tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37636445009853910942024-03-05T06:46:37.871-05:00Mistress of Scents.Marcy Goldmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07167776667105910711noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3763644500985391094.post-33728562536316727922023-11-06T17:54:00.000-05:002023-11-08T11:55:58.148-05:00Nea, Byzantian Magic from Jul et Mad, Paris<br />
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Nea Perfume Review<br />
Jul et Mad Paris Perfume<br />
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<b><i> Nea Perfume from Jul et Mad Perfume, Paris<br /></i></b></div>
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<b><i>Top Notes</i></b><i> : Dates, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Artemisia,
pomegranate, palm leaf, black pepper<br /><b>
Heart <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Notes</b> : Damask Rose, dried plum<br /><b>
Base Notes</b> : Patchouli, cashmeran, vanilla, benzoin, burnt caramel, tonka bean,
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<br /><b>A total stunner!</b><br /><br />The nose behind this and all Jul et Mad indie fragrances is the couple Jul et
Mad, aka Madalina. Their transatlantic romance is the foundation behind their
perfume brand and it’s not surprising, that each scent in the line is notably
romantic, as well as sensual and blended with both an old world and new world nod.<br />
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Nea</i></b> is a gourmand floral which is to say it has foodie notes of caramel, plum,
vanilla, burnt dates, tonka bean, a wee bit of fruit and then the warmth is
uplifted by a hearty Damask rose and anchored with patchouli and musk. There is
some black pepper in the mix but I can’t say that it is off-putting or even
noticeable (in case you don’t like black pepper). It's not easy to create something sophisticated or unique in gourmand perfumes but in this case, the attempt is a full-out success. This is easily something that becomes your signature perfume and no one will guess what it is.<br />
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The concept behind this perfume<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>is an
attempt to restore in scent, the lost splendor of the luxury of the Byzantian,
Imperial Palace or some say, Byzantine Church, or ‘new church’ (hence the name,
Nea). The fragrance carries a sense of opulence but more so, a lighter, heady
mix of fruit, caramel and florals in a way that is many layered, something that’s
not easy in a gourmand perfume. The blending is so masterful that you never
really can pinpoint the whole mix. Instead it’s a heady swirl, distinct but
soft. If you like La Vie Est Belle or Flowerbomb but want something truly
unique, more elegant, and innately beguiling, this is your lucky day because Nea
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Vanille Noire<br />
Eau de Parfum<br />
Yves Rocher<br />
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This is a stunning treasure that is a third the cost you'd expect but it's part of the Yves Rocher brand and therefore the price point is, for a perfume of this stature, quite reasonable<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">This scent was created using the three types of pure vanilla, which showcase this adored scent and feature all the dimensions of vanilla, played out on the wearer's skin. </span><br />
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<b>Absolute of Bourbon Vanilla, sensual, soft, with leathery accents<br />Absolute of Tahitian Vanilla, soft and floral<br />Absolute of Uganda Vanilla, a woody, spicy character</b></div>
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The fragrance is available in eau de parfum (1.7 oz, 50ml), roll-on (0.34 fl.oz), Shower gel and Body lotion (6.7 fl.oz). The nose behind this fragrance is <a href="https://www.fragrantica.com/noses/Jacques_Cavallier.html" style="background-color: transparent; color: #41ab27; text-decoration-line: none;"><b>Jacques Cavallier</b></a>. Jacques Cavallier it should be noted is one of the world's finest and most legendary noses/perfume creators. Visit Yves Rocher <b>http://www.yvesrocher.ca</b><br />
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Sugarful, Floral Gourmand <br />
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<b>Top Notes: </b>Tangerine, wild strawberry<br />
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Middle Notes :</b> Pink Peony, cotton candy<o:p></o:p></div>
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Some fragrances are sophisticated; some are sexy and some
are playful or flirtatious. Sugarful by Michel Germain, the Canadian perfumer behind
the iconic Sexual scents is in a league of its own. One spray is all it takes
to feel happy – seriously – it is bursting with a champagne-like radiance that
immediately makes you feel spring-like, even for a scent launched in winter.
The decanter itself should win an award; it is a mini, vintage sugar jar, the
type you see in diners but tinted light
pink. It’s 'sugar' to become a collector perfume bottle. </div>
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The gift set, perfect for the holiday season, also comes
with a 8 mL roller-ball bonus gift of perfume you can tote in your purse or
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Overall this scent is for those who love sugar, vanilla and
the usual gourmand notes. But the sweetness in Sugarful isn’t sweet in a
cloying way. It is a fruity, effervescent cocktail that is addictive. You
almost want to devour the scent. It literally sparkles on first spray and then
settles into a strawberry-tinged cotton candy that will warm the frostiest
heart. Stock up – the price is beyond reasonable and the scent is addictive.<o:p></o:p></div>
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This scent is available at most pharmacies, on Amazon and of course, <a href="https://ca.michelgermain.com/products/sugarful-eau-de-parfum-spray-100ml-3-4oz">via Michel Germain.</a></div>
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There are so many aromatherapy diffusers, how do you choose
a good one – or a great one? Reviews point to outstanding products and that is where Smiley Daisy emerged,
when I researched aromatherapy diffusers.<br />
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First, a diffuser such as the Hibiscus Diffuser from Smiley Daisy does two
things (well three, if you can pleasant fragrance a benefit). It diffuses
therapteutic essential oils in same, diffused amounts and it gently wafts some
pleasant humidity into the air – especially helpful during the dry, winter
months.<br />
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The Hibiscus Diffuser is whisper-quiet, as it’s billed, and comes with 7-colour
changing LED lamps. It’s pleasant oval shape of natural wood is am ambient
addition to whatever your décor.</div>
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But the combination of lights, humidity, and fragrance ensures you get all the
good of a few therapies including aromatherapy, aqua therapy and lights
therapy. But it’s also worry free as it turns itself off automatically once it
extends beyond it’s 6 hour usage. There are two mist settings of continuous
mist or a 2-hour auto-shut off which is really perfect for later in the evening
before you turn in. It easily fills a 200 square foot room with fragrance,
using an AC 100-240 V outlet. Great in the bedroom but perfect for the den or
home office or a small waiting room. If you have any issues whatsoever, there’s
the comfort of the 180 day warranty and the company, overall, is exceptionally responsive.
