Perfumer, Olivier Polge says, "The comet is a strong symbol for Chanel, and Iâm thinking in particular of the ComĂšte necklace from the 1932 High Jewellery Collection"
âFragrance has always been at the center of my lifeâ says Hadid
Morph Animal, Les Exclusifs Collection, (according with a friend retailer one of the best sellers among the perfumes of Morph Parfum, a brand engaged in the perfumed nostalgic rendition of stories, memories, experiences and travels) is one of my first approaches with this Italian niche brand founded in 2013 with its main motto "Morph Parfum innovates and transforms". Despite its just approximate level of creativity (we are not anyway talking about a "dupes brand") it is told Morph redoubles, in its creations, the quantity of the usually used essences in order to enhance the endurance and the intensity of their creations. I have to say that the Animal's...
Pavarotti by Luciano Pavarotti (1994) was created by onetime Versace perfume producer Eurocosmesi for the late Tenor when he was still alive, and it saw a women's version labelled "Pavarotti Donna" in 1995, plus a flanker in the form of Luciano by Luciano Pavarott (1998) that formed the final of three releases by the famed opera singer. How much these fragrances have to do with arguably the most-famous male Tenor in modern history is debatable, as it's impossible to know if he really wore these or had anything really to do with their creation. What is known about Pavarotti is it was composed by David Apel and showcases a style already outmoded by 1994,...
Somehow cool and warm at the same time - a light cool breeze on a sunny day. At application, I'm reminded of an inflatable pool toy; instantly bringing carefree youth and fun to mind. As it dries down on my skin, I detect some saltiness along with the scents of sunbathing on the sand. Overall, a whiff of a sweet summer memory, and it's impossible not to smile. This is a charmer.
This is a weird opening. Kind of herbal and medicinal. If youâve ever had an iron infusion through your blood, there is a distinct kind of smell and taste you get. Itâs like a burnt sugar/maple syrup with some herbal tones, and a rusty metallic vibe. Thatâs exactly what I get here in the opening but overtime it dies down and it becomes more of just a burnt sugar. I wouldnât say I really get waffle cone here at any point in the fragrance. Eventually, it becomes more salty as it dries down, which is interesting. I think they couldâve named this some thing more like, salted caramel truffles or something along those lines as it doesnât really...
Marte Arte is one of the remarkable Battistoni Roma's s creations. It is definitely one of the greenest/grassiest creations I know. This fragrance smells about wet grass, jade, cool winter morning's air inside a high mountain forest, bitter-sticky leafiness and moldy underbrush. It was created and issued on the market after his more famous, sophisticated and appreciated brother Marte (I don't know exactly the year, probably at the beginning of the 90's). Classic yet modern, Marte Arte is a smoothly grassy-musky-cedary wet floral concoction. Florals are bitter leafy, sharp and grassy. This is a quite botanical leafy/rooty fragrance with a sort of humid/wet...
This is more of a rant than a review.. so just saying.. What a surprise of a fragrance, and a total gem. Although I am no advocate of the brand, I must say, for a lower price point, and an even more potent version of this, try Dua's "Punked by Cherries" or something like that. They really nail it, and it gets me tons of compliments, when I wear it. Although I very much enjoy this one, the Dua is just so much of a better value. The fragrances overall remind me something of a more juicy version of the original Varvatos for men. All these years later, finally something that's arguably a take on JV? Dua, unfortunately, has the worst customer service you'll...
First of all, there are two minimally different varieties of Watan by Anfas: Watan, and Gold Watan. The bottle of Watan is clear in color (and of a magnificent shape and heaviness), and the bottle of Gold Watan is ornately gilded or painted in different gold hues and shapes. I have compared the two pretty extensively, through a store testing and a sample of Watan, and a decant of Watan Gold. For me, Watan is preferable: I find that it is milder on a first spray, but it then blooms with more potency, a sequence which is subtly reversed with Gold Watan. Mostly though, Gold Watan is to my nose a bit more masculine, for reasons I have trouble identifying,...
A nice attempt at a Lâhomme signature fragrance, being a fresh, versatile masculine blend as opposed to showcasing any particular notes. Full credit for originality too, though remaining very mass appealing. This one needs a bit of over-application as there is a base awaiting to serve a subtle trail for many hours if it is built up.
I did search for both "bicyclononalactone solvent" and also "octahydrocoumarin solvent" in this forum but found no result. So, I have purchased 10 g of bicyclononalactone. I have both ethanol and DPG. Which of these solvents are suitable for diluting this material? Also, with it being a lactone, would it benefit from refrigeration? [HEADING=2][/HEADING]
Proposed Themes Hello! I have been asked to be the host for the Saturday/Sunday Weekend Syncs this year. Kudos to [USER=26205784]@yellowtone[/USER] for hosting a few round of this highly engaging sync! đ I personally have had a blast and find this sync to be such a fun weekend conversation. Almost like a virtual cocktail party filled with witty and knowledgeable participants. And inquisitive participants, curious to learn more about the themes and look at their scent collections from a different perspective/persona. Above is the link to a spreadsheet with proposed themes. This is your chance to look it over and give feedback by Monday morning May...
