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annik

POSTED: Sat, 04/18/2009 - 3:36pm

What fragrance do you wear?

Share your favorite brand, a story about the first time you wore it, the person who first gave it to you....

Patoui

POSTED: Fri, 01/13/2012 - 7:58am Two New Favorites Right now I am hooked on Paris Amour (Bath and Bodyworks). The scent is hard to describe but it has a hint of champapgne in it. And the other favorite is Beach by Bobbi Brown. It smells like Copperton in a bottle. LOVE it! Patty

bren67

POSTED: Thu, 01/12/2012 - 3:40pm Asking a quistion for my French friends...... I stated a while back,about my favorite perfume by Gurlain,called Galore...it was dis continued in the states,and i was told you can only get it in France..... I can get what i call a knock off,but would love to know wear in France i could find it? If i had a company or boutique i could contact by email,i would order it! Do any of you remember this perfume,or were i could get it again? Thanks ladies! Bren

Naja

POSTED: Thu, 01/12/2012 - 3:06pm Hermes..and Jean...and Carthusia After finishing Givenchy's "Black Dahlia", I took Jean's advice and tried Givenchy's "Play" the proper way. So, although I was sure that this would be my next perfume, thanks to Jean I avoided spending my money on a non-me scent and wait for about a month or so for it to finish (unfortunately, I don't have the luxury to just discard the thing and buy a new one the next day). Instead, I found "Elixir des merveilles" by Hermes, a perfume extension (its first version is "Eau de merveilles") that is going to be my signature scent. At last!!! After the discontinuation of "Incanto" (the classic version) by Ferragamo in Europe, after getting fed up of ordering it from the States (!?) and giving up on it, II spent like 6 years trying new scents with no successful results whatsoever!!!! I needed to be in love as AngelaR nicely put it in her post. Now I am as happy as one can be over such a rare find as a scent that can become so personal. It's still growing on me though as I am still "discovering" the perfume under different situations: in the morning, preparing for a night out, then while I 'm out, when it's sunny, when there's bitter cold outside and the list goes on. I observe how long it stays on me and what different aromatic notes it brings out in all the cases mentioned above. It was love at first "sniff" but now this love has deepened and this perfume has me captured... Thank you, Jean!!! On another note now, I must add that the ultimate summer scent for me is "Mediterraneo" by Carthusia, Capri's parfumerie... Was wearing the last drops of a bottle I'd bought over there at my wedding and still have half a bottle of body lotion just to smell it and get my memories awakened. Unfortunatley I can only have it in my hands after ordering it online and it costs a lot if you add the shipping fees as well (without them fees 50 ml cost about 120 euros...). Better buy it while in Italy (only in fine perfume shops). Totally adored!!!!

AngelaR

POSTED: Thu, 01/12/2012 - 1:54pm Holidays Over the holidays I purchased a bottle of Annick Goutal's Gardenia Passion with my Christmas bonus and I am in love! I would love to wear it everyday, but I am afraid to use it up so quickly!

yogamomma

POSTED: Sun, 01/01/2012 - 9:27pm Chanel No 5 for warmer weather... And NOW Fan di Fendi for cooler months! My husband and son gave me the Fendi for Christmas, and I absolutely LOVE it! Apparently it is a new scent, hopefully it will be around for a while! Another favorite scent for warmer weather is called Rain, by Terra Nova. I've been wearing it since I was a teenager, it reminds me of my childhood in Hawaii.