A great pick among the many options – with other models available.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><i>Unexpected Victoria by Victorinox: Feminine, elegant, fresh and ....enduring.</i></b><br />
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Heart Notes: Lily of the Valley, Viol.ets, Bulgarian Rose<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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Victoria by Swiss Army Victorinox is all at once startling and subtle. </span>As first blush, it’s frocky, airy and elegantly yet girlish floral. And then it
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of the Valley, Sandalwood, and White Musk move in; the cedar ensures it’s
anchored in place and like a white corsage, created to last the full evening in
fragrant freshness, Victoria goes from ingénue to leading lady. Great staying
power and somehow still understated – a unexpected signature scent that will
take you from daytime to early evening – and linger to midnight if need be.</span></div>
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collectors than never quite finding the right cabinet to display and safely
store their perfume bounty. Next to tracking down your favorite (often
discontinued) perfume, this has to be the most challenging missions. As any perfumnista knows, once you’re a perfume collector you quickly
run out of space for your collection. Bathroom vanities, while a logical choice,
are not ideal. Not only is there rarely enough space in the typical vanity but
the humidity of that room compromises perfumes. Too much light and moisture can
easily discolour a cherished bottle of Shalimar or otherwise change the
fragrance notes of your last bottle of Chanel 5. But finally, I found my
solution, a beautiful cabinet with glass doors made by Ameriwood.com called the
Altra Aaron Lane Bookcase with Sliding Doors. They’re available from Amazon
(link: </span></span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">https://www.amazon.com/Altra-Aaron-Bookcase-Sliding-Glass/dp/B00Q8MUFIQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1499808521&sr=8-1&keywords=aaron+lane+bookcase+with+sliding+glass+doors</span></span></a></span></div>
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all- purpose curio or occasional cabinet, it seems custom-designed for a
perfumer’s collection. There’s enough room for one thing to both display
perfumes and below, where the glass discontinues, amble storage for toiletries
(manicure stuff for example). Inside, there’s room for double rows of perfume or
place the perfume bottles in front with their beautiful packaging/boxes behind
them. This is also a good visual clue of which perfume is which. <br /><br />The
glass shelves keep things out of direct light, preserving the expensive liquid
treasures and keeps things dust free.<br /><br />Featuring an exceptional design,
the Altra Aaron Lane Bookcase is a practical and beautiful addition to your home
even if you weren’t dedicating to perfume. Having tried many similar units and
watched them collapse or they were impossible to put together to begin with,
this Ameriwood cabinet is a true find. It’s easy to assemble, made with solid
wood, finishing screws (versus nails) and the sliding mechanism of the doors
outshines anything in its category.<br /><br /><br />This unit, which is also perfect as
DVD, CD cabinet (yes, some people still
have those collecetions as well) or as a bookcase of course, includes 4 shelves
behind the 2 sliding doors. There’s also plenty of storage space that is hidden
below (where the glass ends) to keep messier or less pretty stuff away from
view.</span></span></div>
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Rubino Perfume, Cheri Milani<br />
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Milani Cultura is a lifestyle brand from Italy, by artistic fashion visionary Cheri Milaney. This exciting blend of fresh feminine design styles is also part of the concept behind the four-perfume niche fragrance offerings including Rubino, Perla, Ametista and Topazio.</div>
<br />Rubino is one of my personal favorites. <br />If you are a fan of Italian perfumes or cotton to scents that are vitally alive and almost 'watery' or juicy with fragrance, any one of the Cheri Milaney quartet will appeal.<br /><br />
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Top Notes: Citruses, raspberry, plum<br />
Heart Notes: Jasmine, rose<br />
Base Notes: Musk, sandalwood, amber<br />
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Avon launched several ‘dress’ scents (Little Black Dress, Gold, Lace and
Sequence) and Red Dress is one of the most beloved in the line-up.</span><br />
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Firstly, it has perfumer par excellence behind it, Sonia Constant. Constant is the spirit nose
behind many luxury brands including (Flower Bomb) Viktor and Rolf, Fragonard,
Burberry, Coach, Guerlain, and the newest Narcisco Rodriguez Musc de Rose,
among countless others. For a berry/fruity perfume, this one floats with just
amount of jasmine and rose to lighten it and keep it from becoming a syrupy ‘gourmand’.
