Comments on: My Perfume Identity http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2008/05/19/my-perfume-identity/ A perfume blog about all things perfume - reviews, shopping, recommendations. Fri, 05 Dec 2008 12:26:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 By: Ann http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2008/05/19/my-perfume-identity/#comment-105467 Ann Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:49:24 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2008/05/19/my-perfume-identity/#comment-105467 pachouli pachouli

]]> By: oliver http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2008/05/19/my-perfume-identity/#comment-100591 oliver Tue, 25 Nov 2008 06:25:12 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2008/05/19/my-perfume-identity/#comment-100591 I used to have a freak on Femme. Now I also use Coco and Roma. Few days back my cousin sister gave me Midnight.....just amazing for any party occasion. I used to have a freak on Femme. Now I also use Coco and Roma. Few days back my cousin sister gave me Midnight…..just amazing for any party occasion.

]]> By: Style Spy http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2008/05/19/my-perfume-identity/#comment-94986 Style Spy Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:27:43 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2008/05/19/my-perfume-identity/#comment-94986 Like Marina, the idea of bottles of "Jules" going unloved makes me feel a little faint. My perfume identity gets simultaneously more expansive and more limited: I find myself liking more kinds of perfume, but not needing as many examples of any one kind. Like Marina, the idea of bottles of “Jules” going unloved makes me feel a little faint.

My perfume identity gets simultaneously more expansive and more limited: I find myself liking more kinds of perfume, but not needing as many examples of any one kind.

]]> By: Bobby http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2008/05/19/my-perfume-identity/#comment-89005 Bobby Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:14:40 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2008/05/19/my-perfume-identity/#comment-89005 My perfume identity was stuck with floral and strong musky scents. The first time I appreciate wearing perfumes was when I was in high school. Wearing CK one then switched to Polo Sport. Then again explore the scent of Drakkar. And now enjoying the masculine scent of Graphite blue by Realities. Thank you for this post, I enjoyed reading it Bobby <a href="//make-homemade-fragrances.blogspot.com" title=""Make Homemade Fragrances" rel="nofollow"> Make Homemade Fragrances </a> My perfume identity was stuck with floral and strong musky scents. The first time I appreciate wearing perfumes was when I was in high school. Wearing CK one then switched to Polo Sport. Then again explore the scent of Drakkar. And now enjoying the masculine scent of Graphite blue by Realities.

Thank you for this post, I enjoyed reading it

Bobby

Make Homemade Fragrances

]]> By: Uma http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2008/05/19/my-perfume-identity/#comment-69112 Uma Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:01:47 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2008/05/19/my-perfume-identity/#comment-69112 Hello Ina! I'm so glad you go on blogging - I've been reading your blog for quite a while (though never commented ;-) ) and really started missing it. As you I'm in my early thirties. My biography as a perfumista started as a romantic girl (Oilily). After that I tried to become a cooler teenager (CK one, of course) and self-confident young woman (Hugo Boss), but I luckily changed directions when I first tried Coco Mademoiselle. Since then this fragrance has accompanied me, even through my stages as a multiple personalilty in scent (exploring niche and the traditional creations of Guerlain and Caron - and so many more...). Right now I do only own 6 (six!) fullsizes of fragrance, which is amazingly few in comparison to my former collection and a much less extraordinary choice: Chanel Coco Mademoiselle and Chance (just as you), Gucci by Gucci, Guerlain Figue Iris, Shalimar Légère and Armani Sensi. Yes, I still have a large box of samples and little decants. ;-) . But I stopped trying to be a Goutal girl and turned my back on extremely daring and experimental fragrances (at least for personal use), I made my peace with the fact, that deep, rich, aldehydic orientals simply don't fit me and that hesperides will always remind me of my grandpa in the first place. I think, that's something like becoming "myself", at least in respect of fragrance. Hello Ina!
I’m so glad you go on blogging - I’ve been reading your blog for quite a while (though never commented ;-) ) and really started missing it.
As you I’m in my early thirties. My biography as a perfumista started as a romantic girl (Oilily). After that I tried to become a cooler teenager (CK one, of course) and self-confident young woman (Hugo Boss), but I luckily changed directions when I first tried Coco Mademoiselle. Since then this fragrance has accompanied me, even through my stages as a multiple personalilty in scent (exploring niche and the traditional creations of Guerlain and Caron - and so many more…).
Right now I do only own 6 (six!) fullsizes of fragrance, which is amazingly few in comparison to my former collection and a much less extraordinary choice: Chanel Coco Mademoiselle and Chance (just as you), Gucci by Gucci, Guerlain Figue Iris, Shalimar Légère and Armani Sensi.
Yes, I still have a large box of samples and little decants. ;-) .
But I stopped trying to be a Goutal girl and turned my back on extremely daring and experimental fragrances (at least for personal use), I made my peace with the fact, that deep, rich, aldehydic orientals simply don’t fit me and that hesperides will always remind me of my grandpa in the first place.
I think, that’s something like becoming “myself”, at least in respect of fragrance.

