5 Random Bests
July 12th, 2007
Yet another joint Aromascope and Perfume-Smellin’ Things project! 5 Random Bests - we plan to do this on a somewhat regular basis. Considering how often our tastes fluctuate, the lists will always be fresh! Please let us know what other Best categories you’d like to see featured. Today’s picks:
5 Best Retro Scents
L’Arte de Gucci - a timeless femme fatale for those moody days.
Youth Dew Amber Nude by Tom Ford Estee Lauder - a “don’t mess with me I can stab you with my high heels” type of scent.
Rose de Nuit by Serge Lutens - an oustanding modern take on a classic rose chypre.
Fleur de Narcisse by L’Artisan Parfumeur - a glamorous, romantic liquid jewel.
Le Parfum de Therese by Frederic Malle - a modern day classic in the style of Eau Sauvage and Miss Dior.
5 Best Men’s Scents for Women
Bvlgari Black - quintessential, minimalistic, urban charm.
Egoiste by Chanel - just because a woman can.
Clive Christian X For Men - a more intense Black Cashmere, a total slayer.
Le Dandy by D’Orsay - tobacco and whisky? Unisex.
Knize 10 - an extremely elegant, refined, timeless leather.
5 Best Women’s Scents for Men
Mitsouko by Guerlain - no comment.
Bois des Iles by Chanel - just because a man can.
Prada - just because the women’s version is far superior to the men’s.
Fifi Chachnil - forget pink lacy lingerie, think: sultry, spicy amber.
Bal a Versailles by Jean Desprez - will make anybody weak in the knees.
5 Best Scents To Take on Vacation
Carnal Flower by Frederic Malle - for those romantic dinners and strolls along the river.
Black Oud by Montale - for all-around, feel good times.
Champaca by Ormonde Jayne - for a tropical getaway on a low budget.
Pierre de Lune by Armani Prive - for scurrying the city shopping.
L’Air de Rien by Miller Harris - for touring ancient castles and such.
5 Best Wedding Scents
Chanel 22 - for a classic, tailored outfit.
La Chasse Aux Papillons by L’Artisan Parfumeur - for a lacy, girly wedding (with butterflies).
Iris Poudre by Frederic Malle - for an elegant, ornamented dress.
L’Ame Soeur by Divine - for an airy, effervescent dress.
Attrape Coeur by Guerlain - for a luxurious, Ferrari type of occasion.
Image source: courtesy of Miss Colombina, corbis.com
Entry Filed under: 5 Random Bests, Perfume Reviews
16 Comments Add your own
1. Maria B. | July 13th, 2007 at 2:17 am
Youth Dew Amber Nude is such a rich, smooth scent. And Attrape Coeur–how lovely that would be at a wedding. I would not wear it to such an occasion because of unfortunate symbolism: it lasts no more than a half hour on me. Not a good wish for a marriage.
I’m a little single-minded lately. My big “top 5″ request is scents to wear to a job interview. =:0
2. Aline et Valcour | July 13th, 2007 at 3:52 am
best retro: En Avion, Rose de Nuit, Normandie, 1000
Best Men’s Scent for Women: Un Bois Sepia, Gris Clair, M7
Best Women’s Scents for Men: Coup de Fouet, Poivre, Tabac Blond, Ma Liberte
Best Scents To Take on Vacation: Datura Noir, Fleurs d ‘Oranger, Acaciosa
Best Wedding Scents: Un Lys, Tubereuse de Caron, Farnesiana
3. Leopoldo | July 13th, 2007 at 5:38 am
This, amongst many other messages, is telling me Mitsouko has to be purchased, and soon.
4. Elle | July 13th, 2007 at 6:12 am
Great lists! I’m trying to imagine DH telling someone he’s wearing Fifi. I’m afraid he’d just say he was wearing Chachnil.
So, is Pierre de Lune on the menu for the weekend?
How about the five luckiest scents for winning a lottery or meeting an oligarch to finance a perfume obsession?
