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How do you single out a note that you don't like? r/omaggiemuffin2/9/2010 8:39AM
Maybe they could rename it Dirty Hippie. It might be difficult to tell ropSoCalWoman2/9/2010 8:55AM
Per luckyscent, the notes are bergamot, rose, vanilla, and patchouli. +TwoBostons2/9/2010 8:50AM
maybe gas chromatography?jtcomboy2/9/2010 8:42AM
2nd. katemakesup2/9/2010 9:02AM
Can you tell me about Strange Invisible Perfumes? 100% natural? can you get samples?mckywer2/9/2010 8:19AM
Online they sell .33 ml samples of the parfums for $5 and .5 ml samples of the EDPs for $4. ropSoCalWoman2/9/2010 8:43AM
You can get samples from them or theperfumedcourt. I love several of theirs. mosmyheart2/9/2010 8:36AM
they have an awesome website! well put together. katemakesup2/9/2010 8:27AM
What does everyone think of Miller et Berteaux Close Your Eyes And...?TRKK2/9/2010 8:01AM
Home from work w/major sinus stuff, yet craving Clair de Musc. Should I or will it make head worse?rosarita2/9/2010 6:51AM
I am suffering the same thing, happend Sat, now just feels like a cold. I am not using anything, b/essija2/9/2010 8:56AM
Blah! Headaches and scent = nausea for me. Some euclyptis or lavendar might be nice?selkins2/9/2010 8:32AM
aww, sorry. Maybe a wee dab will help you heal? That and my friend Neti.zingss2/9/2010 8:30AM
You poor thing - my heart goes out to anyone with sinus trouble (((hugs)))tift2/9/2010 8:02AM
aww feel better soon. Maybe a scent on the pillow as mentioned below...katemakesup2/9/2010 8:02AM
Oh poor you :-( I'd give it a miss. Have you got anything menthol?sarahspurl2/9/2010 7:00AM
no, just saline & a ton of prescription allergy meds. Must be an infection but roprosarita2/9/2010 7:06AM
That is odd! I get a lot of sinus problems, but contrary to my advice, just wear more of what +sarahspurl2/9/2010 7:15AM
GM!/SOTD/verdict/mood/what's for lunch/last purchase/It was Buddhist Nirvana Day yesterday +sarahspurl2/9/2010 6:25AM
none/snow day!/excited about seeing Mr. Mr. tonight! Date #3/??/too long ago/ Black Cashmereessija2/9/2010 9:02AM
none yet. Maybe L'Artisan Aedes / nice / antsy / not sure yet - noodles? / ++jtcomboy2/9/2010 8:51AM
GM/TDC Osthmanthus (sp?)/beeeutiful/good/homemade vegetable soup/jewelryjamielynn12/9/2010 8:50AM
GM! Testing Alien/lots of wood!/OK/leftover seafood dish from Costco/a "spaniel bowl" for my dog/+vanille2/9/2010 8:47AM
GM/leftover BdI/perfect, always/good/bean soup/some np online/Ceremonyzingss2/9/2010 8:31AM
Good afternoon Sarah!/FT/Love/good mood/soup at work/Dzing/SamsaraParfumesse2/9/2010 8:27AM
White Patchouli/clean soapyiness/ok/had risotto/some flowers/I'd choose Dzongkha:good for meditationcondesadepitimini2/9/2010 8:21AM
OJ Woman/love/pre-irked about more snow/whatever the dining hall makes/boots/Bois d Violeete=nirvanakatemakesup2/9/2010 8:00AM
Hi S! You're not a Shambalian are you? ++fairyflower2/9/2010 7:51AM
I have no fixed religious beliefs, but the concepts of many provide food for thought.sarahspurl2/9/2010 8:55AM
Hi! Kenzo Flower, soft, happy, nothing for lunch (!), J'Adore L'Absolu r/otift2/9/2010 7:45AM
:-)sarahspurl2/9/2010 7:49AM
GM/Idylle/pretty/tired/fried noodle with tropical fried chicken/Venezia dupe/Shiseido Zen/HAGDschumaster2/9/2010 7:33AM
E. Coudray Vanille et Coco/delicious & lovely/so so/Penut Chicken/Aoud Safran/Bourbon French Muskeurodivas2/9/2010 6:59AM