The wood notes and musk balance the berries. If I were to describe it I would
say, wearing this is like being in a forest of wild raspberries, a touch of
moss and deep, warm but oddly cool ‘woods’. It’s like a dewy forest that is
fresh and green (is it the citrus that does that?) but surprisingly
approachable for the floral and fruit notes. This is a great daytime perfume
because it’s feminine without being office-inappropriate but due to its
longevity – impressive – it’s not a bad end-of-day, cinq-a-sept fragrance that
makes the transition from office to cocktail party or early evening violin
quartet concert, complete with nibbles and wine on an summer’s evening. This is
a particularly feminine perfume and while it’s sweet, it’s not cloying. For the
price and the nose behind it, it’s another one of those Avon best-kept-secret ‘steals’.</span></span><span style="color: #d6a978; font-family: "Lucida Sans Unicode","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"><o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">What we now call a vintage perfume is
for many of us (circa baby boomers) the scent of our youth or the ascent of our
young adulthood. That fragrance is encapsulated in the relaunch of iconic Babe
perfume.<b> <br />
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</b>Originally launched in 1977 by Faberge, <b><i>Babe</i></b></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><b><i> </i></b></span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">was intended to capture strength in
femininity, a certain assertion, happy boldness, sportiness and a sexy, can-do
persona. Babe was all about beauty, the new ‘career’ woman, active and engaged
but always up for romance. Actress Margaux Hemmingway was one spokeswoman and
later on, aerobic guru Kathy Smith did the honors. Babe was discontinued in
1992 but happily relaunched in 2015. The expert perfumers at renown Givaudan were faithful to the original creation and Babe, circa 2015, is as beautiful as it ever was.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><em>After lengthy research we were
fortunate enough to find the original ingredients from the public records and
from collectors of the original perfume. This gave us the assurance that we
could recreate the original Babe perfume. We employed the renowned French
perfumer, Givaudan to develop the perfume, working with this information in
their highly specialised laboratories to create numerous samples for the fans
to test and eventually approve.</em><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">(Babe’s composition purports to have 118 different essences, aside
from the main ones indicated above).<br />
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Babe is a startling perfume at first whiff, almost outrageous - especially if
you’re just beginning to exit the world of sweet gourmands (Flower Bomb, La Vie
Est Belle, Angel) or were brought up on light white florals. But then it
settles in and suddenly you are in an oddly warm and cuddly forest of greens,
moss, florals and an anchoring of sandalwood and sweetness of honey. The silage
and longevity are excellent.<br />
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I think Babe is sexy for 2017 as it was in 1977 but this time, the sexiness is
not a façade but the perfume and the woman that wear it are not just a veneer
or Madison Avenue ad campaign but an ‘earned’ earthy, contemporary fragrance
that is age-proof. (Plus you don’t have to be an 80’s career woman to wear it;
start-up gals and millennials and boomers wanting a fragrant trip down memory
lane will adore this revival. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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orange, bergamot) laced with star anis. It blossoms into a bouquet of orange
blossom, ylang-ylang and a chorus of tuberose, mimosa and cedar nuance in the
heart, anchored by amber, vanilla, oakmoss and patchouli. It is a delicate, cool and feminine fragrance
that captures the elusive iris like no other house has been able to do. Airy
and romantic, it does feature some unique warmth in the woodsy accords. This is
a one-of-a-kind iconic fragrance that only Acqua di Parma could create.</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Marcy Goldmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07167776667105910711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3763644500985391094.post-26634398571887331012016-05-17T12:29:00.002-04:002016-05-19T08:18:07.038-04:00Marina de Bourbon Romance and Sophistication<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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perfume the perfume shop keeper said would elicit a marriage proposal. I am
still single but I am newly in love with the brand. I have the Marina Classique
and also have branched out to try their gorgeous Marina Tendre Reverence. <br />
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French perfumes are notably sophisticated and complex, exemplifying impressive
perfume history and tradition. On occasion, they are also sexy and sensual but
none are all that, as well as innately romantic and feminine as the Marina de
Bourbon line.Here’s my two current favorites, Marina de Bourbon Classique and Marina de Bourbon Reverence.<br />
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<b>Marina Classique</b> is the iconic flagship perfume and it’s kept current and utterly
delightful. It is fruity and floral with a light touch and is almost effervescent with fragrant charm. It suits
girls and women and that elusive feminine persona in-between.<br />
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Watermelon<br />
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Raspberry Vanilla<br />
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Bergamot<br />
Cassis<br />
Peach<br />
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Pink Peony<br />
Magnolia<br />
Frosted Violet<br />
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Marcy Goldmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07167776667105910711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3763644500985391094.post-31070384713784129482016-05-16T11:59:00.005-04:002016-05-16T11:59:39.756-04:00The Body Shop Black Musk Perfume<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<b>For quiet seduction, Black Musk is the perfect potion.</b></h2>
