...It's been sometime since I posted a weekly discussion. Life has kept me very busy. So what were the highlights for you in the past year I've been away? Anything really fantastic you discovered? Learned anything new you think we'd like to hear?Let's catch up and talk story.

...Thanks for the link. I wonder if the 250yr old rum smells the same as rum today?

...Sorry for the late reply. I switched jobs, had a baby, and then moved so I've been off the net for some time.From my experience the extrait is pretty dark. Not quite Youth Dew dark (that extrait is black) but a very deep mahogany to strong espresso dark. I'm trying to recall from memory the difference between the two strengths and I'm not sure I trust my memory. I'll update this post if I ever find my bottles in the boxes I still have to unpack.

...Great video. Thanks for sharing.

...I think a review of this line would be very helpful. I follow a few people who seem to have the same kind of nose I do and I always appreciate it when they put out how they perceived different things. It helps me to know what pitfalls I may find in a particular line. I'm sure you have similar followers. I would just suggest that you try to keep the review more focused on the particulars and specifics of what you don't like (ie. synthetic overtones, or sharp notes etc.) and avoid the bashing of the scents generally.

...I adore your photos, Pontneuf. Loved the tree with green/orange leaves at the center. You have quite an eye. Thanks for sharing them.PontNeuf:@Briarthorn:Well, the most striking photo/s I have gathered so far are either sad postmortems or other serious portraits. They tend to burn themselves into my...

...I used to be navy, but now I work for Customs and Border Protection as an Agriculture Specialist. We call our duty locations "Ports of Entry", as in Entry in to the United States. I used to work out of Miami International Airport, but now I am at the Port of Miami (Miami seaport).

...Briarthorn:No. I haven't had the baby. :( ... I am really happy here. It's like heaven compared to the last port I worked at. Now I just hope this house thing...

...No. I haven't had the baby. :( We are due in three weeks Monday, April 25. I've been wearing perfume since the middle of the second trimester. I just haven't been able to review any because I'm afraid my perception of scent is off due to hormones. I'm looking forward to being able to review again soon. I figure after the baby is three months old my perception and hormones have leveled off so I can do an honest review. I have quite the back log. It's interesting how scents smell differently on my during my pregnancy. For example I cannot wear my Versace Yellow Diamond. It's gets this weird sour note. I hope I stop getting that after I have the baby. I haven't been as active on the boards or on anything really. Between work, trying to close on the house on April 15 and being so hugely pregnant with two other kids to mind, I'm pretty worn out and mentally useless. Thankfully, the new port I started at in February is a really good fit for me. I am really happy here. It's like heaven compared to the last port I worked at. Now I just hope this house thing goes through so that we can start moving. Thank you for asking about me :)

...Briarthorn! You're wearing perfume again. Did you have your baby??? Tell, tell... You're wearing perfume again. Did you have your baby??? Tell, tell.Briarthorn:Okay, This week I've been feeling my Pure Havane, Violet Eyes, and believe it or not, Wind Song. I was surprised at how happy wind song made me feel...

...Briarthorn. I thought his reformulations weren't circulated, only shared with bloggers and such and available for sniffing at Guerlain boutiques. I'll get up... info about Pierre-Francois. Can't believe so little is readily available about the founder of, arguably, the most famous perfume house in the world.Briarthorn:I really commend Wasser for his work on the old classics. He has returned many to their old Glory starting back in 2014. The Shalimar from 2009 was a...

...I really commend Wasser for his work on the old classics. He has returned many to their old Glory starting back in 2014. The Shalimar from 2009 was a shadow of what it should be, but the current formulations are amazing. I wish Chanel would do the same. The current #5 is complete and utter rubbish.

...Okay, This week I've been feeling my Pure Havane, Violet Eyes, and believe it or not, Wind Song. I was surprised at how happy wind song made me feel. It's such a cheapie but smells more expensive.

...Briarthorn see my Mar 9 post. How do you like Just Un Reve...

...I'd Love to hear your take on Juste Un Reve.

...Has anyone tried any of these yet?

...Traditional frame, when I can afford it.Fresh flowers or fake ones (in the home)

...Briarthorn:100 I like. I'm afraid having only one will eventually become tiresome and no longer a love.Cappuccino or latteOh lordy, I think you just...

...100 I like. I'm afraid having only one will eventually become tiresome and no longer a love.Cappuccino or latte

...I have yet to try the new formulation. I have heard that it is very close to the original. I can't confirm it though. You don't need to worry about batch codes with this scent. If you get a mouse bottle (oval bottle) you have the old stuff. It's that easy. Unfortunately, if you want to find the old bottle you need to expect to pay a fair price for it. About 18 months ago the old bottle prices skyrocketed and the prices haven't come down.