Scent/Fragrance of the Day thread

[Rambo]



It's more similar to Twill Rose than to Rose Poivree FWIW. And as best I can judge, it doesn't smell like any of the unwashed parts of a lady. That's probably not a ringing endorsement, but it deserves to be said at least!

This is a very suspect phrase...

 

[L'Incandescent]



This is a very suspect phrase...

Yeah, I always forget which parts a lady is supposed to have and which parts a guy is supposed to have; it's my Achilles' heel. It's not the worst thing in the world, though, because I always get a surprise.

 

[Rambo]



Yeah, I always forget which parts a lady is supposed to have and which parts a guy is supposed to have; it's my Achilles' heel. It's not the worst thing in the world, though, because I always get a surprise.

Aww Cupcake. You know I love you, ambiguity and all.

 

[rach2jlc]



Yeah, I always forget which parts a lady is supposed to have and which parts a guy is supposed to have; it's my Achilles' heel. It's not the worst thing in the world, though, because I always get a surprise.

I will counter your Rochas Femme with some vintage Madame Rochas today. Very different from Rochas Femme, which is a wonderful sultry smutty little stinker by my fave Roudnitska. This one is a softer, quieter, floral aldehyde by Guy Robert (nose behind Amouage Gold, Hermes Equipage, Doblis, and Caleche, Dioressence, etc.).

Anything with aldehydes is automatically compared to Chanel no. 5, even though really side by side I think the Rochas is infinitely more wearable. Less powder, more florals (rose, jasmine, lily), a lovelier, creamier base (orris/sandalwood/vetiver, and a little sheer musk). It's probably too feminine for most of you big hunky dudes, but if you or can wear things like Eau Premiere, Mitsouko, Shalimar, etc. then you could definitely do this.

 

[Master-Classter]

today, art of shaving sandlewood. I know many don't like the eucalyptus opening there but I do. it's quite a sweet one. mediocre sillage and longevity but still quite nice. 7.5/10, maybe worth me getting even a 50ml bottle...

tonight, a random sample - Isabella Rossalline - Manifesto. it's an inoffensive green floral. minimal sillage and longevity and part of a category I usually dislike. papapa-paysss.

 

[L'Incandescent]

PdN Sacrebleu for me today. This is a super sweet fruity floral. The top is especially sweet, like candy. (It reminds me a little bit of Pez because it's very sweet but also a bit chalky.) The super sweetness doesn't last too long though, and soon enough the light, pleasant floral notes emerge. It's going to take a few more wears for me to decide whether I like this. So far it's okay, but I certainly don't love it.

 

[rach2jlc]



PdN Sacrebleu for me today. This is a super sweet fruity floral. The top is especially sweet, like candy. (It reminds me a little bit of Pez because it's very sweet but also a bit chalky.) The super sweetness doesn't last too long though, and soon enough the light, pleasant floral notes emerge. It's going to take a few more wears for me to decide whether I like this. So far it's okay, but I certainly don't love it.

I have no idea if it's been reformulated or available in different concentrations, but my old bottle of Sacrebleu (this was several years ago) felt to me like a more wearable Lutens-esque fragrance. For example, Chergui never thrilled me as much and had the Lutens syrupy-ness that I found off=putting, but I found myself seeing the PdN in a similar family.

I ultimately felt as you did today... it was okay but I didn't just love it.

 

[L'Incandescent]

Annick Goutal Passion. This is gorgeous! It's built around tuberose, but I think that even people who aren't crazy about that note could enjoy this. It's presented quite delicately here, compared with something like Carnal Flower, where the tuberose hits you over the head. The tuberose here is rich and buttery. The fragrance is also quite sweet, especially at the top, which smells to me like tropical fruits. As it dries down, it becomes softer and more powdery.

 

[giony]

It's a hurricane outside and I'm wearing Orange Spice, my only Creed

 

[rach2jlc]



It's a hurricane outside and I'm wearing Orange Spice, my only Creed

I'm no Creed fan (as most of you know), but if I HAD to pick one to wear in a hurricane, then Orange Spice wouldn't be a bad pick. It's one of the "non-creed creeds," meaning ones that are surprisingly fun and unique. OS is often compared to Kouros... and I agree... it's sort of like Kouros' more successful older brother, who eats oranges.

Other possible good choices for "surprising" creeds are Aubepine Acacia (my favorite), Ambre Cannelle (a really quite smutty cinammon/ambergris scent), and Bois de Santal (a civety sandalwood that sort of smells like baby **** and floor cleaner! Lovely!)

Madame Rochas again for me today.

 

[giony]

Thanks for the recommendation J, you're fabulous!

 

[L'Incandescent]

If I had to pick one Creed to spend the night with during a hurricane, it would be Erwin.

 

[Rambo]



If I had to pick one Creed to spend the night with during a hurricane, it would be Erwin.

Way to go and GAY IT ALL UP on us Cupcake!

Today - MPG George Sand - very nice. sort of a sweet-ish, woodsy scent. getting a bit of the patchouli and bergamot. probably not a buy, but I'd keep 10ml or so around.

 

[Master-Classter]

L'Incandescent, lol


lent my pop some Lutens 5 O'Clock Gigembre, forgot to tell him it's an EdP and a Lutens... so he sprayed away and choked out their double date friends in the car...

 

[rach2jlc]



If I had to pick one Creed to spend the night with during a hurricane, it would be Erwin.

Way to go and GAY IT ALL UP on us Cupcake!

Today - MPG George Sand - very nice. sort of a sweet-ish, woodsy scent. getting a bit of the patchouli and bergamot. probably not a buy, but I'd keep 10ml or so around.

L'Incandescent, lol


lent my pop some Lutens 5 O'Clock Gigembre, forgot to tell him it's an EdP and a Lutens... so he sprayed away and choked out their double date friends in the car...

And it wasn't even me to bring teh **** to SOTD.

I feel I should contribute, though, so I'll wear Chanel Coco today. it's sort of what I could picture Dame edna wearing (haha)