Olfactory Radar - Spring
The last few days have brought the first whiffs of much longed for spring to the Midwest. Besides turning the clock an hour ahead, I also turned my olfactory radar to Spring, i.e., I have now officially switched from heavy, woodsy, amber-laden perfumes to lovely floral blends. Yesterday I dug out my beloved Orris Noir by Ormonde Jayne that fit absolutely perfectly. Then it was Ta’if, another wonderful scent by Ormonde Jayne, a sparkling saffron rose. Then it was Ambre Sultan by Serge Lutens. Yes, I can imagine what you’re thinking now. What? Spicy amber? Didn’t she just say… ? Let me explain. I smelled Ambre Sultan on a woman at work, and experienced slight pangs for abandoning my ambers (I think the King of All Ambers was channelling it), so off I ran to douse myself with it. The result: an excruciating headache. I got the message.
In view of the above-mentioned circumstances, my review of the new Parfumerie Generale scents, Bois Blond and L’Ombre Fauve, is to appear tomorrow. In spite of the above-mentioned unfortunate circumstance, I will remain true to lovely florals on my skin and spicy ambers - in my heart.
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16 comments March 11th, 2007