Comments on: Perfume Fanatic Jargon

By: Ina

Ina — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 20:04:56 +0000

Quinn, derived from “indole”, here’s what it is:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indole
Yes, it’s similar to animalic. In jasmine scents, it refers to that fecal accord.

By: SniffQ

SniffQ — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 19:46:29 +0000

Can someone tell me what ‘indolic’ means? I’ve looked it up and can’t find it defined as an adjective anywhere. From context, it seems to mean something similar to animalic. But I’d like to know from the experts here. Thanks.

By: Aromascope » Perfumes I Respect But Fear

Aromascope » Perfumes I Respect But Fear — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 05:29:39 +0000

[...] In my perfume fascination years, I sort of established my personal classification system. I’m sure any perfume aficionado has their own – it goes without saying. Lately, I’ve been pondering over mine, wondering if there’re any more categories I could invent. Some of this has already been covered in my Perfume Fanatic Jargon post. For instance, the easiest and my favorite category is Wow Upon First Sniff. Some other ones include Save It For Later, Over My Dead Nose, Must Own Now, Another Fruity Floral. The most recent addition to my system is Perfumes I Respect But Fear. The usual candidates are typically perfume VIPs – flawless, unique, sophisticated, etc. Yet I find myself admiring them from afar, so to speak, for they inspire certain fear. Below are some of the scents that have been officially added to the category: [...]

By: Ina

Ina — Wed, 11 Oct 2006 14:31:55 +0000

Sergey, thanks for doing the same in Russian! I’m thrilled to read the comments.

By: moon_fish

moon_fish — Wed, 11 Oct 2006 09:42:30 +0000

I love the post!
Lemmings and HG are going to be in Russian too.
(I give a link to my friends)

By: Vimal Solanki

Vimal Solanki — Mon, 09 Oct 2006 04:46:21 +0000

CLOYING is a term used by many to describe a fragrance that is too sweet, heavy and dense [and therefore sickening]. It is never used in a positive context. It describes a sensation of being wetly inundated, with the feeling of suffocation, as if something’s caught in the back of the throat. Not a nice feel! Perfumes rich in sweet, patchouli and powder notes are often described this way. Example err.. Angel.

By: Ina

Ina — Fri, 06 Oct 2006 23:23:50 +0000

Patty, love yours! PINO! I wish I could just use it all the time. Sigh…

By: Ina

Ina — Fri, 06 Oct 2006 23:23:17 +0000

Judith, definitely. A briliant use of the word. HTH!

By: Ina

Ina — Fri, 06 Oct 2006 23:22:36 +0000

Robin, LMAO referring to laughing about a perfume? As in, you love it so much it makes you laugh vigorously?

By: Ina

Ina — Fri, 06 Oct 2006 23:21:22 +0000

Kelley, perfect! SOTD!