Comments on: Perfume Review: Lancome Magie Noire http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2006/05/31/lancome-magie-noire/ A perfume blog about all things perfume - reviews, shopping, recommendations. Sun, 23 Nov 2008 12:54:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 By: KerriAnne http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2006/05/31/lancome-magie-noire/#comment-81314 KerriAnne Fri, 03 Oct 2008 01:16:32 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2006/05/31/lancome-magie-noire/#comment-81314 I've worn Magie Noire for years - even when I was too young to wear it. It's not an old woman's perfume by any means, but it is definitely a woman's aroma and not a young girls. The parfum has always been a real treat and I hoard it. Many years ago I read that the body lotion and body cream were made with parfum instead of eau de toilette so I tried it. It was more subtle, but stayed constant all day. Even that is getting difficult to find now. I too have tried the oil. I even made my own body lotion with it and it was terrific. Sadly, I haven't been able to locate the oil for many years. Funny thing though, without even realizing it it became my signature scent. My kids, relatives, friends and old work colleagues have often commented on 'that wonderful fragence' that I always wear. Truly, there is something marvellous about pulling your scarf out of the coat sleeve and having this scent gently enrobe me. I’ve worn Magie Noire for years - even when I was too young to wear it. It’s not an old woman’s perfume by any means, but it is definitely a woman’s aroma and not a young girls. The parfum has always been a real treat and I hoard it. Many years ago I read that the body lotion and body cream were made with parfum instead of eau de toilette so I tried it. It was more subtle, but stayed constant all day. Even that is getting difficult to find now.

I too have tried the oil. I even made my own body lotion with it and it was terrific. Sadly, I haven’t been able to locate the oil for many years.

Funny thing though, without even realizing it it became my signature scent. My kids, relatives, friends and old work colleagues have often commented on ‘that wonderful fragence’ that I always wear. Truly, there is something marvellous about pulling your scarf out of the coat sleeve and having this scent gently enrobe me.

]]> By: Judy http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2006/05/31/lancome-magie-noire/#comment-47143 Judy Tue, 15 Jul 2008 05:13:48 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2006/05/31/lancome-magie-noire/#comment-47143 Absolutely my favorite scent, parfum only though. When it first came out they had a lot of special deals if I remember, and I was young enough to spend my money on such foolishness. Then, by the time I had money again, Lancome had stopped making the parfum. I was able to find some on ebay, and continue to look for it. It was and is the only scent I have ever worn where men would stop me on the street or in the supermarket, or even in the university library and ask me what I was wearing. Usually, sadly enough, because they wanted to get some for their wives or girlfriends, by that made me realize that it was certainly the scent for me. I was so glad to be able to find it on eBay. Absolutely my favorite scent, parfum only though. When it first came out they had a lot of special deals if I remember, and I was young enough to spend my money on such foolishness. Then, by the time I had money again, Lancome had stopped making the parfum. I was able to find some on ebay, and continue to look for it. It was and is the only scent I have ever worn where men would stop me on the street or in the supermarket, or even in the university library and ask me what I was wearing. Usually, sadly enough, because they wanted to get some for their wives or girlfriends, by that made me realize that it was certainly the scent for me. I was so glad to be able to find it on eBay.

]]> By: liz http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2006/05/31/lancome-magie-noire/#comment-43944 liz Sat, 31 May 2008 04:31:04 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2006/05/31/lancome-magie-noire/#comment-43944 You all are so right! You've reminded me I have a bottle of perfume oil tucked away in a drawer, a gift from my ex in 1986 when I was a newlywed. (I'm well rid of him, but the Magie is a great consolation prize!) I just got a whiff of it and it really does transport you. I love Magie Noire, it is like nothing else. The notes are interwoven so that you experience the floral notes and the animalic notes together. It's like a drug. You all are so right! You’ve reminded me I have a bottle of perfume oil tucked away in a drawer, a gift from my ex in 1986 when I was a newlywed. (I’m well rid of him, but the Magie is a great consolation prize!) I just got a whiff of it and it really does transport you. I love Magie Noire, it is like nothing else. The notes are interwoven so that you experience the floral notes and the animalic notes together. It’s like a drug.

]]> By: dayna kucine http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2006/05/31/lancome-magie-noire/#comment-37737 dayna kucine Mon, 04 Feb 2008 22:37:30 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2006/05/31/lancome-magie-noire/#comment-37737 i live in manhattan was just on the subway and this woman next to me was wearing it, she was european, it was soooo beautful, so pure innocent feminine, comforting warm and embracing. I am also a perfume phanatic, and am in love with many of L'artisan's beautiful scents, but this lancome scent, in particular was nothing that i have ever smelt me before i live in manhattan was just on the subway and this woman next to me was wearing it, she was european, it was soooo beautful, so pure innocent feminine, comforting warm and embracing. I am also a perfume phanatic, and am in love with many of L’artisan’s beautiful scents, but this lancome scent, in particular was nothing that i have ever smelt me before

]]> By: Ina http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2006/05/31/lancome-magie-noire/#comment-20207 Ina Mon, 04 Jun 2007 15:57:49 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2006/05/31/lancome-magie-noire/#comment-20207 Nicole, I agree! I so wish I could smell what I smelled back in those days. It was beyond gorgeous! Nicole, I agree! I so wish I could smell what I smelled back in those days. It was beyond gorgeous!

]]> By: nicole http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2006/05/31/lancome-magie-noire/#comment-19531 nicole Sat, 02 Jun 2007 14:10:50 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2006/05/31/lancome-magie-noire/#comment-19531 I too used to wear this perfume and fell in love with it. I was so disappointed when they stopped making it. The EDT is still wonderful, but by no means comparable to the perfume. I would sign that petition if you started one!!!!! I too used to wear this perfume and fell in love with it. I was so disappointed when they stopped making it. The EDT is still wonderful, but by no means comparable to the perfume.