GM/ Le Labo Rose/very nice/dull/lentil curry/a decant of Modoc/HAGDbettyblue382/9/2010 6:40AM
hi B hmmm Curry Lentil sounds perfect for the cold weather. eurodivas2/9/2010 7:00AM
mmmmmm lentil curry!!!allegro_barbaro2/9/2010 7:54AM
It was yummi and just what I needed. It is snowing again:((((bettyblue382/9/2010 8:14AM
Bandit, Tabac Blond, what other fumes have the same bold, I'm-in-charge feel?TRKK2/9/2010 5:53AM
Chanel 19 for me is a power perfume, also is Gucci Envy (for summer); but many chypres are (Calèche)condesadepitimini2/9/2010 8:22AM
Again Habanita adding Bal a Versaileskdev2/9/2010 8:13AM
HabanitaNoaRose2/9/2010 8:01AM
Paloma Picassoallegro_barbaro2/9/2010 7:55AM
En Avionfairyflower2/9/2010 7:52AM
OJ Ta'if.sunflower182/9/2010 7:35AM
Hi C *waves*sarahspurl2/9/2010 7:38AM
Hi S! *Waves back* Have a nice afternoon!sunflower182/9/2010 7:44AM
Lady Knizesarahspurl2/9/2010 7:15AM
Habanitadeeppink2/9/2010 7:13AM
Going vegetarian has forced me to reevalute all my fragrances ROPLovelyNo52/9/2010 5:00AM
diet can affect skin ph, so it's not surprising-have fun with your huntzingss2/9/2010 8:33AM
I was vegetarian long before my fragrance addiction began so I can't tell if they smell differentallegro_barbaro2/9/2010 7:55AM
Sometimes I like to wear perfume b4 I go to sleep...anyone else? help me decide!pepper2/9/2010 4:40AM
Montale Oud Saffron & I love Diptyque L'Eau des Hesperides but this is very mild and soothing. eurodivas2/9/2010 5:09AM
I'd say the Jo Malone Amber and Lavender. :)Papillon2/9/2010 4:57AM
only ever put it on my pillows! hmm, I think I'll do that even though wearing Sushi Imp already lolpepper2/9/2010 5:00AM
Sushi Imperiale is the only one of those I've tried, so I'll say that. ;) R/Ooiseaubleu2/9/2010 4:49AM
oh that sooo good, pity I have finished my decant, to me it's a brother to Ambre Narguilécondesadepitimini2/9/2010 8:23AM
Haha I miss that but doesn't it make you hungry? alrighty wearing sushi tonight!pepper2/9/2010 4:51AM
You know, when I think about it, none of my gourmands make me hungry--just comfy!oiseaubleu2/9/2010 4:55AM
Well I'll need to figure out what I have thats gourmand and give it a go tomorrow (:...off to bed!pepper2/9/2010 4:59AM
Guten Morgen! - anyone out there in Euro/Asia land??eurodivas2/9/2010 4:01AM
might be - *shifty eyes*nobelprizeforshopping2/9/2010 8:17AM
ja ich bin in Irlandallegro_barbaro2/9/2010 7:56AM
Hi, not in EuroAsia but in Africaadjoa2/9/2010 6:53AM
Hi hi where in Africa are you? eurodivas2/9/2010 7:01AM
Ghana. Had been in NYC for 15 years prior to coming home.adjoa2/9/2010 7:29AM
wow then I take it you are not freezing. I could definitely use some warm caressing sun today. eurodivas2/9/2010 7:42AM
If only it were possible to send some warmth your way. adjoa2/9/2010 7:52AM
Guten Morgen!baiyouli2/9/2010 6:42AM
awake for a long time already *waving*bettyblue382/9/2010 5:59AM
Here *puts hand up*. Good Morningsarahspurl2/9/2010 4:51AM
good morning to you tooeurodivas2/9/2010 5:05AM
here i am!condesadepitimini2/9/2010 4:26AM
I am in Europe :-)mysterious_scent2/9/2010 4:18AM
up and awake here alsoeurodivas2/9/2010 4:51AM
Can anyone recommend a nice, light Avon scent?beanzie442/9/2010 3:52AM
Pur Blancaallegro_barbaro2/9/2010 7:56AM
Avon Soft Musk. Also their Skin so Soft Bubble Bath lasts on the skin hours after so can double r/oeurodivas2/9/2010 5:11AM
