Comments on: Perfume Review: Cashmere for Men by Cristiano Fissore http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/02/18/cashmere-for-men-by-cristiano-fissore/ A perfume blog about all things perfume - reviews, shopping, recommendations. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:24:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 By: Aromascope » Stoned by Solange Azagury-Partridge http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/02/18/cashmere-for-men-by-cristiano-fissore/#comment-8999 Aromascope » Stoned by Solange Azagury-Partridge Thu, 22 Mar 2007 04:00:31 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/02/18/cashmere-for-men-by-cristiano-fissore/#comment-8999 [...] Before I dwell on the scent, I’d like to mention one peculiar fact about Stoned: it’s said to contain diamond dust. I’m not sure exactly what that means and how it affects the fragrance or why it’s even necessary in perfume. To be honest, I’m puzzled. Nevertheless, I choose to blindly follow my nose which declares over and over again its unconditional love affair with Stoned. It’s amusing at times to observe where your nose takes you. With Stoned, it took me to the paths well-traveled, so to speak, for I kept finding more and more similarities with some of my other favorite perfumes. This chameleon of a scent first resembled Voilette de Madame by Guerlain. Later it was Orchidee Blanche by L’Artisan. Then all of a sudden the drydown became almost a dead ringer for L’Air de Rien by Miller Harris. Upon further sniffs, I got Bois d’Armenie by Guerlain and Cashmere for Men by Cristiano Fissore. At this point you might say, “Forget it! It’s hardly worth it”, and you’ll be much mistaken for, despite its kindred spirit, Stoned is a scent of its own merit. Moreover, it’s multifaceted and multidimensional. The initial sweet, powdery notes of heliotrope and rose create a baby-powder-like effect but it doesn’t end there. The real transformation happens when labdanum and musk enter the scene - we get some animalic action. The drydown has a slightly dirty, mossy undertone which gives it a soft vintage effect. All that combined with the excellent staying power, truly funky bottle, and a hefty price tag makes Stoned unbelievably irresistible: you’re stoned indeed. [...] […] Before I dwell on the scent, I’d like to mention one peculiar fact about Stoned: it’s said to contain diamond dust. I’m not sure exactly what that means and how it affects the fragrance or why it’s even necessary in perfume. To be honest, I’m puzzled. Nevertheless, I choose to blindly follow my nose which declares over and over again its unconditional love affair with Stoned. It’s amusing at times to observe where your nose takes you. With Stoned, it took me to the paths well-traveled, so to speak, for I kept finding more and more similarities with some of my other favorite perfumes. This chameleon of a scent first resembled Voilette de Madame by Guerlain. Later it was Orchidee Blanche by L’Artisan. Then all of a sudden the drydown became almost a dead ringer for L’Air de Rien by Miller Harris. Upon further sniffs, I got Bois d’Armenie by Guerlain and Cashmere for Men by Cristiano Fissore. At this point you might say, “Forget it! It’s hardly worth it”, and you’ll be much mistaken for, despite its kindred spirit, Stoned is a scent of its own merit. Moreover, it’s multifaceted and multidimensional. The initial sweet, powdery notes of heliotrope and rose create a baby-powder-like effect but it doesn’t end there. The real transformation happens when labdanum and musk enter the scene - we get some animalic action. The drydown has a slightly dirty, mossy undertone which gives it a soft vintage effect. All that combined with the excellent staying power, truly funky bottle, and a hefty price tag makes Stoned unbelievably irresistible: you’re stoned indeed. […]

]]> By: Ina http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/02/18/cashmere-for-men-by-cristiano-fissore/#comment-6601 Ina Fri, 23 Feb 2007 05:41:50 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/02/18/cashmere-for-men-by-cristiano-fissore/#comment-6601 Tamara, I adore Cashmere for women! The one for men is haunting me more and more. Tamara, I adore Cashmere for women! The one for men is haunting me more and more.

