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"
“Fragrance has always been at the center of my life” says Hadid
I’ve been trying to decide all day how I feel about Morning Muscs. My judgment hinges on the difference between “refreshed” and “drenched.” The latter comes courtesy of watery mandarin and peach notes, ultimately rendering this fruity-floral too fruity for me.
Avant Garde by Lanvin (2011) is one of those "gone before its time" designers in the same order of magnitude as Midnight in Paris by Van Cleef & Arpels (2011), which in case of both fragrances equated to last gasps by the houses in question to remain relevant in the ever more-genetic, ever more-consolidated world of corporate mainstream designer fragrance. This fragrance, like others of its ilk, wasn't aided by AI or algorithmic design, endless reams of consumer focus group test results, or Frankenstein amalgams of accords that "tested well" against sales figures, so it lived on its own terms and thus died just as quickly for it. Is Avant Garde all that...
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 you’ve ever had an iron infusion through your blood, there is a distinct kind of smell and taste you get. It’s like a burnt sugar/maple syrup with some herbal tones, and a rusty metallic vibe. That’s exactly what I get here in the opening but overtime it dies down and it becomes more of just a burnt sugar. I wouldn’t 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 could’ve named this some thing more like, salted caramel truffles or something along those lines as it doesn’t 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...
...than cheap EOs. I'm cleaning out my fragrance room and I found a box containing a bunch of really cheap, ebay EOs I bought when I very first started making fragrances. For any newbies reading this, whatever you do, don't waste your money on garbage EOs and cheap absolutes from dubious sources - you might as well just burn your money. The difference between a high quality EO from a good supplier, and a cheapo EO from ebay, is like the difference between the original Mona Lisa, and a photocopy of a photo of the Mona Lisa..they may look similar, but they are a universe apart. I could cry when I think about all the money I wasted at the beginning of this...
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...
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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...
I recently purchased this bottle (have not received yet) of Houparco H for Men "Royal Fern" Eau de Cologne. I believe this is the same as the Diparco H pour Homme, but the Australian release. This bottle should be from the 1970s I believe. Does anyone have any additional information. I believe I have smelled the Diparco version in the past. 478778
Just received a bottle of Polo Green, which I have been wearing for nearly 30 years, but got away from it for the past year or 2. The current scent is so far off from what I remember I don't even recognize it. Nothing like it was. So now I'm asking for suggestion for a replacement in the same price range (4 ounces for around $80). Looking for something similar without any sweet, flowery or vanilla tones. Green, peppery leather would be nice. Dave
Tried sample of Perseus PDM yesterday. Love the incredible Top note citrus grapefruit scent. However... Maybe it's the middle notes, but to me I'm smelling or getting a unisex or feminine parfum vibe from this. It's light, I understand, but somethings saying Unisex to me. I do not like unisex parfumes/ colognes. I own Layton, which is unbelievably awesome. Creed Adventus, everyone has this now because it's a game changer. Original Santal, my ONLY kinda blind buy for Fall/ Winter, less than 5% left probably won't buy again. Versace pour Homme Great clean inoffensive. Allure Homme Sport... classic sea note AWESOME freshy. I have Oajan...
I almost always wear Chanel Boy in bed. The lavender really helps me relax. I just apply one spray to my throat and lie down to read. Do you wear perfume when you are getting ready to sleep? What are your thoughts of the habit?
What have you worn most? For me, it has been: Creed Green Irish Tweed Nicolaï New York Intense Guerlain Héritage Lorenzo Villoresi Uomo Jacques Bogart Furyo
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]