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Who isn't a fan of The Body Shop? They make great products and have more than one amazing cause they stand behind and fully support. They care about their consumers and they care about the global village and the planet.<br /><br /><div class="MsoNormal">
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seductress, </span></span><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Captivating, feminine notes of bambinella pear, intensified by pink
pepper and bergamot. Embraced by heliotrope with an aphrodisiac lilt of
luscious liquorice. This eau de parfum is further deepened by black vanilla and
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<br />Marcy Goldmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07167776667105910711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3763644500985391094.post-86698052161783538282014-01-12T10:15:00.001-05:002014-01-12T11:44:28.728-05:00Lilac and Jasmine and Guerlain. Run, don't walk, to buy this bouquet.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Middle Notes: Rose, jasmine, lily of the valley, ylang-ylang, tuberose and
orange<br />
Base Notes: sandalwood, vanilla, amber and musk</span></b><br />
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the Idylle banner, Guerlain launched Idylle’s Duet but in Lilac/Jasmine
(previous incarnations have included Rose Jasmine) as the two main notes. </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.fragrantica.com/noses/Thierry_Wasser.html"><b><span style="background: white; color: #41ab27; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Thierry Wasser</span></b></a></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> is behind
this new </span><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">creation and here’s my warning: if you love it,
buy it now! It will disappear as Guerlain only has special editions for a shor
time. And anything in lilac, especially by pros like Guerlain is worth sniffing
out.<br />
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This beautiful, feminine perfume is a bouquet of purple lilacs with fresh
jasmine. It’s a bit cool and crisp for winter but it can also serve to make you
feel springlike and hopeful, no matter what the time of year.<br />
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you love Guerlain, or jasmine, or lilac or lily of the valley, and a hint of wisteria
and patchouli (to calm things down) you will love Idylle’s Lilac Jasmine Duet. Run,
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Marcy Goldmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07167776667105910711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3763644500985391094.post-88633463961559235112014-01-12T09:51:00.004-05:002014-01-12T09:51:33.737-05:00A Lilac Path, Pretty and Subtle by Estee Lauder<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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granddaughter, founded her lifestyle brand in 2011 and has since been popular
for her cosmetics, home items, jewelry and purses. The house is expanding their
offer to include perfumes and in Oct of 2013 she has launched five of them
including Gardenia Rattan, Amber Musk, Lilac Path, Ikat Jasmine,
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">The<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Inspiration behind</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Lilac Path</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">is the lilac bush which
blooms at her late grandmother Estée Lauder’s summer cottage. The perfume
blooms with galbanum, creamy jasmine lactones, angelica seed oil and orange
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Lilac is one of the hardest scents to capture since it is impossible to distill
down enough lilac ‘oil’ naturally to have the base of a lilac perfume – so
lilac perfumes are necessarily the result of other floral combinations and a
lot of lab work. Often, lilac scents are ‘in-your-face’ and/or somewhat
old-fashioned. At worse, they can smell like insect spray.<br />
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Lilac Path by contrast, is done with a light touch. It’s feminine, has scents
of jasmine and even a sense of lily or hyacinth although it’s not officially in
the mix. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">This is for people who love lilac but a more subtle lilac that is memorable but
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Marcy Goldmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07167776667105910711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3763644500985391094.post-37372874627378276252013-12-08T20:16:00.002-05:002014-01-07T10:01:37.606-05:00Gourmand Perfumes or The Scent of Vanilla Perfumes (and sugar, berries and cream) <br />
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As a pastry chef, it’s a no brainer I’m fond of perfumes that fall into what the fragrance world categorizes as the ‘gourmands’ group of perfumes. This means foodie notes – and predictably, that often includes vanilla, fruits (peaches, grapefruit), berries, caramel, chocolate, coffee, tea and often times a healthy dose of sugar or honey. It can also include spices. At the least, if you choose a vanilla or gourmand perfume, it’s low calorie indulgence. <br />
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But there’s nothing more heartwarming, especially in the chilly holiday season, than vanilla-based perfumes. More often than not, when I’m stopped and asked 'what I’m wearing'. Yes, I live a red carpet of scent – the ‘what are you wearing’ to me is never about Gucci or Zak Posen, and my answer is usually, I'm wearing Guerlain, Chanel and other perfumers). Nothing is more flattering than to wear a scent that doesn’t overwhelm or upstage but instead, has people stopped in their tracks and asking you what your fragrance is.<br />