How similar are D&G The One & L'eau The One? If I have L'eau The One, do I need The One?makeupaddict872/9/2010 2:49AM
I mean... One is enough (LoL!); joke apart, they are very similar, so no, you do not need The One. condesadepitimini2/9/2010 4:29AM
Only if you want a stronger version of L'eau.But, if you like and enjoy ropWishfulthinkin2/9/2010 3:03AM
What is your favorite Iris scent?chinoiseriechic2/9/2010 1:05AM
Two: Iris Taizo and TDC Bois d' Irisjamielynn12/9/2010 8:52AM
Felanilla, Iris PoudreNoaRose2/9/2010 8:02AM
Iris Nobile is great. Go for it. I am really liking Guerlain AA Figue-Iris lately. sunflower182/9/2010 7:38AM
used to be Murmure unfortunately don't find it anymorebaiyouli2/9/2010 6:46AM
Iris Poudre, Apres L'OndeeTRKK2/9/2010 5:45AM
28 La Pausa, Iris Poudre, The Unicorn Spell, Mythique, Ferresarahspurl2/9/2010 4:52AM
Iris Nobile, Hiris; Città di Kyoto, Iris Pallida. condesadepitimini2/9/2010 4:25AM
DelRae Mythique, TDC Bois d'Iris, Xerjoff iriss (which will send me to the poor house)eurodivas2/9/2010 3:52AM
If you love it...get it. I love Le Labo's Iris 39. :)Papillon2/9/2010 3:39AM
Have you tried Rubenstiens All you ever Wanted? That is a nice easy going ropWishfulthinkin2/9/2010 3:14AM
Hermes Hiris. (BTW - while it *is* lovely, I find Iris Nobile has as much orange blossom as iris!)debra_b2/9/2010 1:56AM
no.19 EDTstaci012/9/2010 1:48AM
me too, wearing it a lot recentlyallegro_barbaro2/9/2010 7:56AM
Second this one in the extrait!mlgaudet2/9/2010 6:55AM
Love this too.Papillon2/9/2010 3:39AM
I am wearing it today...don't get much iris thoughmysterious_scent2/9/2010 4:19AM
CdG Sticky Cake r/ooiseaubleu2/9/2010 1:35AM
too many to name one: Iris Pallida, Iriss by Xerjoff ropbettyblue382/9/2010 1:34AM
Iris Pallida is beautiful too. I frickin' love iris scents. :)Papillon2/9/2010 3:40AM
Mine is TDC Bois d' Irismickster2/9/2010 1:17AM
Sorry to bother, is anyone else still having problems with r/omutzi2/9/2010 12:26AM
I haven't been able to (and still can't) access it, either.mosmyheart2/9/2010 7:51AM
I tried to access it earlier and had a problem, but it's working now for me.Papillon2/9/2010 3:41AM
Thanks. I still can't access it. Guess they don't want me there.mutzi2/9/2010 1:23AM
I get the same thing.TwoBostons2/9/2010 12:38AM
Really, that is strange. I just tried it again and no problems.sunflower182/9/2010 12:41AM
Wait I just read they had problems with their blog today, but, it is ok for me now.sunflower182/9/2010 12:47AM
Nope.sunflower182/9/2010 12:37AM
No problem here.enorena2/9/2010 12:28AM
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Fave fragrances w/ tropical fruit notes like mango, Guava, etc?milktoast242/9/2010 12:23AM
Fresh mangosteen, Lavanila passion fruitmrlincoln2/9/2010 1:57AM
Ferragamo Incanto Dreams - I think has a pinapple note? Escada Que Viva-coconut/pinnaplelivia2/9/2010 1:10AM
MPG Rose Muskissime has mango and passion fruit notes, but they're really subtle. Love it though!flemishpainter2/9/2010 1:06AM
MPG?sarahspurl2/9/2010 6:33AM
Fleur de Liane - very wet tropical rain forest vibe w/a guava note. Not nec a fave but it's intrstnglipsticknut2/9/2010 1:00AM
Hermes Un Jardin Sur le Nil and MPG Fraiche Passiflore might be worth a try toonoisome2/9/2010 12:31AM
Yes! Love Hermes Un Jardin sur le Nil!Papillon2/9/2010 3:45AM
