Comments on: Perfume Review: Muscs Koublai Khan by Serge Lutens http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/03/05/muscs-koublai-khan-by-serge-lutens/ A perfume blog about all things perfume - reviews, shopping, recommendations. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:50:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 By: Aromascope » Tagged! http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/03/05/muscs-koublai-khan-by-serge-lutens/#comment-27246 Aromascope » Tagged! Mon, 06 Aug 2007 02:43:30 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/03/05/muscs-koublai-khan-by-serge-lutens/#comment-27246 [...] Sunshine of the Spotless Mind - one of my absolute favorite movies. I’m thinking Muscs Koublai Khan by Serge Lutens - complex, twisted, and heart-warmingly down to [...] […] Sunshine of the Spotless Mind - one of my absolute favorite movies. I’m thinking Muscs Koublai Khan by Serge Lutens - complex, twisted, and heart-warmingly down to […]

]]> By: Aromascope » Courtesan By Worth http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/03/05/muscs-koublai-khan-by-serge-lutens/#comment-20397 Aromascope » Courtesan By Worth Tue, 05 Jun 2007 03:54:23 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/03/05/muscs-koublai-khan-by-serge-lutens/#comment-20397 [...] mouth-watering fruity (think raspberry souffle!) musk that reminds me of the outwardly brutal Muscs Koublai Khan’s more angelic, lovable nature. Courtesan possesses a quiet, unobtrusive sillage reminiscent of the [...] […] mouth-watering fruity (think raspberry souffle!) musk that reminds me of the outwardly brutal Muscs Koublai Khan’s more angelic, lovable nature. Courtesan possesses a quiet, unobtrusive sillage reminiscent of the […]

]]> By: Aromascope » Bois Blond, L’Ombre Fauve by Parfumerie Generale http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/03/05/muscs-koublai-khan-by-serge-lutens/#comment-7990 Aromascope » Bois Blond, L’Ombre Fauve by Parfumerie Generale Tue, 13 Mar 2007 03:19:23 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/03/05/muscs-koublai-khan-by-serge-lutens/#comment-7990 [...] L’Ombre Fauve doesn’t quite inspire too much eloquence. This doesn’t have as much to do with its composition as with its effect. For a scent described as “bestial” and “feline”, it’s rather feeble. Once again, the good old MKK serves as a measuring tool, and the result is hardly animalic. L’Ombre Fauve is a somewhat mediocre blend of patchouli, amber, musk, and woods. It neither impresses nor disappoints. It sort of leaves me wanting for more action, more character. Instead, what I smell is a soft, slightly sweet, ambery patchouli. [...] […] L’Ombre Fauve doesn’t quite inspire too much eloquence. This doesn’t have as much to do with its composition as with its effect. For a scent described as “bestial” and “feline”, it’s rather feeble. Once again, the good old MKK serves as a measuring tool, and the result is hardly animalic. L’Ombre Fauve is a somewhat mediocre blend of patchouli, amber, musk, and woods. It neither impresses nor disappoints. It sort of leaves me wanting for more action, more character. Instead, what I smell is a soft, slightly sweet, ambery patchouli. […]

]]> By: Ina http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/03/05/muscs-koublai-khan-by-serge-lutens/#comment-7219 Ina Tue, 06 Mar 2007 15:18:37 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/03/05/muscs-koublai-khan-by-serge-lutens/#comment-7219 Tove, yikes, what an association! ;) But I loved your descriptions of L'Air de Rien adn Jicky - right on! Tove, yikes, what an association! ;) But I loved your descriptions of L’Air de Rien adn Jicky - right on!

