Comments on: Latest Finds http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2006/08/28/latest-finds/ A perfume blog about all things perfume - reviews, shopping, recommendations. Sat, 30 Aug 2008 06:45:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 By: Aromascope » Summer Top 10 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2006/08/28/latest-finds/#comment-25999 Aromascope » Summer Top 10 Fri, 20 Jul 2007 04:11:06 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2006/08/28/latest-finds/#comment-25999 [...] Rose en Noir by Miller Harris is one of my favorite sultry rose scents of all time. [...] […] Rose en Noir by Miller Harris is one of my favorite sultry rose scents of all time. […]

]]> By: Aromascope » My Favorites http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2006/08/28/latest-finds/#comment-2187 Aromascope » My Favorites Fri, 20 Oct 2006 05:20:31 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2006/08/28/latest-finds/#comment-2187 [...] L’Air de Rien Rose en Noir [...] […] L’Air de Rien Rose en Noir […]

]]> By: Tommasina http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2006/08/28/latest-finds/#comment-1357 Tommasina Wed, 30 Aug 2006 23:23:08 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2006/08/28/latest-finds/#comment-1357 Ina, thanks so much for replying, despite my being behind schedule, as it were. I should have known about things being closed, having been in and around France for so many years: I am English; I went with my parents to France every year during our summer holidays from age 4 to 17; I lived there for 6 months aged 18; my first degree is French (and Italian); my parents now have a house in France (AKA “the hovel” – which it really *was* when they bought it for next to nothing 12 years ago with retirement money: no water, electricity, sewage, drainage…) Anyway – now that everyone knows way too much about me that they had no interest in knowing in the first place - thanks for commiserations on perfume boutique closures; and I’m already onto the online discounters for the Rochas perfumes – though still not sure what *I* think about them AND not sure what ppl’s opinions are on them; so am somewhat cowed by thinking that, although I *think* I like them, they may be beyond the pale for yer “ ‘aute perfumistas”… Honestly - what do ppl think of those two, for exmaple? I've read MUA and Basenotes comments; but still... But then again, it’s what you like that counts, isn’t it? (But then again, again – I am always swayed by the opinions of others, as stupid as that may be ~ ) Uff – time to stop. Sorry I always run on too long! Ina, thanks so much for replying, despite my being behind schedule, as it were. I should have known about things being closed, having been in and around France for so many years: I am English; I went with my parents to France every year during our summer holidays from age 4 to 17; I lived there for 6 months aged 18; my first degree is French (and Italian); my parents now have a house in France (AKA “the hovel” – which it really *was* when they bought it for next to nothing 12 years ago with retirement money: no water, electricity, sewage, drainage…) Anyway – now that everyone knows way too much about me that they had no interest in knowing in the first place - thanks for commiserations on perfume boutique closures; and I’m already onto the online discounters for the Rochas perfumes – though still not sure what *I* think about them AND not sure what ppl’s opinions are on them; so am somewhat cowed by thinking that, although I *think* I like them, they may be beyond the pale for yer “ ‘aute perfumistas”… Honestly - what do ppl think of those two, for exmaple? I’ve read MUA and Basenotes comments; but still…

But then again, it’s what you like that counts, isn’t it?
(But then again, again – I am always swayed by the opinions of others, as stupid as that may be ~ )

Uff – time to stop. Sorry I always run on too long!

]]> By: Ina http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2006/08/28/latest-finds/#comment-1346 Ina Wed, 30 Aug 2006 20:33:28 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2006/08/28/latest-finds/#comment-1346 Tommasina, what a bummer about closed shops in August! Those folks in Europe are rather spoiled with their vacation time. But I'm glad you got to smell SL scents. I *adore* Fumerie Turque! I'd love to go to Paris just for perfume shopping. :) As for Rochas Alchimie and Absolu, you should check ebay or online discounters - they're very cheap there. Tommasina, what a bummer about closed shops in August! Those folks in Europe are rather spoiled with their vacation time. But I’m glad you got to smell SL scents. I *adore* Fumerie Turque! I’d love to go to Paris just for perfume shopping. :) As for Rochas Alchimie and Absolu, you should check ebay or online discounters - they’re very cheap there.

]]> By: Ina http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2006/08/28/latest-finds/#comment-1345 Ina Wed, 30 Aug 2006 20:30:39 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2006/08/28/latest-finds/#comment-1345 Jenn, I used to adore Light Blue! I still find it appealing, just don't wear it any more. Sicily is nice, too. I have a sample of Red so I'll have to give it proper testing again this fall. Jenn, I used to adore Light Blue! I still find it appealing, just don’t wear it any more. Sicily is nice, too. I have a sample of Red so I’ll have to give it proper testing again this fall.