5. Marina | July 13th, 2007 at 6:43 am
To paraphrase Jerry Maguire, your list completes mine
Like, how could I have forgotten Bvlgari Black or Le Dandy?
Great list!
6. rosarita | July 13th, 2007 at 7:41 am
Great lists, and I love the little descriptive pics in between!
7. newproducts | July 13th, 2007 at 8:19 am
Egoiste is on both yours and Marina’s list as best men’s scent for a woman. I feel a lemming coming on…
8. winterwheat | July 13th, 2007 at 12:26 pm
Oh, how fun! I love it! (BTW, I’ve always loved that first pic because it’s such a great example of a snarky expression.)
I am a lifelong devotee of Egoiste. It remains my favorite men’s scent of all time. I haven’t been too successful pulling it off on myself, but you’ve inspired me to try again once the weather turns cool.
I’d like to add another women’s scent that’s fabulous on a man: Imaginez Ambre d’Or. It smells like a cold fireplace with some sweetness thrown in.
9. Existentialist | July 13th, 2007 at 12:48 pm
Terrific lists. And I agree that it is an awesome photo. Is that Jane Mansfield smiling, and who is the snarky brunette?
10. Maria B. | July 13th, 2007 at 1:00 pm
The brunette is the great Sophia Loren, my children. I love that she’s so obviously looking at Jayne Mansfield’s breasts with that derisory expresssion.
11. Ina | July 13th, 2007 at 1:02 pm
Maria, really? It lasts a really long time on me. As for scents for a job interview, I’d probably wear none or something super, super light. Or something that calms you.
Aline, how could I forget about M7 and Un Lys for a wedding? Shame on me! Great lists!
Leo, just buy it already! Sheesh.
Elle, LOL at Fifi! Didn’t think of that. As for PdL, I already own enough, so don’t need more. As for scents to find an oligarch, hmm… JPG Classique? Or something with monster sillage.
Marina, likewise!
Rosarita, thank you! Happy to please.
Minsun, like, yeah! You gotta try it.
Kris, that pic just totally cracks me up. In this case, since I’m supposed to be Sophia Loren, it cracks me up even more cuz I lack in the middle department entirely. Ha! Imaginez d’Or… is that the one that smells remotely like POTL?
Existentialist, that’s Sophia Loren, and I’m not actually sure who the blonde is. I just assumed it’s Miss Colombina.
12. Marina | July 13th, 2007 at 1:56 pm
I wish!!
The blonde one is Jayne Mansfield.
13. benvenuta | July 13th, 2007 at 4:14 pm
I love this project. Such fun! And the pictures, too!
L’Arte de Gucci - L`Arte is a stunner.
“Le Dandy by D’Orsay - tobacco and whisky? Unisex.” *chuckle* Putting this on my “to try” list.
Bal a Versailles? Fifi Chachnil? Mitsouko? - Whoa. I`ll have to try them on my man. Perhaps Mitsouko will work on him (does not on me).
I intend to wear La Chasse to my (still far in the future) wedding that will be decidedly un-lacy. However, I agree that La Chasse works with things lacy and girly, and just has 1000% more class than most of those girly fruity florals.
Maria, I`m a “child” and I recognized Sophia immediately. Love that expression! Personally, I think, she looks perfect and just so elegant in that dress and with that hair, even if she was thinking “my dress is too demure”! I found the story behind that picture: http://www.donaly.com/don_alys_column15.html.
14. Dusan | July 13th, 2007 at 4:48 pm
Great lists! Love Prada (the men’s too), La Chasse and Black Cashmere.
15. Dusan | July 13th, 2007 at 4:52 pm
May I add Fleur du Mâle (my absolute HG at the moment), Héritage and Déclaration to the MSfW category as well as Parure, Nu and Eau des Merveilles to the WSfM category?
You and Marina paint NY red!
16. tmp00 | July 14th, 2007 at 12:37 am
Golly-
I’ve never tried Le Parfum de Therese, but I will have to very soon
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