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Of course, a lot depends on which vanilla perfume you choose (no one wants to smell like a cookie or cupcake….or do they?) but if you are open to it, you’ll find there’s something in the vanilla/gourmand spectrum that’s sure to please. There’s pretty well a vanilla scent for every personality out there or your many moods or personas. I’ve worn every perfume on this list and I’ve also been known to tuck a vial of vanilla oil in my purse for a quick dab, en route to tango or touch my wrists with Nielsen Massey Double Strength Madagascar Vanilla).<br />
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What’s remarkable about vanilla perfumes and their fruity, sugary cousins, is the various approaches perfumers use on the pathway to perfumes that are warm, sensual, comforting and simply….delicious. There’s also a price-point vanilla perfume to suit every budget from the most bargain priced vanilla perfume oil (Bigelow) to the most extravagant (Guerlain’s Spiritueuse Double Vanille).<br />
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If you like vanilla perfumes, there’s no need to stop with one. I’ve adopted a posse of great vanilla scents – as well as sugared berried treats that to my mind, fall into this same luscious category. Here’s my stash of vanilla favorites.<br /><br /><b>Perfume Supplier: www.FragranceNet.com; I’ve included direct links to the products at that site). Otherwise you can find these at their brand sites (if not carried by FragranceNet.com)</b><br />
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<b>Angel Perfume</b><br />
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<b> http://www.fragrancenet.com/angel-perfume/thierry-mugler/womens-fragrances/wf/en_US/00103</b><br />
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Top Notes: Bergamot, Mandarin Middle Notes: Passion Fruit, Peach, Apricot Base Notes: Patchouli, Vanilla, Chocolate, Caramel<br />
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When Thierry Mugler launched his famed Angel perfume in 1992 the love affair between this iconic gourmand fragrance and its devotees was like most great love affairs: instant and durable. The fragrance notes of Angel as per perfume descriptions on perfume sites and what fragrance counter representatives will tell you is only part of the story. There's also rumour of vanilla, caramel, sandalwood, patchouli, blackcurrant, fresh citrus, melons, peaches and plums. What is agreed on, across the board, is that this is angelic perfume that you almost want to lick off whoever is wearing it or drink it straight from the bottle. To say it’s for the hedonist is no understatement – and to suggest it takes it’s fragrance notes from home comforts and recipe books on classic desserts – is not far off the mark. This is a fragrance for the food fanatic – and the sort who eats dessert first.<br />
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<b>Serge Lutens Un Bois Vanilla</b><br />
<b>http://www.fragrancenet.com/serge-lutens-un-bois-vanille-perfume/serge-lutens/womens-fragrances/wf/en_US/21251</b><br />
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For a vanilla perfume, this Oriental classic is as nice on men as it is on women (or so it seems to me). This is an adult, gently leathered vanilla, by nose Christopher Sheldrake (2003), and is delivered via a route of caramel, bitter almond, coconut milk, beeswax, benzoin, tonka bean, guaiac wood, musk and sandalwood. It has almost an incense-like tone to it and it warms and evolves the longer you wear it. Sweet, girlish vanilla –this is not. It's serious but warm and lingering and definitely about being a woman who knows what she knows.<br />
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<b>Guerlain’s classic Shalimar,</b> is also rife with incense tones and a good (and balanced) dose of vanilla <b>http://www.fragrancenet.com/shalimar-perfume/guerlain/womens-fragrances/wf/en_US/02147.</b><br />
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<b>Guerlain’s Spiritueuse Double Vanille</b><br /><b>http://www.guerlain.com/fr/fr-fr/collections-exclusives/lart-et-la-matiere/spiritueuse-double-vanille-eau-de-parfum-vaporisateur.html.</b><br />
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Introduced in 2007, is almost a perfume collector’s vanilla because it's both exceptional and it’s not always easy to find but it’s worth it – and is described as the queen of ‘boozy’ vanilla fragrances. That’s not the full story – this glorious vanilla masterpiece also has some wood, spice and a heady pear offering to make this the stuff of a femme fatale. Beware of women wearing vanilla – not all vanilla is innocent and this one is sensual, sophisticated and wrapped in mystique.<br />
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<b>Falling In Love, Philosophy</b><br />
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Blackberries, bit of musk and vanilla – people fall in love with you (for a moment) when you wear this innocent (not so long lasting but then, love is like that) scent.<b> http://www.philosophy.com/fragrance/falling-in-love/C216,default,sc.html</b><br />
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by Viktor and Rolf, launched in 2004 has become a classic. It’s as romantic a sweet perfume as you can fine and combines hints of tea, freesia, jasmine, rose orchid and me thinks, a hint of vanilla and/or orris root which reminds of vanilla in an incense sort of way. This is a fluttery, sweet scent that (a lot of) men swoon for. It was banned at my tango class – so that tells you something. <b>http://www.fragrancenet.com/flowerbomb-perfume/viktor-and-rolf/womens-fragrances/wf/en_US/08819</b><br />
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<b>Jean Paul Gauthier Classique</b> is a sweet, fruity, vanilla and musk are the main wafts and yet done, as only the French can do such combinations, with total sophistication. I smell a bit of apricots, sugar and orris root which makes the whole concoction magical.<br />
<b>http://www.fragrancenet.com/jean-paul-gaultier-classique-x-l-eau-perfume/jean-paul-gaultier/womens-fragrances/wf/en_US/23017</b><br />
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<b>Vanilla Oil from Bigelow Chemists</b><br />