2nd the Un Jardin Sur le Nil. Also AG Folavril, Michael Kors Island Fiji.sunflower182/9/2010 12:40AM
Nicolai Eau d'Ete doesn't have those notes but it gives me the impression of those tropical fruitsnoisome2/9/2010 12:27AM
i have read some of the funniest descriptors for fragrances. what notes/ fragrances do you associatrainbowbrite72/8/2010 11:54PM
"skanky"rainbowbrite72/8/2010 11:56PM
Boudoir and also Joy (yes I get he skanky jasmine in that and love it)allegro_barbaro2/9/2010 7:58AM
deer musk! and SL MKKpepper2/9/2010 3:37AM
For me, civet, though heavily indolic jasmine can either be skanky or poopy!eelriverrose2/9/2010 1:15AM
not particular notes but the Paris Hilton & Kim Kardashian 'fumeslivia2/9/2010 1:08AM
Dept. store fruity floral with an overdone musk notenoisome2/9/2010 12:23AM
and cuminSoCalWoman2/9/2010 12:05AM
"old lady" - the perrenial favoriterainbowbrite72/8/2010 11:56PM
aldehydes like those in Arpege, Je Reviens and No.5allegro_barbaro2/9/2010 7:57AM
stuff I likemosmyheart2/9/2010 7:37AM
White Diamondspepper2/9/2010 3:38AM
Violet maybe even though I love violet perfumes!sunflower182/9/2010 12:53AM
Youth Dew that's seen better daysnoisome2/9/2010 12:21AM
Yep- this one is "Old Lady" for me because a nasty Old Lady I knew wore it.mickster2/9/2010 1:19AM
i used to think anything powdery was "old"rainbowbrite72/8/2010 11:59PM
A strong blast of powder & thick aldehydes, but I'm not that knowledgeable about it :) mznicole2/9/2010 12:09AM
And add a bit of mustiness.eelriverrose2/9/2010 1:16AM
i was sampling the pacifica vanilla fragrance @ my local grocery store. i thought i liked it, butrainbowbrite72/8/2010 11:46PM
I get more of a vanilla scented eraser, but it's gone in like 30 seconds.mrlincoln2/8/2010 11:57PM
:::Is irritated that Parfum1 hasn't restocked Chergui yet::: (Just needed to vent!)mersault2/8/2010 11:42PM
mmmmm, if i bought a bottle unsniffed, it'd be chergui :)rainbowbrite72/8/2010 11:48PM
My bottle of Dzing arrived to Naz today,so I should have it by next week!! :-)Parfumesse2/8/2010 11:37PM
Love this so much. My decant is almost out, I will need to order a bottle soon!KelseyP2/8/2010 11:50PM
would dior addict be worth purchasing a sample of if i don't like powder or incense?rainbowbrite72/8/2010 11:35PM
if you don't like those notes, steer clear from Addict, it's all about strong, powdery incense notescondesadepitimini2/9/2010 4:32AM
I wouldn't buy it unsniffed but you should try it at some point. It's one that people ++FeySparrow2/8/2010 11:48PM
Hmm. I get an incensey vibe from it (has lots of sandalwood). Can u test it first?katefesch2/8/2010 11:45PM
Can you test it at a dept store? That's what I plan to do!mersault2/8/2010 11:37PM
i guess i could, but i hardly ever go to the mallrainbowbrite72/8/2010 11:43PM
Try Ulta. Do you have one near you?huntergpt2/9/2010 7:57AM
I hate the mall, but I force myself to go once in a while to sample things :)mersault2/8/2010 11:44PM
Which Bpal to wear on a date? ++cherryD2/8/2010 11:32PM
Roadhouse.Papillon2/9/2010 3:46AM
kahmiel2/9/2010 12:38AM
I'd say just a dab of Roadhouse, or Wrath. firelemental2/8/2010 11:34PM
Help! If I found Nuit de Noel edt blow me away strong, will Parfum Sacre do the same thing?firelemental2/8/2010 11:20PM
Not IMO.Papillon2/9/2010 3:47AM
no, I found NdN overpowering, but PS is much quieter. enorena2/8/2010 11:27PM
