...but it’s an oddly nice smell though it quickly vanishes on my skin.Louve She wolf? From the notes I think I’m going to like this one: Almond top. Jasmine, musk, rose heart. Amber, resin, vanilla base. Well, that almond... Jasmine, musk, rose heart. Amber, resin, vanilla base. Well, that almond top note is powerful, almost marzipan, but the heart quickly joins the almond while the base sneaks in. It’s interesting [all SLs are interesting...

...biography on the SL website. Luckily for us, the various crucibles of his life produced a genius.La Religieuse Means religious. I just love his top notes. Our database says the notes are jasmine, civet, musk and frankincense. Hard to go wrong with those, IMO, and he didn’t. Love the naughty... a few years ago. Uh, but I can’t post the pic!La vierge de fer. The Iron Maiden. Apparently another religious inspiration. And another amazing top note, this time of something metallic with lily. Iron Maiden is a perfect name, really. It’s a contradiction, flower and metal. His website says...

...Monotheme - Leather & Tom Ford - Tuscan LeatherPal Zileri - Viaggio d'Africa & Hermes Vetiver TonkaPal Zileri - Sartoriale & Gucci - RushChanel Allure Homme Sport Cologne Sport & Christian Dior Homme Cologne 2013

...de citronnier. Lemon flowers. Top note is a strongly lemon and slightly balsamic neroli, a combo that makes this lean on the male side for me. Iris and Tuberose are here and a...

...1834. Top note is a blast of rich, exotic smell: chocolate, patchouli and spice. Then comes a bracing touch of camphor, luxurious labdanum and some flowers...

...Briarthorn. Here's the next one. Bas de Soie. The name means silk stockings. Not sure what to expect. Wow, beautiful top note that actually does bring silk to mind. Our database says it’s just hyacinth and iris. Hard to believe, though iris is strongly there. Ah...

...I really adore!)10x absolu rochas (heaven in a bottle)9x rive gauche (an alltime favourite, classic and born in a great year)These 3 belongs to my top ten...

...1. S.T. Dupont intense pour femme - Gucci Eau de parfum2. S.T. Dupont, Miss Dupont - Miracle by Lancome3. Gianfranco Ferre Essence d'Eau - Poeme by Lancome4. En avril un soir by yves rocher - Rive gauche by YSL5. Dancing lady by oriflame - Noa by Cacharel

...1. Carriere by Gendarme= Pure Grace by Philosophy2. Perfect Veil by Sarah Horowitz= Nude Musk by Ava Luxe3. Artemesia by Penhaligon= Cashmere Mist by Donna Karan4. Philosykos by Diptique= Mediterranean Fig by Pacifica5. No.9 Blackberry Musk by Trish McEvoy= Falling In Love by Philosophy

...are the best clones of more expensive fragrances. Your top five. If you can give the name of the expensive fragrance and the name of the clone alternative...

...I'd like a little more detail on what you want. Do you mean what scents are the most often imitated? (There must be dozens of imitations of Light Blue and of Coco Mlle.)Do you mean scents that smell the same in both the male and female versions?Do you mean scents that do an excellent job of imitating more expensive scents?

...are the top five dupes or smell-a-likes for men and women...

...to know them better and see whether they deserve a place in my collection. So my statistics may be a bit distorted.But back to the topic. Here is my top 14:14 x Guerlain Gourmand Coquin (was a part of "5-day challenge")10 x Mexx Woman (I've been trying to use up this bottle and have sprayed it before...

...thoughts about the new "Le Jardin de Monsieur Li", or "Jour d'Hermès Gardenia" ?I just sprayed the Jour d'hermès Gardenia on paper and the top notes smell quite green. Almost as if it was a side-project to Jardin de Monsieur Li...What are your thoughts...

...substitute to rose oil or a facet of rose fragrance that stands for itself. Many people are attracted by the combination with fresh mint in the top notes.- "Rose d'Homme" by Les Parfums de Rosine. This house exclusively sells rose perfumes, and they also have a few for the gents. I tested Rose d...

...is sad how the top citrus notes always go first. My poor Emeraude! (though in her defense she is form the 60s). Actually Looking through my Vintages I don't have any... poor Emeraude! (though in her defense she is form the 60s). Actually Looking through my Vintages I don't have any over 10 years old where the citrus tops aren't at least flat if not completely gone or even off. Re reading this thread reminds me that I need to seek out a sample of IsoE so I have a good...

...to each other.Indeed, it a good idea, would be interesting.my statistic:PS. I see that I had not been thoroughly accurate and consistentin this top 16, at least three to five of the my most often worn perfumes do not appear - Hinoki by Comme des Garçons, "Oud" by Kurkdjian, also "Guerlain Homme...

...truffle- like a country bistro in the South of France in mid-January. Berries turn bitter and green fig fragrances which I adore smell so over the top green and herbaceous- it has blown some SA's minds... what always works- and it is ironic since I am allergic to the actual fruit is Peaches...

...I am offering?I could talk my mouth to fringes, the message will not come across. And as for sniffing, she will sniff and only perceive the top notes.Okay, that is good for my sister, will she think - but by what measurements, what standards?The way I act, I will never make it in sales.Any...

...Vengence, etc...I haven't done the math, but I strongly suspect if you tally up the different noses represented in my wardrobe he would been in the top running for the largest percentage of creations in my love bin.So whose nose just creates magic specifically for you...