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If you like your vanilla straight up, pure and seductive, this amazing, iconic little amber bottle of Bigelow Oil of Vanilla is addictive. I sense a touch of musk or patchouli but it’s mostly vanilla. People swoon when I wear this.<br />
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<b>Yves Rocher Organic Bourbon Vanilla</b><br />
Totally affordable vanilla that’s very true to the scent. It’s not long lasting but then it’s not offensive either. A nice introduction to vanilla sort of perfume.<br />
<b>http://www.yvesrocher.ca/control/parfums/eaux-fruitees/eau-de-toilette-vanille-agriculture-bio/?cmSrc=Search</b><br />
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<b>Pink Sugar by Aquolina</b><br />
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Introduced in 2004, this is becoming a classic. It’s a lively, flirty vanilla that is wrapped in cotton candy, raspberries, licorice, strawberry, along with a touch of bergamot, caramel and warm woods. This is just happy vanilla and sugar and no one is immune to it’s balanced sweetness. <b>http://www.fragrancenet.com/pink-sugar-perfume/aquolina/womens-fragrances/wf/en_US/05465</b><br />
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<b>Sexual Sugar by Michel Germain</b><br />
Proudly Canadian (Quebec on top of it!), this warm, quietly seductive sugar scent boasts top notes of wildberries, sugar coated orange zest which is followed by passion and orange flower water, jasmine and anchored with fresh roasted almonds, vanilla crème brulee and sandalwood – a pastry chef’s perfume paradise. This is easily a signature scent if you’re into gourmands but don’t want to overwhelm people – it’s subtle, sweet and simply, lovely. <b>http://www.fragrancenet.com/sexual-sugar-perfume/womens-fragrances/wf/en_US/23027</b><br />
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<b>Hanae Mori by Hanae Mori</b>is a Oriental fragrance for women.Hanae Mori was launched in 1995. The nose behind this fragrance is Bernard Ellena. Top notes are black currant, wild strawberry, blackberry and blueberry; middle notes are jasmine, ylang-ylang, rose and peony; base notes are sandalwood, Virginia cedar, Brazilian rosewood and almond tree. All in all, it’s fruity and warm but the overall bouquet, has a touch of that wonderful vanilla vibe – but it’s really more woods and berries.<br />
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Nothing is more pleasant than apricots with vanilla and this classic from Comptoir Sud Pacifique is a gem. It also comes in Vanilla Extreme and Vanilla Coconut.<br />
The only drawback is it's lack of holding power but it's so inviting, lightly floral and still sweet with vanilla and mellow apricots, it's easy to forgive it.<br />
<b>http://www.fragrancenet.com/comptoir-sud-pacifique-vanille-abricot-perfume/comptoir-sud-pacifique/womens-fragrances/wf/en_US/02935 (Comptoir Sud Pacifique also has a sublime Coconut Vanilla scent)</b><br />
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<b><br /><br /><br />The Body Shop Madagascan Vanilla Flower http://www.thebodyshop.ca/en/shop-by-line/vanilla/madagascan-vanilla-flower-perfume-oil.aspx</b> .<br />
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This is lovely but no where near as amazing as the Body Shop’s previous vanilla oils which were deeply vanilla with bits of musk and florals. But then the Body Shop is famed for discontinuing beloved products without a warning. Perhaps one can learn to love Madasgascan Vanillia Flower sooner than later and stock up!<b><br /></b><b><br /></b><br />
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<b>http://www.memoireliquideperfume.com/ </b><br />
<b>AMOUR LIQUID</b><br />
One of the newest of vanilla scent offerings is Memoir Liquid's Amour, a most gentle, feminine, warm vanilla from Memoire Liquide's quartet of bespoke perfumes. With notes of incense, tonka bean and Madagascar vanilla, this is not for those wanted a complex vanilla but more of a pure and simple, without being banal or candy-like. This is for any age and it brings a lot of compliments and double-takes.<br />
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<b>http://www.bykilian.com/us/home.php</b><br />
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LOVE, by Kilian<br />
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For those that like their vanilla a bit dark and beguilingly complex, Love by Kilian, is an option. It's vanilla but dark, moody, nuanced and sophisticated and disproves the naysayers who think vanilla perfumes are too sweet or simple. This is a big girls only, woman-on-a-mission perfume.<br />
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<b>And yet some more vanilla treats (not tested but worth trying, in which case, there's always Ebay for sample vials you can get before you commit)</b><br />
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<b>Coty’s Vanilla Fields</b><br />
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<b>French Vanilla by Dana</b><br />
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<b>Love’s Soft White Vanilla</b><br />
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<b>Delicious Vanilla</b><br />
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www.Kiehls.com<br />
A classic from Kiehls that is gorgeous, sweet and warm. But Bigelow Chemist Vanilla Oil is very similar and available.Marcy Goldmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07167776667105910711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3763644500985391094.post-61411230420062630872013-10-23T07:52:00.003-04:002013-10-23T07:52:47.091-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Si, by Giorgio Armani</b><b><br />Elegance, Modernity
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Top Notes</b>: Sicilian Bergamot, Mandarin Oil, Cassis<br />
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<b>Middle or Heart Notes</b>: Rose de Mai
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<b>Base Notes:</b> Patchouli Oil, Blond
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fruity floral (cassis and rose makes the case) or gourmand (the warmth of
Vanilla Absolute and a touch of brown sugar).