I would sign that petition if you started one!!!!!

]]> By: Aromascope » Vintage Closet: J’Ai Ose by Guy Laroche http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2006/05/31/lancome-magie-noire/#comment-17376 Aromascope » Vintage Closet: J’Ai Ose by Guy Laroche Thu, 17 May 2007 04:18:26 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2006/05/31/lancome-magie-noire/#comment-17376 [...] in the early 80s, and quite a few of my friends’ mothers cherished its every drop, along with Magie Noire, Fidji, Poison. Since my own mother preferred less sophisticated perfumes back then, my only hope [...] […] in the early 80s, and quite a few of my friends’ mothers cherished its every drop, along with Magie Noire, Fidji, Poison. Since my own mother preferred less sophisticated perfumes back then, my only hope […]

]]> By: Ann http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2006/05/31/lancome-magie-noire/#comment-7898 Ann Sun, 11 Mar 2007 05:43:36 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2006/05/31/lancome-magie-noire/#comment-7898 Oh ladies; you have no idea the power of 'Black Magic", better known as Lancome's masterful fragrance Magie Noire! I've worn this exquisite scent from the very first introduction. Every man in my life has known me for this fragrance, & has raptured in it...the stories I could tell, mmmm. It is an extremely sensual & powerful aroma, but not one that overwhelms. Since it's origin in 1978, I've been fortunate to own two of the very tiny glass bottles of the parfum oil; sadly it is discontinued, at least here in the states. I lucked out about 3-4 years ago on eBay & won an auction for the second bottle that I treasure, only wearing on those very special of occasions, & placed on pulse points, & of course those areas that I hope to be touched. Needless to say, this bottle of parfum oil has to last forever!! I do wear my Magie spray daily, but admittingly, not as often as I used to due to inflation; I remember being able to get the largest size spray for around $36, now it is well over $56. Maybe someday I'll get to Paris & stop in & see if Salon de Lancome has any of the Magie oil laying about in some remote stockroom. Magie Noire is indeed a most memorable fragrance, not just in & of itself, but for the memories I have when it was worn....ahhhh Oh ladies; you have no idea the power of ‘Black Magic”, better known as Lancome’s masterful fragrance Magie Noire! I’ve worn this exquisite scent from the very first introduction. Every man in my life has known me for this fragrance, & has raptured in it…the stories I could tell, mmmm. It is an extremely sensual & powerful aroma, but not one that overwhelms. Since it’s origin in 1978, I’ve been fortunate to own two of the very tiny glass bottles of the parfum oil; sadly it is discontinued, at least here in the states. I lucked out about 3-4 years ago on eBay & won an auction for the second bottle that I treasure, only wearing on those very special of occasions, & placed on pulse points, & of course those areas that I hope to be touched. Needless to say, this bottle of parfum oil has to last forever!! I do wear my Magie spray daily, but admittingly, not as often as I used to due to inflation; I remember being able to get the largest size spray for around $36, now it is well over $56. Maybe someday I’ll get to Paris & stop in & see if Salon de Lancome has any of the Magie oil laying about in some remote stockroom. Magie Noire is indeed a most memorable fragrance, not just in & of itself, but for the memories I have when it was worn….ahhhh

]]> By: Aromascope » My Favorites http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2006/05/31/lancome-magie-noire/#comment-2186 Aromascope » My Favorites Fri, 20 Oct 2006 05:20:15 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2006/05/31/lancome-magie-noire/#comment-2186 [...] Magie Noire (in parfum) Magie (original) Climat Sikkim [...] […] Magie Noire (in parfum) Magie (original) Climat Sikkim […]

]]> By: Aromascope » Jacomo Silences http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2006/05/31/lancome-magie-noire/#comment-290 Aromascope » Jacomo Silences Thu, 22 Jun 2006 14:21:13 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2006/05/31/lancome-magie-noire/#comment-290 [...] Today I’m wearing Silences by Jacomo. Victoria’s review of Silences on her blog, Bois de Jasmin, inspired me to track down this mysterious bottle and try the juice myself (which I promptly accomplished on ebay). I must say I haven’t been very lucky with most fragrances created in 1970s (with the exception of Magie Noire and that only in parfum). So I was slightly dreading the arrival of Silences picturing myself being smothered by a loud chypre. The bottle arrived yesterday. I ripped the cellophane open, briefly appreciated its sleek design, and anxiously sprayed some on my hand. Lo and behold, the earth, er, floor, shook beneath me as I was overcome by its stunning gorgeousness (I know this is probably redundant use of “stunning” but I swear that’s how I felt). First of all, a chypre. From the 70s. That I love. Secondly, it doesn’t smother me. Thirdly, I can wear it now, in this hot and humid weather. Beautiful! Enthralling! Glamorous! [...] […] Today I’m wearing Silences by Jacomo. Victoria’s review of Silences on her blog, Bois de Jasmin, inspired me to track down this mysterious bottle and try the juice myself (which I promptly accomplished on ebay). I must say I haven’t been very lucky with most fragrances created in 1970s (with the exception of Magie Noire and that only in parfum). So I was slightly dreading the arrival of Silences picturing myself being smothered by a loud chypre. The bottle arrived yesterday. I ripped the cellophane open, briefly appreciated its sleek design, and anxiously sprayed some on my hand. Lo and behold, the earth, er, floor, shook beneath me as I was overcome by its stunning gorgeousness (I know this is probably redundant use of “stunning” but I swear that’s how I felt). First of all, a chypre. From the 70s. That I love. Secondly, it doesn’t smother me. Thirdly, I can wear it now, in this hot and humid weather. Beautiful! Enthralling! Glamorous! […]

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