]]> By: sharon m http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2008/05/19/my-perfume-identity/#comment-66793 sharon m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 17:56:03 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2008/05/19/my-perfume-identity/#comment-66793 i have stumbled across this site very unexpectedly and just love what i'm reading - what a fantastic read! i have a passion for fragrance but like most over time become addicted to different smells. after living quite near to london uk and being able to obtain very different or unusual fragrances and having a large wardrobe of fragrance it has come( maybe like you in some ways) as a huge shock to live in a beautiful but small town on vancouver island where all you can get are regular department store brands. a lot of these i have come to enjoy and appreciate more and more however still miss the availability of more unusual fragrances . presently i am enjoying tom ford black orchid, gucci by gucci, dior midnight poison, and have just gotten lancome magnifique my now fav. whether because of age i seem to prefer deeper more defined woodsy fragrance or because" its the new more fashionably note" i'm not sure however over time i have gone from the subtle , femimine floral barely there fragrance to something much deeper . fragrances do become part of our persona and are too be enjoyed and loved for the memories they do invoke. thank you for such a wonderfully written blog! i have stumbled across this site very unexpectedly and just love what i’m reading - what a fantastic read! i have a passion for fragrance but like most over time become addicted to different smells. after living quite near to london uk and being able to obtain very different or unusual fragrances and having a large wardrobe of fragrance it has come( maybe like you in some ways) as a huge shock to live in a beautiful but small town on vancouver island where all you can get are regular department store brands. a lot of these i have come to enjoy and appreciate more and more however still miss the availability of more unusual fragrances . presently i am enjoying tom ford black orchid, gucci by gucci, dior midnight poison, and have just gotten lancome magnifique my now fav. whether because of age i seem to prefer deeper more defined woodsy fragrance or because” its the new more fashionably note” i’m not sure however over time i have gone from the subtle , femimine floral barely there fragrance to something much deeper . fragrances do become part of our persona and are too be enjoyed and loved for the memories they do invoke. thank you for such a wonderfully written blog!

]]> By: Jayne http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2008/05/19/my-perfume-identity/#comment-53315 Jayne Thu, 14 Aug 2008 08:37:33 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2008/05/19/my-perfume-identity/#comment-53315 I discovered your blog today during my ongoing quest to find Fidji *perfume*. (Your blog entry from April last year). EDT of Fidji is all over the place and to my nose it's like an entirely different scent to the perfume. I have a bottle of the perfume that I so love I have eeked it out over the last 30+ years. It still smells totally wonderful and still makes me feel wonderful too every time I wear it. My quest continues (I do extensive web searches every few months when my dwindling supply grabs my attention again). Things are getting so desperate that I've now written to l'Oreal (and that makes me feel like a bit of a perfume 'anorak') . Which brings me up to this newest blog entry. I have several favourites depending on the season, the weather, how I feel or how I'd *like* to feel but only two perfumes have stayed with me all my adult life and in their vintage form, i.e. in bottles of fragrance that are now both probably in excess of 30 years old. Femme by Rochas - which my husband comments on every time I wear it, hence its staying power. Fidji - For me and me alone, and I guess I'd therefore say it's my signature scent, it has to be Fidji. Fidji the perfume though. Forget the EDT it's a mere pale reflection of this outstanding fragrance. If anyone knows where I can buy the perfume, please do tell. (Yes, you're right, I *am* kind of fixated on finding more)! I discovered your blog today during my ongoing quest to find Fidji *perfume*. (Your blog entry from April last year). EDT of Fidji is all over the place and to my nose it’s like an entirely different scent to the perfume. I have a bottle of the perfume that I so love I have eeked it out over the last 30+ years. It still smells totally wonderful and still makes me feel wonderful too every time I wear it. My quest continues (I do extensive web searches every few months when my dwindling supply grabs my attention again). Things are getting so desperate that I’ve now written to l’Oreal (and that makes me feel like a bit of a perfume ‘anorak’) . Which brings me up to this newest blog entry. I have several favourites depending on the season, the weather, how I feel or how I’d *like* to feel but only two perfumes have stayed with me all my adult life and in their vintage form, i.e. in bottles of fragrance that are now both probably in excess of 30 years old.
Femme by Rochas - which my husband comments on every time I wear it, hence its staying power.
Fidji - For me and me alone, and I guess I’d therefore say it’s my signature scent, it has to be Fidji. Fidji the perfume though. Forget the EDT it’s a mere pale reflection of this outstanding fragrance.
If anyone knows where I can buy the perfume, please do tell. (Yes, you’re right, I *am* kind of fixated on finding more)!

