Perfumer, Olivier Polge says, "The comet is a strong symbol for Chanel, and I’m thinking in particular of the Comète necklace from the 1932 High Jewellery Collection"
Jaguar for Men by Jaguar (1988) is the debut scent from the Jaguar fragrance brand, now a part of the Lalique Group (formerly Art & Perfume). Originally, this automotive-branded fragrance house was launched by Swiss firm Loreste, and operated by them until Art & Perfume bought the license away. It was increasingly common by the end of the 1980's to see licensed branding for perfumes, starting with celebrities at first, then filtering out into other segments of the market interesting in launching scent as an entry-level product to enjoy the brand, or as an accessory. Automotive fragrance branding was still relatively new when Jaguar lent the name to Loreste,...
A cult uncompromisingly feminine and more than vaguely decadent fragrance from Cacharel, issued in its first eau de toilette-formulation back in 1978 and at that time performed by a team of perfumers as the renowned Roger Pellegrino along with Robert Gonnon, Paul Leger and Raymond Chaillan. Anais Anais is a powdery sensual hyper floral languid (and vaguely victorian) concoction with an articulated orchestra of fruity/floral/woody/resinous/leafy/musky accents and with a vaguely gothic resinous aura (the same aura I tend usually to perceive while smelling a powerfully talky bouquet exuding a solitary, nostalgic and romantic sort of "graveyard's winter...
Imitation woman is a really aldehydic floral and sweet dive bomb like a Chanel from the '70, truly unisex with beastly performance, on the right person it can sparkle possibilities!
I had read from others that this opens with a bubblegum scent, which I immediately thought this is not going to work for me and while I agree it does, that quickly lessens, though does keep some sweetness throughout the day. Litsea Cubeba is a sweet citrus scent but to be honest I didn't pick up any citrus from that or the petigrain. This is fruity from the litchi/lychee (however you want to spell it), floral with the rose, but I didn't pick up tuberose, and underscored by a slight dirty, dark, note which comes to the fore quite quickly. I'm guessing that is the oud, castoreum and patchouli, but it isn't skanky; it reminds me of salted liquorice, both...
The first word my mind reaches for is limpid. The magnolia here reminds me of not only Magnolia soulangeana (Saucer magnolia) and Magnolia stellata (Star magnolia), both of which release crisp, cool green, watery, lemon sorbet floral aromas. The blooms are now waning here in Massachusetts, and watching the flowers die each year is one of the most bittersweet feelings, and Magnolia Romana is wonderfully bittersweet in its own way. My nose also detects hints of orange blossom and basil leaves. The imagery it conjures are that of reflecting pools surrounded by cypress and magnolia trees, and a light warm wind carrying their balms. Nearby, is a pond with...
Totally biased but this is an excellent rose. I want to spend an entire summer in the searing heat lifting weights in the garage with the door open and working on cars in the driveway with my friends, listening to badass dude music Then when the sun starts to set I want to take a shower, put on a slick black breezy outfit and wear armani rose alexandrie out with my wife and all of our friends What an impact this one had on me
I still have a small bottle of this rather rare fragrance. Like most leather/tobacco EDTs, Monsieur Couturier is extra dry on my skin. The wood notes are present but not rich enough for my personal taste. I would have liked a hint of amber, tonka or even vanilla for a smoother and slightly sweeter drydown. Oddly enough, that fragrance doesn’t really evolve on my skin. It remains the same from start to finish and the longevity is below average. It is not a bad fragrance, just not the best fragrance for me.
2 word summary: buried chocolate. I get a surprising chocolate note as the dominant feature (note not officially listed) alongside some earthy, mossy accords (oakmoss officially listed). Quite a quiet, meditative fragrance. Unfortunately the chocolate note reminds me of Lynx (Axe for my European friends) Dark Temptation body spray/deodorant from my teens.