Vintage1944

POSTED: Sat, 12/10/2011 - 11:48am Dearest soeurs francaise The trick for trying on perfume and like anything else that we wear it must fit.....spray or dab a small amount on the inner surface of your arm,let it dry(you can hasten that by blowing gently on it)then let it develop for 30 minutes(yes it takes that long)at the end of that time you will know if it suits you.I learned this lesson at the feet of a master parfumiere.You must also consider you complexion,hormonal status,hair colour etc.So finish your shopping,have lunch and check on it at the end of 30 minutes.Let me know how it goes.OXO

Naja

POSTED: Sun, 12/11/2011 - 1:43pm Jeanaki mou... That 30' tip is a real keeper. I'll try it first thing tomorrow morning with "Play" by Givenchy. Right now I'm finishing a bottle of "Dahlia Noire" by the same brand. It's a very warm, powdery perfume that I really liked, but it's not really "me", I need something more intense. I think "Play" is the one. Will let you know. Thanks a million!

coco1960

POSTED: Sun, 12/11/2011 - 8:01am Merci Jean Your tips are right on the money...I was surprised to read about complexion , hormones and other stuff. I love my Cristalle ( when you get complements from men and women it's a keeper )...I just wanted a warmer scent for winter. Alas Aromatics and JAdore were not for me. Next time I will try Ginger Essence by Origins. I also found a website called Makeup Alley....they have reviews by women who have bought and used the products in question. xo Mj

coco1960

POSTED: Sat, 12/10/2011 - 8:15am Going Shopping today I love my Cristalle by Chanel but I am going to check out J'Adore by Dior and Aromatics today by Clinque. Any reviews on these two fragrances would be nice. I'm also buying Clinque's Body Butter today ( my gift to me) ! xo Mj

bren67

POSTED: Sat, 12/10/2011 - 8:21pm I too went out shopping today... I went to find new jeans to wear,mainly i buy trouser jeans,but today,i bought on stright leg jeans, dark wash,with gold embrodery on the back pockets,they sure fit nice too I also bought a set of makeup brushes...i sure needed those too,there by Lamcome,and were a gift to me! I love to gift to me!!!

bren67

POSTED: Sat, 12/10/2011 - 8:20pm I too went out sgopping today... I went to find new jeans to wear,mainly i buy trouser jeans,but today,i bought on stright leg jeans, dark wash,with gold embrodery on the back pockets,they sure fit nice too I also bought a set of makeup brushes...i sure needed those too,there by Lamcome,and were a gift to me! I love to gift to me!!!

Vintage1944

POSTED: Sat, 12/10/2011 - 11:38am MJ!! When I was in Toronto I replenished the Cristalle.It is gorgeous and I am sure it is wonderful on you.I did try J'Adore but it did not suit me.But I really liked how it smelled,in the bottle.Have not tried Clinique scents,yet.Today,I am on the hunt for mascara.One that has a very small round brush to capture the tiny pale lashes.Mascara is my MUST wear item.I'll go without foundation but not mascara.Have fun shopping.OXO

bren67

POSTED: Sat, 12/10/2011 - 8:30pm mascara.... I use and love my definicils by lancome,but i do know what your talking about with a small wand type, clinique has one,i can not remember the name of it,but i have used it before,very good too!

miamoki

POSTED: Sat, 12/10/2011 - 9:50pm Lancome Has a new mascara out called "doll lashes". I LOVE it! I usually use their Hypnose but I tried this one and just love the brush on it! No more having to use a different brush to separate my lashes after I put on mascara!

Vintage1944

POSTED: Sat, 12/10/2011 - 9:00pm Hi Bren I found exactly what I wanted from L'Oreal.Then I bought neutral toned eye shadows from Joe Fresh.This is a Canadian company that makes cool ,well priced clothes and makeup.Very good quality make up at an amazing price point.Enjoy your new purchases.oxo

bren67

POSTED: Wed, 10/19/2011 - 9:21am Boucheron!!!! I had forgot to mention one of my favorites Boucheron!! I dont wear it much as it is my favorite for nights out for dinner! This one has to be the top of my list!!!! Bren

Naja	POSTED: Sun, 10/16/2011 - 2:17am Prada... After having finished my brief love affair with "Attimo" by Salvatore Ferragamo (the second bottle just ended), as of today I'll be passing on to "Infusion de Tubereuse" by Prada and let you girls know how that'll make me feel. Have a great Sunday!!!