]]> By: Tommasina http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2006/08/28/latest-finds/#comment-1344 Tommasina Wed, 30 Aug 2006 18:10:22 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2006/08/28/latest-finds/#comment-1344 I have so many recent discoveries bcs I just got back from a week in Paris with my beloved: he went off and “did” museums and I “did” perfumeries! Hah! Ina, I’m so sorry you OD’d on Lipstick Rose since that was one I ADORED at first sniff – and should have gone back and bought, but ran out of time. Since I live in NC, I either have to order it from Barneys or trawl through MUA to see who has samples. I do envy those of you who live close to places that actually sell these wonderful niche lines . I was cowed by the rather snooty SA in the rue du Mont Thabor FM store (the rue de Grenelles one was closed for August) so didn’t dare tell her I actually wanted to try Noir Epices – as well as Eau d’Hiver, Carnal Flower, and Musc Ravageur, rather than what she offered me based on my favorite perfumes (I think she got bored after hearing the first 12 or so - ). Unfortunately, Nicolaï, Maître P et G, and Parfumerie Générale were all closed for August, as was the Champs Elysées Guerlain flagship on the only day I could make it out there; and Iunx closed down in March. Boo! However, I DID go to SL at the Palais Royal and tried almost ALL the “France only” line of SLs: LOVED (and should have bought, stupid woman) Fumerie Turque. I actually did buy Douce Amère from Printemps, which both my husband and I like on each other, but am now furiously lemming FT as well as Lipstick R. Other discoveries - in the sense that I sniffed them several times and wanted to smell more but didn’t actually go so far as buying them - Rochas Alchimie and Absolu, about neither of which I’m entirely sure; E. Coudray Nohiba body oil (like Opium and VERY long lasting!); Cristobal by Balenciaga; L’Artisan’s Passage D’Enfer and Piment Brûlant – and then the less intersting ones, I imagine, from the POV of more seasoned perfumistas: Armani Sensi; YSL Cinéma; Lolita Lempicka L … There are plenty more - I am such a neophyte - but I’d better stop there: I can hear growling in the ranks! I have so many recent discoveries bcs I just got back from a week in Paris with my beloved: he went off and “did” museums and I “did” perfumeries! Hah!

Ina, I’m so sorry you OD’d on Lipstick Rose since that was one I ADORED at first sniff – and should have gone back and bought, but ran out of time. Since I live in NC, I either have to order it from Barneys or trawl through MUA to see who has samples. I do envy those of you who live close to places that actually sell these wonderful niche lines . I was cowed by the rather snooty SA in the rue du Mont Thabor FM store (the rue de Grenelles one was closed for August) so didn’t dare tell her I actually wanted to try Noir Epices – as well as Eau d’Hiver, Carnal Flower, and Musc Ravageur, rather than what she offered me based on my favorite perfumes (I think she got bored after hearing the first 12 or so - ).

Unfortunately, Nicolaï, Maître P et G, and Parfumerie Générale were all closed for August, as was the Champs Elysées Guerlain flagship on the only day I could make it out there; and Iunx closed down in March. Boo! However, I DID go to SL at the Palais Royal and tried almost ALL the “France only” line of SLs: LOVED (and should have bought, stupid woman) Fumerie Turque. I actually did buy Douce Amère from Printemps, which both my husband and I like on each other, but am now furiously lemming FT as well as Lipstick R.

Other discoveries - in the sense that I sniffed them several times and wanted to smell more but didn’t actually go so far as buying them - Rochas Alchimie and Absolu, about neither of which I’m entirely sure; E. Coudray Nohiba body oil (like Opium and VERY long lasting!); Cristobal by Balenciaga; L’Artisan’s Passage D’Enfer and Piment Brûlant – and then the less intersting ones, I imagine, from the POV of more seasoned perfumistas: Armani Sensi; YSL Cinéma; Lolita Lempicka L …

There are plenty more - I am such a neophyte - but I’d better stop there: I can hear growling in the ranks!

]]> By: Jenn http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2006/08/28/latest-finds/#comment-1341 Jenn Wed, 30 Aug 2006 16:56:45 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2006/08/28/latest-finds/#comment-1341 Ina, If there is one thing I have learned is with Dolce & Gabbana pefumes you really have to try before you buy, they really do turn different from every wearer. Most D&G scents turn incredibly creamy on me, well so far that has held true with Sicily (creamy sandalwood), Light Blue (creamy lemon with a hint of cedar), and the Red Cap (creamy lily with a powdery sandalwood drydown that is really similar to KM Loukhoum). Ina,
If there is one thing I have learned is with Dolce & Gabbana pefumes you really have to try before you buy, they really do turn different from every wearer. Most D&G scents turn incredibly creamy on me, well so far that has held true with Sicily (creamy sandalwood), Light Blue (creamy lemon with a hint of cedar), and the Red Cap (creamy lily with a powdery sandalwood drydown that is really similar to KM Loukhoum).

]]> By: chaya ruchama http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2006/08/28/latest-finds/#comment-1335 chaya ruchama Tue, 29 Aug 2006 22:44:53 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2006/08/28/latest-finds/#comment-1335 Ina- How sweet of you to offer- I'm floored ! Feel free to email me [you've got my email info]- I'd love to hear from you. Kiss... Ina-
How sweet of you to offer- I’m floored !

Feel free to email me [you’ve got my email info]- I’d love to hear from you.

Kiss…

]]> By: Ina http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2006/08/28/latest-finds/#comment-1334 Ina Tue, 29 Aug 2006 18:08:34 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2006/08/28/latest-finds/#comment-1334 Jenn, Dolce & Gabbana Red is one unique perfume! I truly appreciate its composition but cannot wear it, sadly. Rochas Tocade is another winner, for sure. Enjoy! :) Jenn, Dolce & Gabbana Red is one unique perfume! I truly appreciate its composition but cannot wear it, sadly. Rochas Tocade is another winner, for sure. Enjoy! :)

]]> By: Ina http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2006/08/28/latest-finds/#comment-1333 Ina Tue, 29 Aug 2006 18:07:38 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2006/08/28/latest-finds/#comment-1333 Marina, you might very well love Rose en Noir. It's not just lipstick. It's just gorgeous. I can't wait to read your thoughts on SR, though! Marina, you might very well love Rose en Noir. It’s not just lipstick. It’s just gorgeous. I can’t wait to read your thoughts on SR, though!

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