...http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2265398/Drinking Buddies...This was very quirky and funny.

...My full bottle of Santa Maria Novella Scotch Broom "Ginestra" is on it's way...I can't wait!

...Here's the bottle just incase:http://goo.gl/ws3yhwI saw it at a store we have in the US called Kohls, which is sort of every where and inexpensive.

...was the story/context Flavorite, and what did they say...

...This is a fascinating topic and I've been wrestling with the various sides of the debate in my own mind this whole week after discovering how much I and apparently everyone else I come into contact with) love a particular totally synthetic musk and some other totally synthetic creations. Yet, I don't want to give myself or a loved one cancer, asthma or sneezing fits over a fragrance. So then I started to research all sorts of more "natural ingredient" options from the houses of Strange Invisible Perfumes, Trance Essence, EBBA, Honore de Pres, etc. But I can't say I like any of these offerings enough to buy them- still searching for a good balance between less toxic and what I actually like to smell, so far they just don't work for me...it's quite a conundrum.

...Dolby:If you were blown away by the Santa Maria Novella, then I would go with this one.Who cares about the weather?If it smells gorgeous, then it smells gorgeous.Yep. That is exactly what I'm thinking. Thanks!

...Getting back to the original topic... I just remembered two other Niche fragrances that attracted compliments and curiosity:1. Comme des Garcons 3 Eau de Toilette2. Lostmarch Lann-Ael

...Flavorite:Oh I didn't mean to offend anyone...You didn't.I don't get offended.Ever.Well, unless it's truly offensive :wink: I'm from that school of thought...

...Flavorite:http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17956024http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19487255http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22776624http://www.ncbi.nlm...

...Flavorite:Oh I didn't mean to offend anyone- I used to smoke myself, that's just been my experience with about a dozen smokers I've been friends with and that...

...http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17956024http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19487255http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22776624http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23422234"RESULTS: Among the 1312 study participants, 3.6 % were functionally anosmic, and 18 % had olfactory dysfunction. Approximately 20 % recognized only three or less of the four tastes when presented at suprathreshold concentrations, indicating signs of taste impairment. Current smoking in general increased the risk for impairment of olfactory function (odds ratio 1.71, 95 % CI 1.19-2.47), but not the risk for taste impairment. Heavy smokers of 20 or more cigarettes/day had significant increased risks for impairment in both senses.CONCLUSIONS: Our results reveal that both olfactory and gustatory function are compromised in a significant proportion of the general population. Smoking increases significantly the risk of impairment of olfactory function. Our findings add an important detail to the large body of evidence that describes adverse health effects of smoking." -School of Epidemiology and Social Medicine, University of Münster, Münster, Germany. [email protected] http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18677645 et cetera

...Flavorite:I feel very sorry for smokers... they just can't smell the more subtle scents anymore. So sad...I've said it before, and I'll say it again: smokers...

...Sleuth:Since any and all feedback is welcome, I gotta say that I'm not a fan of this house because I don't like their musk. I'd focus on scents that are low on musk and that offer something other brands don't offer.That is very interesting to me, actually! I think the only one I really like from their house- that I tested in LA was the Musc! I found the Neroli, Bergamot and Orange Flower to be all uninspired. The Oud- made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up and I don't think I tried any others after that one...but I really like to systematically explore each niche house for hidden gems, since I had bad first impressions of Serge Lutens, L'artisan and others and now I am a big Serge Lutens Fan...I try not to be too hasty anymore.

...I need to add 2 more that I love:1. Fahrenheit- classic( Yes, I did!). When You want to announce a hostile company takeover and You're the woman taking over.2. Mechant Loup by L'Artisan- Sexy hazelnuts & honey

...Now that I've discovered the City Exclusives are available for a limited time. I am trying to decide which ones to focus my sampling/ review efforts on. Which one's are most intriguing? Which ones are Your personal favorites? Any and all feedback is welcome!

...Flavorite:I feel very sorry for smokers... they just can't smell the more subtle scents anymore. So sad...I've said it before, and I'll say it again: smokers...

...Flavorite:Just one that I can remember and it was Le Labo Musc 25. Oddly, the complimentor was a Shopkeep selling the complete line of Comme Des Garcons, some...

...Love: Aldehydes, Apricots, Coffee, Fig leaf, Tomato Leaf, black tea, Vanilla, White Musks, Primrose, Clove, Cardamom, Cariander, Bay leaf, Cinnamon, ozone, Scotch Broom, Frangiapani, Carnation, Neroli, powdery Iris, smokey oak, Metallic, Incense, green notes- Galbanum.Like/Tolerate: Green Mango, Coconut, coco/chocolate Jasmine, Tuberose, Gardenia, Sandalwood, Cedar, apple/pear, violets, roses, salty/marine, cumin, pink pepper, TeakwoodHate: Patchouli, Lilac, Calone, Orchid, Egyptian Musk, Grapefruit, Asefoetida, Amber, Sugary sweet

...Roses are growing on me, but I am definitely still a novice in this note category. Recently, I have encountered several Rose dominant fragrances that I would consider:Serge Lutens' "La Fille de Berlin"Serge Lutens' "Sa Majeste La Rose"Keiko Mecheri's "Bal de Roses"Keiko Mecheri's "Attar de Roses"Jo Malone's "Rosewater and Vanilla"Diptyque's "L'Ombre Dans L'Eau"

...I've recently noticed these two bottle designers trying to merge their consciousness:and