Naja

POSTED: Thu, 10/20/2011 - 2:28am More on Prada... Well, after a few days of wearing Prada's "Infusion of tubereuse" I must witness that it seems to me I don't wear it at all. With Ferragamo's "Attimo" people would compliment me on my perfume all the time. Now, I don't notice it, people don't notice it, it's just not there. So, "IdT" is not for the "deep winter" types like me...

newkid54

POSTED: Sat, 10/15/2011 - 6:17pm Fragrance l'amour I try a new fragrance once in awhile. At the moment I have on Paris of Yves Saint Laurent. But, always, I return to my first love---Nina Ricci--L'Air Du Temps. I know it's been around for awhile, but to me it's like air and gravity. One must have it!!!!!!

bren67

POSTED: Wed, 10/12/2011 - 8:57pm Gurlain Galore?? For most my life i always wore this perfume until they stoped selling it here,now i think the only place you can buy it is in France..do any of you remember this one?

Meems

POSTED: Mon, 10/10/2011 - 9:19am Chanel Chance usually but today, Miss Pucci ;)

bren67

POSTED: Sun, 10/09/2011 - 5:29pm Chanel coco mademoiselle!!! Hello everyone,i am new here, but i do love all things French! Today,i bought,Roc skin care,then bought The perfume! I also love Lancome,so bought some concelor too.. The perfume was a gift from my husband! I love this new scent! I have also wanted to try the new Jersey one too! Bren

Sierra

POSTED: Mon, 09/26/2011 - 5:29pm Fragrance I've worn Chanel #19 for years. Discovered 31 Rue Cambon about 2 years ago. I wear #19 in summer and Rue Cambon in cooler weather. I recently found how to make body powder out of corn starch and my favorite perfume. It smells better than the brand product.

cwlorente

POSTED: Tue, 10/18/2011 - 9:02am Just discovered #19 I just discovered #19 this year and now wear it all the time. I absolutely love it. Coco and #5 are now taking a back seat.

cwlorente

POSTED: Sat, 10/15/2011 - 5:00pm Care to share your secret? Sierra, I'd love to know how you make your own body powder. Do you mind telling us?

AngelaR

POSTED: Wed, 09/07/2011 - 2:01pm Laugh Ok, I know you guys are going to laugh but I am such a huge Star Trek geek that when I saw that a compnay was making Star Trek perfume I had to purchase a bottle. It smells pretty good. Light and very floral. Perfect for spring and summer. (ok....laugh away! Lol!)

Elizabeth G

POSTED: Wed, 09/07/2011 - 4:08pm Space... the final frontier... That is awesome, Angela, and made me laugh but in a good way! I have a bottle of Jean Nate' bath splash under my bathroom sink, and very rarely will splash a little on. Almost immediately, EVERY TIME, I remember that I find it kind of astringent and unpleasant smelling; but I keep it because it reminds me of my late sister, who loved the stuff. It's funny, the things we do for sentimental reasons.

bren67

POSTED: Wed, 10/12/2011 - 8:55pm Things rememberd! I do understand,as my grand mother always wore Evening in paris,and it brings back all those beautiful thoughts of her! My mother always wore White Shoulders...i have never been able to bring myself to wear those,because they were there signature frangrance.

cwlorente

POSTED: Tue, 10/18/2011 - 8:57am Evening in Paris Ah, Evening in Paris. My mother tells about how, before they were married, my dad gave her an entire set of the stuff. It was always on her dresser when I was growing up, and I remember having a bottle that I bought at what we called the dime store. I googled "Evening in Paris" right after reading your post and "Midnight in Paris" came up instead!

bren67

POSTED: Wed, 10/19/2011 - 9:24am Fond memories! Oh what wonderful memories i have of this too!!! Funny that we share our mothers and grandmothers having this on hand all the time on there vanity tables! Bren

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