]]> By: Ina http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/02/18/cashmere-for-men-by-cristiano-fissore/#comment-6600 Ina Fri, 23 Feb 2007 05:41:19 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/02/18/cashmere-for-men-by-cristiano-fissore/#comment-6600 Judith, unbelievable!! I have no recollection. How long ago was it? ;) Judith, unbelievable!! I have no recollection. How long ago was it? ;)

]]> By: Tamara http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/02/18/cashmere-for-men-by-cristiano-fissore/#comment-6588 Tamara Fri, 23 Feb 2007 05:17:37 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/02/18/cashmere-for-men-by-cristiano-fissore/#comment-6588 I am so in love with Cashmere for women! To hear that this one conjures the feeling of wearing cashmere, I must try it as well. I am so pleased that luckyscent got these magical scents. Thank you for reviewing Ina! I am so in love with Cashmere for women! To hear that this one conjures the feeling of wearing cashmere, I must try it as well. I am so pleased that luckyscent got these magical scents. Thank you for reviewing Ina!

]]> By: Judith http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/02/18/cashmere-for-men-by-cristiano-fissore/#comment-6436 Judith Tue, 20 Feb 2007 13:30:09 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/02/18/cashmere-for-men-by-cristiano-fissore/#comment-6436 Ina--yes, I am sure it was you. You threw in an unopened sample as a swap extra awhile ago; I asked you what it was, and you said "I don't know; something I got from Lisa." She must have given it to you as an extra, and you passed it on without trying it (or thinking about it much). I, in turn, tucked it away somewhere in the same manner. None of us had ever heard of it then, so the name made no impression (and you didn't really "get" it on purpose, as in send away for it). But I would bet you $1000000000. T--yes, I remember have both Presidents' b-days off too; so much better than the generic Monday. Ina–yes, I am sure it was you. You threw in an unopened sample as a swap extra awhile ago; I asked you what it was, and you said “I don’t know; something I got from Lisa.” She must have given it to you as an extra, and you passed it on without trying it (or thinking about it much). I, in turn, tucked it away somewhere in the same manner. None of us had ever heard of it then, so the name made no impression (and you didn’t really “get” it on purpose, as in send away for it). But I would bet you $1000000000.

T–yes, I remember have both Presidents’ b-days off too; so much better than the generic Monday.

]]> By: Ina http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/02/18/cashmere-for-men-by-cristiano-fissore/#comment-6419 Ina Tue, 20 Feb 2007 04:44:08 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/02/18/cashmere-for-men-by-cristiano-fissore/#comment-6419 Gaia, I think you'll both very much love them. :) Gaia, I think you’ll both very much love them. :)

]]> By: Ina http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/02/18/cashmere-for-men-by-cristiano-fissore/#comment-6418 Ina Tue, 20 Feb 2007 04:43:46 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/02/18/cashmere-for-men-by-cristiano-fissore/#comment-6418 Tom, what a bummer! PO being closed is always the worst nightmare for a perfume addict. Hope you get your stuff tomorrow! Tom, what a bummer! PO being closed is always the worst nightmare for a perfume addict. Hope you get your stuff tomorrow!

]]> By: Ina http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/02/18/cashmere-for-men-by-cristiano-fissore/#comment-6417 Ina Tue, 20 Feb 2007 04:42:51 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/02/18/cashmere-for-men-by-cristiano-fissore/#comment-6417 Judith, um, I don't think it was me as I actually just got a sample myself for the first time. As for your thoughts on holidays, I heartily agree. Judith, um, I don’t think it was me as I actually just got a sample myself for the first time. As for your thoughts on holidays, I heartily agree.

]]> By: Ina http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/02/18/cashmere-for-men-by-cristiano-fissore/#comment-6416 Ina Tue, 20 Feb 2007 04:41:58 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/02/18/cashmere-for-men-by-cristiano-fissore/#comment-6416 Elle, I think you'll quite like both of them, actually. Beware. Elle, I think you’ll quite like both of them, actually. Beware.

]]> By: Ina http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/02/18/cashmere-for-men-by-cristiano-fissore/#comment-6415 Ina Tue, 20 Feb 2007 04:41:35 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/02/18/cashmere-for-men-by-cristiano-fissore/#comment-6415 Minsun, samples aren't included in no-buy, last time I heard. You can always thrive on them. ;) Minsun, samples aren’t included in no-buy, last time I heard. You can always thrive on them. ;)

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