Hi All, I've been working on a honey accord that I think has outgrown the 'accord' designation, though I guess I'm not sure where something becomes a full fragrance. I actually like this very much off the bench, and I'm going to cure this batch and see how it ages. I want to also try to replicate it and solve one of the issues I keep seeming to stumble with, and I'd really value your input. Disclosure--I am entirely new to ACs. Until a few weeks ago I only worked with naturals and so any mistakes are ignorance and not out of any theoretical leap. Anyway, my main issue is that, while this has lovely diffusion and does actually hit a very on-the-nose honied...
Hi, it's my first thread on this forum. A short note: I'm a painter and new media artist and a fragrance-lover. I have no experience with perfume making. I know that this project is not the best way to start with this journey. I want to create an animalic-industrial themed fragrance (might be very stinky) – latex, plastic, rubber, dirty animal notes, turpentine-solvents, nail-polish, smoke, metal etc. It's going to be a part of a conceptual art exhibition, with other artworks complementing it, so it doesn't have to be a well-refined, detailed scent. It's going to be experienced with a sprayer bottle and paper strips, so it doesn't have to perform...
Has anyone tried or know anything about Houbigant Lavande? Looks to be a 1960s distribution. How does it compare to Fougere Royale? 479176
This one sounds nice, usually V&R release solid fragrances they are taking a darker approach here I’m looking forward to smelling this one. I wasn’t blown away by TF Ombré Leather 18, I wonder if Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb Dark Leather is the take I was expecting. Notes: Top: Black Pepper, Nutmeg Heart: Frankincense, Cinnamon Base: Dark Leather, Tobacco Accord
I have really been enjoying Akigalawood perfumes lately and given that molecule is captive, I’ve been exploring more about rotundone (CAS 18374-76-0). There has been previous discussion on this forum about this subject. I was particularly interested in the post around Arcadi Boix Camps post about Auram’s Rotundawood base. As that does not seem to have been released, I recently purchased the Rotunwood Base Formula from Creative Formulas. Its description is as follows: A long-lasting, precious woody base that provides Rotundene-like effects to any fragrance. It was created around Gurjun Balsam, Cypriol, Priprioca, Patchouli, CopaÃba, and many spicy...
Chanel Antaeus is one of my all-time favorites. But as the weather gets warmer, I find the animalic/leathery notes too heavy. I'm looking for recommendations of possible alternatives. I've sampled Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui, and while it's broadly similar it's even more leathery and not suitable for spring and summer for me. What else should I be trying?
really enjoying Vetiver Musc by Narciso Rodriguez and also Caron Pour un homme parfum [HEADING=2][/HEADING]
As someone who has difficulty going past an Amazon "Limited Time Deal", and being somewhat intrigued with the idea of Designed in France/ Manufactured in India scents, I went for these two blind buys - even though Oud Gold had some peculiar reviews saying it couldn't be smelled or that it disappeared in minutes, while others were saying it was a strong scent. Liberty Oud Gold EDP. I found Liberty Oud Men Eau De Parfum a bit odd on first wear. It reminded me strongly of the style of scents I would encounter wandering into Middle Eastern perfume shops in Dubai and Doha. Due to the Oud's sweetness, this scent didn't come across as unambiguously masculine, the...
hello everybody. after reading so many reviews about Dior Homme Parfum i was finally able to get a decant from our local Dior counter. to me it seems that its not the sillage-beast everbody else is talking about but i really love the scent; it sticks on my skin for arround 12 hours easily. the tester bottle i got a decant from is a 3M01 batch. i really wanted to buy a bottle but at our counter are only two bottles with 3L01 batche remaining to sell (on fragrantica are a few reviews complaining that bottles 3L01 are pretty weak, the scent would disappear in no time. so i‘m not sure if i should get a bottle. are there really differences between the...
I’ve always been looking for the perfect gourmand and I decided to make it myself. I bought a vanillin-10% in DPG ro make a roll in perfume oil (very simple for now). But im unclear (after considerable research) about how to dilute and what kind of solvent to use, im thinking of vitamin e oil. What dilutions can give me a scent that is not too strong but not too weak