Hi Everyone, I currently have an amber accord that I have been curing for a month and I just corked it to find it lovely, if just a bit too sweet. When I blended this, I was still focused only on naturals, and since I have been working with more ACs. I'd like to try to add some dry notes to the finish, as I don't want to change the character too much, but just bring in the sweetness a tiny bit. I was thinking about replacing the ambrette seed c02 with something like galaxolide or ethylene brassolate or exalotide next go-round and wondered a) if these or any others might offer a particularly soft dry-down without changing the character overmuch, and b) do...
Hello, I want to create Scent Machine essence. When I use Pure Essence in the diffuser I use, it works very well. But I have to watch it in terms of cost. When diluted with DPG and Alcohol, the smell only occurs around the machine. When I dilute it with DPM, the scent wears off quickly. Which solvent should I use to make the scent more permanent and dispersed in the air?
Hello! I have the itch again to add something to my wardrobe and I'm open to all suggestions, minus aquatics. I work in the luxury industry (corporate, suit and tie) as well as real estate in the DFW, TX area. My wardrobe is listed below, I appreciate your input! - Acqua di Parma Colonia - Acqua di Parma BM Arancia di Capri - Chanel Allure Homme Blanche EDP - Chanel Coromandel EDP - Chanel Cuir De Russie EDP - Chanel Sycomore EDP - Creed Green Irish Tweed - Creed Jardin dâAmalfi (split) - Creed Royal Oud - Creed Virgin Island Water - Hermes Concentre DâOrange Verte - Hermes Le Jardin de Monsieur Li - Hermes Eau De Rhubarbe Ecarlate - Hermes Terre...
Wanting to hear some good iris recommendations. I love Iris Silver Mist but still haven't found a bottle of it, so I'm willing to try some other things. I want something really cold and rooty, leaning into the vegetal side rather than the powdery side of the note. Tried: - iris cendre -- really liked it but didn't want to smell like smoke - dior homme (original version) -- I like it but it's a little too "lipstick" on my skin - iris bleu-gris -- this was in the right direction - Chanel no 19 -- this was nasty on me, idk if I got a bad sample or what Hit me with your best recs!
Here is a reconstruction of a commercial fragrance that I composed based, in part, on GCMS analysis, but with some variations intended to improve it. See if you can guess what it is! IES 180 Hedione HC 170 Methyl Ionone Gamma 90 Galaxolide 180 Exaltolide 40 Bergamot 70 Ionone Alpha 40 Benzyl Acetate 25 Ionone Beta 20 Vanillin 15 Cis-3 Hexenyl Salicylate 10 Coumarone 5 Coumarin 7 Oranger Crystals 6 Undecavertol 6 Ambrox 6 Benzyl Isoeugenol 2.5 Methyl Ionone Alpha 4 Iraldeine Delta 4 Anisaldehyde 3.5 Sandalore 3.5 Nerolione 1.5 Heliotropin 2 Ethyl Vanillin 1 Ylang Extra 2 Styrallyl Acetate 1.5 Neryl Acetate 0.5 Muscenone 1.5 Ambrinol 0.5 Raspberry Ketone...
Hi everyone, how are you today? What materials do you recommend to extend the longevity of white flowers like gardenia, jasmine, and tuberose, but without interfering too much with the aroma of these flowers? I've tested the Gucci Bloom Eau de Parfum several times and the Love Tuberose Amouage a few times. In neither of them can I smell the base notes, neither on the scent strip nor on my skin, except for a very subtle woody suggestion, almost impossible to detect. Studying base notes, I realized that there are many, almost an infinity of them, and that ends up generating more confusion than helping me. These floral perfumes that smell only of flowers...
Hi all, Any idea on when or if there will be a version of Basenotes awards for last year perfumes? I usually look forward to it and enjoy going through the nominees and winners. Heck I even used that as a guide for deciding what do I want to splurge on last Christmas! Hope they come out with something similar this time as well.
Hi everyone, Iâm relatively new into the world of perfumery and so far Iâve had no real issues bar this one problem, I donât know how to create a rose accord. Thereâs so many different aroma chemicals that Iâm totally perplexed unlike with other accords when thereâs only a handful, rose is really getting to me. So does anyone know how to create a really basic almost sweet rose accord? I would appreciate it greatly, thanks.