oh, good. thank you. Hmm. my closed NdN smells amazing...maybe if I just rub the sprayer...firelemental2/8/2010 11:29PM
spray into the cap -- then stick your pinky in there (or a q-tip) and dab...harperhilton2/9/2010 12:07AM
Your funniest perfume moment?milktoast242/8/2010 11:17PM
nearly falling over, in a bid to avoid an over enthusiastic SA, spritzing me with CKin2Usarahspurl2/9/2010 4:56AM
Making a decant of Arancia di Capri for my friend's 4 yr old daughter. She DEMANDED it and +noisome2/9/2010 12:24AM
standing at Enterprise waiting for my rental-this guy kept sniffing and finally said+shannak2/9/2010 12:01AM
finding myself surrounded by 6 guys, sniffing deeply "you smell like cookies!" rofirelemental2/8/2010 11:19PM
did any of them want to nibble you???allegro_barbaro2/9/2010 7:59AM
Finally found the tuberose of my life! Beyond Love...at $225 for 50ml, I probably faint as I hand++kims31422/8/2010 11:00PM
remember, it is a Valentine's Day gift!shannak2/9/2010 1:17AM
It's lovely, and I normally can't stand tuberose. Good one!milktoast242/9/2010 12:34AM
This is an awesome fragrance.SBMD2/8/2010 11:55PM
Whoever said you can't put a price on love never ran into a totally awesome 'fume.FeySparrow2/8/2010 11:50PM
Congrats! Hope you love and enjoy it for a long, long time!LeslieCZ2/8/2010 11:03PM
Now Kim Kardashian has a fragrance!?! WTF?!? Does it smell like cheap sex tape in desperate attempt+livia2/8/2010 10:58PM
This smells really good I have a bottle of it and I am not ashamed to say I love the fragrance ropWishfulthinkin2/9/2010 2:48AM
I tested Miss Kardashian's perfume today, I can't say I'm a fan.sayoko2/9/2010 2:32AM
I love the girl on SNL who lampoons her, voice and all +++noisome2/9/2010 12:35AM
I saw LARGE posters advertising it today in NYC. Ack! flemishpainter2/9/2010 12:33AM
It smells identical to Michael Kors. Not a fan of hers either, but it seems to be doing very well. katefesch2/8/2010 11:46PM
SO don't like these so-called "celebrity" fragrances!livia2/9/2010 1:06AM
What diet/body changes have you made that had the greatest impact on chemistry and lasting power? ++humblekyle2/8/2010 10:51PM
Hormones-monthly fluctuations, pregnancy, menopausezingss2/9/2010 5:22AM
I went vegan/veggie the past month and on and off the past couple years. Noticed r/ostaci012/9/2010 1:45AM
I started a few months ago to really cut my sugar intake and I noticed my fumes lasting longer on memrlincoln2/9/2010 12:03AM
when I started smoking again 3 yrs ago all perfume started smelling weird on me. I've quit 2 yrs +livia2/8/2010 11:01PM
Menopause...tweaks everything! Nothing you want to happen anytime soon, LOL!LeslieCZ2/8/2010 10:59PM
I do. I'm 57 and still waiting for it.SoCalWoman2/8/2010 11:11PM
I was 59 when it happened to me. I am now 61. You can wait, trust me on that!LeslieCZ2/8/2010 11:14PM
Thank you!SoCalWoman2/8/2010 11:37PM
is it really that bad? you guys are scaring me...HolliVomit2/8/2010 11:32PM
No it isn't. Just keep your weight down when you're young, exercise, don't smoke+DorothyEm2/9/2010 12:26AM
what happens if you smoke during menapause? i mean beyond what happens from smoking in generalpepper2/9/2010 3:41AM
Yes, if someone doesn't mind explaining how it tweaks your 'fume experience, please do!mznicole2/8/2010 11:53PM
How would you describe YSL Opium?hapadynazty2/8/2010 9:51PM
