Perfumer, Olivier Polge says, "The comet is a strong symbol for Chanel, and I’m thinking in particular of the Comète necklace from the 1932 High Jewellery Collection"
I have well over 50 different samples from Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements and have been going through them all for the better part of two years, giving each their proper due. After I first try a sample on skin, it goes into one of three bins: The first: “Oooh, I like this. Can’t wait to try again.” The second: “Eh, it’s fine. I’ll try it again eventually.” The third: “Nah, this isn’t for me. Maybe I’ll open the vial some day and see if my mind had changed.” Immortal Peach falls somewhere between the last two categories. I tried it well over a year ago and am revisiting it now that PAA has released it again for the spring. Is...
Nothing fresh, sweet or modern in the opening and then has an Oud Wood feel drydown with dry woody notes. Smells like weathered, slightly mossy wood but not in a realistic way. Performance is pretty bad, worse than EdC fragrances that I've tried. Doesn't project or last.
Divine Folie seems to be the "premier œillet" from Jean Patou, a prickly and stimulating carnation that rivals that of Caron's Bellodgia, but leaning more toward the ylang ylang side of the accord, just a bit more sultry and humid. This is further punctuated by the sunny disposition of orange blossom. Be that as it may, what becomes evident over time is a delightfully powdered veneer from orris and what feels like some heliotropin somewhat recalls L'Heure Bleue or Vol de Nuit. What can I say? I love this. The color that comes to mind is that of a deep garnet red gem. It tells of a time when elegance was a sacrament, even in the most foreboding of...
Refreshing zesty spicy woody fragrance, perfectly suited for summer. Thumbs up!
With Normandie, I learned that I absolutely love when an orange blossom accord and carnation accord come together; it's like tints and shades, it makes the hair on my neck stand on end. The styrax in the base reminds me of the aroma sycamore trees on hot days.There are so many well-read and well-studied reviewers who've paid homage to this beauty that I can't help but to feel an "imposter syndrome" when comparing notes to theirs. The history behind this fragrance and its launch to commemorate the SS Normandie have been discussed at length; salient cultural details have all been covered, and I've been reminded that I could stand to watch more films, novels...
The verdant, vernal tenderness of Vacances is like a pastoral dream where all my favorite florals coalesce euphorically in a way that never would in reality. The lilacs and mimosa are blooming at the same time and their harmony is unfamiliar, yet sublime. There are hawthorn trees in bloom, with a carpet of bluebells at their feet, there are sweet peas, sweet woodruff, and melilotus sharing the same bed, and then the heliotrope moves in closer for a good-night kiss. I am absolutely smitten with Vacances. Anyone who has a penchant for spring flowers would likely swoon as I do. [From 1984 Ma Collection mini]
The best pineapple accord I've smelled in a perfume is here, in Colony. It's not that it's the most realistic, complex, or juiciest, but it just makes sense here. I recall first having the pleasure of smelling the Ma Collection version at Colonial Drug in Newton MA some time ago, and was immediately hooked. A tangy, creamy ping pong that titillates the nose, but what is quite curious is when the pineapple is eclipsed with ylang ylang and rose, rendering it fattier, riper, more tropical. I feel convinced that I am smelling banana daiquiri and piña colada in a smoky Tiki bar, and a dark, brooding quinoline leatheriness closes in—a remarkable turn of...
The texture of L'Heure Attendue is that of a crisp dupioni silk, patterned with warm, saturated colors. The glistening of optimistic, effervescent aldehydes and bouquet of creamy florals, most notably lilac, ylang ylang, and rose, are reigned in by a more sensible green-earthy geranium. This counterpoint from the geranium is reminiscent of that of the spectacular Phul-Nana from Grossmith. Make no mistake though, this is no shallow floral affair, as a delicious opoponax and such gorgeously poised Mysore-like sandalwood are the pièce de résistance here, feeling fine-grained and tranquil to the nose, like a slow smolder of incense. It's a soft finish,...
https://basenotes.com/fragrances/paddock-by-hermes.26269570 Apparently only available in France. Anyone had a chance to sniff it yet? Persolaise reviewed it and said it was Christine Nagel at her "funkiest, naughtiest, and downright dirtiest." Sounds fun! review starts at 6:11 -- [MEDIA=youtube]DCrWbLiRKgI[/MEDIA]
What frags are on the market that would fit to my description? Also not reformulated. Thanks.
I wouldn't say this is a category that I seek out urgently, but over time I have experienced this genre, owned a few, and kept an open mind if I ever found the one. I'll discuss my thoughts and I know some of you have extensive experience so share your thoughts as well. My first experience oud came from Montale Black Aoud, to which I called the flagship in France and asked for an extra 10% oil. Wow this was nuclear. A couple sprays and I filled an entire lecture hall. Not even kidding. This was Circa 2008, when rose and oud gained popularity and was a new concept, at least to me. I had tried others but found this to be the smoothest of the day. Well, that...
Hey there super new to his and have a few questions on getting started with naturals Im about to buy 10-15 EO from perfumers apprentice to start learning some stuff alongside the Mandy aftel book and had a few questions. Sorry for the stream of consciousness and length. For storing natural essential oils would room temp around 70-72 be ok if I bought in small volumes 15ml and below and diluted to 10% for blending and stored the original bottles away in the dark somewhere and did the same with the dilutions when not in use? Id probably replace or go through most stuff within a year at the very most I'll figure while learning or is a fridge totally needed...
Hi. I' m looking for suggestion about a good White Musk fragrance plus Amber . Thanks
What modern fragrance would be closest to Coty Chypre? I have a minute sample of what I believe to be the 1986 relaunch. It reminds me of Mitsouko with more peach peach in the opening and more rose in the heart. Feminine, unisex, and masculine fragrances are ok.
I was always a fan of Lime Basil Mandarin, though it was kind of weak and aside from wearing it casually around the house, didn't have much need as it didn't last too long. So over time I've written the house off as fickle and dismissive. In recent times I've seen the cologne intense setting out, smelled a few that were nice, but didn't pay much attention. Fast forward to my trip, I was walking out of Nordstroms and the SA at the Jo Malone counter asked if I wanted to smell anything, so I kept an open mind. Right away she showed me Cypress and Grapevine. I was immediately captivated by the woody and musky character. It smelled so good on the card. She...
I want to blind buy one of the following fragrances. Which one exhibits a more precise picture of a pipe or a cigarette? Which one do you choose based on your personal taste? - Havane pour Homme En Voyage Perfumes - Le Tabac L'Antichambre - Tabac Aurea Sonoma Scent Studio - Tabacco I Profumi di Firenze - Tabac Abdes Salaam Attars Perfumes
Does anyone have any recommendations for perfumes similar to to hugo boss triumph elixir? I loved the scent but there was something about it i felt could have been done better. Im not sure what it is exactly i didnt like so if you can recommend anything similar. Maybe it had a tobacco vanille type smell at the start that i didn't like, but after half an hour of wearing it it smelled amazing.
I was trying to develop the compatibility of these two materials to build a perfume [TABLE] [TR] [TD]Patchouli Light EO : 3[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Ethyl Maltol : 1[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] But with development, it deviated greatly and became far from the idea Any response or comment will be appreciated. Thank you [TABLE] [TR] [TD]Patchouli Light EO[/TD] [TD]34.66[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Ethyl Maltol[/TD] [TD]12.13[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Benzyl Salicylate[/TD] [TD]20.80[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Hydroxycitronellal[/TD] [TD]20.10[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Eugenol[/TD] [TD]12.31[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] Also, with this development, I find it smells like the desired one, but it is...
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