Then let me back up and suggest it’s also a <b>modern chypre</b> (which means somewhere in the mix there’s wood,
floral, citrus, oakmoss, mint and amber or a classic ‘chypre accord’) or
romantic, musky ‘wood’. This by itself, is an impressive pedigree and in the
end, it makes for a scent that is romantic, soft, sweet but subtly complex,
memorable and long-lasting (for a subtle scent). There’s definite holding power
to this gentle (slightly powdery) bouquet that would suit any age and any
occasion (except maybe, the board room – if those still exist). A woman who
wears Si is the woman who means business and will get things done, her way but
with a charming persistence that apolitically correct could be called….seduction.<br />
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<b>Si </b>suggests an elegant woman in a three-piece
suit but a suit made of the softest wool and cashmere so there’s no hard edges
and no telling where one seams fuses into another – such is the mastery of the
nose behind Si, <i>Christine Nagel</i>. There’s
also a curious balance of a scent that is feminine and slightly mysterious
along with a quiet animalistic or jungle sensibility which is probably whatever
Jungle Essence (listed in the PR sheets) is and the essential oils combined
with fragrance oils.<br />
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If you’re drawn to florals, a touch of
fruit, like vanilla but not intensely a one-note vanilla, and appreciate a
slight nod to woody warmth, this perfume is for you. <br />
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Si works as a daily scent or evening-out scent and is perfect for end of
summer, or when fall segues into winter or for a late spring. This is to say,
it’s a signature scent for your wardrobe and/or a perfume than handles
transitions well –whether you are between seasons, men, or times in your life. <br />
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If I had to choose one word for Si, it would be: grace. It has grace and it <i>is </i>graceful – almost balletic and yet
like the best of dancers, strong-cored with a certain intent that stays in the
room, long after the dance is done.<b> </b><br />
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Marcy Goldmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07167776667105910711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3763644500985391094.post-88370693766458444872013-08-05T15:52:00.000-04:002013-08-05T15:52:39.902-04:00La Petite Robe Noire, Guerlain's Perfect Black Dress Perfume<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Top Notes</b>: Black cherry, bergamot, red berries and almond.<br /><br /><b>Middle Notes:</b> Bulgarian, Turkish roses, licorice, smoked black tea.<br /><br /><b>Base Notes:</b> Aniseed, tonka bean, vanilla, iris, patchouli.<br /><br />Before I wax lyrical about Guerlain's <i>La Petite Robe Noire, </i>let me preface this review with two bold statements: 1) you can do no wrong to choose any and every Guerlain perfume, regardless of your taste in scent; 2) Guerlain is in its own class as a perfume maker - few, save Chanel, Patou or the house of Caron come close. Why? Thierry Wasser for one thing - the nose behind more than one Guerlain scent and one of the scent the perfume world's most masterful noses. You could have no innate taste at all and choose Guerlain (any Guerlain perfume) and come out, well, smelling like a rose.<br /><br />But now to La Petite Robe Noire - it is indeed a perfect black dress perfume - suitable for day or night and for women of any age although it has a definite flirtatiousness about it. It starts sweet and fruity, mellowed with almond nuttiness, segues to floral sophistication of a twin bouquet of roses (Turkish and Bulgarian) and then is rounded out on accords of vanilla, another lashing of licorice (in the aniseed, which is always sporting whimsy and a pleasant candy note) and a quiet drum beat of sultry patchouli. It all leaves an impression of a femme fatale, certain of her own charms - wearing crinoline and black ribbons and underneath has a leather bodice-thing going on, intended for a later discovery. In other words, this is an exceedingly pretty, feminine, deceptively innocent perfume with the spine of a knowing temptress.<br /><br />For those who hedge at sweet perfumes, relax. If anyone can bring sophistication to a sweet perfume, it's Guerlain. Moreover, the sweetness is so balanced, there is almost a litchee like watery-ness to whole affair that only adds to a feeling of sheer ripeness.<br /><br />La Petite Robe Noire is in one of Guerlain's vintage shaped bottles, has a youthful black frock on the front and casual script lettering - graphic styling that only makes the potion inside that much more surprising. If you're a Cool Water or White Linen type, La Petite Robe Noire is probably not for you. If you adore being a girl - look no further.Marcy Goldmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07167776667105910711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3763644500985391094.post-49213079185106923832013-04-12T10:01:00.001-04:002013-05-02T12:45:50.486-04:00<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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The nose behind Ralph Lauren’s romantic, quietly opulent Romance scent is Harry
Frémont</span></a>. <br /><br />Launched in 1998, Romance comes in an aptly romantic pink
carton and inside is a simple, clean, almost pure decanter that is square and
resolute, without frills. Not too romantic at a glance but the bottle is
feminine and fresh - and ok - totally fetching in its way.<br />
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At its time, many perfumes smelled similar (Curve is often mentioned as a
comparison) but as time has gone on and most similar perfumes have disappeared,
it leaves Romance as the best of its genre, still around – making it somewhat
of a classic.<br />
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The perfume opens with a lush floral waft and it settles down into both warm
and powdery notes making it great as a date perfume or daytime, office perfume. It has enough citrus to make it upbeat but enough wood in it, to tone down any edginess. It’s fresh more than sweet and more 'mature' romance rather than the sheer giddiness
of a light dalliance. I often cannot really hone in on what’s beguiling about
this perfume but I find myself returning to it nonetheless. The rose notes are
cheering and the musk and patchouli warm things up just a bit. All in all, one feels feminine and optimistic setting out for the day, sporting this lovely scent.</span>Marcy Goldmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07167776667105910711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3763644500985391094.post-13889821937144628252012-08-26T07:13:00.004-04:002012-08-26T07:13:37.354-04:00Unconditional Love, what's not to love?<br />
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Black Currant<br />
Florals<br />
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itself) what else is going on in Unconditional Love other than Black Currant and ‘florals’, a touch of citrus (I suspect)
and some vanilla to round it all off. It is a fruity, predictably sweet
fragrance that fades away quickly but while it is in effect, the effect is
indeed: unconditional love. For some reason, both this scent as well as
Philosophy’s Falling in Love produces an afterglow of well-being. Sweet it may
be, but it’s not cloying and it has this happy innocence to it that manages to
turn heads. It is, much like Clinique’s Happy Heart, an equally instant mood
booster. <o:p></o:p></div>
Marcy Goldmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07167776667105910711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3763644500985391094.post-35016339878666930022012-08-25T22:13:00.004-04:002012-08-26T06:54:20.872-04:00White Linen, Best Aldehydes Since Chanel #5<br />
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Top Notes: </b>Aldehydes, Citrus notes, Peach</div>
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Middle Notes: </b>Rose,<b> </b>Jasmine,
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Base Notes: </b>Cedar, Honey, Amber, Civet, Sandal, Tonka Bean<b><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Fresh as cotton, White Linen is a salute to aldehydes or better yet: an
extravaganza of aldehydes – a perfected fragrance note ensemble, most famously
demonstrated in Chanel #5. <br />
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White Linen is fresh as laundry out drying on a
summer clothes line with a breeze going through the bras and panties – which is
to say – it’s fresh, clean and feminine in an innocent way – which is why it’s
a great fresh perfume for a work day in a traditional office (do they still
exist?). That said, there is something unique about the aldehydes which are in
full force, alongside a generous bouquet of spring flowers. First whiff is laundry,
soap, ferns and other greens. Then it warms up like a ray of sunshine in a
emerald green meadow.<br />
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I don’t often encounter this or would admit it (in a
woman’s perfume) but White Linen could probably be worn by a guy with great
success. That said, it is a disservice to suggest this is a masculine perfume –
it’s just amazingly fresh and floral – and in its own class – especially these
days, when sweet and fruity, or patchouli rule – along comes suds, lilacs, bud
roses, and a spray of green.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Notes: Mandarin and Bergamot<br />
Heart Notes: Peony, Orange Blossom<br />
Base Notes: Vanilla and Iris<br />
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I am a great fan of Jean Paul Gaultier’s various incarnations of Classique .