the king of orientals; applied lightly, it's warm powdery, spicy & so sexy! condesadepitimini2/9/2010 3:44AM
Its a beautiful spicy oriental.Its classic and should be worn ropWishfulthinkin2/9/2010 2:59AM
I would desribe YSL Opium as overpoweringsayoko2/9/2010 2:33AM
it feels like a dry cough stuck in the back of ones throat. just my thought on it.HolliVomit2/8/2010 11:33PM
very syrupy, very spicy, orangey, and quintessentially eighties.FlameDancer2/8/2010 9:52PM
Good description! SO quintessentially eighties it's too immediately "recognizable" for me to wear itLeslieCZ2/8/2010 10:31PM
is it very sweet smelling?hapadynazty2/8/2010 9:54PM
It's quite dry on me. I use the EDT. humblekyle2/8/2010 10:05PM
yes, very much. in the vein of Youth Dew.FlameDancer2/8/2010 10:05PM
I'm wearing Niki de Saint Phalle -- subtle, or just because I got the EDT? ++aks2/8/2010 9:43PM
Niki is an old fave.Truly a unique frag that takes me back to good days.thelma15422/8/2010 9:57PM
My edt is sheerer than the parfume, but still fairly scented-the bottle may be fading/fadedzingss2/8/2010 9:49PM
?? anyone else get leather from Shalimar? sprayed it about 10 minutes agowillowpost2/8/2010 9:32PM
Especially compared to Eau de Shalimar, the original is a lot tarrier and animalic, so I see that.humblekyle2/8/2010 9:40PM
my other arm with the eau de shalimar smells positively creamsicle compared to it willowpost2/8/2010 9:55PM
Haha. When I did a side-by-side, Shalimar smelled EVIL in comparison. humblekyle2/8/2010 10:07PM
Don't drink and sample! okay I take it all back I can't read tonight. fragrantica lists leather. willowpost2/8/2010 9:40PM
yes, it's a pretty well known for that. notes are really just imaginary descriptors - it's not an ROFlameDancer2/8/2010 9:39PM
i'm gonna have to 2nd the imaginary descriptors - i get all sorts of notes from shalimarrainbowbrite72/8/2010 10:08PM
I don't but I can see how you might, if that makes sense.DorothyEm2/8/2010 9:36PM
2ndoiseaubleu2/8/2010 9:40PM
I miss La Perla Eclix... that is all.reddminx2/8/2010 9:30PM
it's OoP but found in Europe in perfumeries w/ old stock. (I much prefer La Perla original, though)condesadepitimini2/9/2010 3:47AM
Awwwwww! I'm sorry! I heard it was still being made r/ochattykathy2/8/2010 9:47PM
I just looked at the prices on Ebay. Yeeeow!DorothyEm2/8/2010 9:55PM
It's ridic! chattykathy2/8/2010 10:03PM
Sadly yes... I tried to hoard it - however, last droplet is gone...r/oreddminx2/8/2010 9:51PM
People have said SJP 'Covet" is similar but it was not at all to me. Covet was r/ochattykathy2/8/2010 10:01PM
Just tried Jo Malone Sweet Lime & Cedar. Smells like a clean, soft man's+DorothyEm2/8/2010 9:26PM
I got all cedar and no lime on this one. Did not like. Love French Lime Blossom though.sunflower182/8/2010 11:43PM
All cedar on me too! flemishpainter2/9/2010 12:37AM
me 3rdmysterious_scent2/9/2010 4:23AM
LMAO, I felt compelled to click on this to find out what was coming. ;)chattykathy2/8/2010 9:49PM
You're BAD! This one grows unpleasant as it develops-unlike other things. *winks*DorothyEm2/8/2010 9:54PM
HAHA!!!! you're in rare form tonite you devil! I love it! I am srsly LOL'ing!chattykathy2/8/2010 9:57PM
I think I'm high on cough syrup. *hiccup*DorothyEm2/8/2010 9:58PM
Awwwww!! I really like you this way, LOL. chattykathy2/8/2010 10:02PM