...Is this the title of your autobiography? :wink:

...Thank you, Dalmajen!"Rose d'Arabie" sounds interesting. I've only tried two fragrances containing oud so far, and I wasn't a fan of those rubbery notes, but I know all ouds are not the same, so I will keep sampling. (I just hope it doesn't end up like my multiple attempts to enjoy sashemi.) :lol:What about "Rose d'Arabie L'Or du Desert" ? Have you tried that one too?

...WolfM:http://youtu.be/bQXt0jg_HGIHaha!I bet the suspense will kill Cincy! :lol:

...Oh, you people are the BEST! Thank you for these suggestions! :D When I get caught up with work I'm going to explore!

...I am on the hunt for my perfect rose oriental and would love some suggestions.Here are some I already know:"Noir de Noir" (like)"Cherry Bomb No. 5" (like)"Alluring" (like)"Rose Ishtar" (not sure)"Tocade" (don't like)I look foward to your suggestions!:)

...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTJ7AzBIJoI

...I am stunned that no one has mentioned the house of Balmain yet. Their line of fragrances are always of quality, and always affordable. My favorites:"Jolie Madame""Balmain de Balmain:76175fa1f6]Yes! and I would add "Ambre Gris"I am kicking myself for giving away my 100ml bottle of "Balmain de Balmain", which I got online for under $40. I loved the bottle, with that retro looking label on the corner. Classy!

...Lah2o, Thank you! I will be checking those out.Let me ask you (and anyone else who knows "Noir de Noir"): if you could change one thing about it, what would that be?I can't quite put my finger on why I only like (rather than love) it.

...Demented? Aw, heck no! More like awesome!

...Triffid:I'm always dubious of 'fresh' flankers. What do you think they'll do to it - add some citrus/aquatic top notes and dilute the rest?Sounds like some healthy skepticism, Triffid. :)

...My "Noir de Noir" is a decant, and once I run out I'll be wanting to purchase a full bottle of something in the floriental rose realm.Can anyone recommend some rose frags similar to Noir de Noir?

...Still on a Bonnie Raitt jag this week.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qecodpVYAJohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhe3vb0z7mY&list=PLD02E15AD264EDA5Dhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rB7xF4Op2a8

...Pharrell,.what a great morning video!

...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nmPdUiT5ks

...Madkat's post reminds me of a Tom Robbins quote:"Salvador Dali and fifty cents will get you a cup of clock melt."

...Hercules and Omphaleby Francois BoucherI first saw this painting in book of paintings from the Pushkin Museum, given to me by the first love of my life, and Oh, did it speak to me!

...I find Kohler's Pig so charming. I want to live inside this painting and watch a pig diving.

...Cryptic:Dulcemio:More innocence from that bygone era (my mom used to sing this chorus):http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=honSSKeXME8Wow! She must have had some great stories! :)Oh, I don't mean on the record or anything! Haha! Just, you know, around the house. I think it was a popular record when she was young. :)

..."Noir de Noir"This one has been growing on me, no pun intended.

...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRYjJYwMpgc