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How to remove perfume?
by Flavorite | Perfume Discussions
...Cincy:Do you think baking soda would work?I just tried to make a thick paste of baking soda and slather it over a sample of KM Soussanne on my arm. It takes the intensity down about 50%, but it is definitely still strong enough to annoy me. I'm going to try the mineral oil method next. Maybe tomato juice, like we use on the dogs for skunk attacks would work?
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Silverfire
29.05.2013
How to remove perfume?
by Flavorite | Perfume Discussions
...I've started using this technique which works 90% of the time unless the fragrance is truly malicious.1. Rub unscented aluminum containing antiperspirant over the scented skin. Wait 5 five minutes.2. Rub the area thoroughly with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol or Ethanol (Vodka).Allow to air dry for a minute.3. Now wash the area with warm water and dish soap solution. Soaking area if possible for a couple of minutes in warm water. 4. Dry area and if any trace of the offending scent remains then apply a scented lotion or a different more appealing scent over the area.But if someone could invent an instant fragrance neutralizer spray/wipe...I would buy it by the case, for sure!
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Silverfire
26.05.2013
Lindenflower
by Flavorite | Perfume Recommendations
...I just discovered Provence Sante has a lovely light Linden fragrance also. I sampled it yesterday and it is very delicate and fresh.
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Delphine67
26.05.2013
The classiest scent in your wardrobe
by Flavorite | Perfumes & Brands
...Serge Luten's Daim Blonde, I think.
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DieNase
26.05.2013
Tom Ford's Champaca Absolute Champaca Absolute - Tom Ford
by Flavorite | Perfumes & Brands
...Any thoughts on this fragrance?
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Flavorite
25.05.2013
Witch Hazel (Winterbloom) Note
by Flavorite | Perfume Recommendations
Re: Witch Hazel / Hamamelis
...Pipette:I don't know of any particular fragrance ... but Yves Rocher has a Hamamelis Body Care line which has that note which is lovely and soothing.http://www.yvesrocherusa.com/control/body-care/body-moisturizers/maxi-super-soft-body-lotion-family-size/?cmSrc=Searchhttp://www.yvesrocherusa.com/control/bath-shower/mild/super-soft-shower-gel/?cmSrc=SearchDisclaimer: This User is not affiliated with Yves Rocher.Oh that sounds like a good product line for sensitive skin, as well. I just found it and ordered some. Thanks!
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Flavorite
23.05.2013
Witch Hazel (Winterbloom) Note
by Flavorite | Perfume Recommendations
...Does anyone know of any good fragrances with a dominant Witch Hazel(Hamamelis vermalis, japonica,et. al.) note in it. I have encountered the most unusual fragrance with this note, however it was a one off that doesn't exist commercially and now I find I am looking everywhere for something like it. With Witch hazel and some kind of soft musk, powdery iris or Benzoin in the base. Any suggestions? Thanks!
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Flavorite
22.05.2013
What perfume have you bought recently?
by Flavorite | Perfumes & Brands
...Serge Luten's Daim Blonde. I received a sample over a year ago and I was overwhelmed trying it on in the stagnant humid heat of the Summer it was too much, so I passed it on...then I couldn't stop thinking about its buttery suede and jammy apricotness. I realized this is what I want to smell like if I'm going out in an urban environment on a chilly Friday night in October-March. Smooth, rich and just a little naughty.
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DonVanVliet
22.05.2013
Keiko Mecheri......an experience in understated elegance Umé - Keiko Mecheri
by Flavorite | Perfumes & Brands
...PontNeuf:PontNeuf:I tried 4 or 5 of her scents (i.e. Peau de Peche, Zazous, Iris Pourpre, Iris d´Argent, Oliban) but I found them very watery on me.Besides, the overall impression I had with them was "This is not me."However, I love love love the Loukhoum Parfum pour le Soir. This one is the complete opposite of the above-mentioned scents. Sweeter than Angel, even foodier than Angel ! It is a dream of marcipane cherries with marshmallows around. One of the most remarkable gourmands I have ever smelled.Update : The Loukhoum Parfum pour le Soir had to go in the meantime, love is a fragile little thing sometimes :-)....well, I would like to try her Bespoke collection to see if there is one for me but I have little hope.I have tried some of the Bespoke collection- "Canyon Dreams", "Cuir Fauve", "Bal Des Roses" and "Soussane" I found they all had significantly greater sillage and longevity than her other offerings, although none of them worked for me personally- "Canyon Dreams" was noteworthy. I have "Peau De Peche", "Musc" and "Osmanthus" in my collection- the latter two, by accident, but I really am not a fan of "Osmanthus" I find it kind of a weak & weird Datura. I absolutely adore "Peau De Peche" and on me it last for 3 days (including showers!)
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ExUser
21.05.2013
Which MONTALE and/or KEIKO MECHERI for me, please?
by Flavorite | Perfume Recommendations
...Perhaps you might like KM's "Canyon Dreams" from the Bespoke Collection, it's a complex spicy woody dry oriental.