]]> By: Solander http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/03/05/muscs-koublai-khan-by-serge-lutens/#comment-7205 Solander Tue, 06 Mar 2007 08:59:17 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/03/05/muscs-koublai-khan-by-serge-lutens/#comment-7205 I never hated it, but I was pretty neutral to it at first because it didn't smell "good". I think of dead animals rather than live ones, and before you imagine roadkills, let me add that I mean the barbecued variety. Yes, savoury spices and dripping fat. Then I realised how addictice and sensual it is and now I love it for those qualities. I never noticed the pretty drydown, but it is pretty discrete and close to the skin. It is a sort of comfort scent maybe, but a sexual comfort scent. More evocative than a "complete" perfume to wear. If I was going out in public, I think I'd rather reach for L'air de rien - MKK with oakmoss and a hint of floral - or Jicky - MKK with lavender and fern. I never hated it, but I was pretty neutral to it at first because it didn’t smell “good”. I think of dead animals rather than live ones, and before you imagine roadkills, let me add that I mean the barbecued variety. Yes, savoury spices and dripping fat. Then I realised how addictice and sensual it is and now I love it for those qualities. I never noticed the pretty drydown, but it is pretty discrete and close to the skin. It is a sort of comfort scent maybe, but a sexual comfort scent. More evocative than a “complete” perfume to wear. If I was going out in public, I think I’d rather reach for L’air de rien - MKK with oakmoss and a hint of floral - or Jicky - MKK with lavender and fern.

]]> By: Ina http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/03/05/muscs-koublai-khan-by-serge-lutens/#comment-7191 Ina Mon, 05 Mar 2007 22:05:52 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/03/05/muscs-koublai-khan-by-serge-lutens/#comment-7191 Minette, "a golden elixir" - perfect description! It is indeed intoxicating. Minette, “a golden elixir” - perfect description! It is indeed intoxicating.

]]> By: minette http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/03/05/muscs-koublai-khan-by-serge-lutens/#comment-7190 minette Mon, 05 Mar 2007 21:39:13 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/03/05/muscs-koublai-khan-by-serge-lutens/#comment-7190 i have loved this perfume since first sniff. it is like a golden elixir for the skin. i feel like i'm inhaling the fumes of a fine cognac or liqueur when i take the stopper off the bee bottle. and on skin it is rich and intoxicating. definitely want a full bottle of this - am hoarding the half-ounce i got from diane at dragonflyblue. i have loved this perfume since first sniff. it is like a golden elixir for the skin. i feel like i’m inhaling the fumes of a fine cognac or liqueur when i take the stopper off the bee bottle. and on skin it is rich and intoxicating. definitely want a full bottle of this - am hoarding the half-ounce i got from diane at dragonflyblue.

]]> By: Ina http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/03/05/muscs-koublai-khan-by-serge-lutens/#comment-7188 Ina Mon, 05 Mar 2007 21:16:43 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/03/05/muscs-koublai-khan-by-serge-lutens/#comment-7188 Robin, I'm afraid the wax sample won't do it here. ;) Robin, I’m afraid the wax sample won’t do it here. ;)

]]> By: violetnoir http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/03/05/muscs-koublai-khan-by-serge-lutens/#comment-7186 violetnoir Mon, 05 Mar 2007 18:46:06 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/03/05/muscs-koublai-khan-by-serge-lutens/#comment-7186 Oh dear! I smelled this once on the wax sample that SL provides, and promptly wretched. But, dearest Ina, you make this sound so irresistible, I may have to take a full-on plunge. :) Hugs! Oh dear!

I smelled this once on the wax sample that SL provides, and promptly wretched.

But, dearest Ina, you make this sound so irresistible, I may have to take a full-on plunge. :)

Hugs!

]]> By: Ina http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/03/05/muscs-koublai-khan-by-serge-lutens/#comment-7185 Ina Mon, 05 Mar 2007 18:01:31 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/03/05/muscs-koublai-khan-by-serge-lutens/#comment-7185 Tom, you never bore us, darling. ;) I'm still living off of decants but I see a bell jar in my future... Tom, you never bore us, darling. ;) I’m still living off of decants but I see a bell jar in my future…

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