]]> By: Isabeli http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2008/05/19/my-perfume-identity/#comment-49061 Isabeli Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:03:43 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2008/05/19/my-perfume-identity/#comment-49061 Hi! I agree with u so much.. In the past I used search for sth that would be a "truely me". Now I simply search the fragrance that I would appreciate, that would reflect my current mood, etc. I don't need anything that would replace my personality:) So I do not stick to one perfume, but use a few. At the same time I both love "clean" perfume and the sensual, oriental. In this matter I've changed a lot. In the past I used to wear:: Opium Dior, Eva, Chanel No.5, Eternity CK. Now I've switched to: Parfume Sacre Caron, but alsoTrue Star, California Cologne, Woodhue Cologne, Pure White Linen LB by Estee, Quelques Fleurs Houbigant & Sicily DG (the last two are my fouvorites). I intend to buy Demi-Jour as long as it is available, and I Songes by Goutal. Regards! Hi! I agree with u so much.. In the past I used search for sth that would be a “truely me”. Now I simply search the fragrance that I would appreciate, that would reflect my current mood, etc. I don’t need anything that would replace my personality:) So I do not stick to one perfume, but use a few. At the same time I both love “clean” perfume and the sensual, oriental. In this matter I’ve changed a lot.
In the past I used to wear:: Opium Dior, Eva, Chanel No.5, Eternity CK. Now I’ve switched to: Parfume Sacre Caron, but alsoTrue Star, California Cologne, Woodhue Cologne, Pure White Linen LB by Estee, Quelques Fleurs Houbigant & Sicily DG (the last two are my fouvorites). I intend to buy Demi-Jour as long as it is available, and I Songes by Goutal.
Regards!

]]> By: kate http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2008/05/19/my-perfume-identity/#comment-45459 kate Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:32:30 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2008/05/19/my-perfume-identity/#comment-45459 I think I was a CK girl when I was 16, then I became a Chanel (my 20's). I think I'm a Goutal. That also love everything made by Olivia Giacometti... It's nice to hear from you. Welcome back ! I think I was a CK girl when I was 16, then I became a Chanel (my 20’s).
I think I’m a Goutal. That also love everything made by Olivia Giacometti…
It’s nice to hear from you. Welcome back !

]]> By: Holly http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2008/05/19/my-perfume-identity/#comment-45386 Holly Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:26:34 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2008/05/19/my-perfume-identity/#comment-45386 I used to be a purely Chanel girl myself, Coco, Coco Mademoiselle, Allure Sensuelle (my fave). But to the dismay of my husband and my bank account I have found Montale and don't know how I"ll go to my grave without owning every single one. White Aoud (destined to become a timeless classic), Black Aoud for the perfect vixen in me. Queen Roses for ultimate femininity, Oriental Flowers, I could go on and on. Luckily I have found The Perfume Shoppe in Vancouver (www.theperfumeshoppe.com) which seems to have the best prices on Montales and a great and varied selection. Now, if only they carried Creed as well for I hear the siren song of Fleurs de The Rose Bulgare beckoning. ... I used to be a purely Chanel girl myself, Coco, Coco Mademoiselle, Allure Sensuelle (my fave). But to the dismay of my husband and my bank account I have found Montale and don’t know how I”ll go to my grave without owning every single one. White Aoud (destined to become a timeless classic), Black Aoud for the perfect vixen in me. Queen Roses for ultimate femininity, Oriental Flowers, I could go on and on. Luckily I have found The Perfume Shoppe in Vancouver (www.theperfumeshoppe.com) which seems to have the best prices on Montales and a great and varied selection. Now, if only they carried Creed as well for I hear the siren song of Fleurs de The Rose Bulgare beckoning. …

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