This particular version is a bit airier and edgier than the others (especially
the Classic Jean Paul Gaultier which is all powder, apricots and vanilla) and
this could be partly due to having something as ethereal as Iris in the bottom
notes. Suffice to say, this is a somewhat fresh take on a sweet scent. It is
great for summer or for younger bodice-wear-ers (so to speak – and I speak of
the decanter/bottle). But if you are fond of collecting every version of JP,
this is still one not to be missed.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Classic, Complex and Feminine – Youth Dew is still a potion to be reckoned with</b><br />
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Top Notes: Rose, Jonquil (daffodils), Lavender<br />
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Middle Notes: Jasmine, Muguet (Lily of the Valley), Spices<br />
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Created in 1953, and classified as Oriental Spicy, Youth Dew
was the first perfume launch of Estee Lauder and as it comes round to its 60<sup>th</sup>
anniversary year, it is still elegantly marching forward with die-hard fans and
new devotees alike. Why? It is complex, regal and yet still approachable; it is
the epitome of what people think of when you think: perfume. <br />
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What first wallops you is the rose, and then the Lily of the Valley, spice (carnation?)
takes over. Youth Dew creates an aura around the wearer (even a bit of drama:
let’s be honest – it makes an entrance) and truly is one of those perfumes that
take on a different personality with everyone who wears it. Shalimar, bless its
heart, smells like Shalimar on everyone (and it is a stunner –no mistake) but
Youth Dew (and it is an unfortunate name, alas) has a bit of <i>je ne sais quoi </i>to it – You can’t quite
tell if it is a perfume or which one it is or if it’s not just the scent of a
woman, freshly showered with soap and herself. Now that’s cunning!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Top Notes:</b> Bergamot Blue Water Hyssop<br /><b>
Heart Notes:</b> Geranium, Fressia<br /><b>
Bottom Note:</b> Musky Rose Accord, Sandalwood<br />
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You would expect something called Summer of Love to be light and airy or light
and watery and you’d be right – although in this case, Summer of Love is
definitely ethereal but in a watery way. <br /><br />In one spray, (literally and figuratively speaking) you get a sense of sun, sand, lapping
lake water (versus sea, surf and beach water), among the florals going on here.
Like Fairy Dance/Secret Wish, this fragrance is more of a daytime, early
evening scent. It doesn’t linger and can be reapplied. It’s not a signature
scent nor a sophisticated one but it’s dewy and light and a great one to return
to from summer to summer. <br />
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Basenotes: </b><br />Cedarwood, Amber, Vanilla<br />
<br />Strum a fragrance? Why not? It’s exactly what the guitar-shaped flacon inspires you to do.<br /><br />
Rock Me is not shrinking violet – this is a black-bodice sort of perfume (as
the packaging suggests). It’s fruity and floral but has some watery, airy notes,
and is anchored by woods, amber and the warmth of homey vanilla. It is an
energetic affair – uplifting, fresh and
un-shy.<br />
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Marcy Goldmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07167776667105910711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3763644500985391094.post-65554258980892738612012-08-15T06:44:00.001-04:002012-08-15T06:44:07.499-04:00Fairy Dance Trips Light Fantastically<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Top Notes: Tangerine, Mango, Pink Pepper<br />
Heart Note: fresh Rose, Peony, Bamboo<br />
Base Notes: Sandalwood, Vetiver, Vanilla<br />
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Fairy Dance has fruity things, somewhat tropically fruity things, dancing
around, atop a base of light sandalwood, the green/lime notes of Vetiver and
bound in the warmth of Vanilla. Somehow there is a tinge of melon going on
(although there isn’t any melon to be found). It is a light, sweet and perfect
summer, daytime fragrance for those 16 to 60. It’s one of those “I feel pretty’
fragrances.<br />
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</span>Marcy Goldmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07167776667105910711noreply@blogger.com