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Dulcemio
21.05.2013
Looking for a new peach-scent
...Flavorite:Two inexpensive Peach dominant fragrances I know of are 1. Ellen Tracy by Ellen Tracy(beautiful and surprisingly complex for the low cost)2. True... Tracy by Ellen Tracy(beautiful and surprisingly complex for the low cost)2. True Delight by American Beauty (Monster Sillage)Thank you so much, Flavorite. I own "Ellen" by Ellen Tracy, but I think it's yet another one by Ellen Tracy, i.e. "Ellen Tracy" by ET is NOT equivalent to "Ellen" by ET. I bought...
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Gold
18.05.2013
Perfumes that Smells like a Temple or a Church
by Flavorite | Perfume Recommendations
...In my opinion, Pacifica's "Tibetan Mountain Temple", Serge Luten's "Feminite du Bois", Cdg "Hinoki", Demeter's "Holy Water", L'artisan's "Passage D'Enfer" and Atelier's "Bois Blonds"
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Lola82
17.05.2013
What feminine frags can a man wear in your opinion? Shalimar Parfum Initial - Guerlain
by Flavorite | Perfumes & Brands
...Also another one I just thought of is "Fleur de Capucine" by Chloe-it is very green, herbal and full of galbanum, I love it in the Spring and Summer, I think it suits both men and women.
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Scentimental
17.05.2013
Lindenflower
by Flavorite | Perfume Recommendations
Two more linden fragrances to try
..."Linden Blond Tabac" by Voluspa and "Library of Flowers Linden" a new one by Margot Elena http://libraryofflowers.com/ are both very pretty Linden fragrances.
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Delphine67
17.05.2013
The end of a love affair-Scents that have lost their magic ?
by Flavorite | Perfumes & Brands
Indeed, it happens to the best of them...
...For me "Bvlgari pour Femme", "Gucci II", "Miss Marissa", "Gendarme", and "Carriere" are all past favorites that I could live without right now.
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PontNeuf
15.05.2013
Worst mismatch between fragrance name and scent?
by Flavorite | Perfumes & Brands
...Musc Maori (?#!*?). Should be called "Hot Chocolate"
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Greysolon
15.05.2013
Which masculine scents can be worn by a woman?
by Flavorite | Perfumes & Brands
...I have worn "Halston Z-14" and "Halston 1-12" as well as "Bvlgari Black", "Tamboti Wood" by Susanne Lang, Ginestet "Le Boise" the original "Lagerfeld Classic" and enjoyed them all very much.
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DieNase
15.05.2013
Looking for a new peach-scent
by Flavorite | Perfume Recommendations
...Two inexpensive Peach dominant fragrances I know of are 1. Ellen Tracy by Ellen Tracy(beautiful and surprisingly complex for the low cost)2. True Delight by American Beauty (Monster Sillage)Peau De Peche is my Spring Signature Scent- but my significant other really can't stand it- so I don't wear it as much as I'd like.Ellen Tracy is a good alternative that is fairly unoffensive with decent sillage and to my nose is Peach with a little Osmanthus, Plum and incense and clean white musk in the drydown, it smells peachy, plumy incensy and then remarkably clean without being soapy at the end. In the US it's 10 usd at TJMaxx for 3.4 oz and the bottle is also surprising well made for an economical fragrance. I'm surely going to repurchase in the future.
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Gold
11.05.2013
What feminine frags can a man wear in your opinion? Shalimar Parfum Initial - Guerlain
by Flaconneur | Perfumes & Brands
Re: Ladies, What feminine frags can a man wear in your opin
...Flavorite:My husband has absconded with my bottle of Five O'clock au Gingembre by Serge Lutens...I fell in love after the first sniff...
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Scentimental
11.05.2013
What feminine frags can a man wear in your opinion? Shalimar Parfum Initial - Guerlain
by Flavorite | Perfumes & Brands
Re: What feminine frags can a man wear in your opin
...Scentimental:Hello Ladies Gents!I have many masculine frags that I love,but my true love is feminine frags. My collection is 2/3 feminine and I am still exploring the feminine fragrance world as you can see by my wishlist. I don't see gender division in frags because I like to wear what I like and be myself. I would still like to get your opinions on which frags a man can wear?My husband has absconded with my bottle of Five O'clock au Gingembre by Serge Lutens...I have to admit it smells better on a man than on me, that goes for SL's Chergui and Daim Blonde as well Fille de Berlin - rose fragrance so deep and dense it is almost a 3 dimensional burgundy colored rose- I don't even like rose scents normally but that one is mind blowing...the right guy could definitely pull those off. Also I just smelled Tom Ford's Private blend Black Violet and in addition to being soooo much better than his current popular violet blonde fragrance, Black Violet smelled wonderful on the male Sales rep... although it's geared toward the female audience. Also Keiko Mecheri's Canyon Dreams, Fendi by Fendi and Madness by Chopard, as well as Lubin's Gin Fizz & Itasca would be good to try. Good question!
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Scentimental
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