...I have this discovery set :) … it is beautifully presented and I've tried a few of the fragrances … I need to make some time to go through them meticulously for review! I really like Ta'if and Orris Noir ...

...I shop with FragranceX a lot and barring one missing package (which I was fully refunded for) I find their service to be reputable. I've had some very special 'pure perfumes' from them and while some of their stock is not always available they are efficient and cost effective. I have a few of their Tester bottles and have never had issue with these.

...Grey … I can confirm that climate and definitely affects the way some fragrances react on me. In the hot humidity of my Island job, favourites like Prada's Infusion d'Homme and Cartier's Goutte de Rose and Declaration d'un Soir veritably blossom on my skin, radiate more and last longer. When I wear them in cool weather they are done and dusted in a few hours. I've taken to not wearing d'un Soir in the dry heat of South African summers as it develops a metallic nastiness that I haven't experienced anywhere else. I'm currently in chilly and wet weather in NW England, where my Terre d'Hermes seems to be flourishing and I'm getting amazing projection and longevity out of Guerlain's AA Flora Rosa, which is only an EDT.Weather and geographic positioning definitely affects the way fragrance smells (I should know, I'm permanently traveling!) … any contrary opinion is simply ridiculous and uneducated!

...Strangely enough my favorite from this man is Green Tea for Elizabeth Arden … and of course Rose Barbare for Guerlain is a masterpiece. I have the full collection of samples from his own house, but find the musk he uses in Narciso's fragrances all too prevalent in his eponymous collection … it's quite laundry-ish … but having said that, a bottle of Absolue Pour le Matin would not go amiss in my collection. I also love what he's done over at Elie Saab … 'le parfum extreme' is truly beautiful!! It really doesn't hurt that M.Kurkdjian is easy on the eyes :) … but as far as his talent goes, that's through the stratosphere!!

...Coutureguru:I've signed the petitionJust to clarify … the petition I signed was the one located in the material elsewhere on this page. I will sign any petition related to this cause … please let us know when yours has been drafted Mia and Cryptic!!xoxo

...Wonderful job peeps … keep it up!! I wish I had the time to get more involved again but at the moment my schedule is chaotic! I've signed the petition and will keep an eye on this topic so that I can offer my help if time pressures recede!xoxoxoxo

...Give Aramis 900 a bash … better if you can get a pre reformulation bottle, but the newer one (from the Gentlemen's Collection) is not bad either. It reminds of AE but is more herbal and a little mineral … hope that helps!

...Carnal Flower smells like my walks around LA ( I lived in Hancock Park) in the early morning hours of Summer :) ...

...Cryptic:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diT3FvDHMyoOoooh :) ... thanks for the wonderful memories ... LOVE DM!!

...Apicius:May I also add a warning? Never ever wear Cartier's "Declaration d'un Soir" together with clothes that are difficult to wash!This perfume contains what we will be getting in the future once the IFRA succeeds with their plans to prohibit natural rose oil.Yes, you are right Apicius :) ... but this is one of the facets of d'un Soir that I really like ... it hangs out forever on my clothes and projects beautifully. I've had so many compliments while wearing it and it is another favorite Rose for me ... but I agree that it should preferably be worn with the same outfit ... teehee ...

...My favorite Rose perfume is definitely and without a doubt Guerlain's "Rose Barbare", with Goutal's "Ce Soir ou Jamais" in a tie for second place with Boadicea's "Glistening". I also really love Tea Rose by Perfumer's Workshop and Ineke's Briar Rose.I don't include my Rose/Oud combinations ... those are in a list of their own :). There is nothing like a beautiful Rose fragrance. There are SO many of them out there ... one for everybody to find and enjoy in their own way!!

...I have been contemplating giving up this feckin' job that keeps me away from my business, family and friends for months on end. Problem is I really enjoy the traveling, even tho' I'm exhausted all the time. Home on Tuesday for a bit ... have some serious thinking to do!!

...Sherapop:I think that at this point Parfumo has a lot more interaction going on in response to the reviews, which is fine with me. I am really interested in people's comments on my reviews and I enjoy commenting on others' as well. One thing which might be nice would be to receive notifications when a review which we have commented on is commented on. Sometimes I'm not sure whether I should respond to comments on my reviews because I don't expect people to go back to them. But if we had notifications, then it would make more sense... :idea:This is a feature I would like to see here too ... Parfumo is a place I can come to discuss my passion ... PERFUME!! I know others want to come here and describe their days and that is just fine ... for me it's all about THE FUMES!!

...FloraMilena:I thought this would be perfect for PARIS by YSLEdith Piaf "La Vie en Rose"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZ32WWXHyjg&feature=share&list=PL807062F3D4911756Yes :) ... it is perfect!!

...Dalmajen:Coutureguru:Thierry Mugler Alien - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-QFj59PON4 (also known as Alzo Sprach Zarathustra) ... Great choice! I can almost see the Sassy Jasmine emerging from behind a purple velvet curtain!Teehee ... nice imagery Dalmajen

...FloraMilena:This piece I felt this whole symphonic work resonated to the luxurious depth and richness of the vintage Shalimar I smelled on my mother years ago.....So very exotically beautiful in my heart. Nicely done FloraMilena!!! Love it!!

...Teehee ... I like this game!! Obvious ... right?Frederic Malle Carnal Flower - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-v4bovKl4gChanel no.19 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRxre7pFzmE

...I sure hope it's OK to post this here ... feel free to delete, D if inappropriate :) ...An invitation to all Parfumo members:Hi AllNo doubt some of you have been following the various rants about reformulation, IFRA and the difficulty of getting a parcel containing perfume mailed.Persuant to these issues I have created a Facebook profile under my nick 'Couture Guru' and invite you all to add me there so that I can direct you to a new project called 'That Stinks' ... for which a page AND a (currently open) Group exists. If you would like to be a part od making our voices heard to the Industry in relation to the above topics, please 'like' the page and request to join the group. Together, and in an organized fashion, I think we have the smallest chance of inspiring some change ... after all ... we are the consumers of this mega Billion dollar Industry.Add your voice and make the shout a bellow!!BestCG.

...Hi AllNo doubt some of you have been following the various rants about reformulation, IFRA and the difficulty of getting a parcel containing perfume mailed.Persuant to these issues I have created a Facebook profile under my nick 'Couture Guru' and invite you all to add me there so that I can direct you to a new project called 'That Stinks' ... for which a page AND a (currently open) Group exists. If you would like to be a part od making our voices heard to the Industry in relation to the above topics, please 'like' the page and request to join the group. Together, and in an organized fashion, I think we have the smallest chance of inspiring some change ... after all ... we are the consumers of this mega Billion dollar Industry.Add your voice and make the shout a bellow!!BestCG.

...Apicius:Coutureguru:Montale Greyland - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1pMMIe4hb4Good choice!Kate Bush rules :) ...