio Amber that’s frankincense and tea tree, which is perfect for holy experiences. We even did a limited supply for the Honey Soundsystem (the influential DJ crew from San Francisco) 10-year anniversary rave that featured rose and actual oil from honeycombs.
Brian: What sets us apart the most, though, is that it’s made by two people connecting with their community and making sure people are happy with what we provide.
Julian: This has become a creative outlet for us and the people we collaborate with. We hired one of my favorite artists from New Orleans to design our T-shirt. My roommate created an enamel pin of a tombstone that reads “Your Hole.” We are working on an infomercial for VHS cleaner with one of our favorite internet celebrities. We are gonna start throwing parties and creating apparel. We have plans to do pop-up shops around the country. It’s more than just aromas. It’s like the gay Goop. Bye, Gwyneth.
Can you say a bit about the process? And what kind of equipment are we talking about? Is it closer to a young kid’s chemistry set or a full-on meth lab?
Julian: When it comes to the formula, witches never brew and tell!
Brian: The lab isn’t a full industrial setup, but it’s professional-grade equipment. It started out in a shed in Julian’s backyard, also known as Julian’s spider storage.
Julian: Literally Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
Brian: Those were some pretty bad times for me, but once things started taking off, and we realized how big it was going to get, we set up a real lab and changed the process to make it easier to scale up. We set up a real lab that didn’t have a dirt floor once things took off. It’s still pretty homespun, but with an exacting process.
What can you tell me about the dangers associated with making your own poppers, and how you guys ensure your safety in having them produced?
Brian: Chemistry can be dangerous, especially when doing anything large scale. But this isn’t an amateur project. I have more than 10 years of lab experience, so I know the ins and out of lab safety. We have equipment for filtering away dangerous fumes, but I wear a gas mask for most of the process, just to be safe. It’s uncomfortable, looks like shit, but hey, it’s keeping me alive. Function over fashion, just this once.
Tell me about the Double Scorpio customer. Who is he?
Julian: Who is she — we have a pretty broad fan base. Get a daddy to cum and the rest will follow. I run with the bears. They got the first taste, and then it spread. Most of our competitors have a pretty generic approach. It goes for that locker room-and-leather vibe, which is hot but it’s limiting. We are full-on faggot. Drag queens love them. A bottle of Double Scorpio clutched in a hand with some fierce gel tip nails is the look. Our branding is an extension of our sense of humor, so I think it appeals to not just gay guys. A lot of women — a lot of straight people who take them to the raves — are into what we are doing.
Brian: I’ve introduced a few of my straight friends to it. Most of them just did not get it, but some of them are totally hooked. I had one friend’s girlfriend ask me why we had been hiding this stuff from straight people all these years.